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Voted
"Illinois' Best Bed and Breakfast"
- Illinois Magazine Readers' Poll
Escape, unwind, and
indulge yourself in the beauty and romantic grandeur that is
The Beall Mansion, once the private residence of Senator
Edmond Beall -- industrialist, financier, and politician.
Welcome to a world
of eleven-and-a-half-foot ceilings, hardwood floors, crystal
chandeliers, leaded glass windows, pocket doors, and original
woodwork ... a world of imported marble and bronze statuary,
Chinese artwork, and hand-woven Persian and Oriental rugs ...
a world where you will revel in the opulence and luxury once
reserved only for the turn-of-the-century elite.
Each beautifully
appointed guest room has a private bath with shower, whirlpool
tub for two or clawfoot tub, marble floor, and chandelier.
Lodging amenities in each room include a feathered bed (with
feather duvet in season), expanded cable television, telephone
with free local calling and voice mail, Wi-Fi high-speed
wireless Internet access service, alarm clock radio, ceiling
fan, and iron and ironing board.
For the ultimate
experience, choose a Pampered Getaway with a glass of
Champagne or non-alcoholic beverage upon arrival, imported
gourmet chocolates, turn-down service, plush monogrammed
robes, toiletries including the Beall Mansion's own homemade
lavender bath salts, and expanded continental breakfast in the
formal dining room or full gourmet breakfast in bed. (Full
gourmet breakfast in bed is an additional $35.00 per room per
day).
A "USA Top
100 Gold Inn and B&B" Award-Winning Property |
After breakfast,
enjoy a walk through the historic Middletown neighborhood.
Shop for that "special find" in Alton's extensive
downtown antique district. Go eagle watching or enjoy a
panoramic view of the Illinois bluffs and the mighty
Mississippi while hiking or biking along the Great River Road
and the Meeting of the Great Rivers National Scenic Byway.
Golfers will find
themselves conveniently located within minutes of nine
different courses, including the St. Louis area's only Arnold
Palmer-designed course. Twenty-five minutes will take you to
downtown St. Louis to visit the Gateway Arch or the many
museums and fine arts of the city.
When you return,
treat yourself to afternoon tea in the formal parlor, or curl
up with a good book in front of The Beall's many fireplaces.
Your hosts, Jim and Sandy Belote, look forward to pampering
you at The Beall Mansion. |