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A private, historic atmosphere greets guests upon entering Briar Rose, which was built around the turn of the century as a private residence. Architectural detail in woodwork and antique furnishings complete the ambience in an elegant, but homey setting. Guests will also find unexpected treasures in turn of the century books, period household items, postcards, pictures, clothing accessories, maps, and other interesting memorabilia. Briar Rose is a wonderful place to relax and be pampered. Guests are encouraged to explore drawers and closets just as if they were at Grandma's house. Briar Rose Inn Bed and Breakfast is convenient to numerous area attractions including Central Dairy Ice Cream Parlor, State Capitol Complex, Governor's Mansion, Cole County Historical Museum, Old Missouri Prison Complex, Lohman's Landing Historical Sight, the KATY Trail for walks or bicycling, Runge Center, local theatre productions, Lincoln University, movie theatres, ice skating in season, bowling, roller skating, and antique shopping. Many retail businesses and restaurants are also located nearby. |
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The Eastlake Suite has a private entry, elegant parlor, cozy reading room with daybed, private kitchen and dining room, private bedroom with bath, and private back exit, with balcony sitting area. The high ceilings, plank floors, transom windows, an original claw foot tub, and French doors are pleasant reminders of days gone by. The parlor features a velvet covered Victorian medallion couch, Eastlake chairs, Victorian side tables, and an antique horn gramophone. The bedchamber features an antique queen size Eastlake period high bed, along with antique marble topped dresser and nightstand. The dining room contains a claw foot oak table and velvet covered, antique Eastlake dining chairs with period china, silver, and crystal. A lace tablecloth and curtains, along with soft chamber music completes the setting for elegant breakfast dining. The Eastlake Suite requires climbing a set of steps. |
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The Federal Suite also has a private entry, parlor, bedroom, dining room, kitchen, and balcony sitting area. Tiffany-type light fixtures grace the entry. The parlor features a crystal chandelier, an ornate Victorian velvet fainting couch, leather wing chairs, and period side tables placed in front of the original tiled, coal-burning fireplace and mantel. The parlor also includes an 1878 era pump organ, complete with turn of the century sheet music. Original pocket doors separate the parlor from the bedchamber, which features a four-poster queen size bed in the Federal style with gold-leafed carvings of pineapples and shells. A large, matching chest-of-drawers and dresser are ideal for those who are planning to stay a few days. The bath has both bathtub and shower and has been decorated in period motif as well. The dining room, with crystal chandelier and Federal style dining set in cherry wood, is the perfect place for an elegant breakfast consisting of several courses and complete with chamber music, china, crystal, and silver. |
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Briar Rose Inn Bed and Breakfast is a member of the following associations:
Bed & Breakfast Inns of Missouri
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Briar Rose Inn Bed and Breakfast 306 East Dunklin Street Jefferson City, Missouri 65101 (573) 338-0284 email: 
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