Briar Rose Inn Bed and Breakfast
Jefferson City, Missouri

Briar Rose Inn Bed & Breakfast in Jefferson City was built around the turn of the century. We have 3 suites all offering private entry, bath, kitchen and off street parking.

Jefferson City, Missouri Bed & Breakfast: Our three suites, the Eastlake, the Federal and the Rustic Retret, each offer a private entry, private bath, bedroom, and kitchen area. Briar Rose is a wonderful place to relax and be pampered by a Grandma.

Briar Rose Inn Bed and Breakfast, a B and B in Jefferson City, MO 65101

A private, historic atmosphere greets guests upon entering Briar Rose, which was built in Jefferson City Missouri in the early 1900's as a private residence. Architectural detail in woodwork and antique furnishings complete the ambiance in an elegant, but homey setting. Guests will also find unexpected treasures in turn of the century books, period household items, postcards, pictures, clothing accessories, maps, and other interesting memorabilia. Briar Rose Inn Bed & Breakfast is a wonderful place to have a romantic get away, or just to relax and be pampered. Guests are encouraged to explore drawers and closets just as if they were at Grandma's house.

Briar Rose Inn Bed and Breakfast is convenient to numerous Jefferson City area attractions including Central Dairy Ice Cream Parlor, State Capitol Complex, Missouri State Archives, Governor's Mansion, Cole County Historical Museum, Old Missouri Prison Complex, Lohman's Landing Historical Sight, the KATY Trail for walks or bicycling, Runge Nature Center, local theater productions, Etta and Joseph Miller Performing Arts Center, Lincoln University, movie theaters, ice skating in season, bowling, roller skating, and antique shopping. Many retail businesses and restaurants are also located nearby. For business travelers coming to the Jefferson City area our suites have desks. Also we have high speed internet. We want to make your stay as enjoyable as we can and will try to accommodate your needs.

Our guests tell us they are more than pleasantly surprised at the extreme spaciousness and privacy of our 6-room Eastlake Suite. This suite is comprised of the whole upper level of the Inn and is the perfect suite for guests who want their own quiet getaway or for guests who are traveling with a third party and need an extra bedroom (twin sized bed).


The Eastlake Suite's high ceilings, plank floors, transom windows, and French doors are pleasant reminders of days gone by. The suite has has a private entry, an elegant parlor featuring wing back chairs, Victorian side chairs and tables, and an antique gramophone. Guests also have access to the modern conveniences of cable TV, VCR, DVD, and free wireless internet service. The large bedroom is adjoined to a private bath with the original 1906 claw foot tub and shower.

The bedchamber features an antique queen size Eastlake period high bed, along with antique marble topped dresser and night stand. The dining room contains a claw foot oak table with velvet covered, antique Eastlake dining chairs, period china, silver, and crystal. A lace tablecloth and curtains, along with soft chamber music completes the setting for elegant breakfast dining. The Eastlake Suite requires climbing a set of steps

Relax in the Parlor of the Eastlake Suite

The 5-room Federal Suite , which is on the main floor, also has a private parlor, spacious bedroom with private bath (tub and shower), access to the main dining room and kitchen area, and its own private balcony area. Tiffany-type light fixtures grace the entry along with an original 1878 era pump organ. The parlor features a crystal chandelier, an ornate Victorian velvet fainting couch, leather wing back chairs, and period side tables. It also features the original tiled, coal-burning fireplace with mantel in which guests may burn candles for a romantic evening.

Original pocket doors separate the Federal Suite parlor from the bedchamber, which features a four-poster queen size bed in the Federal style with gold-leafed carvings of pineapples and shells. A large, matching chest-of-drawers and dresser are ideal for those who are planning to stay a few days. The bath has both bathtub and shower and has been decorated in period motif as well. The dining room, with crystal chandelier and Federal style dining set in cherry wood, is the perfect place for an elegant breakfast, complete with chamber music, china, crystal, and silver. Our guests do not leave hungry after eating our large country style breakfast.

The 3-room Rustic Retreat Suite on the lower floor is our newest suite. It has a private entry, bedroom with private bathroom, and kitchen/sitting area. The sitting area outside our Rustic Suite is close to a cozy flower garden in which guests may see squirrels, rabbits, and in season, our resident robins. The Rustic Retreat Suite features original limestone and brick walls in both the kitchen and bedroom areas along with wooden beams. The bedroom features a queen size bed with cable TV. Free Wireless internet service is also available. The kitchen has its own fridge, microwave, coffee pot, and kitchen dinette set.

Amenities...

  • High Speed/Wireless Internet for all Suites (Also have wired Ethernet connection in Federal Suite
  • Private TV, VCR, DVD player
  • Board games
  • Blow Dryer
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Telephone
  • Washer and dryer upon request
  • Microwave, coffee pot, & refrigerator
  • Dessert and coffee or tea - served upon guest arrival
  • Mints on nighttime pillow
  • Shuttle Service from North Jefferson City Katy Trail Head ($10 each one way trip)

Repose in the old fashioned Eastlake High bed

Rates/Info...

  • Rates: $79 - $109, per night per couple, plus lodging tax. More than 2 persons per suite - $15 extra for each individual.
  • Prior Reservations Preferred. Payment Methods: Cash, Check, Visa, Discover, Master card, or Direct Billing upon request.
  • Check-In: 2:00 pm. Check-Out: 11:00 am.
  • Government / Business rates available upon request for stays of three or more nights.
  • No smoking is permitted inside Briar Rose Inn Bed and Breakfast. Smoking is permitted on outside balcony areas only.
  • We are sorry we cannot accommodate babies or pre-school children, but well-behaved older children are welcome.
  • We regret we are unable to accommodate pets.
  • Extra Charge Amenities: Laundry and ironing service available upon request.
  • If you have any questions please give us a call at (573)-338-0284.

You won't leave hungry when we serve you our sumptuous and elegant three course breakfast.


Breakfast Time: Between 6:00 - 10:00 A.M.

Enjoy Breakfast at Jefferson City's Briar Rose Inn. Try our old fashioned Biscuits and Gravy

Sample Breakfast


  • Fresh Fruit
  • Sweet Bread/Muffins
  • Omelet
  • Ham/ Sausage
  • Hash Browns
  • Biscuits and Gravy
  • Juice
  • Coffee/ Tea


Bed and Breakfast Inns of Missouri

Briar Rose Inn Bed and Breakfast
306 East Dunklin Street
Jefferson City, Missouri 65101
Phone: (573) 338-0284
Jeanette Wilkerson, Innkeeper and Authentic Grandma

Briar Rose Email: J.Wilkerson@BriarRoseInnBnB.com

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