Garth Woodside Mansion Bed & Breakfast
Hannibal, MO 63401-7689
Phone: (573) 221-2789
Editorial Review for Garth Woodside Mansion Bed & Breakfast – by John S. McFarland
The Skinny
Modern visitors to Garth Woodside Mansion in Hannibal may not have celebrity status but can certainly feel like a star by spending a night in what is reputed to be the most expensive bed in Missouri. This stunning high-Victorian home not only is the premier bed-and-breakfast in Hannibal but has been rated the top bed-and-breakfast in Missouri.
The Ambience
An evening or two at Garth Woodside is the quintessential bed-and-breakfast experience. The home is situated on 33 acres, secluded on the edge of town. The home itself is a Victorian showplace decorated with antiques and featuring a gallery of Garth family possessions. There are eight gracious guest rooms, each with a private bath and a hypoallergenic feather bed. Hannibal offers lots of Mark Twain attractions, antiquing and other sightseeing. Ask the proprietors at the Mansion for dining suggestions.
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User Reviews for Garth Woodside Mansion Bed & Breakfast
04/09/2008 Posted by cardinals08
My husband and I chose Garth to celebrate our 2nd anniversary because it had been ranked so highly. We have stayed in numerous B&B's before, and have never been so disappointed. We payed $190 to stay in one of their "honeymoon suites" during the week- it was a splurge for us. The bottom floor of the mansion is beautiful- but our stay left much to be desired. First, our jacuzzi tub was merely a tub of hot water, since the jets barely worked. Then, the "gourmet" breakfast consisted of fresh fruit, a muffin, and for the main course- sausage and scrambled eggs with cheese. These things would not have been a big deal, but when my husband and I let the owner know that we were slightly disappointed in our stay- she literally yelled at us and told us that we did not appreciate quality. She cited the complimentary toothbrushes as something that should have made us excited, and told us that we should have appreciated the fancy, imported cheese on the eggs. She also hung up on me and my husband twice, and was very rude. I must say that next time- I will save my $190 and will buy my own $1.50 toothbrush, and will scramble my own eggs. This inn was a big disappointment- but even worse was the mean inn-owner! Her attitude put a severe damper in our anniversary trip. Hannibal is great- just stay somewhere else!
11/22/2005 Posted by lovesheena
Rated number 4 in the USA for two years (so far). I think that says a lot right there. Everything is wonderful. Sooo much foooood!!!! Loved it, going back soon.
Pros: super great service, very clean and sanita, Rooms are beautiful
Cons: none
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