Offering a garden and a shared lounge, Belle Louise Historic Bed & Breakfast in Paducah is close to Alben Barkley Museum and Lloyd Tilghman House and Civil War Museum. Popular points of interest nearby include Barkley Park, William Clark Market House Museum, and River Heritage Museum. There's a sun terrace and guests can access free Wifi and free private parking. At the bed and breakfast, the units have a wardrobe. A balcony, a cable flat-screen TV with streaming services, an air conditioning, and a heating are featured in all units. At the bed and breakfast, each unit comes with a private bathroom with a hair dryer and free toiletries. Continental and American breakfast options with warm dishes, fresh pastries, and fruit are available. Popular points of interest near the bed and breakfast include Museum Of The American Quilter S Society, Lowertown Arts District, and Yeiser Art Center. Barkley Regional Airport is 9.3 miles away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.9 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.9)

Breakfast Info

Continental, American

Free private parking


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
2 queen beds
1 king bed
1 king bed
1 queen bed
1 king bed
3 king beds
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3 queen beds
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Guest reviews

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Staff
10.0
Facilities
10
Cleanliness
10
Comfort
10.0
Value for money
9.4
Location
9.9
Free Wifi
10
High score for Paducah

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Deborah
    United States United States
    It was beautifully restored and decorated. The hosts were charming.
  • R
    Robert
    United States United States
    Breakfast was terrific. Saturday brunch worth staying for. Decor in the house a lovely blend of historical and necessary modern.
  • R
    Robert
    United States United States
    Room was fabulous and exceeded expectations. Perfect amount of attention for my wife and I celebrating an anniversary.
  • Nathaniel
    United States United States
    The room was great and there was access to a nice deck we were able to watch the storms blow through. The owners went out of their way to send us home with something we would have missed due to timing. Will be back.
  • Aimee
    United States United States
    Historic B&B beautifully decorated. Wow, what a gorgeous place! Would go back and highly recommend.
  • Maureen
    United States United States
    Absolutley beautiful accommodations and the breakfast was very good.
  • Cynthia
    United States United States
    Breakfast was great. The owners were so friendly and helpful. We adored it! So much charm and close to everything.
  • J
    Jill
    United States United States
    The Belle Hosts were GREAT! They were professional, welcoming ,and there if you needed them yet not overbearing or overreaching! It was the perfect getaway spot!
  • Gwen
    United States United States
    We want to go back! Beautiful and warm... Great hosts, delicious breakfast.
  • Adams
    United States United States
    Wonderful hosts, wonderful place. Affordable. Great time there!

Managed by Cary and Melinda

Company review score: 10Based on 47 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

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!

Property info

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.

Neighborhood info

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

Area info

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

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Breakfast

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Wardrobe or closet

View

  • View

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack

Activities

  • Live music/Performance
    Additional chargeOff-site

Living Area

  • Sitting area

Media & Technology

  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Wine/Champagne
  • Breakfast in the room

Internet
Wifi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).

  • Accessible parking

Services

  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Private check-in/out

Safety & security

  • CCTV outside property
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key access

General

  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Heating
  • Fan
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron

Languages Spoken

  • English

House rules
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Check-in
From 4:30 PM to 9:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children over 5 are welcome.

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

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

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

Prices for extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no cribs available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 19
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 11:00 PM and 7:00 AM.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Belle Louise Historic Bed & Breakfast of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

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

FAQs about Belle Louise Historic Bed & Breakfast

  • The prices at Belle Louise Historic Bed & Breakfast may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Guests staying at Belle Louise Historic Bed & Breakfast can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.8).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

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

    • Live music/Performance
  • Belle Louise Historic Bed & Breakfast is 1,800 feet from the center of Paducah. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

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

    • Double
    • Quad
  • Check-in at Belle Louise Historic Bed & Breakfast is from 4:30 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.