TUXEDO PARK STL B&B

May 2025
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Tuxedo Park STL intrigues guests looking for a unique stay. This 1890s church and community building began as a non-denominational house of worship. Since then, five different congregations have called 700 Tuxedo Boulevard home. Today, the common area’s 24-foot ceilings stretch above original stained-glass windows, and Mission-style furniture adorns the former sanctuary. A raised altar accommodates private dining for 24 guests.

Since 2018, Bill and Maureen Elliott, along with their brown and black labs, Guinness and Murphy, have welcomed guests. Tucked into the township of Webster Groves, the inn is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The perfect spot for a stroll or a run, meandering streets flanked by charming homes surround the quaint downtown. Old Webster was originally a hamlet organized along the railroad line until it was annexed to St. Louis in 1906. The neighborhood was built without electricity or water, which were added after annexation.

Bill, an architect specializing in historic renovation, envisioned repurposing the church. He took on the daunting 18-month project while Maureen pitched in at every turn. Vacant more than 10 years, absolutely everything within the property was replaced. The second-floor was converted to four spacious guest rooms with private baths. The Elliotts live on site. Experience as a former elementary teacher, mother of three and construction firm office manager prepared Maureen to become an innkeeper.

“Due to extensive water damage, only the stone exterior and part of the wood floor are original,” says Maureen. “The roof of the former choir loft, now the Rose Room had completely caved in.”

Breakfast is served in the open kitchen at a massive, curved island. Before arrival, Maureen always asks guests about their preferences and caters to their individual needs. She prefers to whip up low-sugar, low-carb entrees. Maureen served us made-to-order eggs on sliced and broiled sweet potatoes topped with cheese and accompanied by fruit. Bill’s indulgent apple cobbler rounded out breakfast and satisfied my sweet tooth.

Not only is the B&B within a 10-mile radius of iconic St. Louis attractions, but several Route 66 sites and noteworthy restaurants lie nearby. Our locally-sourced dinner at Big Sky Cafe impressed us. Another highlight was a Turkish lunch at Balkan Treat Box. Lines often wrap around the corner building, which attests to their award-winning wood-fired cuisine.

Visit TuxedoParkSTL.com for more information.