River Front Times - Best Bed Breakfast - More. Most Romantic Bed Breakfast - More. The Park Avenue Mansion, a. St. Louis Bed Breakfast in an elegant 1874 French Second Empire Painted Lady in historic Lafayette Square, offers immediate convenience to downtown St. Louis, the Convention Center, Arch, Riverboat Casinos, Zoo, Sports Centers and the Museum Campus. As you walk up the brick pathway, open the wrought iron gates, and enter through 12 foot carved doors, you know you are in the right place. Pamper yourself with a relaxing soak in your private whirlpool tub, snuggle up in fluffy towels and French terry cloth robes, indulge yourself with a little chocolate treat and settle down for a good night's sleep. Awaken to the aroma of our own blend of coffee. For you we serve a full champagne breakfast on old china, silver, and hand-painted Park Avenue crystal, complete with our own Eggs Benedict or homemade Belgian Waffles, fresh fruit and homemade breads, assorted teas, coffee and fresh juice. Breakfast is served in our formal dining room. From the beautiful hand painted crystal glasses and large crystal chandelier, to the spectacular cast iron fireplace, huge sideboard, and original oil painting, the dining room seems to have jumped off an artist's canvas. Weather permitting; guests may enjoy breakfast or strolls in the. Park Avenue courtyards. Brick paths, fountains, benches and iron tables are hidden among flower gardens, blooming vines, and tall bush fences, to give the Park Avenue a feeling of rural isolation in a thriving urban environment. The mansion is also beautifully trimmed with opulent Christmas decorations during the holiday season. Special Packages - Historic Lafayette Square is one of St. Louis' most vibrant areas, famous for the largest collection of 2nd Empire Victorian homes in the nation, and chosen by Better Homes and Gardens and Architecture magazines as one of the Prettiest Painted places in America. Minutes from downtown St. Louis and various university/hospital complexes, the Park Avenue could not be more conveniently situated for the business traveler and tourist alike; within a few blocks are some of the city's most popular restaurants, an art gallery, chocolate shop, and wine bar. Area nightlife offers jazz, blues, rock and roll, and one of the citys most well liked sports bars. Our St Louis, MO bed and breakfast offers beautiful accommodations. gourmet breakfasts, a quiet, relaxed atmosphere, friendly, helpful hosts and the goal of creating an experience that will make our guests feel they have discovered a jewel, a little known secret far from the main stream Park Avenue is the perfect venue for the business or pleasure traveler. The Park Avenue Mansion;a Bed Breakfast Inn 2007 Park Avenue; St. Louis, Missouri 63104 (314) 588-9004 or (866) 588-9004 (Reservation Line Only) or submit Reservation Request online. Call for reservations between 8:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. Kathy Marks-Petetit Michael Petetit, Innkeepers Email: info@parkavenuemansion.com. Web site design and development - studio2108/Wayne M. White. Acorn Internet Services, Inc.

Best Bed Breakfast of St. Louis - The Park Avenue Mansion Bed Breakfast. Kathy Marks-Petetit and Michael Petetit only got into the bed breakfast business three years ago, but after just one night in their plush Park Avenue Mansion you'd swear they'd been at it for thirty. Kathy, an artist, proffers gourmet brunches that look and taste lovely, while Michael, an IT consultant, plays a sneaky sommelier, unexpectedly leaving a spot of wine in your mini-fridge. Every amenity, from the hidden courtyard garden to free wi-fi and movies to the Petetits' careful placement of hot tubs and TV/VCRs (you can watch a Cards game under bubbles!), makes it mighty difficult to leave this little palace. Even the pet parrots roaming the property seem to beckon you to stay put, or stay longer. And you can't argue with the price: from $89 to $225. If you feel like wandering, Lafayette Park and the small business district await outside the front door, not to mention the historic neighborhood's stunning residences. | originally published: September 29, 2005. Unless owners Kathy Marks-Petetit and Michael Petetit hire folks to hang out in the parlor of their bed and breakfast impersonating satisfied customers, their Park Avenue Mansion is the real deal. The Petetits, who moved to Lafayette Square from Clayton a few years ago as empty nesters, rehabbed a stately Victorian to keep themselves busy and bring in some retirement income. The result is a meticulously renovated home with a lovely courtyard framed with flowers and vines and dotted with fountains. Inviting outdoor seating coaxes visitors to grab a bottle of wine from nearby 33 Wine Bar and Shop, or a book from the home's library. The Petetits' hospitality and the comfort of one of their five guest rooms will run you about $100 per night ($160 for one of the two suites). You can try doing as we did and drop in on the spur of the moment (Sorry for barging in, but some friends coming in from North Dakota need a place to stay...), but we suggest you make reservations. | originally published: September 29, 2004

