The upper-middle-range Inns of Geneva National has six units, each with six separately booked bedrooms and bathrooms, and rustic shared common areas with stone fireplaces, dining and living areas, and full kitchens, making this property popular with groups. Bedrooms are large and include mini-fridges, whirlpool tubs, and Keurig coffeemakers. Guests can use the Geneva National Resort’s generous facilities, which include three golf courses, a spa, five pools, a fitness center, and several restaurants and bars. Rooms come with a daily resort fee, but shuttle service to Lake Geneva and bike and golf club rentals come at no extra charge. It’s a 15-minute drive to the town of Lake Geneva, so travelers seeking a hotel closer to the action might want to consider the Mill Creek Hotel, which doesn't have as many facilities but has lower rates.
The upper-middle-range Inns of Geneva National has six units, each with six separately booked bedrooms and bathrooms, and rustic shared common areas with stone fireplaces, dining and living areas, and full kitchens, making this property popular with groups. Bedrooms are large and include mini-fridges, whirlpool tubs, and Keurig coffeemakers. Guests can use the Geneva National Resort’s generous facilities, which include three golf courses, a spa, five pools, a fitness center, and several restaurants and bars. Rooms come with a daily resort fee, but shuttle service to Lake Geneva and bike and golf club rentals come at no extra charge. It’s a 15-minute drive to the town of Lake Geneva, so travelers seeking a hotel closer to the action might want to consider the Mill Creek Hotel, which doesn't have as many facilities but has lower rates.
The three-pearl Westwood Shores Waterfront Resort is a lovely lakefront hotel located a few miles north of the town of Sturgeon Bay. Its 38 apartment-like suites are clean and spacious with separate living rooms, fully-equipped kitchens, and private balconies facing the water. Both outdoor and indoor pools and free usage of its small watercraft makes it popular with families. It is somewhat isolated, however, with no on-site restaurant or bar and not much within walking distance. Rates are fair, but not inexpensive; for an alternative in the heart of Sturgeon Bay with better rates, travelers might want to consider the Best Western Maritime Inn.
The three-pearl Westwood Shores Waterfront Resort is a lovely lakefront hotel located a few miles north of the town of Sturgeon Bay. Its 38 apartment-like suites are clean and spacious with separate living rooms, fully-equipped kitchens, and private balconies facing the water. Both outdoor and indoor pools and free usage of its small watercraft makes it popular with families. It is somewhat isolated, however, with no on-site restaurant or bar and not much within walking distance. Rates are fair, but not inexpensive; for an alternative in the heart of Sturgeon Bay with better rates, travelers might want to consider the Best Western Maritime Inn.
Overlooking the shores of Lake Geneva, the upper-middle-range Cove of Lake Geneva is about a five-minute walk to the public beach and the town center. Its 222 one- and two-bedroom suites are individually owned, so decor and their condition can vary, but, overall, they're spacious and well-maintained. They come with fireplaces and whirlpool tubs, patios or balconies, and full kitchens, but not all include ovens, and all lack lake views. Facilities include indoor and outdoor pools, a poolside bar, a fitness center, outdoor tennis and basketball courts, an arcade-style game room, gift shop, and laundry facilities. The on-site restaurant and pub has Wisconsin craft beers on tap, and the cafe and lounge serves breakfast. Be aware that the hotel charges a daily resort fee. Travelers might want to also consider the more intimate Mill Creek Hotel, in the heart of downtown, which offers comparable suites and rates.
Overlooking the shores of Lake Geneva, the upper-middle-range Cove of Lake Geneva is about a five-minute walk to the public beach and the town center. Its 222 one- and two-bedroom suites are individually owned, so decor and their condition can vary, but, overall, they're spacious and well-maintained. They come with fireplaces and whirlpool tubs, patios or balconies, and full kitchens, but not all include ovens, and all lack lake views. Facilities include indoor and outdoor pools, a poolside bar, a fitness center, outdoor tennis and basketball courts, an arcade-style game room, gift shop, and laundry facilities. The on-site restaurant and pub has Wisconsin craft beers on tap, and the cafe and lounge serves breakfast. Be aware that the hotel charges a daily resort fee. Travelers might want to also consider the more intimate Mill Creek Hotel, in the heart of downtown, which offers comparable suites and rates.
