Hawthorn - A Bed & Breakfast
Book this B&B online by submitting your travel dates in the box to the right. Nightly rates start at $100.00.
Inn Details
Located in historic Independence, the mansion, built in 1900 and fully restored/renovated in 2000, sits on a two acre estate with several beautifully landscaped gardens. Five extra large guestrooms, all with private baths, are exquisitely decorated.
Location
- Location is best described as:
- Nearest major city: Kansas City (8 miles)
- Directions to property:
Direction from the East, West & South. For Directions from the North see Direction under "From Airport" below.
From the East (St. Louis)…take Interstate 70 west to I-435 and head north (toward Des Moines) to Exit 60 (Truman Road). At the end of the exit, turn right and “go up the hill and down the hill” to your first traffic light (intersection of Truman Road and Winner Road). Turn right onto Winner Road and proceed approximately ½ mile, watching for Hawthorne Place on your right. Turn onto Hawthorne Place and you will see the stone mansion set back on the estate. Park along side the mansion in our parking lot.
From the West (Topeka)…. take I-70/670 east (into downtown Kansas City) proceed east on I-70 to the Truman Road Exit 4A. At the end of the exit, bear/turn right onto Truman Road heading east. After crossing under I-435, “go up the hill and down the hill” to your first traffic light (intersection of Truman Road and Winner Road). Turn right onto Winner Road, and proceed approximately ½ mile, watching for Hawthorne Place on your right. Turn onto Hawthorne Place and you will see the stone mansion set back on the estate. Park along side the mansion in our parking lot.
From the South (Wichita)…take I-35 north to I-435 East/North (St. Louis/Des Moines) to Exit 60 (Truman Road). At the end of the exit, turn right and “go up the hill and down the hill” to your first traffic light (intersection of Truman Road and Winner Road). Turn right onto Winner Road and proceed approximately ½ mile, watching for Hawthorne Place on your right. Turn onto Hawthorne Place and you will see the stone mansion set back on the estate. Park along side the mansion in our parking lot. - Nearest major airport: Kansas City, MO (MCI) 26 miles
- Directions from airport:
From the Airport or points from the North:
From the North via I-35 (Des Moines)…take I-35 South to I-435 and head south, (toward St. Louis) to Exit 60 (Truman Road). At the end of the exit, turn left and “go up the hill and down the hill” to your first traffic light (intersection of Truman Road and Winner Road). Turn right onto Winner Road and proceed approximately ½ mile, watching for Hawthorne Place on your right. Turn onto Hawthorne Place and you will see the stone mansion set back on the estate. Park along side the mansion in our parking lot.
From the North via I-29 (Lincoln/Omaha)… take I-29 south to Exit 9A (Route 152 east) to I-435 and head south (toward St. Louis) to Exit 60 (Truman Road). At the end of the exit, turn left and “go up the hill and down the hill” to your first traffic light (intersection of Truman Road and Winner Road). Turn right onto Winner Road and proceed approximately ½ mile, watching for Hawthorne Place on your right. Turn onto Hawthorne Place and you will see the mansion set back on the estate. Park along side the mansion in our parking lot.
Room Rates (USD American Dollars) All occupancy rates are subject to change - State and local taxes may apply
- Accommodations: Rooms
- There are 5 guest accommodations (5 with private baths)
- Single occupancy rate is between $ 100.00 and $ 150.00
- Double occupancy rate is between $ 100.00 and $ 150.00
- Other Accommodations: Suites
The Westminster is a two room suite. See web site for details.
Amenities | In Room | | | Air conditioning | Alarm clock | | Board games | Ceiling fans | | Coffee/Tea facilities | Desk | | Hairdryer | Internet Service | | Ironing Board | Satellite/Cable TV | | TV | Wi-Fi |  | | On Site | | | Amenities Basket | Conference Rooms | | Copier | Fax Machine | | Library | Private entrance | | Wedding Facilities | |
Meals - A Full breakfast is included with room rate
- Breakfast is served in the Sun Porch, Dining Room
- Lunch is available by special request
- Dinner is available by special request
- Additional food services included in room rate: Choc. Covered Strawberries--add'tnl fee, Fruit & Cheese Trays--add'tnl fee, Snack crackers and cookies, Non-alcoholic beverage
Policies - No minimum stay required
- Smoking is not allowed (In designated outside area only)
- We cannot accommodate guest pets
- Limitations on children staying
- No childcare is provided
- Consumption of alcohol is permitted (No Red Wine inside Mansion including guestrooms)
- Deposit amount required (A credit card will hold your reservation.)
- Check in time is 4:00PM and Check out time is 11:00AM
- Cancellations:
All cancellations will be subject to a $25.00 cancellation fee. Cancellations can only be accepted seven (7) days in advance of your arrival date. Guests who cancel their reservations within seven (7) days of their arrival date will be expected to pay for their full reservation, regardless of arrival or departure. If we can rebook the room, your cancelled reservation will be applied, via a credit towards a future stay, less the $25.00 cancellation fee. Credits for future stays are good for one year from date of cancellation. There are no refunds for early departure or non-arrival.
When reservations are confirmed, all other requests for that room are turned away. As a small business, cancellations have a significant impact on our business. Our guests expect and enjoy outstanding hospitality with high standards of quality. To this end, we must adhere to a strict cancellation policy without exceptions. - Accepted by the following agencies:
Innkeepers - Innkeeper(s): Jim and Wendy Allen
Area Attractions Amusement Park, Antique Shopping, Art Galleries, Casino, Concert venue, Gourmet/Fine Dining, Historical interests, Live Music, Movie Theater, Museum, Truman Home & Presidential Library, Mormon Visitors Center, Community of Christ World Headquarters, National Frontier Trails Museum, Performing Theater, Religious Services, River, Zoo Onsite or Nearby Activities Golf, nearby, Shopping, Sight-seeing
Independence Nearby Cities
Noted below are the approximate distances from Independence, Missouri.
Contact Information

Hawthorn - A Bed & Breakfast1 Hawthorne Place Independence, MO 64052 USA
| Phone: | +1-816-252-2607 | | Fax: | +1-816-836-4672 |
Innkeeper(s) Jim and Wendy Allen
Rates: $100 - $150

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