"NEW MOON ROOM" ROOFTOP EVENT SPACE TO DEBUT AT ST. LOUIS' MOONRISE HOTEL IN APRIL 2013 Loop Neighborhood Boutique Hotel  Adds Event Area Powered by Solar Cells

St. Louis -- January 22, 2013 -- A canopy of solar cells provides the power for St. Louis' newest special event space.  Overlooking the lively Loop neighborhood, the all-season New Moon Room will debut on the rooftop of the Moonrise Hotel in April 2013.  

In an unusual twist, the roof's 107 glass solar panels also act as a 2,100-square-foot ceiling for the New Moon Room.  The frameless modules allow sunlight to filter through to guests in the special event space while providing enough energy - 33,000 kWh - to power all the needs of the new facility.  

The glass-walled New Moon Room is designed to host up to 200 people for a reception-style event or 150 for a seated meal. Wedding parties will enjoy the room's flexible options for all of their needs. Meeting room-style setups can accommodate from 50 to 150 attendees.

Guests will have a view of the Gateway Arch to the east, Forest Park to the south and the streets of the vibrant Loop neighborhood below.  A giant moon sculpture revolves over the top of the hotel roof adding a fun touch to out-of-this world events.

Sixty feet of sliding glass doors, which lead to a spacious terrace, give the room an indoor-outdoor feel. The new 2,100-square-foot space also connects to the hotel's existing rooftop bar, which can also be reserved as part of the event package.  Furnishings will be contemporary with conversation and lounge areas throughout which can be reconfigured for any group's needs. The soaring ceiling slopes in height from 18 feet to 10 feet and comes to life at night with a fiber optic star field that follows the Moonrise Hotel's space themes. Lighted planet-style globes will hang from the ceiling to add to the atmosphere.

When not in use for special events, the New Moon Room will offer food and beverages in the evenings, featuring small plates and bottle service.  Guests can move between the New Moon Room and the hotel's popular outdoor Rooftop Terrace Bar.  Sunday brunch will be served in the venue from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. beginning in May 2013. 

Loop developer Joe Edwards gives a tour of the New Moon Room at the Moonrise Hotel. Photo: Micah Usher

The Moonrise Hotel is located at 6177 Delmar Boulevard in the Loop neighborhood.  Named one of "10 Great Streets in America" the Loop is home to the St. Louis Walk of Fame honoring famous sons and daughters of the region and six blocks of dining, shopping and entertainment options. 

The full-service boutique hotel includes 125 guest rooms, 10 suites and an additional 2,000 square feet of meeting space. The hotel is located close to The Pageant, the historic Tivoli movie theater, Pin-Up Bowl and all of the shopping, dining and entertainment options in the Loop neighborhood. 

The hotel's quirky and contemporary design follows a space-aged theme with 20th century memorabilia reflecting America's fascination with the space race and the solar system. The Moonrise's sleeping rooms feature pillow-top beds, down-filled duvets, flat-screen televisions and technology docking stations.  Eclipse Restaurant, open for breakfast, lunch, dinner and late-night fun is located in the colorful lobby.

The Moonrise Hotel in St. Louis' vibrant Loop neighborhood.

MetroLink, St. Louis' light rail system allows Moonrise guests to access Lambert-St. Louis International Airport, the America's Center convention complex, Washington University, the Grand Center arts and entertainment district, the Galleria shopping mall, the downtown Clayton neighborhood and St. Louis' sports facilities from the Loop station.

To book the New Moon Room, contact the Moonrise Hotel's sales and catering department at 314-685-3404 or email Jane@MoonriseHotel.com.