G20 Bed and Breakfast

So far we’ve discussed some of the most romantic and fairy-tale locations that you could possibly find in your hotel hopping experience. But what if “nice” isn’t your style? What if you’re looking for a hotel that will thrill and chill you with its flickering lights and ghostly knocks at your bedroom door?

Although technically not a bed and breakfast, This 12-story hotel may seem like an ordinary place to stop for the night, and in fact, many people claim that “glamor never looked so good.” From its Tropicana bar to its famed Teddy’s nightclub, Hollywood Roosevelt seems fairly friendly for a supposedly haunted hotel.

Despite its historic Spanish-style architecture and its history for hosting the Academy Awards inside its Blossom Ballroom, many travelers claim to see the ghost of Marilyn Monroe frequenting its rooms and hallways. According to legend, the 9th floor (where Marilyn often visited) is the best place to spot apparitions, listen to ghostly moans, and feel the temperature drop inexplicably.

A few employees have reported to see a man in a suite turn the corner and walk out the emergency exit, without making a sound. Many guests testify that loud footsteps roam the halls at night, and a few even note that they here trumpets practicing (supposedly the ghost of Montgomery Clift who lived in room 928). Coffee makers and TVs turn on of their own accord and strange voices in recordings warn visitors to “turn around.”

However, don’t let the paranormal activity of this building scare you away from enjoying a good night’s stay at the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel. It also offers an Olympic-size outdoor pool, 9 restaurants, a massage garden, and a state-of-the- art gym.

Details

Rates:: $179-$598

Donovan House Grammy Package: Live like a Grammy winner for $54,000 – includes first class roundtrip tickets to DCA, up to 5 night stay in Donovan Penthouse Suite, Private dining with a personal chef, personal chauffeur and butler with 24 hour service, $10,000 shopping spree, Grammy swag bag with IPhone 4s and other accessories, exclusive access to rooftop bar for you and 10 friends.

Amenities: Flat screen TV, iPod docking station, minibar and coffee facilities, 24-hour concierge service, cocktails and drinks are available, American cuisine is offered at the public kitchen and bar, and King-sized beds, Wi-Fi access, and lush terrycloth robes.

New Zealand is often considered a land of fairytale- like romance and good old-fashioned adventure, and at the heart of this beautiful country is a Bed and Breakfast that seems to have popped right out of a children’s picture book. Staying at The Boot is one of the most unique experiences you will ever have whether you’re looking for the nostalgia of your childhood or simply looking for a good time.

The hosts at The Boot “delight in offering guests a unique place to indulge in romance” and though locals considered Steve and Judy (the creators of the boot hotel) to be slightly crazy, visitors and celebrities from all over the world flock to this inspiring Bed and Breakfast cozily placed on a 6 acres of beautiful countryside.

With curved walls and ceilings, custom fitted spacings, and charming architecture, The Boot Bed’n’Breakfast is one of the most unusual yet romantic hideaways in the world. The courtyard is shelter by a fragrant garden, making ideal for soaking up the sunshine or dinning alfresco, and the nearby pond adds a delicious fairy-tale view for all who stay in its queen-sized bedroom.

Rates: $300 a night per couple
Discounts: 10% Discount is offered for 2 or more nights
Prices include GST and breakfast.

Amenities: The boot is a fully equipped standalone cottage with a lounge, kitchenette, minibar, bathroom and bedroom. The bathroom is tiled and equipped with all the necessary toiletries and towels, and the shower is built for two. Fine Nelson Art, fresh flowers, candles, complimentary chocolates, and stereo complete the romantic scene, and breakfast of your choice is delivered to the door.

The Boot is part of the Jester House Estate, which includes a café and garden. The Aporo stream nearby is the home of tame eels which come every day to be hand fed, which provides you with a unique opportunity to see the New Zealand Short finned eel up close.

Be sure to book your stay at The Boot in advance in order to experience the wonder of this charming Bed and Breakfast. Guests typically check in between 3 and 6 pm.

With thanksgiving less than a month away, you may want to make your next reservation at a bed and breakfast that offers a traditional thanksgiving meal instead of cooking one yourself.

