Beall Mansion...An Elegant Bed & Breakfast 407 E. 12th Street Alton Illinois 62002-7230 USA http://www.beallmansion.com Phone: +1-618-474-9100 Fax: +1-618-474-9090 Toll-free: +1-866-The-BEAL Toll-free: +1-866-843-2325

General Information

Voted "Best Illinois Bed and Breakfast" -Illinois Magazine Readers Poll

Elegant accommodations 25 minutes from the St. Louis Gateway Arch & downtown St. Louis, MO or 90 minutes from Springfield, Illinois.

Let us pamper you with Champagne, Turn Down Service, Imported Chocolates, Plush Monograamed Robes, Slippers, Luxury Bath Amenities, & your choice of Express or Expanded Continental Breakfast, Breakfast at an Area Cafe', or Gourmet Breakfast in bed. (Discounted "No Frills" Plan also available.)

The BEALL MANSION features All Non Smoking Rooms, Sumptuous Triple Sheeted Feathered Beds, Expanded Cable TV/DVD/VCR, Wi-Fi, and Private Baths with Shower & Whirlpool for Two or Clawfoot Tub.

In Room Massage, Romance, & Ladies Spa Getaways available. Romantic Greater St. Louis weddings, vow renewals & elopements. Photo copyright Larry Morgan, 1998 used with permission.

Room Rates (USD American Dollars)

• State and local taxes may apply
• Accommodations: Rooms
• There are 5 guest accommodations (5 with private baths)
• Single occupancy rate is between $ 119.00 and $ 358.00
• Double occupancy rate is between $ 119.00 and $ 358.00
• The rate for each additional person is between $ 20.00 and $ 40.00
• Other Accommodations: Suites
  Escape the problems and worries of the rest of the world in this intimate third floor suite. Dormers and window seats make this the perfect place to curl up with your favorite book. French doors separate the private sitting room from the bedroom with its hand carved rosewood bed and antique furnishings. The private bath has an imported marble floor, crystal basket, and an antique claw foot tub with shower. Perfect for lazy, relaxing soaks.

Amenities

Meals

• A Express or Expanded Continental or Full Gourmet breakfast is included with room rate
• Breakfast is served from: Varies by plan please inquire.
• Breakfast is served in the Front Verandah, Patio, Dining Room, In room
• Additional food services included in room rate: 24 Hour "All You Can Eat Chocolates", 24 Hour Hot Beverage Service, Catering Available, Champagne, Non-alcoholic beverage
• Special meals available: Atkins, Vegan, Low Fat, Restricted, Vegetarian
• Our signature dish is Eggs BEALL
  ...Butter Poached Eggs in Tomato Basil Sauce.
  
  For best results, make sauce night before so flavors will marry.
  
  Combine in sauce pan: 4 oz. can tomato paste, 1/4 cup water, 2 tbl. sugar, 1 tbl. basil, 1 tsp. Italian seasoning. Simmer for 30 minutes and refrigerate over night. Reheat next morning and adjust seasonings to taste.
  
  Put 1/2 pat of butter and dash of salt and pepper in the bottom of 8 ramekins. Place ramekins in large shallow pan(s) of simmering water. When butters is melted break 2 eggs into each ramekin. Cover and continue simmering until done.
  
  Invert Eggs onto individual serving plates and surround with warmed Tomato Basil Sauce. Garnish eggs with fresh sprig of thyme.

Policies

• No minimum stay required
• Smoking is not allowed
• We cannot accommodate guest pets (Nearby kennel facilities are available)
• Accommodations are not suitable for children (Not suitable for most younger children.)
• No childcare is provided
• Deposit amount required (Vares by plan and date. Please inquire.)
• Check in time is 4:00 P.M. and Check out time is 11:00 A.M.
• Cancellations:
  Varies by plan and date. Please inquire.
• Accepted by the following agencies:
  • Alton Convention & Visitors Bureau
  • Alton Marketplace Association
  • Growth Association of Southwestern Illinois
  • Illinois Bed & Breakfast Association Inspected & Approved
  • Professional Association of Innkeepers International
  • St. Louis Convention & Visitors Commission
  • Chamber of Commerce

Property Features

Property Details

• Architectural style is Electic Neo Classic & Georgian
• Built in 1903
• Opened for business in 1998
• Restored / Remodeled in 2007
• Listed on the National Register of Historic Places
• Parking available (Free lighted private parking for your safety & convenience)

Location

• Geographic region: Southern Illinois
• Location is best described as: 25 Minutes from Downtown St. Louis MO, 25 Minutes from Lambert St. Louis Intl Airport, 4 1/2 hrs South of Chicago IL, 5 hours from Indianapolis, 5 hrs from Kansas City, 90 minutes South of Springfield IL, Small town
  
• Nearest major city: St. Louis, MO (25 miles South, Southeast)
• Directions to property:
  From Illinois going South on I-55 take the Hamel exit, Hwy 140 West (Note: Hwy 140 becomes College and then 20th Street.) Turn left (south) on Alby eight blocks. Turn left (east) on East 12th Street three blocks. The BEALL MANSION is located on the right (southeast corner) of East 12th and George. From St. Louis County see Directions from Airport above.
• Nearest major airport: STL 25 miles
• Directions from airport:
  Take I-70 East, to I-170, North 5 miles. Bear right onto the on-ramp to I-270 heading East 5.5 miles. Turn North on Route 367 (Lewis & Clark Blvd.) Follow Lewis & Clark Blvd 11 miles over two bridges until it dead ends into Landmark Blvd. (Note: Lewis & Clark Blvd changes from Route 367 to U.S. 67 at Lindbergh.) Turn left (west) on Landmark Blvd two blocks to Henry Street. Turn right (north or away from the river) on Henry Street to East 12th Street. Turn left (west) on East 12th Street two blocks to 407. The BEALL MANSION is the last home in the second block on the left side of the street (on the southeast corner of East 12th and George.)
• Meeting places:
  • Limousine (addl chg)
  • Shuttle (addl chg)
  • Airport
  • Bus
  • Train

Innkeepers

• Innkeeper(s): Jim and Sandy Belote
  Sandy loves a good morning cup of coffee, dancing, flowers, gardening and plants of all kinds. I love floating, hiking and satisfying my creative yearnings freelance writing. We both love cooking, gourmet food, classic architecture, art, good music, children, animals, traveling and anything of beauty and quality.
• The innkeepers speak: English
• There is one cat on the property

Area Attractions

Amusement Park, Antique Shopping, Art Galleries, Casino, Concert venue, Gourmet/Fine Dining, Historical interests, Live Music, Movie Theater, Museum, National/State parks, Nature area, Bicycyle & Hiking Trail, Winter Eagle Watching, National Scenic Byway, St. Louis Gateway Arch, Water Park, Underground Railroad Tours, Outlet Stores, Performing Theater, Picnic area, Religious Services, River, Rodeo, Ski area, Vineyard, Winery, Zoo

Onsite or Nearby Activities

Bicycle rental, Bicycle riding trails, Bicycles, Billiards, Bird watching, Boating, Canoeing, Fishing, Golfing, Hiking trails, Horseback riding, Horseshoes, Hunting, Antiquing, Bad Mitton, Chess, Croquet, Winter Eagle Watching, European Day Spa Nearby, Sailing, Shopping, Sight-seeing, Swimming, Swimming pool, Tennis courts, Water sports