I highly recommend this hall for any event. However, if you are planning a wedding, you must hire…read morethis venue. The owner/ chef was amazing to work with. He always responded in a timely fashion. He was very meticulous with details. He really cared about our day being perfect. The staff was friendly and all of our guests loved the food. We just can't say enough about this place. Prices were right at or even below some of the other venues, who quoted us less space and options.

We recently celebrated our wedding here. Everything was amazing and our guests still rave about the…read morefood! It was a truly memorable and special evening!!

Recently attended a wedding here and it was so cute!! They have spectacular water views, a little…read morefarm, and the cutest little patio area. It was a downpour all day and they still worked it out to where nobody got wet and we all enjoyed our time!

Disclaimer that I was a guest here and did not hire the venue. A really pretty space with lots of…read moreunique character. The little lake in the middle is so pretty especially at night. I thought the giant "LOVELAND" sign was a little cheesy but it did look neat reflecting in the water. The ceremony area was very comfortable and classy. There were lots of spaces for people to hangout. The inside was very beautifully decorated and laid out. The bride seemed very happy with the venue.

The Larimore was the perfect spot for my wedding. Hailey, my wedding consultant went above and…read morebeyond to make sure everything went smoothly. From the little details to the main things to remember, I went into my day relaxed and had no worries. Every question was answered with expertise and the communication was stellar. The outside space was gorgeous and with my 105 guests it fit them without any problems. The overall price was reasonable compared to other venue prices i researched around STL and I bought the decor package so a lot of great stuff was included. We also got to stay the night there in the honeymoon suite which was really nice after a long day of festivities. Highly reccommend the Larimore! Ask for Hailey! She rocks!

Unfortunately, our experience with the venue staff on our wedding day was really disappointing…read more Several of the chairs provided day of were broken, and many of the issues we dealt with were caused or escalated by the venue staff themselves. The day-of coordinator and GM were argumentative and unprofessional with us, our family, some of our vendors, and even our officiant. A wedding venue should help make the day run smoothly, not add more stress, and unfortunately that wasn't our experience.

Nice venue right in the heart of the Lemp brewery area. Went to an Edgar Allen Poe event which was…read moretruly awesome. If they come back, I would strongly recommend them. Ample space for the 100+ people in attendance. Room was setup with a stage and seating in rows for the audience. Decorated in a very goth way. Lots of stairs to get up to the grand hall. I would assume they have accessible options, but didn't see them in the area we entered.

Attended The Haunted Tavern, a pop up bar here! Such a neat little event. The team of people…read moreworking were fun and really worked the crowd, drinks were great and the setting was perfect!

If you're an antique collector or lover this is the only place to stay in Alton. I went here for a…read morework trip and have extreme diva standards when it comes to hotels. In Alton there isn't much to choose from. For a decent hotel you'll have to drive to St. Louis which is 30 minutes out of my way for meetings. I chose this place because it's a B&B and it was gorgeous from the pics and literally 6 minutes from my meeting the next day. Once I booked it, I got a call from one of the owners, Jim, who asked me about my tea preferences and what he could do to make my stay there more comfortable. I was ecstatic. Tea and antiques! Once I got there I was blown away at the detail they put to maintain a long gone era of Victorian décor. Everything was carved and commanded a presence of luxury. Also, I immediately notice how calming and quiet it was, which was a pleasant surprise! I really dislike loud noises of any kind (high anxiety here), and I felt peace in this place. Jim helped me take my luggage to my room and even gave me a tour of my room outlining all the details and amenities just in case I wasn't sure. My room was absolutely gorgeous! There was an 8 or 9 foot tall carved teak armoire, a great size bathroom with separate shower and bathtub and homemade lavender infused bath salts his wife made! I took a bath every night and I felt like a queen! I was ecstatic. There was even a separate antique vanity strategically placed in the corner of the room right in the middle of two windows so that light would surround it evenly. It was fabulous. I enjoyed all the attention to detail. They made sure a guest would not need a thing. The bedding was perfect. Down comforters and down pillows and cotton sheets, none of that microfiber nastiness. It smelled and felt like home. The most important thing was the food! They had a tea station in the dining room for 24/7 use. And the kitchen was open in the morning for breakfast. Tea, oatmeal, bagels, fruit, eggs. Perfection! I would've been happy with just the 24/7 tea station. And let me tell you it was just bliss to be able to obtain some decent tea and hot water at any point throughout the day. I am HUGE tea drinker! And this was the reason I fell in love with this place. There was also coffee and their own brand of tea which was also quite delicious. They even had stevia if you didn't want the 5 other choices offered for sweetener. On the other side of the dining room there was a station for CHOCOLATE! I was a mess. They were all carefully placed in crystal dishes with the flavor or type of chocolate being offered just above it. Just shoot me. It was amazing. Sadly, I stayed here for less than the time I actually booked it for since I had a cancelled flight and rushed to book something earlier as a result of the airline. I was in such a panic to leave that I left my very expensive leather backpack in the room and didn't notice until I was already at the car rental location. When I called over I spoke to Jim and he went to my room to locate it and said he would overnight it to me as per my request. It contained not only my laptop but also my house and car keys! I was distraught, but knew Jim would take care of it as he had taken care of everything else while I was there! Overall the price was more than fair for the room. Cleanliness 1000%. Quiet. Beautiful. EXCELLENT customer service. Oooh and there also was free brandy in the parlor. I gotta stop because otherwise I'd be writing a dissertation. Please stay at this place when you're in Alton, Illinois!

