Description
Circa 1818. Monmouth was the home of General Quitman who became acting Governor of Mexico, Governor of Mississippi, and a U.S. Congressman. In the National Historic Landmark, the inn features antique four-poster and canopy beds, turndown service and an evening cocktail hour. Guests Jefferson Davis and Henry Clay enjoyed the same acres of gardens, pond and walking paths available today. Elegant, five-course Southern dinners are served in the beautifully appointed dining room and parlors.Publicity and Awards: AAA Souther Traveler (Jul/Aug 2011) names Monmouth Plantation the "Best B&B in the South", Travel & Leisure top 100 hotels in the world (2006), Conde Nast Traveler,
Monmouth Plantation has been a AAA Four Diamond recipient for 30 years, the longest of any hotel in the South, Andrew Harper's Hideaway Report awards 1818 Restaurant with it's Grand Award 2011 for "Best Hotel Restaurant Meal",
JustLuxe.com posts in Feb. 2011 "Old South Opulence Meets New World Charm at Monmouth Plantation", Mississippi Magazine awards Monmouth Plantation "Best B&B in Mississippi.Location: City/Urban.
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Rooms & Rates
Payment types accepted include Travelers Checks, American Express, Visa, Discover, Master Card, Diners Club and Carte Blanche.
Rooms: This property has 30 total guest accommodations with private bath, 18 with fireplaces, 16 total suites, including 1 two-bedroom suite, 6 cottages and 1 conference room.
The types of beds available include King, Queen and Double.
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Policies
Cancellation: 72 hours prior to 3:00 PM on day of arrival.
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Services & Amenities
Meals Included in Rates: Breakfast and Hors d'oeuvres.
Types of meals: Wine, Early Coffee/Tea, Hors d'oeuvres, Restaurant on Premises, Dinner, Full Breakfast, Room Service and Room service 5:30 PM - 9:00 PM daily.
Extensive catering available.
Amenities In Room: Wireless Internet Access, Telephone, Television, Heating, Fireplace, Cable TV, Bathrobes, Restaurant, Turn-Down Service, Air Conditioning, Iron/Ironing Board, Hair Dryer, All rooms contain fine art, fabrics, , pieces of historical furniture and thus no smoking indoors is allowed.
Room Service available 5:30 PM - 9:00 PM.
Amenities On Site: Free parking on premise, Fax, Copy Machine, Suitable for Events and Gift Shop.
Business Traveler Amenities: Daily Newspapers, FAX On-site, Gym Nearby, Hair Dryer, Internet Access, Iron/Ironing Board, Wireless Internet Access and Private meeting room with full catering available.
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Activities
Events Hosted: Family Reunions, Weddings, Honeymoons, Meetings, Seminars and Romantic Getaways.
Other Activities: Art Galleries, Antiquing, Bicycling, Canoeing/Kayaking, Golf, Museums and Shopping (Local Crafts).
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Historic Interest
Home of General John Quitman, a military leader in the war with Mexico. Awarded a gold Presidental Sword for his valor. The General is a former Governor of Mississippi and a US Congressman. Many of the family furniture pieces and a vast array of memorabilia is on display.
Historic Awards: National Historical Site (Granted), National Register (Granted), National Historical Site (Applied), Local Register (Granted), State Historical Site (Granted) and State Register (Granted).
Historic Memberships: Local Historical Society, National Trust, City Historical Society and State Historical Society.
Historic sites nearby: Vicksburg, 30 miles
New Orleans, 160 miles
Baton Rouge, 90 miles
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