SLU President Lawrence Biondi, S.J. greets guests during an exclusive VIP preview of Hotel Ignacio on Monday, April 4. In partnership with the Lawrence Group, construction began in May 2010 on the boutique hotel, located on Olive Blvd. next to Triumph Grill. Ignacio features 49 rooms and two suites with a modern, Spanish-inspired design.
The rates will average around $209 per night and this rate is dependent upon the time of year, weekends and events going on in Grand Arts Center or at the University.
Though construction is still ongoing on the exterior of the building and on the street in front of the hotel, interior work is nearly complete. SLU partnered with the Lawrence Group, a private development company, on the design direction for the hotel. The hotel was first brought to the attention of the University community by SLU President Lawrence Biondi, S.J. last year in a press release.
Hotel Ignacio will primarily serve the University community and the Grand Arts Center.
The University also owns the Water Tower Inn, which is located on Grand Boulevard next to the Salus Center on the Health Sciences Campus. Other than the two University-owned hotels, visitors do not have the option to stay in a hotel within walking distance of the campuses.
Track our coverage of Hotel Ignacio by clicking on the links below:
Hotel Ignacio: Building rooms with a view, of SLU
SLU development sets the pace for area
Ignacio construction aims to rejuvenate Midtown
