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, each unit comes with a wardrobe. A balcony, a seating area, a cable flat-screen TV, and air conditioning are featured in each unit. In some units there's a dressing room for guests to change in. 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, 9.3 miles from Belle Louise Historic Bed & Breakfast.

Couples in particular 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
 
1 king bed
3 king beds
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3 queen beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
10.0
Facilities
10
Cleanliness
10
Comfort
10.0
Value for money
9.7
Location
9.9
Free WiFi
10
High score for Paducah
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  • Aimee
    United States of America United States of America
    Historic B&B beautifully decorated. Wow, what a gorgeous place! Would go back and highly recommend.
  • Maureen
    United States of America United States of America
    Absolutley beautiful accommodations and the breakfast was very good.
  • Cynthia
    United States of America United States of America
    Breakfast was great. The owners were so friendly and helpful. We adored it! So much charm and close to everything.

Hosted by Cary and Melinda

10
10
Host Review Score
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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

Area info

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

Most popular amenities
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • 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
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Movie nights
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Temporary art galleries
    Off-site
Living Area
  • Sitting 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 available 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
  • Smoke-free property
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Heating
  • Fan
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
Languages Spoken
  • English

Property practice

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House rules

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

Check-in

From 4:30 PM to 9:00 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

From 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children over 5 are welcome.

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

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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

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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.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  • 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

  • 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.