I've known more than my fair share of hotel rooms. Waaay more than my fair share, but this was the…read morefirst and only one I'd come back to, just for the pure joy of what Gary has done with the place. For the same price (or cheaper!) of a bog standard hotel room in a soul destroying hotel chain at the University town 30 minutes down the road, you can find yourself cocooned in a tempurpedic bed with rich cotton sheets, after stepping out of the jacuzzi in your palatial bathroom, sipping on the best of the local wineries, dreaming about the fluffy chocolate chip pancakes Gary, the owner, has promised you for the morning....bliss. Each of the rooms in this old school house has been painstakingly restored and uniquely decorated to retain original blackboards, classroom reading circles, hard wood floors, school house memorabilia, and loads of charming antiques from yesteryear (I even found a pair of old ladies bloomers hanging in my closet!). All this is combined with the best of modern air-conditioning, flat screen televisions, a fridge, kitchenette, sink, and microwave, enormous bath, dining table, and lounge area. Perhaps the wifi has been updated since the previous reviewers, because I had no trouble. Gary has a meticulous attention to detail, which shows up in the decor, the handmade and locally sourced breakfasts, the personal orientation to the town's restaurants and vineyards, and the extra effort to make every guests stay in Anna not just comfortable, but sublime. Being in Anna on a business trip, we were expecting to hustle in and out of the rooms on the way to meetings and not see a soul; but Gary took extra efforts to make sure we had a hot healthy breakfast served to our rooms before dawn, to prepare different meals for different tastes, stocked the rooms with complimentary bottles of water, cookies, and nuts, and even packed us delicious snacks for the road in case we were hungry. If you are here for the first snow falls of the season, I hear Gary will lavish you with one of his mind-blowing Skor Bar brownies, but I'll have to come back for that next time. I would recommend a stay at the Davie School for a romantic getaway, a girls weekend on the wine trails, a family hiking vacation, a company retreat, or somewhere just to rest your weary mind, drink some wine and get fat on Gary's duck egg omelets. Or like me, just get out of your hotel membership program funk and be reminded of the joy of travel and the art of customer service again.

The converted school was very interesting, with old school desks on display. Each room had a theme,…read moresuch as music and art. The hospitality was great, and the breakfasts were outstanding. They served one of the best verstions of French Toast I have ever had! All in all, a unique and charming place to stay.

I was very happy with the room until I went by the side of the bed amd heard something crunch…read more Looked down and there was a candy wrapper on the floor. Wow. I guess housekeeping didn't bother to clean the floors. Ok. No biggie. Keep the shoes on. Then I sat on the bed. What the heck? I felt something gooey and lifted my hand to see a big smear of dark brown. Great. Chocolate on the cover. Nope! Made the mistake of sniffing my hand. That was not chocolate. The maids made up the bed all nicely with a bedspread that had a huge chunk of feces on it! When I told the front desk, I was not offered my money back or even another room. I was just brought a new bedspread by an irritated night clerk. This place should be shut down!

Filthy, the door key cards never worked, the staff had to open the doors every time. Our family had…read more4 rooms. From filthy carpet, nasty bathrooms.The final straw were the stained smelly sheets that we had to replace. ( we went to a near by Walmart and bought new.) A couple near by colleges were having their family weekend, this was the only place available. In hind sight we should have just slept in the car. Too bad there isn't a NO STAR OPTION.

I don't typically leave reviews, but I feel compelled to warn other travelers about our recent stay…read moreat Hotel Seven. We love to travel and have stayed at many hotels in the United States. We, against our better judgment, chose this hotel because it is close to my sisters wedding venue.and due to lack of options. While we understood that lodging options in the area were limited, nothing could have prepared us for the state of this property. Let's start with the room itself -- completely outdated and poorly maintained. The entire space smelled musty and damp, and we immediately noticed significant water damage above each window unit. The bathtub was clogged and unusable, and at one point, we saw a bug crawling across the room -- which sadly wasn't even surprising given the overall condition. And the floors? Absolutely filthy -- after just a short time walking barefoot, our children's feet were visibly black. That alone says everything about how little attention is paid to cleanliness. Breakfast was pitiful: juice, a few muffins, butter, milk, jelly, and bread. When we tried to raise these issues with the manager, we were met with defensiveness, not concern. She cut us off mid-sentence and dismissed our feedback entirely. Even more shocking, she actually told us that the room we were in -- the one with visible damage and functional issues -- was "their most requested room." If that's the best they have to offer, it raises serious questions about the condition of the rest of the property. We thought maybe the pool would be a small reprieve, but no luck there either. The water was cloudy and uninviting, clearly not cared for or properly treated. We get it -- this might be one of the only hotels in the area, but that does not justify the deplorable conditions, the poor hygiene, or the dismissive attitude from staff. If you're traveling with family -- especially with kids -- think twice before booking here. You're better off driving a little farther for a safe, clean place to stay. This was easily one of the worst hotel experiences we've had. Avoid it if at all possible.

