Southern Hotel 235-Year-Old Landmark, Oldest Continuously Operating Hotel West of the Mississippi At 146 South Third Street in downtown Ste. Genevieve, the Southern Hotel stands as “oldest longest operating hotel or lodging establishment in the United States West of the Mississippi”—built 1790, serving patrons since 1805 for 235+ years. This Federal-style bed & breakfast features 9 themed guest rooms (each with private bath, individual climate control, period antiques), innkeepers Mike and Cathy’s renowned hospitality including “Cathy’s wholesome and tasty breakfast” and Mike’s complimentary “Wine, Cheese and History” evening sessions, plus secret garden with evening twinkle lights. Location delivers walkability: 0.1 miles to Felix Vallé House State Historic Site, 0.2 miles to Bolduc House Museum, 0.1 miles to Ste. Genevieve Catholic Church, plus restaurants and shopping within blocks. Featured in House Beautiful’s “50 Most Beautiful Small Towns in America” (#25, pictured: Southern Hotel’s welcoming porch rockers) and best-selling author Richard Paul Evans’ novel “A Step of Faith.” Guest testimonial: “I’ve stayed at b+b’s from Alaska to Arkansas, and this one beats them all! Caring devotion to guest’s needs, a lovely bed, charmingly appointed room featuring a claw-foot bathtub, and history galore on the walls and in display cabinets.” Phone: (573) 883-3493.
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