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4 out of 5
Beall Mansion An Elegant Bed & Breakfast Inn
407 E. 12th St., Alton, IL

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 36 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 36 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 36 reviews" "
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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

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10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfection
What a wonderful place! Beautiful building, romantic atmosohere, and so much history. We had a hottub in our room and a romantic balcony where we could watch the stars. This place is so classy and elegant! The owners are beyond hospitable and gracious. Very nice people. Will definitely be back!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020
Response from Jim & Sandy on 21 Jan,2020
Thank you so very much for your wonderful review! "Classy and elegant." We love it Please come back when you can stay a little longer. One night is never enough. Looking forward to next time ; ; ;.

10/10 Excellent

Merilyn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great visit
Remarkable furnishings in a great building. The word "elegant" comes to mind and the friendliness and helpfulness of the owners was exceptional.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2019
Response from Jim & Sandy on 1 Dec,2019
Thank you so much for your review and thank you for choosing The BEALL MANSION. In a cookie cutter world it is such a wonderful thing to experience the special and elegant things of a bygone era. It was a pleasure to meet and get to know you. Please come back and see us again the next time you are in the area.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019
Response from Jim & Sandy on 19 Nov,2019
Thank you for your perfect review. We look forward to hosting you again.

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019
Response from Jim on 12 Nov,2019
Thank you so much for your review. It was a pleasure having you and getting to know you. Please come back soon.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was like taking a step back in time. This property was wonderfully maintained. The room was full of character and charm and we were made to feel right at home.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019
Response from Jim on 10 Sept,2019
Thank you for your 5 star review. In today's hectic world, from time to time we all need to pause and take a break. There is no better way to do that than taking a trip back to a slower paced and more elegant era. We look forward to your next escape.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019
Response from Jim & Sandy on 16 Jul,2019
Thank you for your 5 star review. We look forward to your next stay.

10/10 Excellent

Julian

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Amazing experience with wonderful hosts
Our experience started the night before with Jim calling and asking our breakfast drinking, coffee or tea. The next morning the coffee and tea were ready and waiting for us. Jim gave us a tour of the Mansion. T>he rooms, including the bathroom were spotless and jet powered tub, provided an excellent way to end the evening in a relaxed mood. Jim suggests several restaurants, we went to one of several restaurants he recommended and Jim and Sandy arrived later to the same restaurant. The downtown area has many antique shops and we made a few purchases. Also you many want to stop at Fast Eddie's, an iconic pub that's been here over 40 year's. The prices for the food at 60's prices is a bargain. You must by at least one beverage. This was a terrific way to spend a relaxing weekend. We plan to return in the Fall.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019
Response from Jim and Sandy on 3 Jul,2019
Thank you for your review. It was such a pleasure hosting you and your bride on your honeymoon getaway - the St. Louis and Alton Illinois' premiere honeymoon hideaway - and only 1.4 miles from Fast Eddies! Please come back and see us again soon.

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Travelled with partner
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My husband and I were celebrating 15 years of Marriage and I felt like our stay was very peaceful and we had a comfortable quiet stay in a beautiful room and I enjoyed the history of the home.
Stayed 1 night in May 2019
Response from Jim and Sandy on 6 Jun,2019
Thank you for your 5 star review. Built as a wedding gift, the award winning BEALL MANSON has always been a place for romance, rest, and relaxation. We look forward to your next stay.

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

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Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019
Response from Jim & Sandy and staff on 3 Jun,2019
Thank you for the perfect review and thank you for choosing The BEALL MANSION We look forward to your next stay.

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely Bed and Breakfast
The owners were unbelievable! They did everything to make our stay special. The house is lovely, the rooms have everything you need, the neighborhood is safe, and the continental breakfast was very nice. We truly enjoyed our stay. It took us back in time.
Stayed 1 night in May 2019
Response from Jim & Sandy Belote & staff on 7 May,2019
Thank you for your review. It was a pleasure hosing you. We look forward to your next getaway.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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Like a museum. Delicious chocolates 24/7 great parking.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019
Response from Jim on 2 May,2019
Thank you for your 5 star review. A historic mansion, lavishly decorated in period antiques and artwork, "all you can eat chocolate, chocolate, chocolate buffet, and free street and limited off street parking. What could be better? Please come back and visit us again soon . . .

