Antiquities' Wellington Inn Bed & Breakfast

Antiquities' Wellington Inn Bed & Breakfast

Antiquities' Wellington Inn Bed & Breakfast

Dining Room
This room features original stained glass ceiling and wall fixtures. This room serves as the Wellington Inn guest dining room where full breakfast or private teas are elegantly served on china with sterling silver. At a luncheon tea, guests enjoy an assortment of traditional teas, split scones with crème fraiche and homemade jam, finger sandwiches, tea cakes, tarts and shortbreads. Luncheon teas can be scheduled for private groups (minimum of 20) by calling the Inn. Prices begin at $17.50 pp.

Parlor
Parlor guest enjoy magnificent leaded glass windows. The beautiful crystal chandeliers are original to the home. Many of the wall fixtures were combination gas and electric. The piano is the only piece of furniture that was in the home at the time it was acquired by the current owners.

Library
The built-in bookcases, green ceramic fireplace, lighting and mahogany paneling are original features, as are the restored glass pocket doors. Decorative stenciling has been added to the walls and ceilings, reproducing the original colors that were found beneath layers of paint and wallpaper. To the left of the fireplace is a discrete stairway to the second floor landing.

Ferris Chamber
Originally this bed chamber would have been shared by two of the Hull sons, likely Henry and Richard. Today, it features a Victorian-style queen-sized bed, 1900’s quarter sawn oak bonnet cupboard and Victorian arm chairs. The private bath, originally the servants’ sewing room, includes a 2-person air-jetted whirlpool with separate shower. (FYI - Room includes telephone and high-speed internet connection. Room Rate is $225 - $250, double occupancy, including full breakfast)

Munson Chamber
Named after James Decker Munson, MD, head of the “Asylum,” who donated a boarding house for use as a community hospital in 1915. Later to become known as Munson Medical Center, the hospital was northern Michigan’s first general hospital, and was organized as the hospital division of the State Psychiatric Hospital. Originally this bed chamber would have been shared by two of the Hull sons, likely Gerald and William. Today it features an 1865 Victorian Renaissance Revival black walnut full-sized bed and 1865 button-tuffted demi-arm chairs from England, and vintage draperies and bedspread. A special feature of this room is a private balcony overlooking the historic neighborhood and, in particular, the mansion built by the owners’ father, Henry Hull. This bed chamber includes a private vintage bath with the original pedestal tub and sink. (FYI - Room includes telephone and high-speed internet connection. Room Rate is $195 - $220, double occupancy, including full breakfast)

Woolsey - Wedding Suite
This Chamber is named after the Northport Woolsey family that graciously donated the 3-piece bedroom suite. Originally the servants’ quarters (separate bedroom and sitting room), this room has been converted into a lovely and romantic suite that is especially popular with our bridal and anniversary guests. The 1890’s Victorian Renaissance Revival bedroom suite features a queen-sized bed. Guests can relax by the fire in a comfortable sitting area that features Louis XV revival sofa and fireside chairs. Or, when the weather invites us outdoors, they may enjoy a private balcony that includes an umbrella table and large sitting area overlooking the garden. The adjoining private bath includes an air-jetted 2-person whirlpool w/shower. (FYI - Room includes telephone and high-speed internet connection. Room Rate is $225 - $250, double occupancy, including full breakfast)

Ramsdell
This chamber takes its name from Jonathan G. Ramsdell, (known as ‘JG’), a prominent Traverse City resident, Circuit Judge and member of Michigan Union Silver Party State Central Committee 1899. Originally Jane Hull’s bedroom, this spacious room would have accommodated sizable furnishings and gave the young girl ample space to display an assortment of favorite collections. Today this 1915 Italianate bedroom suite, made in Holland Michigan by the Sligh company, features a queen-sized bed with cameo-carved medallions and Victorian Renaissance Revival hoop-skirt chairs. The vintage private bath features its original pedestal tub and fixtures. (FYI - Room includes telephone and high-speed internet connection. Room Rate is $195 - $220, double occupancy, including full breakfast)

Votruba
This Chamber takes its name from Frank Vortruba, one of builders of the Opera House in 1891 (first TC facility to use electric lights, 1200 seats). The Vortruba family had a harness shop and leather goods business. Part of the original master suite, originally Mrs. Hull’s bedroom, this bed chamber features an 1880 Kingwood Napolean III full-sized bed with heavily carved floral crest, an elegant Victorian armoire, loveseat and chair. Also included is a private bath with oversized shower. Of particular interest is a discovery that was made during the restoration. After removing 5 layers of paint, the base layer revealed caricatures created by the original painters and paper hangers, autographed and dated 1908. This unique feature has been carefully sealed and remains as a tribute to the artisans that created the home. (FYI - Room includes telephone and high-speed internet connection. Room Rate is $170 - $195, double occupancy, including full breakfast)

Milliken
This room takes its name from James W. Milliken, born 1848. Milliken was a prosperous merchant, Traverse City mayor, Republican and member of the Michigan Senate. James W. was father of James T. Milliken (former Governor). The Milliken family home is on the SE corner of Washington & Wellington. This 3rd floor bed chamber, originally a Hull family guest room, features a 1915 French-style bedroom suite with two full-sized beds, heavily carved Victorian velvet arm chair with side chairs. Original cornice moldings were re-made and finished to adorn both beds, and antique draperies adorn the large windows. The adjoining private bath, with hand painted roses adorning the vanity and marble tile, includes a 2-person air-jetted whirlpool and separate shower. (FYI - Room includes telephone and high-speed internet connection. Room Rate is $225 - $250, double occupancy, including full breakfast)