Description
Circa 1880. Feel welcomed by the sunny yellow façade of this three-story Victorian mansion. Napoleon's Retreat is an award-winning inn located in Lafayette Square, a National Historic District with the largest collection of French Second Empire "Painted Lady" homes in the country. Pocket doors, fifteen-foot ceilings, pine floors, artwork, collectibles and period antiques are features of the inn. Five well-appointed guest rooms each include a private bath, queen bed, refrigerator, premium cable television, and wi-fi. The honeymoon suite boasts a gas fireplace and two-person jetted tub. The largest suite is a 400 sq. ft. apartment with a full kitchen. Gourmet breakfasts begin with freshly ground coffee or premium tea selection, followed by fruit and baked treats. Daily entrées include items such as soufflés, crepes, or quiches. It is a mile and a half from the convention center and close to Soulard Market, Missouri Botanical Gardens, the zoo, St. Louis Cathedral and Fox Theater, with easy access to major highways.Publicity and Awards: St. Louis Commerce Magazine, Riverfront Times, Chicago Tribune, USA Today, St. Louis Magazine, St. Louis Post Dispatch, Kansas City Star, Des Moines Register, Show Me St. Louis (1996 & 2005), FOX 2 News (2003), Chosen Most Beautiful Bed & Breakfast In St. Louis by St. Louis Magazine.Location: City/Urban and Close to all major St. Louis attractions.
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Rooms & Rates
Rates: $129 to $199
Payment types accepted include Visa, Master Card and Discover.
Rooms: This property has 5 total guest accommodations with private bath, 1 with fireplace, 3 with whirlpools.
The types of beds available include Queen.
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Policies
Minimum Stay Requirements: two-day on weekends May 1 through Oct. 31
Cancellation: Fourteen days prior to arrival. Thirty day's cancellation notice required for holidays and special events.
Pets: Innkeepers pets on premises.
Smoking: Limited.
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Services & Amenities
Meals Included in Rates: Breakfast and Snacks/Refreshments.
Types of meals: Full Gourmet Breakfast, Early Coffee/Tea, Snacks/Refreshments, Vegetarian Breakfast, Gourmet breakfast includes coffee, tea, juice, fresh fruit, pastries, and an entree.
Amenities In Room: Wireless Internet Access, Television, Refrigerator, Reading Lamps, Iron/Ironing Board, Hair Dryer, DVD, Desk, Clock Radio, Cable TV, Bathrobes, Bath Amenities, Air Conditioning, Central Air, Ceiling Fans, Josephine has kitchen and Charles de Gaulle has whirlpool tub & gas fireplace.
Amenities On Site: Copy Machine, Phone, Fax, Fireplace and Television.
Business Traveler Amenities: Wireless Internet Access, Television, Off-site Dry Cleaning Services, Iron/Ironing Board, Internet Access, Hair Dryer, Gym Nearby, Flexible Check in/out Times, FAX On-site, Desk, Complimentary wi-fi and early breakfast to go.
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Spa Services
Off-Site Spa Services Available
Nearby Recommended Spas:
Garden Walk Massage Therapy
(314) 588-8266
www.gardenwalkmassagetherapy.com
info@gardenwalkmassagetherapy.com
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Activities
Events Hosted: Romantic Getaways and Honeymoons.
Other Activities: Wineries, Tennis, Sports Events, Major College, Shopping (Local Crafts), Parks, Museums, Live Theater, Horseback Riding, Hiking, Golf, Fishing, Bicycling, Art Galleries, Antiquing and Amusement Park.
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Recommended Restaurant(s)
1111 Mississippi - 314-241-9999, Ricardo's Italian Cafe - 314-421-4833, SqWires Restaurant - 314-865-3522.
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Historic Interest
French second-empire style Victorian home built in 1880, typical of the homes constructed near downtown St. Louis at that time. The original Carriage House still exists.
Historic Memberships: National Trust and Lafayette Square Restoration Committee.
Historic sites nearby: Jefferson National Expansion Memorial Arch (1-1/2 miles), Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery (10 miles), Ulysses S. Grant National Historic Site (Grant's Farm)(10 miles), Lewis & Clark Historic Site (15 miles)
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