This Chocolate Bar Hotel In Illinois Is The Best Place To Take Your Sweetheart
By Elizabeth Crozier|Published February 03, 2018
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Elizabeth Crozier
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An Illinois transplant who grew up and went to school in Indiana for 22 years, Elizabeth holds a BFA in creative writing and has enjoyed traveling across the country and parts of Europe. She has visited half of the states, as well as parts of Canada, Mexico, and the Caribbean, and regularly travels home to the Hoosier State to see friends and family. With more than five years of writing experience, Elizabeth’s articles have been featured on several websites, and her poetry and short stories have been published in multiple literary journals.
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With Valentine’s Day getting closer, now is the perfect time to plan something special for your someone special. Show your loved one how sweet you can be with a getaway to a chocolate bar hotel right here in Illinois.
Chocolate is exactly what V-day was made for. Check out this magnificent place:
Located in Alton, Beall Mansion is a bed & breakfast that is situated in a Victorian home complete with antique furnishings sure to charm and romance any visitor.
The mansion was built in 1902 before the St. Louis World's Fair but did not become a hotel until 1998.
Guests arrive to find chocolate waiting for them on their beds. There are king, queen, and full size beds to choose from, and each room comes with different decor and amenities.
Of course, the best amenity is the main reason you came to this chocolate bar hotel. Indulge 24/7 in this all-you-can-eat experience that will send your taste buds soaring.
According to the hotel, calories don't count, and you can chow down on an endless array of both fine and traditional chocolates with no guilt. Enjoy M&Ms, chocolate covered peanuts, peanut butter cups, dark chocolate mints, and dark chocolate biscottis, plus many more. There are even some sugar-free options.
In addition to a B&B, Beall Mansion is also a popular wedding venue. The grounds are gorgeous and events can be personally customized.
Nearby activities that your sweetheart might enjoy outside of this chocolate bar hotel include eagle watching, antique shopping, a wine trail, golf, and much more. Located just 25 minutes from St. Louis, your date-night possibilities are endless.
Beall Mansion Bed & Breakfast is located at 407 E 12th Street in Alton, and you can make reservations or get more information on its website or through its Facebook page.