For more than a century, The Grand Hall has been the crown jewel of Union Station and with sweeping, Romanesque archways, frescos and gold leaf detailing, mosaics and art glass-stained windows and 65-foot ceilings, Grand Hall continues to awe visitors as the Union Station Hotel's lobby and lounge area. After a major renovation and restoration, Grand Hall has been restored to its former glory and reinvented as a one-of-a-kind dining and event venue complete with an ornate 70-feet, 22-seat bar and lounge seating. The wide selection of small plates, expertly prepared by executive chef Russel Cunningham, and full bar allows guests to share food among friends alongside a cocktail or linger over a meal.
The venue combines restored historical details with modern amenities and entertainment features, including a one-of-a-kind 3D entertainment display. Two or three times an hour, 3D mapping projections lasting 30-45 seconds play over the Grand Hall’s 65-foot tall ceilings with several vignettes, including the appearance of the building crumbling, the ceiling opening up to reveal shooting stars, snow or thunderstorms or historical motifs. Music complements some of the shows while others include narration by celebrities closely connected to St. Louis, including John Goodman and Joe Buck among others. Techno-Media, a company that recently won the 2014 THEA Award for the Best "Event Spectacular" for Michael Jackson "ONE" with Cirque du Soliel, was commissioned to create this one-of-a-kind attraction for Union Station.