Hyatt Centric Downtown St. Louis Debuts, Bringing a New Home Base to the Gateway City

CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct 19, 2026--

Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced the opening of Hyatt Centric Downtown St. Louis, the first Hyatt Centric hotel in the state of Missouri. Located at 1501 Washington Avenue, the historic hotel puts guests in the heart of downtown St. Louis, with the Gateway Arch, Busch Stadium, City Museum, Forest Park, America’s Center Convention Complex and MetroLink all within easy reach. Housed in a 1910 building that helped shape Washington Avenue’s role in the city’s garment and footwear industry, Hyatt Centric Downtown St. Louis uniquely connects guests with the city’s rich history.

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The eleven-story building where Hyatt Centric Downtown St. Louis is located was constructed as the headquarters for Roberts, Johnson & Rand Shoe Company, one of the major players in St. Louis's shoe manufacturing industry in the early twentieth century. Architecturally, the building is significant for its Sullivanesque design, featuring slender vertical columns, elaborate ornamentation and Art Nouveau influences. Its distinctive façade remains an important reminder of the era when Washington Avenue was at the center of St. Louis's garment and footwear industries.

The hotel's 142 guestrooms pair contemporary décor with abundant natural light, high ceilings, oversized windows and city views. Honoring its historic roots, the industrial-inspired rooms and suites reflect St. Louis's welcoming, down-to-earth character, with open layouts, modern furnishings and select rooms offering a dedicated seating area with a sofa.

Designed for lighthearted travelers with an adventurous spirit, Hyatt Centric Downtown St. Louis serves as a home base for discovery, placing guests at the heart of the city providing easy access to the city’s culture, dining and entertainment.

“Hyatt Centric Downtown St. Louis gives World of Hyatt members and guests a new way to experience the city from the center of the action,” said Bill Tirone, General Manager, Hyatt Centric Downtown St. Louis. “With a welcoming address, thoughtful spaces to gather and easy access to the places that make St. Louis special, the hotel brings the city’s history forward rather than treating it as a backdrop, giving guests a downtown base with a genuine sense of place.”

Guests and locals can gather at The Link, the hotel's lobby restaurant and bar, which serves locally sourced, sophisticated New American dishes for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The menu features St. Louis-inspired favorites, including toasted ravioli and The Hill Classic pizza, alongside offerings prepared in the restaurant’s signature wood-burning pizza oven and wood-fired grill. The Link's name references Theodore C. Link, the St. Louis architect associated with the historic building and best known for designing St. Louis Union Station. Guests can also gather at the Lobby Bar or enjoy 24-hour grab-and-go convenience at Provisions, a market featuring sandwiches, salads, and other essentials.

On the rooftop, Expedition is a seasonal bar and pool where guests can gather and take in stunning views of downtown St. Louis. The venue features a full bar with shareable dishes and creative cocktails. Expedition will be open during the spring and summer for lunch and dinner throughout the week, extending the hotel’s role as a place to pause, gather and take in the city from above.

“The opening of Hyatt Centric Downtown St. Louis is a strong vote of confidence in our downtown area and the future of our visitor economy,” says Brad Dean, Chief Executive Officer, Explore St. Louis. “By bringing new life to a historic Washington Avenue landmark within close proximity to America’s Center and The Dome, the new Hyatt Centric gives visitors another compelling reason to stay in the heart of St. Louis.”

Hyatt Centric Downtown St. Louis offers approximately 11,750 square feet of flexible meeting and event space for executive meetings, social celebrations, weddings, rehearsal dinners and welcome receptions, including a ballroom capable of hosting more than 200 guests. Additional amenities include a 24-hour fitness center, a rooftop pool and pet-friendly accommodations.

To make a reservation or learn more about the property, visit hyattcentricdowntownstlouis.com. To celebrate the opening of Hyatt Centric Downtown St. Louis, World of Hyatt is also offering members who book the “New Hotel Member Bonus Offer” rate 2X World of Hyatt points for every full $1 USD, or equivalent, spent on that room rate and eligible incidental charges. Explore more hotels new to World of Hyatt here.

The term “Hyatt” is used in this release for convenience to refer to Hyatt Hotels Corporation and/or one or more of its affiliates.

About Hyatt Centric:

Hyatt Centric is a brand of full-service modern boutique hotels located in vibrant cities and leisure destinations. Created to connect guests to the heart of the action, Hyatt Centric hotels are thoughtfully designed to enable exploration and discovery so travelers never miss a moment of adventure. Each hotel offers social spaces to connect, from the lobby to the bar and restaurant where guests come together over curated art, locally inspired food and well-crafted cocktails. Streamlined contemporary rooms focus on delivering everything guests want and nothing they don’t. A passionately engaged team is there to provide local expertise on the best food, nightlife and activities the neighborhood has to offer. For more information, please visit hyattcentric.com. Follow @HyattCentric on Facebook and Instagram, and tag photos with #HyattCentric.

