Belle Louise Historic Bed & Breakfast — Hotel in Paducah

I booked the Belle Suite (Second Floor King Suite) for the WRONG date. Showed up a week early and Melinda and Cary couldn't have been more gracious. It was just my luck that the room I had booked had a cancellation and the previous guests checked out that morning. The room needed to be cleaned but they (along with their children) cleaned the room for us and we checked in an hour later. Cary even carried my HEAVY luggage up the stairs for me. The minute I stepped into the house my jaw just dropped wide open. I couldn't believe how GORGEOUS and IMMACULATELY clean this house was. Everything was SO well appointed and everywhere you looked were these fabulous antiques that were so well maintained you would have thought you were back in the 1800's. When they showed me to my room it looked EXACTLY like the photo - now how often does that even happen? The sheets were ultra luxurious and the shower was to die for. We even had our own private patio which we used at night to sip on a glass of wine. Breakfast Sunday morning was also unbelievable. 8 other guests and us sat at this beautifully dressed dining room table where Melinda brought out a homemade delicious sort of quiche and this FABULOUS french toast souffle with fresh strawberries. I thought I died and went to heaven. The conversation just flowed and the true definition of southern hospitality hit this Los Angeles, California girl like a wave of sunshine. The hosts shared their restoration of the guest house and made you fully appreciate what a labor of love it was. I can't recommend this place enough - AND it's walking distance to old town Paducah too and they have some GREAT restaurants to offer. I wish I could give them more than 5 stars. We truly can't wait to come back. Thanks again to Melinda and Cary for turning my fiasco into one of the nicest places I've every stayed in. They made our...

I booked the Belle Suite (Second Floor King Suite) for the WRONG date. Showed up a week early and Melinda and Cary couldn't have been more gracious. It was just my luck that the room I had booked had a cancellation and the previous guests checked out that morning. The room needed to be cleaned but they (along with their children) cleaned the room for us and we checked in an hour later. Cary even carried my HEAVY luggage up the stairs for me. The minute I stepped into the house my jaw just dropped wide open. I couldn't believe how GORGEOUS and IMMACULATELY clean this house was. Everything was SO well appointed and everywhere you looked were these fabulous antiques that were so well maintained you would have thought you were back in the 1800's. When they showed me to my room it looked EXACTLY like the photo - now how often does that even happen? The sheets were ultra luxurious and the shower was to die for. We even had our own private patio which we used at night to sip on a glass of wine. Breakfast Sunday morning was also unbelievable. 8 other guests and us sat at this beautifully dressed dining room table where Melinda brought out a homemade delicious sort of quiche and this FABULOUS french toast souffle with fresh strawberries. I thought I died and went to heaven. The conversation just flowed and the true definition of southern hospitality hit this Los Angeles, California girl like a wave of sunshine. The hosts shared their restoration of the guest house and made you fully appreciate what a labor of love it was. I can't recommend this place enough - AND it's walking distance to old town Paducah too and they have some GREAT restaurants to offer. I wish I could give them more than 5 stars. We truly can't wait to come back. Thanks again to Melinda and Cary for turning my fiasco into one of the nicest places I've every stayed in. They made our...

Belle Louise… WOW!

My husband surprised me with reservations at the Belle Louise for our seventh wedding anniversary! It was our first time staying at a bed and breakfast! It definitely won’t be our last. Melinda and Cary have set the bar exceptionally high. The Belle Louise is truly their passion. You feel the love they put into the upkeep and renovations. I felt honored that they would share such a gem with us. They also serve brunch on the weekends. And Melinda prepares the most elegant breakfast/brunch in town. I’m typically a no dairy, no sugar, no gluten, low carb kind of girl. However, when I observed the care and presentation Melinda put into brunch, I immediately had a change of heart. It’s was just that fabulous! The egg Benedict casserole, avocado mash, fresh picked strawberries and the strawberry streusel were at another level. Everything was delicious! As my husband and I now consider ourselves spoiled, we will definitely be visiting the Belle Louise again! Speaking of my husband, he hit it off so well with Cary that you would think they were brothers from different mothers. Bottom line: It was truly a special treat to stay at the Belle Louise with two very special people, Melinda and Cary. So do yourself a favor and reserve a suite soonest. You will have...