The Tuxedo Park Inn is located In Saint Louis, Missouri, just a few miles west of the river. The bed and breakfast was once a church building constructed in the 1890s. After two years of construction—starting in 2016 and including the remodeling and renovating of the building—it became the Tuxedo Park Inn. There are four units in the building, all located on the second floor. The owners Bill and Maureen strive to create a comfortable and relaxing environment where guests can feel at home during their stay. A notable feature of the bed and breakfast is the large 2000 square foot common room and kitchen area where guests can socialize and participate in activities. In 2006 the church was officially added to the National Register of Historic Places.
There is a two-story Victorian-style building in the central area of St. Louis, Missouri, named the Tuxedo Park Inn. The property was once a church and has since been converted into a bed and breakfast. The region hosts a wide variety of places to see and things to do near Tuxedo Park Inn. There can be activities of many different preferences and ages. Some examples of attractions within the area include—but are not limited to—seven museums, several theaters, zip-lining, hiking, six flags amusement park, and historical walks of architectural buildings and areas. The inn is in a central place relative to many family-owned restaurants and many other family-owned businesses.
The Tuxedo Park inn has four units to accommodate its guests year-round, located on the second floor. It has a stone and siding framework that is primarily composed of the color gray. Its historical details can still be seen from the outside, including some original stained glass windows in the inn's common area. It is also surrounded by small garden areas on the sides of the inn and has a small patio outback. There is also a medium-sized public deck that can be accessed on the upper floor for guests to socialize and relax during their stay. There is a large common area on the main floor with a 24-foot ceiling and is approximately two thousand square feet. The common room is a place where guests can socialize and use basic games and activities that are provided in this area. From the common room, the stained glass windows can be seen that give the theme of the old-styled church. There is also a piano that guests are able to use at their leisure. A small section of the common area has been set aside for dining and eating purposes for the guests.
Next to the common room is the kitchen, which is a relatively large room. It has an extended bar-like area that can seat approximately ten people with other small tables nearby. On the upper floor, there are four rooms: the Lilac Room, Laurel Room, Delphinium Room, and the Rose Room. The style is very similar in each room, intended to be more simplistic. Most of the rooms contain elements of the original woodwork of the building and some of the features left behind. The Delphinium Room, for example, has a raised platform as it was once part of the choir's loft in the old church. Most rooms are outfitted with king and queen-sized beds, as well as other amenities such as climate control for each room, heated bathrooms, Wi-Fi, cable TV, ceiling fans, room darkening shades, iron and ironing board, makeup, full-sized mirrors, and other bathroom amenities. Other than the king and queen-sized beds, all of the units at Tuxedo Park can receive any amenities that the other rooms might have at the request of the guest. Only the Laurel and Delphinium Rooms have access to private treetop decks.
At the Tuxedo Park Inn, the owners Bill and Maureen strive to make an atmosphere that helps guests and patrons feel welcomed, relaxed, and comfortable during their stay. They enjoy talking to and getting to know each of the guests as they come to the inn and enjoy helping the visitors find things to do and places to go. They desire to help their guest have generally positive experiences while in the region. With advanced notice, they can provide dinner, treats, and beverages during a guest's stay for an additional fee. The dinner generally comes from local family-owned restaurants, where the order is made in advance, and the food is delivered to the inn. After dinner, the owners frequently instigate a time for socializing with beverages such as wine and tea. As the owners say, "There they can socialize with one another and share a drink or two."
In the mornings, the inn can provide a complimentary breakfast before ten in the morning.
A typical breakfast at the Tuxedo Park Bead and Breakfast Inn is generally made up of items such as toast, pastries, fruit, sausages, and eggs, along with tea and coffee. Maureen prides herself on being open and willing to make exceptions and help those with different dietary needs. If given enough notice about dietary restrictions, Maureen will find ingredients and can take steps to provide guests with breakfasts that meet their nutritional needs. This can also be done for any treats or for dinner as well.
The Tuxedo Park Inn does have a few notable policies. They do not allow pets at their inn and ask that guests maintain a certain level of quietness to enable others to be comfortable as well. Guest have commented on the cleanliness of the property and other features. One such guest said, "The rooms are very comfortable, and the entire building is beautiful! Our breakfast was delicious, and the owners were kind and welcoming. The location is within walking distance to many places to eat." Another guest remarked that the property was "Charming, clean, and right in the center of this historic village. Lovely weekend visiting family, yet we had our own place to unwind. Loved the ambiance of this repurposed stone church. Significantly less expensive than a hotel and much more fun."
The property is intended for more mature guests. Unless all four units are being used by the same family, guests cannot bring children. The establishment opens year-round and has its busiest season around the beginning of spring and fall. Generally consisting of April and May, as well as September and October.
The Tuxedo Park Bed and Breakfast Inn was once a church that was made in the early 1890s. It was a nondenominational worship location and house for the church's Sunday school. It began full operation in 1895 when it first opened its doors to congregations who worshiped on Sunday and used the building for various community and religious activities. A decade later, the building would receive an addition to give it a more traditional feel and a more prominent place to worship and host activities. The additional part of the building was dedicated in 1908. Unfortunately, the new extension of the building caught fire and suffered significant damage in 1920, almost destroying the building and causing it to be unusable. Congregants and members of the community came together and helped to restore and build up the meeting house to its original layout and standards.
It continued to function in its normal capacity until the 1950s when small changes were made to the building for the next 50 years. Several congregations of different faiths met at the building over the years, adding a little bit to the building with each change in the assembly. 2005 was the last year that the building was officially used as a place where people could congregate and worship. The last group of congregants to use the building for religious purposes was the Jubilee Church. In 2006 the church was officially added to the National Register of Historic Places. It sat vacant and with no upkeep for the next ten years, slowly falling into relative disrepair compared with its original state. At one point, a developer considered remodeling the property and turning it into several homes, but they never made any attempts to fix or change the building in any way.
The church soon began to be uninhabitable due to water damage and structural issues with the building, and either would be torn down or fixed for future use. It was at this time that the current owners of the Tuxedo Park Bed and Breakfast Inn, Bill and Maureen, owned a construction company and came into contact with the old church. Upon making their discovery, they saw the property as a great opportunity. They had renovated and fixed older and more historic buildings in the past. Bill and Maureen decided to take on the challenge and repair the damages that had been done. The owners worked on the project for two years to bring it up to 21st century standards. The goal was to make it habitable and continue to preserve the historic nature of the property, in addition to trying to reuse as much of the original building as possible. They eventually finished their goal, and the Tuxedo Park Inn was opened for hospitality use in 2018. The establishment has hosted guests ever since.
700 Tuxedo Blvd.
Saint Louis, Missouri
United States
Bed and Breakfast
Maureen & Bill Elliott