Not sure what to expect for $90 a night stay but the place was falling apart. Sink was clogged and…read morepaint on the walls were peeling. Night time was terrible as either there were loud guests upstairs or there was cleaning with a lot of stomping and moving of furniture.

This place is fantastic! Highly recommend. Cute, quiet, eco-friendly and a breakfast to die for…read more This was an awesome home base for a four-day hiking trip. Friendly staff, would 100% stay again!

After hearing about Exploring Illinois on Chicago Channel 5 news, I was curious about an Eco lodge…read moredownstate Illinois. After doing some googling, I came across Makanda Inn, in Makanda, Illinois. The website was great! It gave me a lot of insight to the lodge and the whole area of the Shawnee National Forest! This lodge is completely eco friendly. I was looking for a place to celebrate mine and my partners' 3 year anniversary! The drive down is quite long but soo worth it! The accommodations and our room in the lodge itself was lovely! So clean and spacious. It has a stone shower floor with a large shower head. The carpet in the room is so plush and cozy. We loved everything about the Inn. The Innkeepers - Shawna and Greg were so nice and accommodating. They have a cute little bar and a beautiful outside area with a fire going at night. It is a great location so close to trails and exploring too! We highly recommend this lovely little hidden spot!

Our stay was INCREDIBLE!…read more First, apologies on how long it took to get to this review. It's been go go go since we returned. However, our stay here was so amazing that it hasn't left our minds. So, the "bed" part of bed and breakfast? So comfortable! The rooms were amazing and had such a sense of history. The rooms were very spacious and beautifully decorated. Vintage wallpaper and bed dressings give you the full effect of traveling in time to a bygone era. The showers and bathtubs were great. The tubs were the claw foot standalone type tubs and not the typical Home Depo special you get in motels and hotels. There's just something about showering in one of those tubs that takes you back. However if you want to use them, there are indeed wonderful modern jacuzzis available in the rooms as well which are super relaxing after a day of walking around and sightseeing and shopping. Things were very comfortable inside despite it being very hot and so humid outside. And there were extra fans if you needed them and you wanted to stay cooler too. The furniture is actual wood and not the cheap particle board stuff used with in so many places today. The wood just feels "rich and elegant." From the outside, you get such a sense of history. The place is absolutely beautiful. Now... the "breakfast" part of bed and breakfast was so filling. You will eat like you've never eaten before and will want more but won't have the space to put it. I wish we could have stayed an extra day even just for the food. The owner asks about your preferences and needs and does such a great job with the food. She makes a killer sweet tea as well! The place was remarkably maintained and the owner was so welcoming. She felt like a family member we haven't seen in so long, like a grandmother to us and our kids. She was super flexible about the check in and check out times as well, enabling us to get a quick shower in before leaving so that after sight seeing we didn't need to sit in our sweaty clothes for the next leg of the trip. We so much wanted to stay longer! It was such a great experience there is no doubt that we will stay here every time we come to Metropolis. Oh and I should mention that when you stay here, you do get admission to the Superman museum included in the cost which is just icing on the cake. So really, why are you still reading? Book a stay. You will not be disappointed. Five stars, fifty stars, five hundred stars!

If I could rate this fabulous bread and breakfast a 10 star review I most definitely would. Lori…read morewas gracious and informative that made our stay in Metropoles one to remember. Breakfast was prepared to perfection the room was elegant and comfortable. We will definitely return to the Riverview Mansion

Excellent location out in the woods. The room we stayed in was warm & inviting with a great bed…read more This was our first B & B stay & We're hooked. There were fresh flowers in the room and the regular breakfast was great. We'll order the gourmet breakfast next time just because! Yes...we'll be back.