DIRECTIONS There is easy access to all major highway systems, including Interstate 70, 55, 44, 55, 64 (also known as Highway 40). The Metro-link light rail system is approximately a 15 minute walk to Union Station, from the Park Avenue Mansion, and the Lafayette Square area connects to the airport and locations in St. Louis City and county. of the neighborhood. Conveniently located across from Lafayette Park, the award winning Park Avenue Mansion is ideally situated for an exciting and romantic. Located in the citys historic Lafayette Square, our is only a one mile drive to most downtown St. Louis attractions and others such as St. Louis Union Station, Busch Stadium, the famous Fox Theatre, Missouri Botanical Garden, Anheuser-Busch brewery and the Gateway Arch. Within 2 blocks are 7 restaurants, a chocolate bar, wine bar, 2 hair salons, 3 massage therapists, and an antique shop. With so much to do and see you will want to rest up for your daily adventures in the comfort and elegance of one of the five beautiful guestrooms at the Park Avenue Mansion. If you would like more information about St. Louis and many of it's attractions visit www.explorestlouis.com. Below are some links to restaurants in Lafayette Square and beyond: Soda Fountain Square Restaurant. Vin de Set French Restaurant. Bailey's Chocolate Bar. Eleven-Eleven, Mississippi Ave. Ricardo's Italian Restaurant. Arcelia's Mexican Restaurant. The St. Louis Art Museum. The St. Louis History Museum. St. Louis Union Station. Galleria Shopping Mall. The Missouri Botanical Garden. Anheuser-Busch Brewery. TRANSPORTATION AND EVENTS FOR THE MONTH: www.metrostlouis.org. LAFAYETTE SQUARE NEIGHBORHOOD PARKING Lafayette Square is considered one of the most vibrant and exciting neighborhoods in St. Louis. Take a tour of our neighborhood by going to the following web site: www.lafayettesquare.org. Parking for the Park Avenue Mansion is on-street in front of the inn, unrestricted and non-metered.

Park Avenue Strawberry Bread. A moist and flavorful loaf, perfect for breakfast or afternoon tea. 1 10-oz. package frozen strawberries, thawed 2 eggs 3/4 cup oil 1 cup sugar 1 1/2 cups flour 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon cinnamon. Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Puree strawberries in a food processor or blender; set aside. Beat together the eggs and oil. In a separate bowl combine the sugar, flour baking soda and cinnamon. Add the eggs and oil mixture to the dry ingredients and mix well. Blend in the strawberries. Pour into a greased and floured loaf pan. Bake at 325° for approximately 60 minutes or until done. Cool on a rack in the pan for a few minutes, then turn loaf out of pan to cool completely before slicing. Welcome to the Park Avenue Mansion, a bed and breakfast inn. Our goal is to provide our guests with a comfortable and memorable travel experience and our historic, Missouri lodging accommodations are designed to do just that. Please take time to review our policies before making reservations and if you have any questions or comments, please feel free to. Room Rates Room rates range from $89.00 (basic corporate rate) to $299.00 per night plus tax. Corporate, government, and extended stay discounts are available Sunday through Thursday. Rates and charges are subject to change without notice. Most weekends and holidays require a two-night stay. Reservations Advance reservations are recommended. All major credit cards accepted, cash or personal check. A 50% deposit is required to confirm your reservation and guarantee your arrival. Reservations may be made by calling our toll free reservations line, 8:00 a.m.; 8:00 p.m. (1-866-588-9004) Central Time, or by email at. Requests of the Inn For the comfort of others, smoking is only permitted outside and NO candles. We regret we have no facilities for children under 14, and have no provisions for pets. Our pets are allowed in the common areas by invitation only. Cancellations A full refund will be made for a cancellation received at least 15 days prior to the reservation date. Any cancellation made within 14 days of the reservation date will be charged for the full amount of the stay. Special events, holidays, multiple rooms; speak to the innkeeper about separate policies. Gift certificates are valid for 6 months. There is no refund for last minute cancellations or early check-outs. CANCELLATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED WHEN LEFT BY VOICE MAIL. Only emails and calls made personally to the innkeeper will be recognized for cancellation. *****CHECK-IN TIME : 4:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M. unless otherwise arranged 24 hours prior to check-in. We may have prior obligations on the day of your arrival, so it is important that you advise us in advance if a late arrival is expected or/and a scheduled check-in is delayed to later in the evening or no one may be here to greet you. ******CHECK-OUT TIME: 11:00 A.M. Our amenities include: Full gourmet breakfast. Private baths / Special fragrances for Jacuzzis / Fine hypo-allergenic soaps and shampoos. Fireplace or Franklin Stove in all guest rooms. Private telephones (free local calls) / **High speed wireless internet access. Cable television /VCR/movies/refrigerators in guestrooms. Air-conditioned rooms/ceiling fans/hair dryers. Complimentary beverages, cookies and candy

 Guest rooms have air conditioning
 Credit cards accepted
 Jacuzzi tub
 Smoke-free guest rooms
 Private park, garden, courtyard
 Private/Ensuite bathroom
 Phone at reception
 Phones in rooms
 TV sets in rooms