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019
Response from Jim on 30 Apr,2019
Thank you for your 4 star review. Because your 100% satisfaction is our goal - please contact me by e-mail or phone on what we could have done to have made it 5 star. Your input is greatly appreciated.

10/10 Excellent

Miriam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019
Response from Jim on 14 Mar,2019
Thank you so much for your review. We look forward to your next stay.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019
Response from Jim & Sandy on 1 Mar,2019
Thank you for your 10 out of o10 review! Please come back and see us again soon.

10/10 Excellent

Teri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
An Alton, IL Gem!
My girlfriend and I wanted a girls night out. We wanted to visit some local attractions in Alton Illinois. This place was convenient which was the original reason we chose the place. But I was pleasantly surprised at the friendliness and professionalism of the owners and staff. I rarely sleep well the first night when I stay away from home. I slept like a baby and woke up feeling refreshed. This was a win win!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019
Response from Jim & Sandy on 27 Feb,2019
Thank you for your 10 out of 10 review. There is so much to enjoy in the Rivers & Routes Alton, IL area. With spring just around the corner, a spring drive along the Meeting of the Great Rivers National Scenic Byway, hiking at Illinois' largest state park - Pere Marquette, or birding the Audubon Center at Riverlands are just a few of the fabulous opportunities awaiting you.. We look forward to your next visit.

10/10 Excellent

Teri

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A Rare Property
The owner of the property took the time to explain the history of the place and of the antique furnishings and decorations. It was very informative and very welcoming.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019
Response from Jim & Sandy on 3 Feb,2019
Thank you so very much for your 10 star rating. With spring and summer right around the corner please come back and experience the beauty and different things to do each season of the year. Thank you very much..

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018
Response from Jim & Sandy on 10 Dec,2018
Thank you for your review. Please come back and stay again soon.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A romantic getaway in an historic setting
The Beall House Mansion brims with artifacts from its elegant past. This Bed&Breakfast also has many comfortable, modern amenities for a romantic get-away. Situated in a quiet neighborhood of historic homes, it's still less than a mile from the rejuvenated and lively downtown. The hosts are very accommodating but never obtrusive.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018
Response from Jim & Sandy on 21 Aug,2018
Thank you for your 5 star review. A stay at The BEALL MANSON is an escape back to a more romantic and slower paced time. Whenever you need to relax or spend some time as a couple you know where to come. Thank you once again.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This B &B is a beautiful walk into the past. The rooms are extremely comfortable and the proprietors are warm and gracious.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018
Response from Jim, Sandy & staff on 7 Aug,2018
Thank you for your 5 star review. Looking forward to your next stay.

10/10 Excellent

tom, Kell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice mansion with the history. Excellent hosts.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018
Response from Jim & Sandy on 17 Jul,2018
Thank you so much for your 5 star review. Please come back and visit us again soon.

10/10 Excellent

Rob, Clinton, MS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely Historic B&B
This was my first stay at the historic Beall Mansion, but it won’t be the last. The staff was very gracious, courteous and knowledgeable. The neighborhood was quiet and full of similar styled homes. One must remember this is an older historic mansion-the wooden floors and stairs will creak a little when walked on. I fully expected this, and for me, that only added to the charm of this beautifully furnished mansion and made me feel “at home”.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018
Response from Jim & Sandy on 30 Jun,2018
Thank you so much for your 5 star review and thank you for allowing us to be your home away from home. We look forward to your next stay.

