This Chocolate Bar Hotel In Illinois Is The Best Place To Take Your Sweetheart

With Valentine's Day getting closer, now is the perfect time to plan something special for your someone special. Show your loved one how sweet you can be with a getaway to a chocolate bar hotel right here in Illinois.

Chocolate is exactly what V-day was made for. Check out this magnificent place:

Located in Alton, Beall Mansion is a bed & breakfast that is situated in a Victorian home complete with antique furnishings sure to charm and romance any visitor.

The mansion was built in 1902 before the St. Louis World's Fair but did not become a hotel until 1998.

Guests arrive to find chocolate waiting for them on their beds. There are king, queen, and full size beds to choose from, and each room comes with different decor and amenities.

Room rates start at $119 per night and can exceed $350 for the largest room on the most popular nights.

Amenities include feathered beds, whirlpool tubs, fireplaces, and free WiFi throughout the mansion.

Extra special amenities like breakfast in bed and in-room spa and massage services are also available at an added cost.

Of course, the best amenity is the main reason you came to this chocolate bar hotel. Indulge 24/7 in this all-you-can-eat experience that will send your taste buds soaring.

According to the hotel, calories don't count, and you can chow down on an endless array of both fine and traditional chocolates with no guilt. Enjoy M&Ms, chocolate covered peanuts, peanut butter cups, dark chocolate mints, and dark chocolate biscottis, plus many more. There are even some sugar-free options.

In addition to a B&B, Beall Mansion is also a popular wedding venue. The grounds are gorgeous and events can be personally customized.

Nearby activities that your sweetheart might enjoy outside of this chocolate bar hotel include eagle watching, antique shopping, a wine trail, golf, and much more. Located just 25 minutes from St. Louis, your date-night possibilities are endless.

Beall Mansion Bed & Breakfast is located at 407 E 12th Street in Alton, and you can make reservations or get more information on its website or through its Facebook page.

For more of this sweet stuff, check out nine chocolate shops in Illinois that will knock your socks off.

Have you ever been to this chocolate bar hotel? Share your experiences with us in the comments!