The Four Seasons Hotel St. Louis has completed a redesign to all of its 200 guestrooms and suites. The year-long renovation was led by St. Louis-based R|5 Design Agency with the intent of creating the in-room relaxation environment while evoking the spirit of St. Louis. The design concept was inspired by the property's views of the Mississippi River, Eads Bridge and the Gateway Arch.
Reflecting the room’s color palette, the guestrooms have soft carpeting in a mottled blue, grey and taupe abstract pattern. Furniture and cabinetry in pale wood tones are topped with white marble. Anchoring the room is a custom-designed wallcovering in shades of blue alluding to the river outside. Balancing this moody element is a bespoke crafted headboard in taupe leather with uplighting illuminate the wallcovering and showcase its rich texture. Lighting and outlets are incorporated directly into the headboard. The guestrooms have a lounger upholstered in navy blue velvet and floor-to-ceiling windows. Glass accent tables and light fixtures, graceful floor lamps and textured accent pillows complete the look.
Presidential Suite
Located on the hotel’s 19th floor, the 2,661-square-foot residential-style Presidential Suite has custom-designed furnishings. The oversized living and dining space has a wall of windows that reflect the blue of the river and sky and is anchored by a marble-clad wall with a built-in modern gas fireplace. The room’s bespoke contemporary area rugs are hand-tufted. The dining area seats eight with a frosted glass cloud-shaped chandelier and hand-painted lacquer cabinet.
In the suite’s large primary bedroom, an étagère divides the sleeping space from a relaxation area that features a wing chair and ottoman. The focal point of the connecting marble primary bath is a freestanding slipper tub positioned in front of a window, allowing guests to soak in the magnificent Mississippi views. The bathroom also offers a double vanity, large shower room and water closet.
The Presidential Suite also has a media room with large upholstered arm chairs, an 86-inch screen TV, and blackout curtains. A wood-panelled study with built-in bookshelves has an executive size desk and chair, a wet bar and original artwork providing a private space for business. An additional powder room off the foyer and a pantry kitchen with direct service access creates the ideal environment for entertaining. There is the option to expand the suite to a two-bedroom by adjoining the adjacent guest room.
Locally Inspired Art Collection
R|5 Design Agency partnered with Kevin Barry Art Advisory to curate a collection of pieces that represent and symbolize the nearby St. Louis landmarks. The artwork program was inspired the contrast between the the Mississippi River and the city's steel structures. Textural pieces evoke the river’s fluidity and are complemented by abstract elements that reference the arcs and lines of St. Louis’ architecture.
Produced by a mix of contemporary artists, each piece selected for the guestrooms is based on its ability to conjure and reflect the quintessential elements of St. Louis. The Gateway Arch serves as inspiration for selecting Bauhaus artist Laszlo Moholy-Nagy’s abstract that resonates the Arch’s curves, Jennifer Goldberger’s golden giclee that evokes the view from under the Arch and Dana Shek’s work entitled Deconstructed Arch. In addition to physical landmarks, the city’s sports culture influenced the choice of Paul Duncan’s Ice and Eunice Kim’s Puck Abstract 1 & 2 as tributes to the St. Louis Blues hockey team.