10/10 Excellent

Perry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really enjoyed our stay. The mansion is beautiful, clean. We took several pictures of ourselves in front of the fireplace, and Tiffany lamp. Was very nice to be given keys so that we could come & go as we please. They had Diet Coke in the frig, Thank You. I visited the chocolate bar several times. We ended up having a funeral to go to the next day, so had to get up early & leave before breakfast. They were kind to get up earlier to make us coffee, so we could have that with our bagel.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018
Response from Jim & Sandy Belote and staff on 23 Mar,2018
Thank you so much for your 5 star review. It was such a pleasure to have you with us. We hope you can come again soon when you have time to linger a while.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Special place
This is a very special place. It would be perfect for a honeymoon or romantic weekend. The home is beyond lovely and has a very interesting history, which the owner is happy to share. As we were in town on business and had to rush off in the mornings we didn’t get to partake in the breakfasts but we did make a point to enjoy the candy buffet! The neighborhood is full of beautiful historic homes but is not an easy walk to restaurants and shopping.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017
Response from Jim & Sandy on 6 Jan,2018
Thank you for your 5 star review. Sorry you didn't have time in the morning for breakfast but glad you enjoyed the 24 hour chocolate, chocolate, chocolate buffet. Please come back and see us again soon.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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Great Memories are made here
Amazing bed & breakfast in Alton, close to downtown but on a quiet street surrounded with historic homes. Beautiful garden, enchanting house and most comfy bed ever. 24 hr Chocolate bar was great, also complimentary brandy also although I didn't partake :),
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017
Response from Jim & Sandy on 3 Feb,2019
Thank you for your 10 star review. The Middletown Historic District is 1 of 3 in Alton on the National Register of Historic Places. A great place to relax and experience the craftsmanship of our forefathers. Please come back and see us again.

10/10 Excellent

Pavlos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A walk back in history
It was like walking back in time...very Victorian. Innkeepers were great!
Response from Jim & Sandy on 3 Feb,2019
Thank you for your 10 star review. The BEALL MANSION is a trip back to a slower paced and more romantic era. Thank you for spending your time with us.

10/10 Excellent

ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stay in Alton!
This is about the 10th time I have stayed at Beall Mansion. This place is consistently excellent. The kind of experience you can have is very flexible depending on your needs. I prefer to sort of be left alone and just grab a quick snack in the morning and I don't really need anything. If you like, you can have a full breakfast made for you every morning and book massages etc. The owners are so nice. The beds and pillows are always very comfortable and seem like good quality. My favorite is the Senator Beall room which has a king bed with fireplace, sitting area. It is a huge room with enormous victorian windows and the bathroom is huge as well and has a jacuzzi tub. This is by far the best place to stay in Alton. It is worth the extra money if you are someone who would like more peace and quiet and a higher end type of accommodation. The house itself is what you would always hope in a bed and breakfast. It is a historic Victorian mansion with all of the period details you would hope for. They have decorated it very Victorian throughout and it has very high ceilings and lots of rooms downstairs and areas on the property to hang out if you would like to. The guest rooms are very private. It is on a large lot with lots of vegetation. I love the neighborhood too which is full of many more huge gorgeous Victorians. I enjoy running and walking around the neighborhood when I go in the warm months. It is also close to downtown which you could walk to if you wanted.
Response from Jim & Sandy on 3 Feb,2019
Thank you for your 10 star review and your wonderful review of the property. Guests like you are what make operating The BEALL so worthwhile. All our best . . .

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
1901 MANSION BEAUTIFULLY RESTORED; NOW GREAT B+B
The Beall Mansion is absolutely wonderful. The woodwork, hand-woven Persian rugs, sculptures, ceramics, etc. etc. surround the guest with both luxury and comfort. The hosts are wonderfully hospitable, relaxed and friendly. One truly feels at home. Extremely highly recommended to anyone visiting the St. Louis area and definitely more than worth the trouble of staying in Alton, Ill. if you're visiting St. Louis. For those staying in Alton anyway, you'd be crazy to stay anywhere else. My highest possible recommendation and congratulations to Jim and Sandy and their wonderful staff.
Response from Jim & Sandy on 3 Feb,2019
Thank you for your 5 star review and wonderful accolades. Many of our guests are come and visit St. Louis by day and stay in the peace, quiet, and safety of The BEALL MANSION. It's the best of both worlds. Until next time . . .

10/10 Excellent

David B.