Travelers seeking to spend a long week relaxing with friends and family, watching football, and escaping from the hectic cares of the everyday grind may find the Inn at Locke House to be the perfect getaway.

Crackling fireplaces and lavish thanksgiving dinners are all part of the package, and this cozy bed and breakfast was recently featured in Rachel ray’s magazine. Offering a two-night special with a private wine tasting, and located in California’s gorgeous wine country, Inn at Locke House may be just the nostalgic experience you’re looking for.

Considered by many to be a place of romance, elegance, and charm, Inn at Locke House offers a cultural gem for guests and visitors who wish to explore this 22-room brick farmhouse. Close to Yosemite, San Francisco, Lake Tahoe, and Sacramento, this delightful in offers a unique blend of history and comfort. Rooms have remarkable views, so you can make a memory that lasts for years to come.

Details:
Rates for main house rooms: $150-160*
Rates for water Tower Suite: $235-245*
Rooms: 5
Amenities: Fireplace, telephone, television, internet access, wifi, self-check/out available, voice mail, common area, wedding facilities, conference facilities, fax machine, guest computer, bike friendly, non-smoking, and virtual tour.

Each room is designed with the simple elegance of a 19th century physican’s family farmhouse, offering a charming and serene experience. Rates include award-winning breakfasts, late afternoon refreshments, and the “confection of the day.” Meals are served in the carriageway, farmhands dining room, or even the garden patio if weather permits.

*Rates vary for holidays and special events, such as thanksgiving. The Thanksgiving special requires a minimum of a two-night stay.

Looks like Mario and Luigi aren’t the only ones hanging around sewer pipes all day. In Das Park Hotel, you’ll have the unique experience of staying the night in a one-of-a-kind bed and breakfast (though technically speaking there are now two: one in Germany and the other in Ottensheim, Austria).

Rather than paying for lavish chandeliers and extravagant bedspreads, at Das Park Hotel, you decide how much your stay was worth.

Created with standard concrete drainage or sewer pipe sections, Das Park Hotel rooms are a unique blend of utilitarian design with user-friendly decorating. Rooms are simple but inexplicably appealing. Wall paintings add a homey touch to these sturdy and robust bedrooms, and not surprisingly, these sewer pipe rooms need very little maintenance.

Of course, vandalism may seem a temptation for many guests, but for the most part, Das Park Hotel is family friendly environment. Rooms stay pleasantly cool in summer and undoubtedly warm during the winter. For added protection and security, Das Park Hotel provides uses with advanced lock and electronic keypad systems.

Rooms include full headroom, double beds, storage, electricity, warm blankets, and light cotton sleeping bags. Other necessities such as showers, minibars, cafes, and toilets are supplied by the surrounding public space. Whether you can afford to travel and are looking for the ultimately unique experience, or if you’re simply trying to budget your money, Das Park Hotel can accommodate your needs because lodging is as little or as much as guests are willing to pay.

Details

Rates: Varies between individuals
Months available: May-October

Reservations can be made through their online website. Upon booking, guests will receive a personalized entry code to the suite.
Because Das Park Hotel obtains sanitation, breakfast, and other hotel facilities from existing public infrastructure, it allows for a “pay as you wish” system. The money goes to the continuation of this unique bed and breakfast experience, but the amount is specified by the guest.

Whether you’re visiting the Tetons and Yellowstone National Park, or simply trying to make a romantic getaway, Bentwood Inn in Jackson Hole is one of the top Bed and Breakfasts in America.

This classy cabin is nestled in a beautiful wooded setting, surrounded by trees and close to the Snake River. The majestic Teton Mountains provide the perfect backdrop to any vacation, and the 65 mile drive through National Elk Refuge sets this unique bed and breakfast on a whole new level.

The architecture alone is enough to bring tourists every year to admire this bed and breakfast. Constructed with massive 200 year old logs brought in from Yellowstone National Park, Bentwood Inn is one of the coziest vacation spots available.

Feel free to enjoy the natural ambience of this beautiful inn: take a nature walk, listen to the birds, and spot herds of elk. On the other hand, if peaceful refuge constitutes a boring vacation, Bentwood Inn also has you covered with a wide variety of sports and activities to do while you stay – fishing, whitewater rafting, kayaking, horseback riding, and even paragliding. Bentwood Inn has it all!