About Hyatt Hotels Corporation:

Hyatt Hotels Corporation, headquartered in Chicago, is a leading global hospitality company guided by its purpose – to care for people so they can be their best. As of June 30, 2026, the Company's portfolio included more than 1,500 hotels and all-inclusive properties in 83 countries across six continents. The Company's offering includes brands in the Luxury Portfolio, including Park Hyatt®, Alila®, Miraval®, Impression by Secrets, and The Unbound Collection by Hyatt®; the Lifestyle Portfolio, including Andaz®, Thompson Hotels®, The Standard®, Dream® Hotels, The StandardX®, Breathless Resorts & Spas®, JdV by Hyatt®, Bunkhouse® Hotels, and Me and All Hotels; the Inclusive Collection, including Zoëtry® Wellness & Spa Resorts, Hyatt Ziva®, Hyatt Zilara®, Secrets® Resorts & Spas, Dreams® Resorts & Spas, Hyatt Vivid® Hotels & Resorts, Bahia Principe Hotels & Resorts, Alua Hotels & Resorts®, and Sunscape® Resorts & Spas; the Classics Portfolio, including Grand Hyatt®, Hyatt Regency®, Destination by Hyatt®, Hyatt Centric®, Hyatt Vacation Club®, and Hyatt®; and the Essentials Portfolio, including Caption by Hyatt®, Unscripted by Hyatt, Hyatt Place®, Hyatt House®, Hyatt Studios®, Hyatt Select, and UrCove. Subsidiaries of the Company operate the World of Hyatt® loyalty program, ALG Vacations®, Mr & Mrs Smith, Unlimited Vacation Club®, Amstar® DMC destination management services, and Trisept Solutions® technology services. For more information, please visit www.hyatt.com.

Exterior photo of the Hyatt Centric Downtown St. Louis.

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — New Orleans Saints safety Justin Reid said he had trouble sleeping on the team's overnight flight from New York to Paris.

“I’m not in a bad mood about it because you still get to ride that high off of a big-time win,” Reid said Monday, alluding to the Saints' 34-27, Week 6 victory over the Giants on Sunday. "We’re giving ourselves an opportunity here and able to ride on some good vibes.”

After falling behind 10-0, the Saints (2-4) remarkably scored 34 straight points before holding on with a fourth down stop on a pass to the end zone, ending New York's comeback bid.

“The most important thing is that you got the win. This league is measured in wins and losses; it's not measured in scores," Reid said. “We showed up to the plate when we needed to and were able to close out a tough game."

The victory, which stopped a three-game skid, provided some respite from an increasing sense of desperation that had owner Gayle Benson expressing dissatisfaction last week.

The Saints now have a 2-1 record on the road, where their only loss came by a single point in overtime.

Next, they’ll try to take a winning performance in the Big Apple into another in the City of Lights. They’ll serve as the “home” team this coming Sunday in what also is the NFL’s first scheduled regular-season game in France.

France sold its Louisiana territories — named to honor former French king Louis 14th — to the United States in the early 1800s. The fleur-de-lis on the Saints' helmet, as well as similar ones on the flags of New Orleans and Louisiana, resemble what was the primary emblem of French royalty for centuries.

That symbol doesn't always engender pride among modern French citizens. They live in a republic that emerged from the French Revolution in the late 1700s.

But if French spectators opt to root for the “visiting” Pittsburgh Steelers — with whom they're bound to be more familiar, given their eight Super Bowl appearances, and six championships — that might not be such a bad thing for the Saints, considering their form in front of hostile crowds this season.

The Saints' running game, which had been anemic in recent weeks, came alive against the Giants. New Orleans finished with a season-high 175 yards rushing, led by Kendre Miller's 70 yards on 20 carries. Alvin Kamara, CJ Donaldson and quarterback Tyler Shough each also ran for 30-plus yards.

“It was all 11 — physical up front,” Saints coach Kellen Moore said Monday, noting that even receivers did well getting out to block Giants safeties.

“Our running backs ran really, really hard,” Moore said. “We had a good mix there. We've got to continue that. We've got to build on that.”

The Saints have largely done well against the pass this season, but had a rough day against the Giants, who gained 395 yards through the air.

Defensive back Martin Emerson, who grew up about a three-hour's drive east of New Orleans, in the Pensacola, Florida, area. Now in his first season with New Orleans (after his first three in Cleveland), Emerson had his first two interceptions as a Saint.

Kamara's 69 yards from scrimmage included a weaving, 31-yard touchdown on a screen pass that resembled the 31-year-old running back's vintage form.

Rookie guard Jeremiah Wright, a fourth-round draft choice out of Auburn, had his first extended playing time, subbing in on the right side when veteran Cesar Ruiz was injured.

“Proud of him for stepping up and taking advantage of the opportunity," Moore said of Wright. "You never know when your opportunity's going to present itself and you've got to take advantage of it. So, good job by him."

With backup QBs under center for the Giants, Saints cornerbacks Kool-Aid McKinstry and Quincy Riley had a difficult day — perhaps their worst this season — against receivers Malik Nabers (12 catches, 165 yards) and Isaiah Likely (six catches, 99 yards and a TD).

Ruiz left late in the first half against the Giants with a knee injury. ... The Saints still await the debut of their first-round draft choice, Jordyn Tyson, who began the season on injured reserve with a hamstring injury. He has traveled with the team to Paris in the event he is able to return to practice this week.

3:57 — The amount of time off the game clock — from 1:18 left in the second quarter until 12:21 remained in the third — it took for the Saints to turn a 10-0 deficit into a 17-10 lead.

The Saints are spending all week in Paris as they prepare for Sunday's game at the Stade de France. After that, they'll return home on a bye week and return to their recent house of horrors — the Superdome — the week after Halloween, on Nov. 8 against Cleveland.

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New Orleans Saints cornerback Martin Emerson Jr. (22) and Saints safety Justin Reid (21) tackle New York Giants tight end Isaiah Likely (9) during the second half of an NFL football game in East Rutherford, N.J., Sunday, Oct. 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

New Orleans Saints quarterback Tyler Shough (6) looks to pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Giants in East Rutherford, N.J., Sunday, Oct. 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara (41) runs into the end zone for a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the New York Giants in East Rutherford, N.J., Sunday, Oct. 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

New Orleans Saints quarterback Tyler Shough (6) hands the ball off to Saints running back CJ Donaldson (43) during the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Giants in East Rutherford, N.J., Sunday, Oct. 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)