What a delightful bed and breakfast mansion complete with host in a tuxedo and amazing history! I…read morefelt right at home and absolutely loved my amazing suite complete with chandeliers in the bedroom and spa bathroom. The bed is soooo comfortable, the fireplace homey and takes any chill off on a rainy night. The jacuzzi helped ease my muscles after a long drive. I was a short drive from bakeries, restaurants and St, Louis.

What an awesome event venue! I came here for a Babes in Business event and it was such a cool…read moreplace. It's located in Lafayette Square right next to Extra Wavy. They have a variety of different spaces for events, and the space I was in was parlor 1920. I loved the brick arches, and it's in the basement which makes it feel cozy and dimly lit. The space itself was very spacious, full of vendors, guests, a band, and ample space for relaxing. It was very clean and felt very well taken care of. I wish I would have gotten some pictures, but I was too busy yapping :) would definitely look into this space for event needs!

GC Cuisine & Garden Gate Venue has ALL you are looking for. I highly Recommend you Check It Out…read more I really think you will be Very Pleased. I have been to Several Events there and all have enjoyed the Venue. The Ambiance in the Crystal Room is Magical. Karol is one the Owners & she is the Chef. Her Food is Excellent & she is very accommodating. http://www.gccuisine.com/

GCC markets itself as a combination Deli/Catering/Chef service. I've experienced it exclusively as…read morea venue for receptions, fundraisers, and meetings. The Crystal Room (larger space) is well lit, and very lovely. The Cherub Room (smaller space) has no windows, white walls, tiled floors, a Greek Revival sort of aesthetic that, even with imported floral displays, is just a little too stark for me. This weekend, I was there for a fundraiser in the smaller room while a reception was taking place in the larger. The food was good, but the buffet service was about 15 minutes behind schedule getting started (it must be difficult to serve two large rooms at approximately the same time). Bill was especially helpful in greeting people at the door, directing them to the proper space, and in helping with our audio-visual set up.

My wife's cousin held her reception here. They did a nice job setting up the main wedding venue…read morearea and there were perhaps 75 people in attendance. We then went across the street to Slate for the reception. Since it was just a reception here I can't speak to what it is like for a full service event. It is a relatively spartan even space and there aren't a lot of frills. There are high ceilings, good natural lighting from the floor to ceiling windows, and the area is open and airy. It is on the first floor so you get people walking by and starting, but that isn't a major deal. The area leading to the bathrooms/back rooms was kind of exposed and inelegant which is the only reason I'm giving it four stars.

Had a work event here. A ceremony. It was 95 degrees this day and the AC did not seem to be…read moreworking, nor the sound system, and the food was horrible. Steak was grey and could not eat. An event that was supposed to be a happy occasion turned into a complete disaster. Found ourselves stepping outside to get relief from the heat inside. Would be sorely disappointed if I had booked this for a special event