Housed in a century-old factory, the four-pearl Iron Horse Hotel has become a focal point in Milwaukee's hip Walkers Point neighborhood, offering a great patio, an upscale eatery, and a popular lobby bar. The exposed timbers, cream city brick, and vintage furnishings are as timeless as they are on trend, and work from local artists adds to the boutique ambience. The 100 large, loft-style rooms have a refined industrial appeal, with work desks and rainfall showers, though noise from the bar, events regularly hosted at the hotel, and dogs (the property is pet-friendly) might pose an issue. Travelers keen on immersing themselves in a historic atmosphere may want to compare rates with The Brewhouse Inn & Suites, housed in the former Pabst Brewery downtown.
Housed in a century-old factory, the four-pearl Iron Horse Hotel has become a focal point in Milwaukee's hip Walkers Point neighborhood, offering a great patio, an upscale eatery, and a popular lobby bar. The exposed timbers, cream city brick, and vintage furnishings are as timeless as they are on trend, and work from local artists adds to the boutique ambience. The 100 large, loft-style rooms have a refined industrial appeal, with work desks and rainfall showers, though noise from the bar, events regularly hosted at the hotel, and dogs (the property is pet-friendly) might pose an issue. Travelers keen on immersing themselves in a historic atmosphere may want to compare rates with The Brewhouse Inn & Suites, housed in the former Pabst Brewery downtown.
The Polynesian Resort Hotel was originally built in the early 1990s as the first indoor water park in Wisconsin Dells. Rooms and common areas are about 30-years out-of-date and tattered around the edges, though the hotel is in the midst of a much needed renovation that is expected to finish by mid-2015. The 227 guest rooms are dated with stained carpets, damaged ceilings, and peeling wallpaper. While prices here are budget-friendly, visitors should know that the hotel is just adequate in terms of having a place to sleep and entertain the kids at the indoor pool and seasonal outdoor water park. An alternative hotel is Aloha Beach Resort and Suites, which has better-maintained rooms and offers free passes to Noah's Ark water park.
The Polynesian Resort Hotel was originally built in the early 1990s as the first indoor water park in Wisconsin Dells. Rooms and common areas are about 30-years out-of-date and tattered around the edges, though the hotel is in the midst of a much needed renovation that is expected to finish by mid-2015. The 227 guest rooms are dated with stained carpets, damaged ceilings, and peeling wallpaper. While prices here are budget-friendly, visitors should know that the hotel is just adequate in terms of having a place to sleep and entertain the kids at the indoor pool and seasonal outdoor water park. An alternative hotel is Aloha Beach Resort and Suites, which has better-maintained rooms and offers free passes to Noah's Ark water park.
The Ephraim Motel is a quaint, quiet budget property that offers a good base for exploring Wisconsin's Door County. The 26 air-conditioned rooms include mini-fridges, microwaves, flat-screen TVs, coffeemakers, and free Wi-Fi. Lounge chairs surround the heated outdoor pool, and the landscaped grounds include a picnic area, fire pit, barbecue grills, hammocks, a playground, a nature trail, and apple and cherry orchards that are ripe for the picking. A free continental breakfast is served daily, and bikes can be rented for free. Be aware that the Ephraim Motel is open only from mid-May through mid-October. Travelers seeking a hotel closer to the heart of Ephraim that's open year-round might want to check out the Waterbury Inn, a condominium property that's within a five-minute drive of town.
The Ephraim Motel is a quaint, quiet budget property that offers a good base for exploring Wisconsin's Door County. The 26 air-conditioned rooms include mini-fridges, microwaves, flat-screen TVs, coffeemakers, and free Wi-Fi. Lounge chairs surround the heated outdoor pool, and the landscaped grounds include a picnic area, fire pit, barbecue grills, hammocks, a playground, a nature trail, and apple and cherry orchards that are ripe for the picking. A free continental breakfast is served daily, and bikes can be rented for free. Be aware that the Ephraim Motel is open only from mid-May through mid-October. Travelers seeking a hotel closer to the heart of Ephraim that's open year-round might want to check out the Waterbury Inn, a condominium property that's within a five-minute drive of town.
