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Napoleon's Retreat

Napoleon's Retreat

1815 Lafayette Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63104
United States of America
Innkeeper(s): Stacy Kistler

(314) 772-6979
 

Circa 1880. Feel welcomed by the sunny yellow façade of this three-story Victorian mansion. Napoleon's Retreat is an award-winning inn located in Lafayette Square, a National Historic District with the largest collection of French Second Empire "Painted Lady" homes in the country. Pocket doors, fifteen-foot ceilings, pine floors, artwork, collectibles and period antiques are features of the inn. Five well-appointed guest rooms each include a private bath, queen bed, refrigerator, premium cable television, and wi-fi. The honeymoon suite boasts a gas fireplace and two-person jetted tub. The largest suite is a 400 sq. ft. apartment with a full kitchen. Gourmet breakfasts begin with freshly ground coffee or premium tea selection, followed by fruit and baked treats. Daily entrées include items such as soufflés, crepes, or quiches. It is a mile and a half from the convention center and close to Soulard Market, Missouri Botanical Gardens, the zoo, St. Louis Cathedral and Fox Theater, with easy access to major highways.

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Napoleon's Retreat



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Rates

$129 to $199

Payment types accepted include Visa, Master Card and Discover.

Meals Included in Rates:

  • Breakfast
  • Snacks/Refreshments

Events Hosted

  • Romantic Getaways
  • Honeymoons

Available Food Service

  • Full Gourmet Breakfast
  • Early Coffee/Tea
  • Snacks/Refreshments
  • Vegetarian Breakfast
  • Gourmet Breakfast Includes Coffee
  • Tea
  • Juice
  • Fresh Fruit
  • Pastries
  • An Entree

Other Activities

  • Wineries
  • Tennis
  • Sports Events, Major College
  • Shopping (Local Crafts)
  • Parks
  • Museums
  • Live Theater
  • Horseback Riding
  • Hiking
  • Golf
  • Fishing
  • Bicycling
  • Art Galleries
  • Antiquing
  • Amusement Park

Off-Site Spa Services Available

Nearby Recommended Spas

Garden Walk Massage Therapy
(314) 588-8266
www.gardenwalkmassagetherapy.com
info@gardenwalkmassagetherapy.com

Innkeeper(s)

Stacy Kistler

Rooms

This property has 5 total guest accommodations with private bath, 1 with fireplace, 3 with whirlpools. The types of beds available include Queen.

Amenities In Room

  • Wireless Internet Access
  • Television
  • Refrigerator
  • Reading Lamps
  • Iron/Ironing Board
  • Hair Dryer
  • DVD
  • Desk
  • Clock Radio
  • Cable TV
  • Bathrobes
  • Bath Amenities
  • Air Conditioning
  • Central Air
  • Ceiling Fans
  • Josephine Has Kitchen
  • Charles De Gaulle Has Whirlpool Tub & Gas Fireplace

Amenities On Site

  • Copy Machine
  • Phone
  • Fax
  • Fireplace
  • Television

Business Traveler Amenities

  • Wireless Internet Access
  • Television
  • Off-site Dry Cleaning Services
  • Iron/Ironing Board
  • Internet Access
  • Hair Dryer
  • Gym Nearby
  • Flexible Check in/out Times
  • FAX On-site
  • Desk
  • Complimentary Wi-fi
  • Early Breakfast To Go

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Napoleon's Retreat

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Location: City/Urban and Close to all major St. Louis attractions.


Recommended Restaurant(s)

  • 1111 Mississippi - 314-241-9999
  • Ricardo's Italian Cafe - 314-421-4833
  • Sqwires Restaurant - 314-865-3522

Historic Interest

French second-empire style Victorian home built in 1880, typical of the homes constructed near downtown St. Louis at that time. The original Carriage House still exists.