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Awesome weekend getaway
The mansion has lots of history and is explained by the owner when you check in. 24 hr Chocolate bar is a nice touch, as is the complimentary beverages. Great location, close to shops and restaurants. Staff truly enjoy what they do, and it shows in the attention to detail. While it is an Mansion built in 1904, it has been updated with Central Air, and modern bathroom facilities. Will definitely be going back.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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Beautiful place. Nice town. Prepare to be spoiled!
Response from Jim & Sandy on 3 Feb,2019
Thank you for your 5 star review. Everyone deserves to be spoiled once in a while and there is no better place to do so than the award winning BEALL MANSION. Thank you once again.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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Response from Jim & Sandy on 3 Feb,2019
Thank you for your 5 star review!

8/10 Good

Jean, Decatur, Ill

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comfortable bed and breakfast
When we got there a couple had just gotten married. Seeing the groom and bride turned out to be someone that went to school and hung out with two of our children. It is a small world. Hadn't seen him in years. I thought the bed and breakfast was a great place for an event like that. The grounds and home were very pretty. Sandy and the staff just made you feel so comfortable. It was just so quiet and relaxing.
Response from Jim & Sandy on 3 Feb,2019
Thank you for your review and your many compliments about the property. We are sorry for any misunderstanding about breakfast. Because every guest is different, we offer 2 types of breakfast. Self Serve Continental - "simple, fast, economical—the perfect choice if you are sleeping in, on the go, prefer lighter breakfast fare, or on a budget", or Gourmet Breakfast - the specialty of the house—a freshly prepared breakfast with hot breakfast featuring the chef's creation of the day. You booked the, "Simple, fast, economical" option but what you really wanted was the freshly prepared, hot, Gourmet Breakfast. Please come back again and be sure to book the Gourmet Breakfast offering. Thank you so very much. Your friends . . .

10/10 Excellent

Don, Houston, TX, USA

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A great place for a romantic getaway!
This is an exceptional bed and breakfast offering a wide range of additional services that make it a romantic getaway you will not soon forget and will want to return to often. Jim and Sandy are wonderful people and they are very knowledgeable about the history of their house and the Alton area that made our time there more enjoyable! I highly recommend staying there and know you will not be disappointed.
Street view
Response from Jim & Sandy on 3 Feb,2019
Thank you for your 5 star review. Named a Top Romantic Getaway by Mdwest Living, City Guide, and BBW Magazine - The BEALL MANSION is the perfect place for couples to connect. Thank you so very much. We hope to see you again soon.

10/10 Excellent

Labgirl 30, Affton, MO, USA

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Excellent
Great place, we loved it. Beautiful and lots of history too. Minutes from all places to eat
Response from Jim & Sandy on 3 Feb,2019
Thank you for your 5 star review and thank you for giving us the opportunity to serve you. Wishing you all the best . . .

10/10 Excellent

John, Michigan

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Exceeded Expectations
We were treated like royalty! The owner greeted us wearing a tux and pampered us throughout our stay. Extras we enjoyed included complementary brandy before bed and the chocolate "smorgasboard" available anytime. We really enjoyed the beauty of the mansion as well as the antique furnishings. We are frugal travelers, so we stayed in the least expensive room (servants' quarters on 3rd floor). Our room was still spaceous and comfortable -- an outstanding value for the price of a comparable room at a Holiday Inn. In summary, this facility was 5 star plus!!

10/10 Excellent

Lindar, Jacksonville, Ar

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Elegant Granduer
We stayed in the 3rd floor servants quarters. It was nicely decorated authentically. The linens were bordered with lace and there were plenty of pillows. Very comfortable. The bathroom was large and the clawfoot tub was delightful with complimentary bath salts. The chocolate buffet and brandy was a wonderful plus. I will definitely go back. I already miss the beautiful gardens and porch! I highly recommend!

10/10 Excellent

Tim, St. Louis, MO

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"The best place to stay in Alton"
My wife and I stayed at the Beall Mansion for our anniversary and it was exactly what we expected. We found our room to be comfortable and the whole experience to be very relaxing. We would certainly stay there again and I have recommended it to friends and family. On a side note, the gourmet chocolate bar was a great (and delicious) touch.