2 Best Hotels in Atchison, Kansas

Located 18 miles from Atchison across the Kansas–Missouri border, the Saint George is a destination for history buffs. Back in its heyday, the hotel—listed on the National Register of Historic Places and along Main Street in historic Weston—was the last stopping point for wagon trains before they crossed the Missouri River. Of the six room categories, all have a private bath and range from a standard guest room with a king or queen bed to one of two suites (the Captain's Suite or the Orval Hixon Vaudeville Suite) that include a living area and hot tub.

Built by George Glick in 1873, this place has a storied past. Mr. Glick's career as a lawyer, farmer, and politician—he was elected Kansas's governor for one term in 1882—significantly shaped the founding of the city of Atchison. Owner Chris Wildly has added romantic touches like four-poster and canopied beds and carved wooden-back chairs to each of the five rooms; all have private baths, but one contains the original pedestal tub. Rooms have modern amenities like television and DVD player too, but the historic theme continues with the period hues of rich golds, greens, and reds.