by Maria Z. Justice
Gone are the days when staying at a bed and breakfast meant sharing a bathroom and visiting with a meddlesome host. Inns are as unique as their owners; havens of personal proportions, plush amenities and down-home hospitality. Whether you need some extra space to store the in-laws or you just have to get away from the holiday havoc for an evening, there are plenty of Dallas retreats to choose from.
Bailey’s B&B
2505 Worthington Street Dallas, TX
(214) 720-2258
Bailey’s is an elegantly decorated inn nestled in the heart of Dallas with the modern conveniences of a big hotel and all of the charm of a French country inn. Decorated traditionally for the holidays with a Christmas tree in the foyer, stockings at the fireplace and a garland up the stairs, Bailey’s also offers holiday specials that include symphony tickets and carriage rides.
Amenities: Private baths, Direct TV, Internet access, fireplace, whirlpool bath, full seasonal breakfast and private porch
Price: $169 to $259.
The Corinthian Bed and Breakfast
4125 Junius St. Dallas, TX
214-818-0400
The Corinthian is a peaceful retreat and an integral part of the Peak-Suburban Historic District near the Swiss Avenue area of famous homes. The house is stately, yet warm and intimate, suitably offering the Presidential Suite, Vice Presidential Suite, First Lady Suite, Governor's Suite and Mayor’s Suite.
Amenities: Pillow-top mattress, private bath, guest bathrobe, and Signature Olde English Toffee.
Price: $129 - $239 per night.
The Guesthouse on Allen Street
2203 Allen Street Dallas, TX
214-499-4535
The Guesthouse is an intimate and elegant Tuscany-setting bed and breakfast suite that offers a large bedroom overlooking a private terraced rose garden, a separate dressing room with vanity and a bath with shower. The spacious bedroom has a king bed, romantic fireplace, library and sitting area.
Amenities: In-room silver tray breakfast, cocktail service, custom fine linens and toiletries and exercise club privileges.
Price: $145 - $185 per night.
The Azalea Plantation Bed & Breakfast Inn
1400 Robinwood Drive Fort Worth, TX
A charming plantation-style home in a historic neighborhood near downtown Fort Worth’s Sundance Square and the Stockyards Historic District. Accommodations include spacious rooms upstairs in the main house as well as cottages just behind the inn.
Amenities: King-size beds, whirlpool tubs, full breakfast, freshly baked cookies, guest robes and custom bath accessories
Price: $189-$209
The Garden Manor Bed and Breakfast
205 East College St. Grapevine, TX
817.424.9177
Surrounded by Grapevine’s hustle and bustle, this Georgian-style manor is centrally located but in a world of its own. Lush, manicured gardens meet large verandahs, and the four guestrooms are fully loaded with amenities and decorated à la “country chic.”
Amenities: Private baths with Jacuzzi or claw-footed tub, towel warmer, spa robes, garden-scented bath products, flat-screen TV, Schakolad chocolate truffles and full course plantation breakfast
Price: $150-$195
