Welcome to the Delano Mansion Inn, the ‘Diamond’ Southwest Michigan Bed and Breakfast you will not want to leave. Built in 1863, the DeLano Mansion’s decorating will amaze you as you step into one of the six rooms you have chosen for your visit. At the Delano Mansion Inn, we offer wedding packages, romantic honeymoon specials, sports and adventure packages, as well as variety of spa and pampering options. Whether you are celebrating a special event, site seeing in the area or traveling for business, we take great pride in making your visit as enjoyable as possible.
About the Inn
Located in Allegan, the DeLano Mansion is the perfect Southwest Michigan bed & breakfast choice for your getaway. Built in 1863, the DeLano Mansion’s decorating will amaze you as you step into one of the six rooms you have chosen for your visit. Wander through the first floor dining room and two parlors, picking a good book or movie with a cookie or two and beverage before heading to your room. Whether you are celebrating a special event, site seeing in the area or traveling for business, we take great pride in making your visit as enjoyable as possible. The DeLano Mansion Inn is centrally located close to Holland and Saugatuck, Michigan and all the activities that surround our Lake Michigan lodging accommodations.
With over twenty years of serving the public, our staff has perfected the art of peaceful accommodations and gracious living. The DeLano Mansion guestrooms and suites are decorated in period antiques with luxurious accoutrements and romance and spa packages to rejuvenate and refresh the soul as well as the body. We have been awarded “Best Historical Inn” and “Best in the Great Lakes” by our guests, as well as one of the “Five Most Romantic Inns” by Romantic Country Magazine. The DeLano Mansion is an inspected member of the Michigan Lake to Lake Bed and Breakfast Association and the Top 10 Inns of Michigan. Join us in our Allegan, Michigan bed and breakfast for the getaway of a lifetime.
French Garden Suite
Overlooking our Victorian gardens, the French Garden Suite features its own private entrance with expansive covered porch for relaxing on those inviting evenings. This romantic guest suite features a king-size, four-poster canopy bed, luxurious high-end linens, and a view of the fireplace right from the bed. The two-person whirlpool tub, with its underwater lighting and your choice of pre-programmed water massage jets, will melt those daily stresses away in no time. The oversized shower with multiple body sprays will have you and that special someone competing to get in first!
Davis Suite
Southern classic elegance is what best describes the Davis Suite. With a view of the backyard gardens and the tiered Victorian fountain and gazebo, the Davis is truly a suite for the discerning traveler. Soaring 12’ ceilings papered in a Victorian jeweled pattern, hardwood floors covered in antique Persian rugs, a 12’ tall canopy bed with Victorian draperies, and whirlpool tub with a view of the Italian marble fireplace, give the suite a romantic feeling, perfect for that weekend getaway or honeymoon. This suite has been featured in several magazines, and even used as a movie set.
Chaddock Room
Ascend the elegant staircase from the grand front foyer to the second-floor Chaddock guest room. A gracious corner guestroom with views from two sides, looking over our side gardens with our cast-iron fencing, and the historic neighborhood surrounding the Inn. Named for the owners of the house about the turn of the century, this is a gracious guest room with private, attached bath. The Chaddock Guestroom is lit by a rare Bradley Hubbard cranberry chandelier from an Atlanta, Georgia mansion and features an 1890's beautifully carved oak, queen-size "tall" bed - the mattress is almost waist-high on most adults, with an ornately carved matching dresser and washstand! The guestroom includes accompanying bedside tables with Victorian parlor lamp, plus a comfortable chair with a reading lamp for relaxing with a good book. The bath features a large sunflower shower head and solid brass fixtures, plus the original in-room antique corner sink with complimentary soaps and toiletries.
