Missouri Lodgings
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The following resorts, inns, and bed-and-breakfasts were featured in recent issues of Midwest Living. Because packages are always being introduced and altered, you might want to call the property first.
Augusta, H.S. Clay House Bed & Breakfast In the wine-making village of Augusta, guests stay in this 1885 Victorian bed and breakfast with 2 dozen front windows. 636-228-4414.
Ava, Bucks and Spurs Guest Ranch This new lodge features eight guest rooms, paneled with weathered barn wood. Visitors eat at a long table in the dining room. For a quiet getaway, stay in the newly-completed cedar cabin with three bedrooms (each with private bath) or lounge in the cabin's living room or on the wraparound porch. 417-683-2381.
Branson, Big Cedar Lodge Along Table Rock, this large, upscale resort offers lodge rooms, cabins, and several restaurants. If you're visiting during the holidays the entire lodge is outlined in twinkling white lights. 417-335-2777.
Branson, Bradford Inn This white clapboard inn in Branson has 33 posh rooms. 800-357-1466.
Branson, Chateau on the Lake Modern services and amenities blend with classic old-world opulence in this beautiful castle in the Ozarks. Luxury and professional service make Chateau on the Lake an exceptional destination resort hotel and convention center. 888-333-LAKE (5253).
Branson, Emory Creek Victorian Bed and Breakfast Visitors spend the night in antique-filled rooms with whirlpools at this new Victorian-style mansion north of town. 800-362-7404.
Branson, Riverlake Resort At this historic southern Missouri resort in the heart of "old" Branson along the Lake Taneycomo shore, lodgings range from cabins (rustic, but clean) to lakeside cottages (thick carpets and fireplaces). The cabins surround a larger-than Olympic-size pool. 417-334-3253.
Branson, The Branson Hotel Bed and Breakfast This clapboard inn sporting wide verandas reminds you of a southern grandmother, ready to great you with open arms. Each of the seven guest rooms is individually decorated to create a haven from the hubbub of music shows along Branson's "strip." 417-335-6104.
Branson, Tribesman Resort Owners provide plenty of family activities at this resort 9 miles west of Branson on the shore of southwest Missouri's Table Rock Lake. Fifty-five cottages, duplexes and one-room kitchenette apartments (one to four bedrooms) spread across 20 wooded acres that slope down to a quiet cove. 800-447-3327 or 417-338-2616.
Cape Girardeau, Bellevue Bed & Breakfast This restored Victorian house is filled with antique-furnished rooms. 800-768-6822 or 573-335-3302.
Clayton, Seven Gables Inn This 32-room Tudor-style inn resembles a storybook cottage, with its steeply-pitched roof and stucco-and-timber walls. During the week, it caters to business travelers. On weekends, couples check in for romantic getaways. 800-433-6590.
Clayton, The Daniele Hotel From this modern low-rise in the St. Louis suburbs, you can catch the hotel limousine to theater, dining, shopping and other downtown entertainment. Guests relax after a busy day of sightseeing in one of the 82 comfortable rooms, including six suites. 800-325-8302 or 314-721-0101.
Excelsior Springs, Inn on Crescent Lake You can bask in the sunroom at this three-story Georgian Colonial mansion, explore lakeside paths on the 22-acre grounds or enjoy sumptuous meals. There are 10 guest rooms in total, two of which are cottages. The owners take dinner reservations from guests when they book their rooms, and plan formal meals based on their preferences. 816-630-6745.
Fulton, Romancing the Past Victorian Bed and Breakfast, Four-room 1868 Queen Anne decorated with 19th-century furnishings in a historic district of homes, antique shops and museums. 573-592-1996.
Hannibal, Garth Woodside Mansion Sweeping, blooming gardens accent a 39-acre Victorian country estate in Mark Twain's hometown. Each of the eight elegantly-decorated guest rooms has a private bath. 573-221-2789.
Hermann, Angels in the Attic A refurbished Victorian home, with a grand parlor and courtyards bring guests back to the nineteenth century. 888-264-3553.
Hermann, Hermann Hill Vineyard & Inn This elegant, modern inn with private balconies or patios overlooks the town of Hermann. 573-486-4455.
Kansas City, Raphael Hotel Rooms in this nine-story hotel are comfortable, the lobby has an Old World feeling, and you're steps from the shops and restaurants of Country Club Plaza. 800-821-5343.
Kansas City, Southmoreland on the Plaza This gray-and-white Colonial, built in 1913, reminds visitors of grand homes along cobblestone streets in New England. Century-old oaks shade the manicured lawn, stone walls, and gardens. Visitors stay in 12 guest rooms (each with a private bath), named after prominent Kansas Citians, or in the romantic carriage house suite. 816-531-7979.
Lake Ozark, Mallard Point This small resort, lovingly tended by longtime owner Bruce Thomson, sits on a narrow point jutting into central Missouri's Lake of the Ozarks. The 22 cottages, duplexes and homes have lake views. 573-365-2623.
Lake Ozark, Spa Shiki Retreat to this Asian-inspired escape for peaceful Japanese bathing traditions and treatments. 800-843-5253.
Lesterville, Wilderness Lodge A roller-coaster drive through southeast Missouri's woodsy hills takes you to this getaway 120 miles south of St. Louis. Twenty-six cabins cluster around the lodge and crown the adjacent bluff. Friday night chicken dinners are a tradition. 573-637-2295.
