According to the Mentone Area Preservation Association, the meaning of the town's name stands for "musical mountain spring," of which Mentone truly represents. Located in the mountains, Mentone is home to a rich natural environment including flora, streams and cooler temperatures. To complement the serene surroundings, many of the local lodging are featured in the form of Bed and Breakfasts rather than standard hotels. However, traditional hotels are just a short drive from the natural beauty of Mentone.
Raven Haven Bed & Breakfast offers visitors a non-traditional lodging opportunity in the middle of nature. Each room features a private bath, and a full breakfast is served every morning. The property is filled with gardens and gentle waters for on-site relaxation, or visitors to the area can visit nearby Lookout Mountain Parkway for sightseeing and hiking in the summer or downhill skiing in the winter. Local restaurants include Tiger's Inn and Wildflower Café.
The Mountain Laurel is another tranquil bed and breakfast location complete with a private entrance and bath in each accommodation. The Inn features a selection of packages, including the Mardi Gras, specially designed to draw visitors who prefer a weekend of hiking and visiting nature over street crowds. The Inn can arrange for local foliage tours or waterfall tours upon request. The Inn is located near the Bluff View Trail, DeSoto Falls and Little River Falls. Diners can enjoy a full complimentary breakfast from the Inn or visit nearby Preston House or Log Cabin Restaurant and Deli for an evening meal.
For a traditional hotel accommodation, travelers must travel approximately 14 miles to nearby Fort Payne. Fort Payne features a selection of hotels, including the 60 room Holiday Inn Express located off of Interstate 59. Fort Payne is a central location to numerous companies, including Gametime and Ferguson. The hotel offers meeting rooms and a business center for business travelers. Vacationers are a short drive from Little River Canyon, where they can enjoy rock climbing and Sequoyah Caverns, which provides local cave tours. Local restaurants include El Brascero and Zaxby's.
