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Alton

Beall Mansion... An Elegant Bed and Breakfast

Champagne, Belgian chocolates, nightly turn down service and gourmet breakfast await you. Choose from five beautifully appointed guest rooms - each unique in size and décor - and each with its own private bath complete with whirlpool for two or claw foot tub, imported marble floor, and chandelier. Let your hosts spoil you with breakfast in bed... or join the other guests for some early morning coffee in the "Butler's Pantry" and Gourmet Breakfast in the Formal Dining Room. After breakfast, enjoy a walk through the historic Middletown neighborhood. Shop for that "special find" in Alton's extensive downtown antique district. Go eagle watching. Enjoy a panoramic view of the Illinois Bluffs and the Mighty Mississippi on a scenic bike ride along the Great River Road. Beall Mansion was once the private residence of Senator Edmond Beall - industrialist, financier and politician.

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407 East 12th Street Alton, Illinois USA 62002-7230	Architectural Type: An Eclectic blend of Neo-Classic, Georgian and Victorian Established In: 1998 Renovated In: 2000 Built In: 1903

Phone: 618-474-9100 Toll Free: 866-843-2325 Fax: 618-474-9090 Mobile: 618-474-9100	Contact: Jim and Sandy BELOTE
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Single Occupant Rate Is:	$119 - $328.50
Double Occupant Rate Is:	$119 - $328.50
Additional Occupant Rate Is:	$20 - $40
Accepted Payments:	Cash, AMEX, MasterCard, Money Orders, Visa, Travelers Checks, Debit Card, Discover, Diners Club, JCB
Deposit Amount Requested:	A deposit in the amount of fifty percent of your stay (one night minimum) reserves your room
Minimum Stay Is:	1 Night
Check In Time Is:	4 PM
Check Out Time Is:	11 AM
Cancellation Policy:	Varies by date. Please inquire.

Chicago

China Doll Guest House

The China Doll Bed & Breakfast feels like home because it is a home, specially designed to make you forget you're on a business trip even as your productivity soars. From the fireplace in the cozy living area to the kitchen filled with dozens of breakfast foods and your favorite beverages, you may feel as though your own mom had prepared for your stay. Enjoy a bed big enough for two, topped with lovely, soft coverings, accented by a brick wall with a warm painted scene and bookshelves on either side. The warm, recessed lights overhead transform the room into a place of comfort and rejuvenation. You can even use the wall mounted television for bedtime entertainment. The office area includes a very fast computer with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Outlook) and high speed cable Internet access. A scanner, black and white laser printer, color inkjet printer, and fax machine are all within reach, and low cost color laser printing is available via our wireless network. A photocopier and CD writer are also provided.

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738 West Schubert Ave Chicago, Illinois USA 60614	Architectural Type: Victorian Renovated In: 1990

Phone: 773-525-4967 Toll Free: 866-361-1819 Fax: 773-525-3929	Contact: Jim HARING
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Single Occupant Rate Is:	Same as double
Double Occupant Rate Is:	2 nights: $265 - 375/night 3 nights: $225 - 325/night
Additional Occupant Rate Is:	$20 per night per guest
Accepted Payments:	Personal Checks, MasterCard, Visa, Travelers Checks
Deposit Amount Requested:	Valid Visa or MasterCard
Minimum Stay Is:	2 nights
Check In Time Is:	3 PM
Check Out Time Is:	12 Noon
Cancellation Policy:	More than 7 days notice, no charge. From 2 to 7 days notice, 1 night's charge. Less than 2 days notice, up to 2 days charged. All charges waived if room is rebooked.

House of Two Urns

Enjoy all the comforts of home in this charming urban inn just 2.5 miles NW from the center of downtown Chicago in Wicker Park, a vibrant and diverse artist neighborhood. There are 4 guestrooms with shared baths and one suite with a private bath. The inn is an art lover's delight and offers home baked breakfasts, reasonable rates, free parking and discounted museum passes. Breakfast always includes, coffee or tea, orange juice, and a fresh fruit cup - if fruit is not part of the bread entrée - and some sort of freshly baked bread item such as French Toast a la Morrie, scones, bagels, waffles, banana bread, zucchini bread and more. Your mother was right not to skip breakfast in the morning, especially while you are residing at The House of Two Urns.

