We've been to the Pratt Taber several times and it's literally the only B&B we've gone back to more…read morethan once. For us, life is very busy and hectic and what we get from a weekend at the Pratt Taber is priceless: warm and cozy comfort and relaxation. The hosts Deb and Ron are witty and kind without being overbearing or too chatty. The coffee is wonderfully strong and the food really top notch. The linens and beds go the extra mile to make you comfortable and it's the little extras that make us feel so at home. And the price is reasonable for what you get, costing less than other boutique hotels in the area. Five stars, no hesitation! I hope this gem stays open long enough for us to come back a few more times because it's truly the best weekend we could imagine each time.

My gf and I on a whim were looking for a weekend/overnight get away. Actually, I had wanted to do…read moresomething special for her for Christmas, but not something material. Then I got Covid. When I got better, I thought more about what I wanted to do and decided on escaping from the cities even for a day. Eventually, choosing the town of Red Wing. It had been a long time since our last va-ca, and giving ourselves ample opportunity to do so throughout the year is important to us. At first, I looked at the hotels in the area, but nothing felt right. Then had the idea of staying at a B & B (Bed and Breakfast.) We began our search and when we saw the Pratt Tabor Inn and read the reviews, went over their website, something in both of us felt good, like the Universe compelled us to try this out. It would be my first time and for my gf it had been years since she went to a b&b with her family. When we arrived, we met Ron, and right away our conversation felt lively and warm. He helped get us situated and settled and the rest as they say was history...I'm a strong believer in my later years that the Universe places people, events, and experiences in your life that aligned with how you want to live your life. I wanted this get-away to be about relaxing and sharing our love for each other, ourselves, and others! And it definitely was. Instead of writing an epic story, which I totally could, I'll list off the highlights of our stay. -Incredible atmosphere -Ellie, Buddy, and Max!! -Wonderful hospitality -Lovely time over Wine, Cheese, Conversations -Amazing dinner suggestions in town, including what to order! -Deb and Ron - delightful human beings -We love sitting down with people to share stories. I loved that both Ron and Deb created the time and space for us to engage with them, as much as we wanted to. -beautiful rooms -fireplace (not real wood) -Popcorn -relax environment -breakfast, coffee, dessert oh my!! So good. So much care. -Bottle of champagne! And flowers (yes it's extra but so worth it!) -Beds -Autumn room I have too many great things to say about Pratt Tabor Inn, but I think the memory I will take with us this first time here was the love, care, and story. Deb's story is powerful! You can tell the love that radiates this B&B and how that love is transported to all the guests who come through the doors. Thanks Ron and Deb, Ellie, Buddy, and Max. Thank you for being you and wanting to take care of your guests, like family. We can't wait to return to learn more about each other. Big hugs, Pete and Emily

What a great place to stay! My husband and I stayed one night and loved the experience. This is a…read moregorgeous 1930's mansion with so many neat original styling details and fixtures--so many old properties are remodeled and the charm is lost, we appreciated how well kept and clean the property is. We arrived in the early afternoon and were greeted by the friendly hostess/owner, got a tour of the property, and were welcomed to enjoy a lovely happy hour--which included wine, charcuteries and tapenade, gourmet caramel apple--in the sunny living room. The house was quiet and comfortable for a peaceful overnight stay. The breakfast and coffee on the sun porch was delicious and beautifully presented. We highly recommend this B & B to our friends who appreciate classic charm.

If you are looking for somewhere cozy and comfortable to stay, this is your place. The location is…read moregreat--just a 5-10 minute walk to downtown. Sometimes I am nervous about a B&B because the furniture may be old and unkept. However the furniture at the Golden Lantern, mostly antique and eclectic, was clean, comfortable and in great condition. We were very pleased with all of the little amenities: Sherry and cookies upon arrival, board games and DVDs to borrow, catering to dietary reatrictions....the list goes on. One last thing: the breakfast is enough reason to stay here!

We stayed overnight in the Grotto Room. It was really cool, the bed and jacuzzi were both giant!…read moreThis old school is so charming. We got the full tour and I would have loved staying in any one of the rooms. Jennifer and Gary (and Audrey their doggie) were super welcoming. Gary even built a fire in the big ole stone fireplace just for us. Breakfast was brunchy and not traditional eggs and bacon. It was delicious, Jennifer is an excellent cook!

Wonderful place to stay. My husband and I spent a night in the lovely Grotto room. It was…read morebeautifully adorned and included a nice jacuzzi in the bathroom and a sauna just down the hall. Also has a pool table available downstairs! The cutest little dog greeted us upon arrival. Breakfast was amazing. Overall had a wonderful time, would love to go back one day.

