Lauren Kernan Smith and Clark Smith were honored by their peers as the Innkeepers of the year in 2004. In July, 2007 we were honored to b... more »
Lauren Kernan Smith and Clark Smith were honored by their peers as the Innkeepers of the year in 2004. In July, 2007 we were honored to be chosen as one of the top ten B&B's for business travelers by USA Today. We have been featured in the Des Moines Register, New York Times, Chicago Tribune, Minneapolis Star Tribune and the Seattle Times!.
Lauren and Clark look forward to being a part of your pleasurable experience while in Des Moines. Whether you are coming to Des Moines for business, family, romance, etc., we will do our very best to make your stay wonderful! If you are planning a wedding, please make a reservation to stay with us on your fist night as a married couple! We were honored to be chosen as one of the most romantic B&B's in North America in 2003. Click here to read about our honor!
Official Hotel Information
Come enjoy the product of the 1999 Des Moines Symphony Designer Show House. This Tudor mansion has been lovingly refurbished and brought back to its original splendor. The home sits high atop a hill overlooking a park and the Des Moines Art Center. Each room is unique. Come enjoy a bed and breakfast with nostalgic elegance!
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This is a beautiful, yet comfortable,
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Posted Aug 25, 2008
Excellent
This is a beautiful, yet comfortable, home that hosts Lauren and Clark share with their guests. We have stayed here several times when passing through central Iowa and have had a wonderful experience each time. We have stayed in three different...
We spent a restful night, but the bed
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Posted Aug 14, 2008
Good
We spent a restful night, but the bed was very soft, and had a tendency to move when we did. The shower stall was quite small, and the showerhead reached my chin (I'm only 5'10", not exactly a giant by Iowa standards.) But, this is to be...
An impressive collection of creative
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Posted May 12, 2008
Excellent
An impressive collection of creative artistry and designer decor is reflected throughout this handsome Tudor property located in a choice area of Des Moines. Attention-to-detail abounds and is only rivaled by the ememplary hospitality shown by...
Gracious innkeepers, excellent
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Posted Jan 18, 2007
Excellent
Gracious innkeepers, excellent location, tasty breakfasts, and handsome decor, different in every room, since this was once a designer showcase. Clark and Lauren recommended an exceptional chef-owned restaurant for dinner. Great choice for business ...
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