Beall Mansion An Elegant Bed & Breakfast Inn
N 38° 53.893 W 090° 10.787
15S E 744577 N 4309262
An elegant bed and breakfast located on "Millionaire's Row" in historic Alton, Illinois. Just 12 blocks from the Mississippi River and 25 minutes from downtown St. Louis, Missouri and the St. Louis Gateway Arch.
Waymark Code: WMF1D4
Location: Illinois, United States
Date Posted: 08/06/2012
Views: 4
The mansion was designed by one of the most renown and prolific architects of the day, Lucas Pfeiffenberger. Built right before the St. Louis World's Fair, completed in 1903, as a wedding present.
In 1909 the mansion was sold to Edmond Beall. It has been known as The Beall Mansion since then.
Boasting turn of the century decor, the mansion features marble and cast bronze statues, Victorian furnishings and hand-sewn oriental rugs.
Property Amenities
24-hour all-you-can-eat chocolate buffet, 24-hour hot beverage service, triple-sheeted feathered bed, HDTV, DVD, free Wi-Fi, your choice of gourmet or continental breakfast (served from 7:00-10:00 am)
Chose from 3 different room types:
King bed with fireplace and whirlpool for two
Queen canopy bed with whirlpool
Full-size bed, sitting room, and private bath with claw-foot tub
The Beall is also the perfect place for a wedding, we can accommodate 2-100 people for the brides big day.
Facilities for small business meeting and corporate retreats are also available.
Name: James Belote
Address: 407 E. 12th St. Alton, Illinois United States 62002
Phone Number: 618-474-9100 or toll free 1-866-The-BEALL
Web Site URL: [Web Link]
Proprietor/Owner: Jim and Sandy Belote
Dates/Seasons Open: 24/7 - 365 days a year
Number of Rooms: 5
Geographical Setting: Small Town/Village
Special Features: An eclectic blend of the new century featuring Neoclassical, Victorian and Georgian architecture. Located in the Middletown Historic District which is listed of the Nation Registry of Historic Places
Menu Specialties: Select from the freshly prepared hot gourmet breakfast served in bed (or the formal dining room) or the continental breakfast served in the butler's pantry
Languages Spoken: English
Area Attractions: 25 mins from downtown St. Louis and the Gateway Arch
20 mins from Grafton and Grafton Wineries
25 mins from Pere Marquette State Park
12 blocks from the Mississippi River and Marina
Hiking/Biking Trails
Eagle Watching
"Great River Road" Scenic Byway
Historic places
Antiques
Shopping
Restaurants
Golf
Orchard
Amtrak
Rating: Not listed
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