Hotel Frederick, Boonville

Hotel Frederick - A Historic Boutique Hotel on the Katy Trail with Antique Furnishings and Bike Rentals

Dating back to 2005's $4 million restoration, this Boonville hotel features 19th-century antique furnishings and Persian Gabbeh rugs hand-knotted in Iran's Fars province. Hotel Frederick's Revival Restaurant serves locally-sourced cuisine paired with an extensive wine selection. The property includes three meeting spaces: a sunroom for 8-10 people, the Brick Room accommodating 75 guests, and a common area with a library and game collection. On-site bike rentals, including tandem bikes and kid trailers, provide direct access to the 239.5-mile Katy Trail. The downstairs bar hosts live music performances on Fridays. Located steps from the Katy Trail State Park, the Frederick stands within 0.5 miles of the Wilbur T. and Rhoda Stephens Johnson House and Lewis Miller's Mitchell Collection.

Pros

Persian Gabbeh rugs and regional 19th-century antiques throughout public areas

On-site bike rental shop with tandem bikes and kid trailers

Live music performances in the downstairs bar on Fridays

Three distinct meeting spaces for various group sizes

Cons

40.5 miles from Columbia Regional Airport

No on-site laundry facilities