St. Louis Demolishes Millennium Hotel for High-Rise Site
The former hotel is being torn down to prepare the downtown property for a new high-rise project.
Updated on Oct. 27, 2026 in Commercial
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Demolition crews in downtown St. Louis are now using a wrecking ball to tear down the former Millennium Hotel. The process marks a major step in clearing the site for future economic development.
Why it matters
The hotel has long served as a symbol of downtown decline, and its removal aims to revitalize the area near Gateway Arch National Park. Clearing the site paves the way for a new high-rise project intended to reshape the city skyline.
Crews have dismantled the structure manually down to the 10th floor. The remainder of the building will now be removed via wrecking ball, a shift from the previous piece-by-piece crane removal.
The players
Millennium Hotel
A former downtown hotel once known for its rotating restaurant that is now being demolished.
Gateway Arch National Park
The prominent national landmark located near the site of the ongoing downtown demolition.
The details
The building was initially dismantled piece by piece using a crane until crews reached the 10th floor. To expedite the remaining demolition, teams have now transitioned to using a wrecking ball. The site is located in a high-density area near the Deloitte building, major highway infrastructure, and the Gateway Arch National Park.
Timeline
Demolition is expected to continue through the end of 2026.
Site preparation for a new high-rise building is scheduled for 2027.
The Home Front
The removal of the Millennium Hotel is part of a broader trend of urban renewal in downtown St. Louis designed to spark economic growth. This project follows established precedents of replacing underutilized, aging structures with modern high-rise developments to increase density.
Residents and those working downtown should prepare for increased noise and potential traffic adjustments near the demolition site through the end of 2026. Keep an eye on local development notices for future construction updates that may affect commutes or neighborhood access.
The takeaway
The demolition of the Millennium Hotel signals a shift toward new high-rise investment in downtown St. Louis. Residents should anticipate ongoing site activity as crews work toward clearing the property by the end of 2026.
What happens next
Site preparation for the new high-rise building is scheduled to begin in 2027.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Fox2Now.
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