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1239 N. Greenview Avenue Chicago, Illinois USA 60622-3318	Architectural Type: Victorian Storefront Established In: 1991 Renovated In: 1997

Phone: 773-235-1408 Toll Free: 877-896-8767 Fax: 773-235-1410	Contact: Kapra FLEMING
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Single Occupant Rate Is:	$70 - $135
Double Occupant Rate Is:	$80 - $145
Additional Occupant Rate Is:	$20
Accepted Payments:	Cash, MasterCard, Visa, Travelers Checks
Deposit Amount Requested:	None
Minimum Stay Is:	3 nights unless booked less than 1 week in advance of arrival
Check In Time Is:	By appointment with host
Check Out Time Is:	12 Noon
Cancellation Policy:	Cancellations must be made by noon 1 week prior to your arrival. No shows are charged the full invoice amount. Refunds are given only if we are able to rebook the room for the balance of your reserved dates, minus a 1 night non-refundable fee.

Highland Park

Ravinia Guest House

Nestled in the ravines of Chicago's famed North Shore, the Ravinia Guest House entitles you to experience our casual private elegance on your getaway vacation. Lovingly appointed, this English Colonial home boasts three guest rooms, two with private bath. Graced with the charm of long ago, these rooms welcome you with iron bedsteads, hardwood floors, and the inviting decor of yesteryear. Breakfasts are served in the formal dining room, where guests are treated to sumptuous homemade delights. Relax in the sunroom, amidst greenery and wicker furniture where afternoon tea time includes delicious home baked cakes, pastries, and cool refreshing drinks. The Guest House is walking distance to the world renowned Ravinia Music Festival. Ravinia Guest House is a member of the Illinois Bed & Breakfast Association.

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Highland Park, Illinois USA 60035	Architectural Type: English Colonial Established In: 1998

Phone: 847-433-3140 Fax: 847-433-3112	Contact: Fran PEARLMAN
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Single Occupant Rate Is:	$125 - $138
Double Occupant Rate Is:	$125 - $138
Additional Occupant Rate Is:	$30
Accepted Payments:	Cash, Personal Checks, MasterCard, Visa
Deposit Amount Requested:	Full payment
Minimum Stay Is:	1 night
Check In Time Is:	3 PM or later
Check Out Time Is:	11 AM
Cancellation Policy:	Cancellations 7 days or less prior to arrival - 1 night rate. If reservation for more than 1 night, $50. Cancellations 8 days or more prior to arrival, full refund less $25.

Kewanee

Aunt Daisy's Bed and Breakfast

Located in Henry County in north central Illinois, Aunt Daisy's is a bed & breakfast that serves both a good nights sleep and a memorable breakfast, all within an 1890 Midwestern home. The home was built in the 1890's by Mary Quirk and her brother. They willed the home to the Catholic Church in 1911 and it served as the rectory until 1988. Enjoy your room, where the modern conveniences haven't been forgotten. Each room contains an outside telephone line, cable TV with VCR, desk, and a small refrigerator. Complementary bottled waters and soft drinks are included in your room. There is an assortment of popular video titles available at no charge. Most importantly, central heat and air conditioning are controlled within your room. Each room has its own bathroom with either a shower or clawfoot bathtub. The goal at Aunt Daisy's Bed and Breakfast is to provide choices to make your stay exactly what you want it to be!

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223 West Central Blvd Kewanee, Illinois USA 61443	Architectural Type: Victorian Established In: 1998 Renovated In: 1997

Phone: 309-853-3300 Toll Free: 888-422-4148 Fax: 309-853-4148	Contact: Glen SCHWARM
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Single Occupant Rate Is:	$85
Double Occupant Rate Is:	$95
Additional Occupant Rate Is:	$10
Accepted Payments:	Cash, AMEX, Personal Checks, MasterCard, Visa, Debit Card
Deposit Amount Requested:	50%
Minimum Stay Is:	1 night
Check In Time Is:	3 PM
Check Out Time Is:	11 AM
Cancellation Policy:	48 Hour cancellation Policy 24 hours or less, gift certificate issued for later date.

