The Lemp Mansion was built in the early 1860's and was purchased by William J. Lemp as a residence and auxiliary brewery office. Although it was already an impressive structure, Lemp used his massive brewery fortune to turn the thirty-three room house into a Victorian showplace.
The radiator system was installed in 1884, five years after radiant heat was patented. The grand staircase was removed to accommodate an open-air lift that ran the gamut of the house. The decorative iron gates in the basement restaurant are all that remain of the elevator. In 1904 the house was completely renovated. To the left of the main entrance is the former brewery office, where William Jr. committed suicide.
To the right is the parlor, with its hand-painted ceiling and intricately carved mantles of African mahogany. Behind the parlor is an atrium where the Lemps kept exotic plants and birds. The main bathroom is dominated by a unique glass-enclosed, free-standing shower that Lemp discovered in an Italian hotel and brought back to St. Louis for his personal use.
The bedrooms were on the second floor and the servants' quarters were located on the third floor. Both of these floors now host overnight guests. The mansion does not have a ballroom in the traditional sense because the Lemps built an auditorium, ballroom and swimming pool in a natural underground cavern that could be reached from a now-sealed tunnel in the basement. Another tunnel led from the house to the brewery. The wine and beer cellars, laundry and kitchen were located in the basement. The huge kitchen that once served the elite of St. Louis society has been completely modernized and now serves the honored guests of the historic Lemp Mansion Restaurant.
Restaurant open Thursday-Sunday. See website for hours, menu and reservations.
Property Name: The Lemp Mansion
Street Address: 3322 Demenil
City : St. Louis - Missouri
Postal Code : 63118
Contact Name: Patty Pointer
Phone: 3146648024
Email: lemp1964@yahoo.com
Amenities
- Accessible Parking
- Air conditioning
- Bar
- Internet
- Non-smoking rooms
- Restaurant
- Tours
- Vending machine (drinks)
Check-in/Check-out Policies
This property has the following check-in and check-out times and policies:
Check-In: 3:30 PM
Check-Out: 11:00 AM
Property and Cancelation Policies :
Terms and Conditions
- Check-in time (Monday-Wednesday) 1-3pm ONLY, (Thursday-Sunday) 3:30pm-9pm ONLY
- CHECK IN for Lemp Experience Nights on EVERY OTHER THURSDAY (1/25, 2/8, 2/22, 3/21, 4/11, 4/25, 5/9, 5/23, 6/6, 6/20, 7/11, 7/25, 8/8, 8/22, 9/5, 9/19, 10/3, 10/10, 10/17, 10/24, 10/31, 11/7, 11/14, 11/21, 12/12, 12/26 of 2024))- WILL NOT BE UNTIL AFTER TOURS (9:30/10PM)
- Payment will be required at the time of booking, no refunds available under any condition
- Parking located on side of building
- No elevator available
- Guests under 21 MUST be accompanied by an adult - No exceptions
- This is a historical building. There will be additional charges if you damage property, smoke or use an open flame inside the building, disturb other guests, or go into off-limit areas (bar/kitchen)
- The Lemp Mansion Restaurant and Inn Inc. is not responsible/liable for lost or stolen items
- The Lemp Mansion Restaurant and Inn Inc. will reschedule events that are required to be postponed due to natural disaster, acts of God, government mandates or circumstances beyond our control. Refunds will not be issued due to these circumstances.
- Private events are scheduled throughout the year that could run as late as 1:30am. There is the possibility of loud music and conversation until late in the evening.
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