Hawthorn A Bed & Breakfast

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Welcome to Hawthorn, our Independence, MO bed and breakfast. Located just ten minutes from downtown Kansas City, this historic Missouri mansion is the perfect place for your overnight lodging accommodations, private dining event, business meeting or wedding.

Sitting on two acres with ample off-street parking in a quiet residential neighborhood , the estate provides the space for quiet relaxation, while the stately stone mansion , featuring hardwood floors, hand-painted murals, and original woodwork, provides the elegance and comfort you would expect from a 19th century historic home.
Guests enjoy the convenience of being close to all that is happening in the greater Kansas City and Independence areas, yet far enough way to avoid the congestion and hassles of urban living. Our location is convenient to all major highways and centrally situated for guests traveling the Midwest. We are just two miles from the center of historic Independence, home of Harry Truman, and a short drive away you’ll find Kansas City attractions, such as Country Club Plaza, Crown Center, Union Station, Sprint Center, and the Power & Light District.
There are many activities in the area to enjoy, including sporting events, shopping, and dining, but you don’t have to leave Hawthorn to have a wonderful time. Whether you are relaxing in one of several common area rooms to visit, read the paper or a good book or just enjoying your favorite beverage while coasting on one of our patio gliders, Hawthorn is the place to get away from it all. Unwind on the sun porch, play cards in the parlor or walk the grounds ~ you can do it all.

To all our guests and friends: We wish to thank you for your patronage in 2009 and look forward to a seeing you again in 2010!
We launched this new site in late October of 2008. We hope you like our new “look” and find it even easier to see and learn more about our historic mansion and estate. Please take advantage of our video, set to contemporary music while showing off the estate and mansion exterior. The second half takes you inside for a close-up view of the interior and guestrooms. Our photo gallery has wedding and holiday albums too.

We can not start the New Year without thanking some very special people who have made this site and our continued success possible. We want to thank the team at Acorn Internet Services for the incredible creative approach to our new site and development of the many tools now available to you our guests. An extra special thank you to Roger & Robin who’s professional photographic & video skills are second to none and have provided 99% of the photography, making it possible for us to share with you the elegance and glamour of this 19th century mansion. You can easily tell the 1% we provided!

To those who have not experienced the hospitality & relaxation of Hawthorn, A Bed & Breakfast, we look forward to welcoming you as guests and friends. Jim and Wendy

Hawthorn’s extra-large, yet affordable guestrooms are the largest in the area. This affords guests the comfort they expect while maintaining the intimate elegance they can enjoy. All guestroom amenities include queen beds, private baths, cable TV, wireless Internet and more.
In true bed and breakfast style, a full, hearty, home-cooked breakfast is served each morning at your private table. There are no buffet breakfasts here . . . each morning’s breakfast is freshly prepared for each guest.
Jim & Wendy Allen, owners of Hawthorn and your hosts, provide the perfect hospitality for your stay. Ask for directions, a recommendation for lunch or dinner or information on one of the many places to visit or tour. The greater Independence/Kansas City area offers something for everyone. Whether it is historic, patriotic, artistic or athletic ~ including the many culinary choices for you to experience, let Hawthorn be your headquarters for a truly memorable experience.