Details
Rates:*
May: $245
Early Summer: $325
Summer Season: $350
Elk Bugling Season:$325
Fall and Early Winter: $190
*Specials and Discounts are available online.

Five unique rooms are available for booking: Cowboy Room, cabin Room, Bunkhouse Room, Indian Paintbrush Room and Wildflower Room. Amenities include fireplace, private bath, comforters, luxury linens, and a few even include jetted tubs. Handicap Accessible rooms are available.

Breakfasts include fresh brewed coffee, seasonal fruit, homemade muffins and something sizzling on the griddle. Additionally, you can celebrate Thanksgiving at the Bentwood and enjoy the delicious traditional foods prepared by the Bentwood staff: spiced squash and apple soup, roast turkey and gravy, mashed potatoes and so much more!

The Bentwood Inn is also available for weddings and events .

As the seasons change, many people are drawn to the brightly colored fall foliage, and what better way to see the spectacular autumn display than by staying in a bed and breakfast surrounded by gorgeous trees?

Nestled at the base of the Giant Track Mountain in Estes Park, Romantic RiverSong Inn is one of the most popular Bed and Breakfasts in Colorado during the September months. Located on 27 wooded acres covered in hiking trails, ponds, and trees, RiverSong Inn makes for the perfect romantic getaway.

Romantic RiverSong is a designated private wildlife habitat, making this charming location as much a refuge for deer, elk, and birds as it is for people. Guests may wander the forested trails of the preserve and enjoy the breathtaking views of the snow-capped Rocky Mountain peaks. After a day of admiring the red-gold hues of autumn leaves, guests may be greeted by a cheerful staff carrying a plate full of warm cookies.

This is the place where memories are born and relationships blossom.

Details

Rates: $165-$295 (Prices are per night for one couple)
Over 30 different breakfast possibilities: including Mountain Man French Toast and Irish Potato Pancakes.
Five-course, fireside candlelight dinner is also offered.
Amenities: private baths, fireplaces, showers, and large tubs. Most rooms have heated floors. Wheelchair accessible rooms are available.
Guests are welcomed in the commons area where they can play chess, read books, or enjoy fireside conversation.

From cozy country cottages to romantic suites for two, Romantic RiverSong Inn has 10 rooms (varying in price) available for reservation, each with their own unique charm and style. So whether you’re there to admire the scenery or to make a romantic getaway with your partner, Romantic RiverSong has a room that’s right for you. Colorado vacationing at its finest, Romantic RiverSong is a wonderful alternative to sleeping in a conventional hotel.

Located only 20 minutes from Omaha, castle Unicorn is one of the most popular bed and breakfasts in Iowa. The ultimate wedding destination, Castle Unicorn provides a dreamy atmosphere for your “happily ever after.” Located on 400 acres of beautiful Loess hills, Castle Unicorn includes a moat, a tower, and several beautiful fountains to make even the most cold-hearted villain sigh with pleasure.

With its sprawling European Stone and brick castle, Castle Unicorn is perfect for photographers and tourists alike. This unique bed and breakfast has miles of scenic trails and meadows, perfect for hiking and picnicking, as well as a wide variety of patios and decks for outdoor relaxation. Visitors can even hike as far as Pony Creek Lake without leaving the estate.

During the winter, Castle Unicorn becomes a beautiful snowy wonderland that is the ideal location for cross-country skiers.

Details

Kings Quarters
Rates: $219
Amenities: Four poster bed, private bath with whirlpool tub, large sitting area, satellite tv, and mini refrigerator.
Queens Quarters
Rates: $195

Amenities: Located at the top of the tower, the Queens quarters feature a private patio overlooking the grounds. Queens Quarters include king size bed, private bath with shower, satellite TV, and mini refrigerator.

Wedding Receptions
All catering must go through Castle Unicorn, though a wide variety of menu options are available. Referrals for cake, bands, and photography are available through Castle Unicorn as well.

Additional Info.
Breakfast is included. Castle Unicorn is considered a peaceful romantic getaway location, so young children are not typically allowed at the estate. If you would like to bring your children, you will need to rent both the Kings and Queens Quarters.

