All guest rooms include the following amenities:
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Queen beds with feather and synthetic pillows and extra
blankets
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Private baths
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Kitchenette facilities: fridge, microwave, coffeemaker
and dining table and chairs
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Costa Rican shade grown and sun-dried coffee (no artificial
chemicals, pesticides or fertilizers used), in regular
and decaf, a selection of teas, bottled and distilled
water and several kinds of juice.
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TV/VCR with video library
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Clock radio, bedside lamps and rocker
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Luxury, gentle pH balanced shampoo, make-up remover
cloths, nutrient rich hand and body lotion and handcrafted
unscented oatmeal soap
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Air conditioning
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Magazines
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On-site parking
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Wireless Internet access
To review The Colony Hospital Policies -
click here.
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Dr.
Nordstrom Suite
$125/135 per night, plus tax
Named
after the doctor who ran The Colony Hospital, this suite
is the perfect choice for a romantic anniversary, birthday
or honeymoon, special occasion or for a winter getaway.
It features a double whirlpool Jacuzzi tub (with shower),
plush towels, and spa bath fragrance. The suite includes
a separate kitchenette/dining area with a separate bedroom.
Perfect for longer stays, this suite has a closet in the
bedroom and extra bedside lamp. The Dr. Nordstrom Suite
is located on the first floor in the back of the inn,
providing direct access to the porch for quiet reflection
or visiting. Check out Dr. Nordstrom’s picture and
judge for yourself the resemblance between him and Lowell.
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Anders
Bergland Suite
$125/135 per night, plus tax
Named
after one of the first Bishop Hill colonists and leaders,
this suite offers the most privacy as it is on the second
floor of the inn. The Anders Bergland Suite is our largest
suite with a separate bright and sunny bedroom, spacious
kitchenette and a roomy private bath with claw foot tub
and hand-held shower. Step onto the private screened-in
back porch (shared with the owners) to enjoy your morning
coffee or tea and breakfast or to view the beautiful sun
setting on the distant rolling hills (the best view in
the village). The Anders Bergland Suite also includes
use of our dry hydromassage table.
Relax and soothe your aches and pains away. Then indulge
in long soaks in the tub. This suite has a larger TV (19
inch) and also has a closet in the bedroom, convenient
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Jonas
Olson Suite
$100/110
per night, plus tax
Named after Eric Janson’s closest associate and
the colony leader after Eric Janson’s death, this
suite features a separate bedroom and separate kitchenette/dining
area. The roomy private bath features a claw foot tub
and shower. A warm and cozy suite, this is Judith’s
favorite room in the inn. The Jonas Olson Suite is located
on the first floor in the back of the inn and provides
direct access to the back porch for relaxing in one of
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Dr.
Blomberg Room
$90/100
per night, plus tax
Named
after Bishop Hill’s first Colony doctor, and located
in the front of the house, this is one of our largest
guest rooms and able to accommodate a rollaway bed (twin)
for a 3rd adult. The room includes kitchenette facilities
en suite with dining table and chairs. This room is a
favorite among our guests who need the convenience of
a walk-in shower in their private bath. The Dr. Blomberg
Room has an extra sitting chair and lamp for relaxing
or reading. This room connects with the Jonas Olson Suite
when needed, ideal for guests traveling together. There
is an additional charge of $20 for a 3rd person. |
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| Library
- Guests are welcome to relax, read or visit in our comfy
and inviting library. There is a varied selection of books:
spiritual, inspirational, novels and biographical. Playing
cards and games are also located in the library. During
cooler weather and the winter months, the woodburning stove
adds cozy warmth as you unwind and recharge. “Just
what the doctor ordered.” |
Policies
The
Colony Hospital Bed and Breakfast is open year round.
Reservations are recommended especially during the season
(April through December). Feel free to call about vacancies
if inspired for a last minute getaway. All reservations
are secured with a credit card, Visa or MasterCard. Guest
rooms can accommodate only 2 persons per room, unless
stated otherwise.
Payment:
Payment is due in full upon arrival. Credit cards,
(Visa or MasterCard), check or cash are accepted. Room
rates do not include the state and county hotel taxes
(add another 10%).
Cancellation
Policy: Should your plans change, please call
or email us as soon as possible. If reservations are cancelled
15 days prior to your scheduled visit, there will be no
charge. Cancellations with less than 15 days notice will
be charged the room rate unless the room is re-booked.
If you have booked 3 or more rooms, 30 days cancellation
notice is required. If less notice is given, the room
rates will be charged for rooms that cannot be re-booked.
“No shows” will be charged for the entire
amount of the reservation.
Children:
Because most of our guests are couples on a getaway
or celebrating an anniversary, we no longer accept reservations
from families accompanied by children under 10 years old.
Please call us if you have any questions or if you want
to book a reservation during an off time or day, we'll
see what we can do to accommodate your family. Thank you
for your understanding.
Arrival
and Departure: Check-in is between 3-6 pm on
Fridays and Saturdays and 4-7 pm on Sundays through Thursdays,
unless prior arrangements are made. Please call or email
if your arrival will be outside the above times or if
delayed. Check-out is 11 am. Late check-outs are subject
to an additional charge.
Gift
Certificates: For that perfect gift, treat a
family member, friend or couple to a stay at The Colony
Hospital Bed and Breakfast. Call or email us with your
gift certificate room choice. We accept BedandBreakfast.com’s
Gift Certificates and Gift Cards.
Smoking:
Smoking is not permitted in the inn. Smoking
is only permitted outdoors. Please use designated containers
for disposal. Thank you for being considerate of our other
guests.
Pets:
Sorry, but at this time, we cannot accommodate
pets.
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Judith & Lowell Gilbert, Innkeepers
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Box 97
110 North Olson Street
Bishop Hill, IL 61419-0097
309-927-3506
info@bishophilllodging.com
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