The Fountain on Locust, a vintage ice cream parlor in St. Louis, Mo., was named the winner of the ninth annual America's Best Restroom contest by Cintas Corp. based on online votes from the public. The winning restroom (pictured, below)--which is considered the most photographed restaurant in St. Louis--features hand-painted murals, ornate fixtures and designer mirrors.


The Fountain on Locust received a plaque of recognition from Cintas and secured a spot in the America's Best Restroom Hall of Fame at www.bestrestroom.com. Coming in second place was The Grand America Hotel, Salt Lake City; in third was Bryant Park, New York City; in fourth was The Embassy Theater, Fort Wayne, Ind; and in fifth was The Muse Hotel, New York City.

Cintas created the Best Restroom Award in 2001 to honor businesses across the country that maintain exceptional hygiene with style in their public restrooms. Past winners have included restaurants, hotels, theaters, universities, airports and casinos.