This review is from my stay on 12/15/12-12/16/12. What can one say about Chateau Ramy that one…read morehasn't already been said about the world's great bed and breakfast places? Chateau Ramy is named after it's sole proprietor Mr. Ramy, and it's kitchen is run by Executive Chef Mr. Brian. It's located within a few minutes of Menomonie's greatest attractions, it's bars and shops downtown. Chateau Ramy has plenty of off-street parking, but if you decide not to drive which is wise if you've been drinking with Menomonie cops sucking so bad, a cab ride to and from downtown bars is a low cost option at around $11-13. Chateau Ramy is small but makes efficient use of its space. When my party checked-in, the host/owner greeted us promptly at the door, although luggage service was not offered, the close parking didn't make it too much of an inconvenience. Once checked in, I was offered a refreshing complimentary alcoholic beverage which I gladly accepted. Once all settled in, Executive Chef Brian brought us out a base meal, which is the meal one eats before they consume copious amounts of alcohol to stave off extreme hangovers. The base meal consisted of fine cheese spreads, exotic crackers and delectable sausages and tomatoes with a little pizza mixed in. While we ate, we were entertained by friendly banter and a good old fashioned drinking game of hockey. After the game, we ventured out downtown and returned to blown-up air mattresses in the living room that were more than sufficient to slumber on. Then in the AM, after handling a brief morning accident, Chef Brian served us breakfast which was the prefect way to wake up to a class 2 hangover. From what I can remember as my body digested the last of the alcohol remaining in my belly from the night before, breakfast was amazing with small potatoes, eggs, and bread with french pressed coffee on the side being served. We departed soon after to watch the Packer game at the Ale House, who's food sucks by the way, but that for a different review. I would highly recommend this hidden gem known as Chateau Ramy and the food mastery of Executive Chef Brian. Their team work to make our stay comfortable and enjoyable was second to none and we plan on coming back many more times in the future. My only complaint whatsoever is that this B&B is not wifi friendly, although Chateau Ramy has wifi, he would not provide his password claiming he didn't know it, but I assume it's the same password he uses for all of his other passwords and doesn't want to give that sensitive information up, also known as a George Costanza move.

I stayed at Chateau Ramy in December of 2012 and it was an excellent experience overall…read more Although I had reservations to stay both Friday and Saturday night, due to circumstances beyond my control I had to cancel my Friday night stay at the last minute. When I arrived on Saturday, I was informed that I missed the Welcome Orientation that was scheduled for me on Friday. At this orientation, I missed receiving my welcome packet which included a suggested itinerary and the tour of facilities by Mr. Ramy himself. Although I was disappointed I missed this important information, I did not feel that it decreased the enjoyment of my stay. As others had mentioned in their reviews, the evening cocktail reception with appetizers and the morning breakfast were superb! I felt that the Chateau did not advertise these perks enough, but they were certainly a welcomed surprise! Although there were some issues with my bed, which for some unknown reason had the plug removed during the night, the stay was cozy and relaxed. I appreciated that the Cheateau allowed for a late check-out and that the housekeeping services were efficient and abundant. I completely recommend this Chateau for your overnight stay in Menomonie. Not only are the views breathtaking from the front entrance, but the host(s) are welcoming and accommodating. The dollar value of the stay, cannot be surpassed!

Great place to stay, fun, super clean, quiet. Very friendly and accommodating owners, great…read morebreakfast and I got to hug a chicken . Walk around the corner to get beef stroganoff at hilariously snooty but tasty Russian place . Great place to do a few laps around the block to see the huge houses and accidentally walk in on a cathedral service through the side door. Not in the area often but wish I was just to stay again .

While the house itself was pretty, that was the only positive aspect of my stay. The rooms were…read moremuch smaller than they appeared online, and there were cobwebs in several areas of the home. Overall, the experience was not worth the $250 per night price. Breakfast was served at 9:00 AM, and when I arrived, there was only a single plate of food prepared specifically for me. It appeared to have already been made and needed to be reheated. There were no additional options available, such as fruit, muffins, or other choices. I was not informed in advance that 9:00 AM was the only time breakfast would be served or that there would be no alternatives. For the price, this location did not meet expectations. I would not return and would not recommend it to others. You can spend your money elsewhere and have a much better experience.

Phenominal Place! This is one of those rare moments when a five star rating is not enough. It…read morewould rate it so much higher than many of my other five stars because of the unbelieable hosts, delicious breakfast, clean rooms, super comfortable bedding, and breathtaking rooms. Unbelievable! This place is well worth the price. The private bathrooms are spectacular. Between the eucalyptus steam shower with a myriad of water features and the jacuzzi type soaking tub, we could barely tear ourselves away from our personal spa time to go to dinner. We love the fact they have no tv's in the rooms but an awesome speaker/disc system for music of your choice and a refrigerator full of drinks. They had snacks available upon our check in and I would highly recommend the freshly baked chocolate chip cookies for an additional $5 - YUM! The best part of our moring was the delicious breakfast served right to your room. OH My! We loved our breakfast (see picture) and the homemade scones were SO good. We came here to celebrate our 29th Anniversary in February and we weill be back for a summer visit and of course, many more anniversaries. This place made our anniversary special. Thank you Tom and Sandy.

