Featuring a garden and views of garden, Belle Louise Historic Bed & Breakfast is a bed and breakfast situated in a historic building in Paducah, 200 metres from Alben Barkley Museum. The property features inner courtyard and quiet street views, and is 400 metres from Lloyd Tilghman House and Civil War Museum. There is a sun terrace and guests can make use of free WiFi and free private parking. Certain units in the bed and breakfast have private entrance and are equipped with dressing room and outdoor furniture. A balcony, a seating area, a cable flat-screen TV and air conditioning are featured in each unit. The units feature a wardrobe. Guests can also relax in the shared lounge area. Popular points of interest near the bed and breakfast include Museum of the American Quilter s Society, Lowertown Arts District and Yeiser Art Center. The nearest airport is Barkley Regional Airport, 15 km from Belle Louise Historic Bed & Breakfast.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.9)

FREE private parking!


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 large double beds
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
3 extra-large double beds
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3 large double beds
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Guest reviews

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Staff
10.0
Facilities
10
Cleanliness
10
Comfort
10.0
Value for money
9.6
Location
9.9
Free WiFi
10
High score for Paducah
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  • Aaron
    United States United States
    It was beyond perfect. We spent our anniversary there and walked to downtown for dinner.
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    Brian
    United States United States
    We absolutely loved the room! It was beautiful and so clean! The bed was comfy and the shower was epic with its rain head!
  • Adrian
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Amazing historic house, beautifully restored, with spacious, super comfortable rooms. Cary and Melinda are wonderful, welcoming hosts, happy to sit and chat, give recommendations or talk about the house. Excellent freshly made breakfast. Short...

Hosted by Cary and Melinda

10
10
Host review score
Host review score

Cary and Melinda
Experience the historical elegance of The Belle Louise Historic Guest House. Are you looking for a distinct lodging experience but a bit like home, this Italianate mansion built in 1879 is waiting for you. Lovingly brought back to its former glory the home maintains the splendor of the past with period décor inner twined with a classic contemporary touch. The Belle Louise Guest House is in the Historic Lower Town Arts District which is one of Paducah’s oldest neighborhoods and home of the renowned Artist Relocation Program which helped revitalize the historic architecture and develop a creative class of artists, small businesses and beautiful streetscapes. We are a Bed and Breakfast serving a lovely breakfast in mornings. Owners DO live on site. Kitchen is not available to guests.
Hosts Cary and Melinda Winchester love to share their passion for Historic Preservation and Architecture! In 2019, they took on the extensive rehabilitation of the Belle Louise Historic Guest House. They have been involved with historic preservations projects throughout Kentucky and Missouri for over 24 years. When you come to Paducah, the Winchester’s are a wealth of knowledge on suggesting local activities, restaurants and quaint shops to visit in the area. Melinda is a former Paducah Main Street Director and personally can give you the scoop on the best of Paducah! Your stay at the Belle is all about the “guest”. Your privacy will be honored but they are happy to interact with you as little or as much as you wish. Just know, that the goal is to help you enjoy your stay while enjoying all that Paducah, Kentucky has to offer! We hope to see you soon!
The Belle Louise is also conveniently located just a few blocks from the National Quilt Museum, the Greenway Trail, the Riverfront and Paducah’s commercial historic district which enhances your visit with unique boutiques, craft breweries, premier dining choices, art galleries and entertainment
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Belle Louise Historic Bed & Breakfast
Great facilities! Review score, 10

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Live music/performance
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Movie nights
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Temporary art galleries
    Off-site
Living Area
  • Seating Area
Media & Technology
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Breakfast in the room
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Shared lounge/TV area
Safety & security
  • CCTV outside property
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
General
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Heating
  • Fan
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
Languages spoken
  • English

Property practice

This property has told us they implemented a practice in one of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

House rules

Belle Louise Historic Bed & Breakfast takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 16:30 to 21:00

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

Check-out

From 08:00 to 11:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 5 years are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

5+ years
Extra bed upon request
US$10 per person, per night

Prices for extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no cots available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 19

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Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests must be quiet between 23:00 and 07:00.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 07:00:00.

FAQs about Belle Louise Historic Bed & Breakfast

  • Belle Louise Historic Bed & Breakfast is 600 yards from the centre of Paducah. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at Belle Louise Historic Bed & Breakfast is from 16:30, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • Belle Louise Historic Bed & Breakfast offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Temporary art galleries
    • Walking tours
    • Movie nights
    • Live music/performance

  • Room options at Belle Louise Historic Bed & Breakfast include:

    • Double
    • Quadruple

  • The prices at Belle Louise Historic Bed & Breakfast may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.