Boone Tavern Hotel & Restaurant
Overview
Stay the night in one of Boone Tavern's spacious heritage accommodations, where the understated elegance of handmade furniture, made by Berea College woodcraft is enhanced with modern amenities. Become part of the unique Berea lifestyle where quality and tradition blend with Southern hospitality and the youthful vigor of the college campus.
Built on the old "Dixie Highway," and named after early Kentucky explorer Daniel Boone, this historic hotel in Kentucky and accompanying restaurant are prominently located on the College Square in Berea, Kentucky. In continuous operation since 1909, Boone Tavern continues its tradition of being staffed primarily by Berea College students.
Berea College students play a big part in Boone Tavern by providing guests at the landmark hotel with friendly and courteous service in the hotel and dining room. Boone Tavern is one of 130 different work areas and departments staffed by Berea College students. In addition to carrying full academic loads, Berea students are required to work at least ten hours per week, earning money for room, board, and books as they study at this remarkable college that is top-ranked nationally by U.S. News and World Report.
The Boone Tavern was named in honor of Appalachian hero Daniel Boone.
Original Property Opened: 1909
Contact Information:
Street Address:
100 Main Street
Berea, KY 40404
Historic Hotels of America toll-free reservations number (800) 678-8946
Turn of the Century, 1896 ~ 1913
Stay the night in one of Boone Tavern's spacious heritage accommodations, where the understated elegance of handmade furniture, made by Berea College woodcraft is enhanced with modern amenities. Become part of the unique Berea lifestyle where quality and tradition blend with Southern hospitality and the youthful vigor of the college campus.
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