St. Louis Pear Tree Inn Contents Liquidated
The historic 170-room downtown hotel has begun a public sale of its interior furnishings.
Updated on Oct. 10, 2026 in Hotels
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The Pear Tree Inn in downtown St. Louis has launched a public liquidation of its hotel inventory, including furnishings and artwork. The 100-year-old property has remained closed since the spring.
Why it matters
The liquidation marks the end of operations for a long-standing property listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Drury has owned the site since 1990, though future plans for the building remain undetermined.
The liquidation conducted by International Content Liquidations Inc. features items including mattresses, televisions, and a 50-year-old lobby chandelier. The sale will continue until all 170 rooms of inventory are sold.
The players
Drury
A hospitality company that has owned and operated the Pear Tree Inn property since 1990.
International Content Liquidations Inc.
The agency responsible for managing the public liquidation of the hotel assets.
The details
The liquidation process encompasses all hotel contents following the property closure earlier this year. Shoppers can purchase various items from the historic structure, which is recognized on the National Register of Historic Places.
Timeline
Drury has held ownership of the building since 1990.
The hotel ceased operations during the spring of 2026.
Downtown hotel occupancy rose 6% over the past year.
Travel Outlook
The closure of the Pear Tree Inn coincides with a period of growth for the hospitality sector, with downtown St. Louis hotel occupancy rising nearly 6% over the past year. This localized increase outpaces the regionwide growth of 2% and the national average of 1.5%.
Bargain hunters can visit the site to purchase hotel inventory while the liquidation remains open to the public. Prospective shoppers should prepare for the sale to run until the entirety of the hotel's contents have been cleared.
The takeaway
The liquidation signals a significant transition for one of the city's older architectural landmarks. Residents and local investors will be watching to see how Drury chooses to repurpose the historic site in the coming months.
Further reading
For more information on the local hospitality market, visit the Hotels section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Firstalert4.
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