Lexington, The Victorianne Bed & Breakfast Enjoy a stay in the guest house with an outdoor hot tub adjoining the three-story 1885 Queen Anne. 660-259-2868.
Liberty, The James Inn You don't have to feel guilty about sleeping in church when you stay at the James Inn. The red brick bed and breakfast was the St. James Catholic Church from 1913 until the congregation outgrew it in 1981. Today, the inn religiously attracts Valentine weekenders, honeymooners and others visiting nearby Kansas City attractions. Antique furnishings and poster beds decorate the seven guest rooms, each of which has a private bath. 816-781-3677.
Macon, St. Agnes Hall In the late 1800s, young girls studied the three Rs at St. Agnes Hall. Now, the brick 2-1/2-story former boarding school gives overnight visitors lessons in rest and relaxation. Upstairs, guests stay in four rooms (each with a private bath), furnished with queen-size beds and antique furnishings. 660-385-3535.
Osage Beach, Kalfran Lodge Kalfran's 56 cottages, motel rooms and apartments straddle a cove that's just minutes from the shops and attractions of Osage Beach on the east side of Lake of the Ozarks in central Missouri. The atmosphere is quiet and relaxed. 573-348-2266.
Osage Beach, The Knolls Resort This condominium resort claims a blufftop point above the Lake of the Ozarks' busy main channel to the north and a quiet sheltering cove to the south. The Knolls' rambling rows of driftwood-colored buildings nestle among the oaks and stairstep down wooded slopes to the lake and cove. You'll feel right at home in the individually-furnished units. 800-648-0339.
Ozark, Barn Again Bed & Breakfast The 1920s dairy barn forms the centerpiece of a 5-acre farmstead overlooking the Finley River. Each room and suite has a private bath and entrance. Two- or three-course breakfasts might feature warm peaches and cream, along with their famous French toast. 877-462-2276 or 417-581-2274.
Potosi, Trout Lodge at the YMCA of the Ozarks The five-story cedar lodge and conference center are part of 5,000 acres of lakes and woodlands that belong to the YMCA of the Ozarks. Visitors stay in 60 guest rooms, 19 loft suites and 20 roomy cabins. 573-438-2154.
Richmond Heights, Cheshire Inn Lodge In one of the 106-room Cheshire Lodge's nine fantasy suites (six with whirlpools), the décor helps you pretend you're visiting royalty, sailing a whaling ship or going on safari. 800-325-7378.
Ridgedale, Big Cedar Lodge Log-and-stone architecture lends this sprawling, lakeside complex a hunting-lodge atmosphere. But don't be deceived: This 224-unit complex is a first-class, full-service resort. 417-335-2777.
St. Charles, Boone's Lick Trail Inn Wander down Main Street, and you'll find this 1840s bed and breakfast in the heart of St. Charles' historic district. 636-947-7000.
St. Louis, Chase Park Place Spend a night in this landmark luxury hotel's spacious rooms or suites. 314-633-3000.
St. Louis, Omni Majestic Hotel The Majestic was built in 1914 and has accommodated guests ranging from Eva Gabor to the Rolling Stones. Upstairs, 91 guest rooms (with whirlpools) include two-poster 19th-century beds. 314-436-2355.
St. Louis, Renaissance Grand Hotel The grandeur of the Roaring Twenties returns with this renovated, award-winning hotel with 918 rooms and a rooftop ballroom. 800-397-1282.
St. Louis, Roberts Mayfair Windham Historic Hotel This 18-story brick, all-suites hotel is a perfect getaway destination for romantic weekends. It's located downtown, just steps from the shops of the St. Louis Centre mall. 314-421-2500.
Ste. Genevieve, Inn Ste. Gemme Beauvais Spend a night in one of the 14 guest rooms of this historic mansion. 800-818-5744.
Ste. Genevieve, The Southern Hotel This red brick, Federal-style three-story has operated as a hotel since 1805 and is believed to be the oldest operating hotel west of the Mississippi. Each of the eight elegantly-furnished guest rooms has a private bath. 573-883-3493.
Sunrise Beach, Bass Point Resort Many guests have been vacationing at this neat-as-a pin resort on the quieter west side of central Missouri's Lake of the Ozarks almost since the Rose family bought the resort more than 40 years ago. The owners lavish loving care on the tree-shaded grounds and 35 cottages. They also maintain two-and three-bedroom housekeeping cabins, which range from single-standing units to five-unit structures. 573-374-5205.
Theodosia, Turkey Creek Ranch Loacated in south central Missouri, 47 miles east of Branson, this spot might be off the beaten track but the view of serpentine Bull Shoals Lake is worth the hunt. 417-273-4362.
Washington, Schwegmann House After exploring the wineries, antiques stores, art galleries, and scenic trails of the surrounding Missouri River Valley, visitors relax in the parlor, with its cozy fireplace. Each of the nine guest rooms has a private bath. 800-949-2262.
Weston, The Inn at Weston Landing Choose from four spacious rooms (each with a private bath) that feature Scottish, Irish, English or Welsh decor at this 1842 brewery turned Old World inn. In the morning, you can dine at planked tables on a Celtic breakfast of scones, "bangers" (sausage), and Scottish-style battered eggs. 816-640-5788.
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