Garth Woodside Mansion Bed And Breakfast, Hannibal

Garth Woodside Mansion Bed And Breakfast - A Victorian estate with whirlpool suites, historic furnishings, and 36 acres of private grounds

Set on 36 acres of woodlands and gardens, this historic Hannibal hotel dates back to 1871 and once hosted Samuel Clemens (Mark Twain) as a frequent guest. The 4-star Garth Woodside Mansion features rooms with period furniture, including a 10-foot-tall hand-carved queen bed and a rosewood bed valued at $55,000. Guest accommodations offer remote-controlled gas fireplaces with Carrera marble surrounds, private bathrooms with walk-in showers, and heated towel warmers. The Dowager House cottage includes an eleven-head shower system and dual fireplaces - one for the whirlpool tub and one for the bedroom. A full plated breakfast is served between 8:30 and 9:30 AM, with private tables in the sunny breakfast room. Located 4 miles from Mark Twain Boyhood Home and Museum, the property provides fiber-optic WiFi throughout all rooms and cottages.

Pros

Private deck areas with hot tubs and outdoor music systems

Breakfast delivery service available to the Dowager Cottage

Custom amenities including handmade soaps and specialty toiletries

Extensive grounds feature walking paths and garden sitting areas

Cons

Second and third-floor rooms accessible only by stairs

Located 34 miles from nearest regional airport