Rockcliffe Mansion - Hannibal - Bed Breakfast Castle Rockcliffe House

Saved by the barest of margins from complete destruction, Rockcliffe Mansion in Hannibal is a 30 room boutique hotel. It was built as the home of Mr. John J. Cruikshank in 1900. Mr. Cruikshank was an timber baron, who had the house constructed of the finest lumbers money could buy for his wife and their four daughters.

After their deaths, the house stood empty for 43 years, and was within 2 weeks of being torn down when local families rescued the building and began to restore it to its present state. Visitors will be impressed with the soundness of the construction - even more than 100 years later, it is obvious that no expense was spared in getting the finest stone and hardwoods into the house.

Considered by many to be an American Castle, the house is 13,000 square feet in size. It sits on a rock cliff overlooking the city of Hannibal, and gets its name from its position. The current owner is Rick Rose, who operates the castle as a mixed use entertainment and boutique hotel site. Tours are available weekend afternoons, with group rates and senior discounts available.

Holidays are done up to the nines at the house, with both a ghostly Halloween event set and sumptuous Christmas displays. Tour prices for the holidays do go up but often include a drink and/or dinner element. The hotel portion of the mansion operates a cabaret with a variety of performers as well as offering a restaurant to guests and locals.

The hotel also receives generally kind reviews from guests. With a commanding view of the surrounding area and atmosphere coming out the ears, the hotel certainly makes an impressive nightly destination. Bed and Breakfast packages are also offered. Entertainment for children is somewhat limited, but adults will appreciate the restoration work and wine cellar. Wedding and social event hosting and catering packages can also be booked, but do inquire well in advance to ensure availability.

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