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One-Night Stands

Branson’s most lavish accommodations, for those nights when you just want to feel pampered.

One-Night Stands

Branson is one of those places where you can have it your way. Affordable? You got it. But what if you had just one night, and a whole paycheck to spend on a completely decked-out hotel room? Where would you stay? We checked out Branson’s finest hoteliers and asked them just that question. Here’s what we found.

BIG CEDAR LODGE

Located on Table Rock Lake, Big Cedar Lodge offers a variety of accommodations, all decadently appointed and rustically themed.

ASK FOR: The Governor’s Suite.
WHY?: At 2,500 square feet, the Governor’s Suite can sleep up to 10 people. It has been used for meetings, bachelorette and bachelor parties, family get-togethers and Super Bowl parties.  The suite comes equipped with a full kitchen, dining room, and a large common area with a circular fireplace. Each of the four bedrooms comes with a Jacuzzi bathtub. A loft bedroom has two double beds for extra space.  Three balconies offer views of Table Rock Lake.
PRICE: Ranges from $901– $2,145 per night. Price changes depending on season and number of occupants.
CONTACT: 800-225-6343, bigcedar.com

 

D’MONACO

Located 15 minutes from Branson, D’Monaco features Mediterranean–style villas.

ASK FOR: St. Tropez Villa.
WHY?: D’Monaco’s largest villa is a two story, three-bedroom space, and at 3,231 square feet also comes with its own private hot tub and veranda overlooking Table Rock Lake.  ere’s a master suite with a fi replace, from which guests can view the lake through the wall of high windows.
PRICE: $672– $1,122 a night depending on time of year. CONTACT: 888-336- 6622, dmonaco.com

 

KEETER CENTER AT COLLEGE OF THE OZARKS 

The 3,000 people who stay at the Keeter Center annually are not only staying in a rustic-style hotel room, they’re enjoying the grounds of College of the Ozarks.

ASK FOR: The Presidential Suite.
WHY?: The Presidential Suite accommodates up to six people.  The is 1,000-square-foot, twobedroom suite contains a kingsized bed, a pull-out bed in the living room, private jetted tub and a shower. The Keeter Center offers guests who stay in their best suites a variety of packages that include Silver Dollar City passes, dinner at Dixie Stampede, extended check out times, and more.
PRICE: $299 a night
CONTACT: 417-239-1900, keetercenter.edu

 

THOUSAND HILLS

Thousand Hills is comprised of condos just two blocks from Highway 76, making for easy travel for Branson visitors. 

ASK FOR: The four bedroom, two-loft log cabin.
WHY?: This log cabin can accommodate up to 16 people. There’s a kitchen, Jacuzzi tubs and screened back porches. Other notable amenities include Thousand Hills’s award-winning 18-hole golf course, a children’s day-area, seven indoor and outdoor pools, hot tubs and an exercise facility.
PRICE: $499-$579 a night.
CONTACT: 877-262-0430, thousandhills.com

 

CHATEAU ON THE LAKE

Located near Table Rock Dam, Chateau on the Lake provides a satisfying experience for guests wanting elegant accommodations.

ASK FOR: The Presidential Suite.
WHY?: The Presidential Suite is 1,000 square feet, which includes private living areas, a parlor, full-size refrigerator, a wet bar, a master suite enclosed by French doors, private dining area and more. All of the rooms offer in-room safes, wireless Internet connections, wireless web TV and seasonal use of paddle boats and canoes on Table Rock Lake, etc.
PRICE: $799 a night.
CONTACT: 417-334-1161, chateauonthelake.com

 

STONEBRIDGE VILLAGE AND RESORT

Located one mile west of Silver Dollar City, the Arcadian–style Stonebridge Village and Resort is far enough away from the hustle and bustle of Branson activity without being cut off from it.

ASK FOR: A four-bedroom lodge.
WHY?: This is a 1,675-squarefoot area containing a 220-square-foot screened deck, three bedrooms (including a master suite), and private bathrooms. It can accommodate up to 10 people. Another feature allotted to guests is access to LedgeStone, the championship golf course of Stonebridge, which is closed to the public.
PRICE: $399-$559/night.
CONTACT: 866-322-1373, stonebridgebranson.com

 

HILTON BRANSON CONVENTION CENTER 

This is the pristine convention destination in downtown Branson, a towering hotel overlooking downtown and Branson Landing. But it’s also a treat to stay there, even if you’re on business.

ASK FOR: The Presidential Suite.
WHY?: There are seven of these supreme spaces, located on the Hilton Convention Center’s top (12th) floor. From the rooms - some of which have balconies - you can see either historic downtown Branson or straight down into Branson Landing, with the fire and fountain show visible at night.  The rooms, which range from 1,100 to 1,300 square feet, sleep four comfortably, and come with full-size refrigerators and a wet bar.
PRICE: $309–$459 per night, depending on season.
CONTACT: 417-336-5500, 3, hilton.com



HILTON PROMENADE AT BRANSON LANDING

for Branson guests who have more time to relax than to work, the Promenade is located on Branson Landing proper.

ASK FOR: The Presidential Suite.
WHY?: The Promenade offers seven presidential suites. All are full-sized penthouse locations. The rooms feature a 32-Inch LCD high-definition TV, a Hilton Eat Right Menu, Internet access, a dishwasher, 24-hour housekeeping and more.
PRICE: $259–$334 (fountain view); price fluctuates depending on date.
CONTACT: 417-336-5500, 2; hilton.com

 


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