I only need to say one five star thing. THEY SERVE ICE CREAM with breakfast!…read more Well, we've only stayed in five or six bed and breakfasts (mostly in Maine or New Hampshire) but this is (without a doubt) our favorite. The Mansion is beautiful, a real mix of old and new.. so you get history.. but still really nice bathrooms and big bedrooms It's about three blocks further than the other highly rated one in town and well worth the extra travel. We were greeted by our gracious hosts, Tom and Sandy. We made it just in time for the afternoon snack.. you know.. wine, cheese etc... with time to enjoy the large veranda. In fact, we were there for three nights and made extensive use of the veranda.. at breakfast, in the afternoon and in the evening. Tom and Sandy are good about seating you with people that are a good match.. or if you prefer.. alone.. there is plenty of space. You can even have food delivered to your room. We played croquet on the grounds (yes, they have ample parking, gorgeous landscaping, a fountain and a place to play croquet) it was fun, but when my wife kept beating me I decided it was time to try something else. (I grew up in the city, what do I know about croquet?) Back to the breakfast thing.. one day the whole area suffered a power outage so they fired up the grill and cooked us our breakfast. No big deal, it was excellent. We stayed in the Joseph room, but were able to view all except one and they were all very nice. We had a King sized bed (super comfortable) and an oversized bathroom.. a big tub with jets and a shower that I needed the instructions (laminated) to use.. so many sprayers. As we spoke with the other guests.. we were all in agreement that this is a really remarkable Bed and Breakfast. Tom and Sandy's labor of love really shines. A great value.

We stayed in a king suite River view - The President. I wouldn't say you have a great view of the…read moreriver as we could only see bits of it from the room angle and the buildings. But we still enjoyed it. Though I was glad the outdoor dining area was not open yet because it wouldn't have felt as private in our room with that area being part of the view. Please keep in mind that this is a historical hotel so the rooms are odd angles. The bathroom was very small and the toilet sat angled in front of the vanity, so it was a little cramped to try to stand in front of the mirror/sink to get ready (hair, makeup, etc.). I absolutely adored that the room numbers outside the room are vintage post office box doors. The trains blow their whistles a lot at night passing through and this woke us up each night, so keep that in mind if you are a light sleeper. We enjoy trains and liked seeing them (so that is a pro/con, we liked the trains, just not at night when sleeping). We were there for our anniversary and I was pleasantly surprised there was a bottle of champagne on ice in our room upon our arrival with a nice card. So very sweet. I found the bed to be extremely comfy! So much so I meant to see what brand mattress it was but I forgot to look. Darn! The hotel itself is beautiful, I enjoyed walking through when we came and went. It was fun to browse the few shops. Although I was disappointed to not find anything with the St James logo on it, was hoping to buy a souvenir of some sort with the hotel logo (coffee mug or wine glasses?). Maybe I just missed seeing them if they have them? In all we enjoyed our stay and wandering throughout town for a few days.

What a lovely historic hotel! And it SMELLED amazing. We also loved dining at Scarlet. Kandace at…read morethe front desk was so kind and accomidating!!!

The house is perfectly restored - absolutely beautiful. The upstairs has three bedrooms and two…read moreshared bathrooms (one has a clawfoot tub, and the other has a shower). We had plenty of privacy, even though another couple was staying in the bedroom next to ours. The bed was comfortable and quiet. Judy was a fantastic host; she served a lovely breakfast in the dining room every morning. Highly recommended!

From the owner: This charming Victorian home was built in 1893 and offers three bedrooms, two with private baths…read more(outside rooms). The grounds feature several perennial gardens and a private, fenced backyard. Guests enjoy a full B&B breakfast served at their convenience. Plainview is home to the Jon Hassler Theater, which offers award-winning professional productions Summer and Fall. Outdoor enthusiasts can take in cross-country skiing, hiking and other activities in the Whitewater and Zumbro River Valleys, which are within ten minutes of Plainview. Mayo Clinic patients are welcome!

The house is beautiful. The beds are comfortable. The rooms are quiet and peaceful. Each room has…read moreit's own fireplace and an amazing tub. This is a fantastic place to get away and relax. The hosts were nice and very accommodating. The breakfast was fantastic with stuffed french toast, yogurt parfait, a chocolate and cheese blintz, and coffee.

Excellent service, thank you for the great hospitality and b&b experience. Sarah and I enjoyed…read moreourselves on our wedding night and the following day. We absolutely loved the pumpkin pancakes and stuffed french toast!

Had a pleasant stay at the Country Inn! I've heard stories about other rooms (apparently someone…read moreelse in our party saw ants) but my experience was different! Really nice room, loved the fresh basked cookies, and the breakfast maple sausage links were incredible. Only downsides were the door was hard to open and shower nozzle kept sliding down.

This was my second stay in 2 years. For both stays I found the hotel and rooms were clean, and the…read morestaff was friendly and helpful. The hot tub was a nice treat at the end of a long day of traveling. I was able to find a few things for the free breakfast to tide me over. I'll be staying at this hotel next time I'm in Red Wing.