The historic Hotel Bothwell Sedalia Central District, Ascend Hotel Collection, reflects the grace and charm of the golden days of Sedalia, where speakeasies, flappers and ragtime flourished during the Roaring Twenties. This luxury hotel is more than 90 years old, serving as a charming reminder of a simpler era. Sedalia, the adopted home of ragtime musician Scott Joplin, is steeped in history and filled with interesting attractions and antique shops for you to enjoy. The Katy Depot Historic Site, one of the largest train depots between Kansas City and St. Louis, is one mile away and features a number of railroad heritage exhibits including locomotive artwork, period pieces and Missouri-made products. This Sedalia, MO hotel is close to nearby points of interest like: Bothwell Lodge State Park, Daum Museum of Contemporary Art, Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri State Fairgrounds, Truman Lake. Nearby Katy Trail State Park, part of the Rails to Trails initiative, features miles of paved pathways perfect for family activities and outdoor recreational opportunities like running and biking. A number of wineries are located along the trail and offer wine-tasting events throughout the year. Enjoy fine dining for lunch or dinner in the ragtime setting of the on-site Ivory Grille Restaurant. Relax in the casual environment of the Oak Room Lounge, located in the hotel's lower level and featuring over sized chairs, a fireplace and a flat-screen television. This Sedalia, MO hotel offers additional features and amenities, including free wireless high-speed Internet access, free newspaper, fitness room and gift shop. Hotel Bothwell Sedalia Central District, Ascend Hotel Collection has an on-site meeting room that can accommodate up to 25 people for most functions. The Grand Ballroom accommodates up to 150 people and features marble flooring, golden cornices, opulent chandeliers and balconies. All elegantly appointed guest rooms have been designed to recreate the ambiance and capture the charm of the 1920s. Free bottled water, 32-inch flat-screen LCD televisions, coffee makers, hair dryers, irons, ironing boards and cable television come standard in all rooms. Select rooms feature whirlpool bathtubs and sleigh beds. Studio apartments with kitchenettes are also available at this boutique hotel. For added convenience, coin-operated laundry facilities are located on the premises and valet cleaning service is offered.