Delano Suite
Decorated in rich hues of green, red, and gold, the romance of the Victorian age comes alive in this New Orleans styled suite. Furnished in period antiques, with hardwood floors and antique area rugs, this large second-floor suite boasts a two-person whirlpool tub and fireplace for that romantic getaway or wedding destination. The bedroom suite includes accompanying bedside tables with period Victorian lighting, a breathtaking solid cedar-lined, French walnut armoire, fainting couch, plus a walnut cylinder-top desk and side chair for relaxing with a good book. The room includes TV, a DVD/CD player, cable TV, and WI-FI access for your laptop. The bath pampers you with a generous sunflower showerhead, solid brass fixtures, and in-room vanity converted from an antique Victorian walnut buffet.
Parsonage Suite
Luxurious details abound in this suite. Antique mantel with fireplace, two-person whirlpool, faux finished queen-size brass bed, and comfortable seating area all create a hideaway for that romantic retreat or honeymoon escape.
The suite includes TV, a DVD/CD player, cable and WI-FI access is available for those who just can't seem to completely get away from it all.
For those traveling with families, this suite may be combined with the Ashley Room through private access in between to create a two-bedroom, two-bath suite.
Ashley Room
Ten-foot tall arched windows with the original wavy glass frame in the beautiful views of our back gardens from this breathtaking guestroom. Named for the owners of the house from 1987 - 1998, this is an elegant guestroom with a large, private, attached full bath. The Ashley Room features a beautifully carved walnut, queen-size Renaissance Revival bed and accompanying bedside table with period Victorian table lamp. The walls and ceiling are papered in intricate, Victorian-period patterns reproduced by Bradbury and Bradbury to remind you of times past. The soft glow of the lighting from a period chandelier showcase the mirror finish of the hardwood floors covered in soft Persian wool rugs, as well as the sitting area with its two comfortable parlor chairs. A marble-topped, walnut dresser helps create the feeling of escaping the pressures of the day without leaving today’s creature comforts behind. On cooler nights, cozy up to the romantic glow of the in-room fireplace. The room includes flat-screen, cable LCD TV/DVD. The attached bath includes a full tub with shower and solid brass fixtures throughout, plus a spacious marble-top vanity with complimentary bath soaps and toiletries.
Plan Your Stay
Spend a Lake Michigan vacation or weekend getaway at the DeLano Inn and take advantage of the many things to do in the area!
Allegan
Allegan was named the 4th Coolest Small Town 2015 by CNN. The voting for the best small town occurred at Budget Travel website. Come see why our town is a cool small town, the only one in Michigan. We have coupons for several of the businesses in our town for your benefit.
Allegan is described as a quaint and charming town along the Kalamazoo River. Shopping and food is within walking distance of the DeLano Mansion Inn. Antiques, quilting, candy, gifts are all items you will find in the downtown area. Shows may be seen at the Griswold Theatre next door to the Carnegie Library or see a movie in the Regent Theatre, then walk along the river on the river walk seeing fountains in the summer in the river. Watch for the new items appearing along our river.
Located in charming and scenic Allegan, Michigan, the DeLano Mansion Inn is the perfect Michigan vacation spot, and it is centrally located for all that Southwest Michigan has to offer in recreational activities. Just two blocks from downtown historic Allegan, we are located near West Michigan's endless miles of beautiful beaches and 20 minutes from Saugatuck/Douglas, 25 minutes from downtown Holland, and 35 minutes from South Haven.
Whether you are looking to relax and unwind at the Inn with one of our spa/romance packages or to go out to see what the area holds with an outdoor adventure package, we are the perfect choice for your romantic getaway.
Along the banks of the Kalamazoo River, the city of Allegan holds something for everyone. The downtown area is just two blocks from the front door of the mansion. Walk to the shops, offering antiques, art galleries and studios, coffee and book stores, and the best chocolates and sweets in the area. Take the coupons you find in your room to receive discounts at several of the stores and food spots.
The Southwest Michigan area holds an endless abundance of activities for everyone. The staff of the DeLano Mansion has done all of the work researching the best and we’ll provide personal concierge service to guide you to the hottest spots that the area has to offer.