Historic Memberships:

  • National Trust
  • Lafayette Square Restoration Committee

Historic sites nearby:

Jefferson National Expansion Memorial Arch (1-1/2 miles), Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery (10 miles), Ulysses S. Grant National Historic Site (Grant's Farm)(10 miles), Lewis & Clark Historic Site (15 miles)

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About Our Rooms

Lafayette

LafayetteWith its 12-foot ceiling and five sun-lit windows, this is a spacious second floor room with elegant green-colored walls and a canopied queen-sized bed. The private bathroom has a shower.

Type of bed: Queen

 

Burgundy

BurgundyThis second floor room has deep burgundy-colored walls and a canopy bed. The private bathroom is spacious, with a double-vanity sink and combination tub/shower. A skylight in the bathroom provides warm natural light.

Type of bed: Queen

 

Napoleon

NapoleonAt nearly 40 feet long and 14 feet wide, the Napoleon spans the entire third floor of the main house. Windows on three sides of the room add to the open ambiance. You can see the Arch and downtown off in the distance. The room features a queen-sized bed and large sitting area with a wet bar. The private bathroom has a Jacuzzi tub/shower combination.

Type of bed: Queen

 

The Josephine

The JosephineThe Josephine is our newest suite and was completely remodeled in July 2012. It is a 400+ sq. ft. apartment with new furnishings and custom window treatments. The Josephine is reached via a private entrance off of the courtyard. It includes a second floor balcony overlooking the gardens. It features a living room, full kitchen, and bedroom with a queen-sized bed. The private bath has a single person Jacuzzi tub/shower. The living room is decorated in rich burgundy tones while the bedroom is in soothing shades of blue.

Type of bed: Queen

 

Charles De Gaulle

Charles De GaullePamper yourself in this gorgeous room, with its luxurious bathroom featuring an oversized whirlpool tub for two and separate shower. The room has a private entrance off the garden courtyard. The gas fireplace provides added warmth and coziness during the winter months.

Type of bed: Queen

 

Innkeeper Note

Chosen Most Beautiful Bed & Breakfast In St. Louis by St. Louis Magazine

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Napoleon's Retreat

 

Policies

Minimum Stay Requirements:two-day on weekends May 1 through Oct. 31
Children Restrictions:Children 10 and over accepted
Cancellation:Fourteen days prior to arrival. Thirty day's cancellation notice required for holidays and special events.
Check in/out:4 pm / 11 am
Pets:Innkeepers pets on premises.
Smoking:Limited.

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Maaike Deckers (2 reviews)

Thanx for the lovely stay in you're beautiful home. We enjoyed it!

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Napoleon's Retreat

5 of 5 hearts
Ray Williams (3 reviews)
Shawnee Mission , KS
8/9/2010

The owners are extremely hospitable and offer a great selection for breakfast. The B & B is located in a very affluent area of the city. The rooms are nicely decorated. This is a first class operation. It really IS the only place to stay when visiting St. Louis. A really lovely home. Thanks guys for being so professional!

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BOTTOM LINE: I would stay here again.
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A Wonderful Place to Stay!

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5 of 5 hearts
Laura Burns
Hendersonville, TN
10/2/2008

We received great hospitality at Napolean's Retreat. The innkeepers were great when we needed help finding places we wanted to see and the breakfast was great and different each day. We stayed 4 nights and enjoyed every moment. It was located in a historic area and was a convenient location to other sites in St. Louis. We would definitely return and highly recommend Napoleon's Retreat!

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    • 5 of 5 heartsLocation
    • 5 of 5 heartsComfort
    • 5 of 5 heartsCondition
    • 5 of 5 heartsCleanliness
    • 5 of 5 heartsService
BOTTOM LINE: I would stay here again.
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Publicity and Press Reviews

St. Louis Commerce Magazine, Riverfront Times, Chicago Tribune, USA Today, St. Louis Magazine, St. Louis Post Dispatch, Kansas City Star, Des Moines Register, Show Me St. Louis (1996 & 2005), FOX 2 News (2003), Chosen Most Beautiful Bed & Breakfast In St. Louis by St. Louis Magazine.

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