"St. Louis' most beautiful bed & breakfast. Napoleon's Retreat has trumped style and trapped time. If St. Louis itself were a mansion, this would be the salon." St. Louis Magazine

This award winning inn embodies the style and elegance of late nineteenth century St. Louis. Located in one of the most beautiful city neighborhoods in the nation, just one mile from downtown, this 1880 French Second Empire offers stunning accommodations in a relaxing, private and comfortable setting. Experience the finest St. Louis has to offer - Napoleon's Retreat in Lafayette Square is the perfect backdrop for your vacation, weekend getaway, honeymoon, convention or business meetings.

"Napoleon's Retreat Bed & Breakfast - has been named by USA TODAY as one of the top ten urban inns in the nation and for one of the top ten inns in the nation for business travelers." 7/30/07 - USA Today Click Here to read more.

Uniquely and tastefully decorated, all of our spacious air-conditioned guestrooms are appointed with queen size beds, private modern baths, Cable TV, refrigerators, writing desks, Wireless, cozy robes, fluffy towels and fine bath amenities. Full breakfast served in the dining room or New Orleans style courtyard. At Napoleon's Retreat, you are treated more like a guest, less like a tourist.

"An elegant mansion in the heart of Victorian St. Louis." Chicago Herald

A "walk & gawk" tour of the neighborhood is a must. Take a stroll or jog through Lafayette Park, the oldest city park west of the Mississippi. This Victorian jewel offers a glimpse into St. Louis' past with its original wrought iron fence, gazebos, park house and duck pond. Two blocks to Restaurant Row for lunch or dinner - eight wonderful, distinctive restaurants.