If you’d like to visit Castle Unicorn, you can call 712-527-5930 to schedule an appointment. Castle Unicorn hosts a wide variety of weddings and weekend events that should not be disturbed by outside visitors.

Nestled on ten park-like acres, Woolverton Inn is one of the most acclaimed bed and breakfasts in the United States.

Surrounded by 300 acres of farmland and forest, Woolverton provides a romantic and comfortable getaway from the everyday grind. With its lavish whirpool tubs, cozy fireplaces, and (of course) tasty breakfasts in bed, what’s not to love about the New Hope Bed and Breakfast?

Woolverton Inn is perched right next to the Delaware River, making its location ideal both visually and historically. This tranquil estate offers both luxury and privacy and is just minutes away from the fine shops and restaurants of Lambertville and New Hope.

Details:

Cottage Rates: $305-$435
Manor House Rates: $150-$365
Warm Up/ChillOut Spa Package: $225
Three-Course country breakfast prepared by in-house chef.
Afternoon refreshments are available from 3pm to 6pm
Central Air-Conditioning and Private Baths
Not appropriate for children under the age of 12

There are five different rooms available in the cottages, each ranging in price depending on the day of the week and season. For cheaper, but no less luxurious accommodations, there are 8 rooms available in the Manor House. Each room includes a three-course country breakfast (available in bed upon request) and complimentary soft drinks/bottled water and amenities includeegyptian cotton towels and bed linens, fresh flowers, Cd players and CD library, featherbeds, and fluffy terrycloth robes.

In my travels touring bed and breakfast locations throughout the United States, I’ve found myself leaning towards home almost every time. I grew up in Northern California, and have found it difficult to find a more beautiful climate anywhere. One of my favorite places in the world is Nevada City, California. This quaint old mining town has absolutely no chain-stores. Meaning, everything in town is owner-operated, and ran by families. The beautiful hilly slopes of main street are home to stunningly beautiful sites. The old Nevada Theater is the oldest running theater in the Western United States, and although its haunted–has been host to some of the most famous theatrical and musical artists of this century. Nevada City was the home to influential minds such as Utah Phillips, musicians like Joanna Newsom, and the setting for many movies and books.

One particular location has always held a special place in my memory: The Emma Nevada House. The Emma Nevada House was built in 1861 by Dr. William Wixom, a doctor at the local mine. His daughter Emma later became a famous opera singer, studying and touring in Europe for most of her life. She lovingly adopted the nickname Nevada in honor of her hometown. The Emma Nevada House is surrounded by beautiful gardens, a stream, and is an ideal destination for the soulful traveler.

Description: 19th Century Opera Star Emma Nevada would be proud of the inn bearing her name. This completely restored and decorated 1856 Victorian sparkles like a jewel from an abundance of original, water-float glass windows, one of many marvelous architectural details. The 6-guest room inn is a mix of grand, high-ceilinged, and cozy intimate rooms, all with private baths (some jacuzzi tubs), queen beds, and fluffy down comforters. A full hearty breakfast is served. Large common areas and spacious decks.

With six rooms to choose from, ranging in style and size, you can have your pick of the kind of experience you’d like to have in Nevada City.

After a restful night’s sleep in the comfortable, cozy beds, you arise to the smell of fresh-baked pastries and fruit. Enjoy a cup of coffee or cappuccino out on the veranda as you plan your exciting day. Nevada City is a mountain town, and there’s limitless outdoor activities right at your fingertips, anything from hiking and swimming in the warm blue Yuba river, to kayaking through rapids on the America river. You can spend the day in town, browsing through the endless artisan shops ran by the friendly local community. The restaurants in town range in prices and quality–but all include local ingredients grown farm-fresh. Visit the music shop, and enjoy the local culture, go to a music festival, or art fair, or any number of endless activities going on in Nevada City year-round.

Depending on the time of year you go, Nevada City has lots of activities available that celebrate its history and culture. Every year there is a World’s Music Festival at the Grass Valley Fair Grounds that bring in artists from all over the world. This can be a great way to expose yourself to bright cultures from across the globe in a fun and safe environment.