Ottawa

Fox River Bed and Breakfast

Guests from all over the world come to see the beautiful sandstone cliffs that stretch for miles along the Fox River. Rent your canoe or bring your own, and then just float for hours or even days, taking in the sights and sounds of nature. Beautiful! This historic Victorian farmhouse bed and breakfast was once a stay over for the famous Charles Lindbergh. Built in (1901). This historical home is located just above the beautiful Fox River and is nestled in 17 wooded acres. Relax in one of five unique guest rooms, enjoy a warm fire in the large living room as you look through antique leaded glass windows, or spend time wandering the ancient paths of the Stations of the Cross and then see the historical Sulfur Lick Springs (Al Capone's and William Hale [Big Bill] Thompson's wishing well and hangout) by the Beautiful Fox River. All of these things can be found on the grounds of Fox River Bed and Breakfast! Visit Ottawa for a unique weekend getaway. Inn packages include, romantic weekend, dinner & theater, small weddings, family reunions, social gatherings and all-inclusive packages. Guests enjoy a full, hot, made-to-order breakfast 7 days a week. The beds have comfortable mattresses. Fox River Bed and Breakfast is fully air conditioned and is the only B&B within seconds of the Fox River and canoe rental. Your hosts can easily arrange for your visit to be totally fun filled and action packed. Maybe you would like to just bring all your friends and camp in the woods in tents. Plenty of parking room.

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3367 E 2072nd Rd Ottawa, Illinois USA 61350	Architectural Type: Victorian Established In: 1901

Phone: 815-431-9257	Contact: Maria WAKEFORD
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Single Occupant Rate Is:	$87
Double Occupant Rate Is:	$87
Additional Occupant Rate Is:	$14
Accepted Payments:	Cash, PayPal
Deposit Amount Requested:	100%
Minimum Stay Is:	1 night
Check In Time Is:	3 PM
Check Out Time Is:	11 AM
Cancellation Policy:	Please provide 14 days notice.

Rockford

River House Bed and Breakfast

Nestled on the Rock River in north central Illinois, this contemporary bed and breakfast inn offers three deluxe guesthouse suites. Wooded grounds provide five acres of privacy for swimming pool while accommodations feature in-room fireplace, satellite TV, and hot tub or Jacuzzi. Find plenty to do in area parks and forest preserves with city of Rockford arts and entertainment only minutes from the bed and breakfast suburban location. Whether you choose to explore or just relax during your getaway, expect warmhearted hospitality and delicious gourmet breakfasts from your hosts. Enjoy a full gourmet breakfast which may be served in the dining room or in the screened patio. Menu changes daily and every effort will be made to accommodate special dietary needs. Self service coffee and tea are available in the kitchen from 7 AM until breakfast.

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11052 Ventura Boulevard Rockford, Illinois USA 61115	Architectural Type: Contemporary Established In: 1997 Renovated In: 2006

Phone: 815-636-1884 Fax: 815-636-1884	Contact: Patty MICHALSEN
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Single Occupant Rate Is:	N/A
Double Occupant Rate Is:	$90 - $235 per night
Additional Occupant Rate Is:	$25
Accepted Payments:	Cash, AMEX, Personal Checks, MasterCard, Money Orders, Visa, Travelers Checks, Debit Card, Discover
Deposit Amount Requested:	First night's fee
Minimum Stay Is:	1 night except holidays and special events
Check In Time Is:	4 - 6 PM or later by arrangement
Check Out Time Is:	Before 12 Noon
Cancellation Policy:	A nonrefundable $25 cancellation service fee will be applied to all cancellations. If unit is not re-rented, deposit is retained. Retained deposit less cancellation fee may be applied as credit toward reservation rescheduled for any Monday through Thursday within 60 days of date canceled.

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