The 1st Capital Mansion Make the most of your St. Charles experience with a stay in the historic 1st Capitol Mansion, right in the heart of the city. This completely renovated home was thoughtfully done, keeping in much of the original brilliant architecture, while bringing in bright light, gathering spaces and modern comfort. Start your day right and head across the street to grab some coffee at Crooked Tree Coffeehouse, one of the best coffee shops in the city. Then spend your day exploring St. Charles -- we’re just a quarter mile to the riverfront’s Frontier Park, with its many festivals and easily accessible bike trail, a half mile from shops and restaurants on historic Main Street and a mile from the Ameristar Casino Resort and Spa. Return to the mansion for happy hour-- it’s just a few steps to the Corner Bar, the oldest bar in St. Charles, with one of the last “cocked hat” bowling alleys in the country right in its basement. If you’re feeling something a bit classier, pop over to Cork & Rind, a wine bar and artisan cheese shop that specializes in curating naturally made wines from small vineyards. The Charles Schibi Suite - 101 The Charles Schibi -- a nod to an original owner of the mansion, an original brewmaster and owner of the Schibi Brewery that was opened in 1889. The brewery was sold in 1907 and was renamed the Fischbach Brewing Co. This is a beautiful, open space designed for entertaining with a full kitchen and dining area that seamlessly transitions into a comfortable living room, complete with foosball table and game nook. Sleep in one of 3 large, comfortable beds (1 king, 1 queen and 1 queen sofa sleeper). This space is the basement of the mansion but when you are down there it is hard to tell because you have your own private entrance and lots of windows to bring light in. If you like dark places to sleep you will love this unit because the unlike the main living area the bedrooms have now windows. Just outside of your front door is a patio set to enjoy your morning coffee or on the front wrap around porch. You’ll enjoy most of the common things you would find in your home: full dish sets, silverware, pots and pans, a blender, a coffee maker, and more. We keep supplies for a coffee bar, oil, salt and pepper so you won’t ever find yourself without. And in the bathroom there’s shampoo, conditioner and body wash. You’ll also have your own private entrance and parking spaces. Guest Access You will be able to access the unit with a digital code so there is no contact in getting into your unit. You will also have access to the soda machine located on the back porch