The Angad Arts Hotel has joined the Tapestry Collection by Hilton portfolio. The art hotel is the first St. Louis property to join the portfolio.
The property the only hotel in the world where guests can reserve a room based on the emotion of color. The property conversion consists of upgrades to its 12th-floor check-in desks and fitness center, with an addition of a sundry area that hosts a curated selection of familiar favorites, local artisanal snacks, and gifts in the lobby, as well as guest room technology modernization and bathroom wellness additions.
Developed by St. Louis-based ownership group New + Found and designed by Lawrence Group, the 146-room hotel is operated in partnership with Schulte Hospitality Group.
“We are excited to partner with an iconic hospitality brand to bring Hilton Honors members a unique lodging option in St. Louis,” Angad Arts Hotel’s GM Nikolaus Kern said in a statement. “We are confident that the Tapestry Collection mission aligns with our efforts of supporting local creatives, offering guests an inspiring experience, and providing a destination worth exploring. Angad Arts Hotel allows guests to select a room based on color, with each hue designed to evoke a distinct emotion or feeling. Complementing this immersive experience and the colorful personality of the property, our art installations and exhibits ensure that public spaces remain dynamic, encouraging guests to remain curious and visit again to discover limited-time exhibitions. Our commitment to creativity and individuality aligns seamlessly with Tapestry Collection’s vision of originality and standards, and we couldn’t be more excited to bring this partnership to our community.”
"The continued growth of the Grand Center Arts District is an exciting moment for St. Louis, and Angad Arts Hotel is proud to be part of this momentum through our partnership with the Hilton Brand. With the St. Louis Symphony, Powell Hall, and The Fabulous Fox Theatre just steps away from the hotel, the neighborhood's thriving arts and culture scene is evolving into an even more dynamic destination," said Steve Smith, founder &and CEO of New + Found. "We're excited to be part of what’s next for the Grand Center Arts District, including the upcoming development of Sovereign, a new event and music venue, two blocks from the hotel."
Angad Arts Hotel has permanent installations and rotating art exhibits on the 1st floor, inside its in-house restaurant, Commonwealth, and on the 12th floor. All artwork on-site is curated from local artists within a 200-mile radius of the hotel, with rotating exhibit art available for purchase online, here. The hotel hosts two food and beverage outlets, including its restaurant, Commonwealth, serving elevated comfort fare in a warm ambiance (see photos here), and ART Bar, a trendy rooftop bar atop the hotel, located on the 13th floor (see photos here).
Upgrades to Angad Arts Hotel include a restructured check-in experience, located in the hotel lobby on the 12th floor, with a new desk and system that lends a more immersive welcoming experience for guests; a sundry constructed across from the check-in area for guests and visitors to grab snacks, drinks, and other amenities for an additional cost; and the fitness center which relocates to a 1,200-square-foot space on the ground floor, allowing for a comprehensive wellness experience for guests, including additions in equipment with Peloton bikes, treadmills, free weights, and rowers. During the property's transition to the Tapestry Collection, the hotel also added amenity upgrades to guestrooms, including new technology features with updated Hilton Connected Room technology, as well as bath products from Lockwood New York.