We just got back from a 4 day/ 3 night road trip to Southern Illinois and this was our B&B for our…read morecelebration of our one year anniversary! Rhea and Tony (the owners) didn't miss a thing! On their 125+ acre of property there are 2 rooms that rent (not attached to the house) for anywhere between $65-85 a night (I believe) and there is a log cabin suite for $130.00 per night which is what we choose. What an amazing place, so romantic, it is so beautiful! They have a private entrance to the log cabin that you walk through grape vines with beautiful flowers and hummingbirds all around. Our cabin had its own private Jacuzzi, fireplace, grill, king bed and wrap around deck. The also have a hot tub outside for all to use. She had the whole room stocked with everything you possibly needed during your stay important to remember the chocolates too! We were joined to the house by a breeze way but you never heard a sound except for the occasional bark from Daisy the new puppy! Rhea made us "Continental" breakfast every morning and it was out-of-this-world! The first day she made us strawberries and pancakes. The second day was an amazing egg souffle with peaches and blueberries and the final morning we had cherries and waffles. I was hoping she would slip me some of the recipes! Their property has many walking trails and one lead to a cave that Daniel Boone etched his name in the wall. Now, did I climb up to see, heck no! The other paths lead to 3 ponds stocked with fish and one had a row boat you guys could get out on and fish, made my husband's day! I highly recommend, if anyone is heading to Southern Illinois for outdoor fun or to hit the wine trail, consider this B&B, its the best I have ever stayed in and plan to go back!

Positive: Nice location, rural and away from the hustle and bustle of city nonsense. The rooms were…read morelarge, expansive, and nicely decorated. Someone took a lot of time to make this place special. And of course, it allows for one to have a "home" while on the Shawnee Wine Trail (highly recommended). Negative: The drunk guy that owns (or runs) this play is a true jackass. We showed up and he was in the bed of his pick-up downing beers with his buddy and was more focused on getting his buzz on than taking care of his guests. There was a jacuzzi, but this guy stayed all night in it playing loud music and acting the fool. The music, his shouting, his obnoxious presence crept into our room. The next morning, the complimentary breakfast never showed up. Our request for additional towels fell on deaf ears. This guy was a mess. Simply, what should have been a relaxing experience soon turned into a splinter under the skin. This might have been a fluke case. The lady that answered the phone and arranged everything was wonderful. But before you make reservations (which wouldn't be a mistake) please make sure that the owner (or caretaker) is in rehab or off the premises. Without the "guy", this place could have easily been a 4 or a 5 rating.

From the owner: You have access to The Blue Boar Restaurant just 1/4 mile down the road. The food is tremendous…read more The Boars' Nest B&B is also a great place for guests to stay that are attending an event hosted by Great Boars Of Fire Catering.

Loved this hotel. It was so clean and smelled amazing. Check in was a breeze and the staff were so…read morehelpful and cheery. Loved the little restaurant/coffee area for breakfast in the morning.

A true gem! Such a charming hotel in an immaculately restored historic building. I stay in a lot of…read morehotels in my travels, and this was by far the nicest Courtyard I've ever visited. Full of character and unique details. Comfortable, modern room, a full service lobby bar and bistro, and plenty of cozy lobby seating looking out over historic downtown Cape Girardeau. Highly recommended!

This is a great place to stay in St. Genevieve Mo. It's an 1880's era building in the historic part…read moreof town. Lots of charm. Comfortable and quiet. The owners are wonderful people. The best friendly staff. St Genevieve is beautiful historic town fun to visit at any time of the year. Be sure to visit the St Genevieve Antique Mall and PJ's Pub inside the antique mall.

Patrick (the owner) made our stay here super great. Started with a little tour around the house,…read morepointing out some interesting facts and telling us more about the art selection. Our room was on the second floor, it had everything you need, the bed was very comfy and had good selection of pillows. Breakfast was really good, made with local ingredients and everything was just delicious, Patrick was around talking to everybody, making introductions and keeping the conversation flowing. There was wine, cheese and crackers at 5pm. We had a good time during one of the happy hours with some friends of Patrick who were visiting and we ended having so many things in common which made the conversation very interesting. The people we met definitely enriched the experience. Within walking distance to all things in downtown Ste. Genevieve. Highly recommend!

Loved our stay at the Drury Inn. We were greeted warmly upon our arrival. The lobby area was very…read morewarm and welcoming. Our room was very clean, well lit and cozy. The beds were comfortable as well. They have hot breakfast in the morning and an evening reception with hot food, snacks and drinks. The staff in the dining area kept the tables and food areas very clean and made sure the food items stayed well stocked. I highly recommend staying at this hotel if you ever need to book a hotel in this area.

Toilet height in non-ADA rooms is 14", too low to rise from for even abled bodies, and nothing to…read moregrab for. Think squatty potty. Handicapped rooms are 17" with grab rails.