The three-pearl Hyatt Regency Milwaukee delivers a comfortable stay in the heart of downtown Milwaukee. It's a business hotel first and foremost, directly connected to the city’s convention center and the property has 33,000 square feet of its own event space. Its 481 guest rooms are comfortable and most feature panoramic views of the city skyline. All have flat-screen TVs, mini-fridges, coffeemakers, and free Wi-Fi, but they lack microwaves. Features are solid, with a 24-hour fitness center, full-service restaurant, 24-hour business center, plus a gift shop that sells snacks, sundries, and Starbucks, but there's no pool. For a similar stay with a free breakfast -- something that the Hyatt Regency doesn't offer -- check rates at the nearby Hampton Inn & Suites Milwaukee Downtown.
The three-pearl Hyatt Regency Milwaukee delivers a comfortable stay in the heart of downtown Milwaukee. It's a business hotel first and foremost, directly connected to the city’s convention center and the property has 33,000 square feet of its own event space. Its 481 guest rooms are comfortable and most feature panoramic views of the city skyline. All have flat-screen TVs, mini-fridges, coffeemakers, and free Wi-Fi, but they lack microwaves. Features are solid, with a 24-hour fitness center, full-service restaurant, 24-hour business center, plus a gift shop that sells snacks, sundries, and Starbucks, but there's no pool. For a similar stay with a free breakfast -- something that the Hyatt Regency doesn't offer -- check rates at the nearby Hampton Inn & Suites Milwaukee Downtown.
The mid-range 244-room Blue Harbor Resort is set on sprawling grounds overlooking Lake Michigan, and includes a sandy beach, festive water park, mini-golf course, an outdoor pool, along with several restaurants and snack bars on-site. Slightly dated cottage-style suites have sitting areas, and balconies or patios with river views in some, and bunk beds in children’s themed rooms. Villas and upgraded suites have fireplaces, whirlpool tubs, and kitchens. With 16,800 square feet of event space including a ballroom, this is a popular venue for business retreats and weddings. There's also a full-service spa with a gym. Travelers might also want to compare rates with the Timber Ridge Lodge Waterpark.
The mid-range 244-room Blue Harbor Resort is set on sprawling grounds overlooking Lake Michigan, and includes a sandy beach, festive water park, mini-golf course, an outdoor pool, along with several restaurants and snack bars on-site. Slightly dated cottage-style suites have sitting areas, and balconies or patios with river views in some, and bunk beds in children’s themed rooms. Villas and upgraded suites have fireplaces, whirlpool tubs, and kitchens. With 16,800 square feet of event space including a ballroom, this is a popular venue for business retreats and weddings. There's also a full-service spa with a gym. Travelers might also want to compare rates with the Timber Ridge Lodge Waterpark.
The upper-middle-range Hilton Madison Monona Terrace is a bustling business hotel that’s directly connected to the Monona Terrace Convention and Community Center on the shores of Lake Monona. It’s a short walk to the state capitol, and its free shuttle runs to the airport, University of Wisconsin-Madison campus, and throughout downtown. Other attractive amenities include a restaurant, a lounge with live music, a fitness center, and a small indoor heated pool. Its 240 rooms are clean and spacious, and have coffeemakers, mini-fridges, free Wi-Fi, and lovely lake or downtown views. Rates are competitive, but can spike into the pricey range. A good alternative with comparable rates is the Hampton Inn & Suites Madison Downtown that offers similar amenities like a pool and fitness center, plus a free hot breakfast.
The upper-middle-range Hilton Madison Monona Terrace is a bustling business hotel that’s directly connected to the Monona Terrace Convention and Community Center on the shores of Lake Monona. It’s a short walk to the state capitol, and its free shuttle runs to the airport, University of Wisconsin-Madison campus, and throughout downtown. Other attractive amenities include a restaurant, a lounge with live music, a fitness center, and a small indoor heated pool. Its 240 rooms are clean and spacious, and have coffeemakers, mini-fridges, free Wi-Fi, and lovely lake or downtown views. Rates are competitive, but can spike into the pricey range. A good alternative with comparable rates is the Hampton Inn & Suites Madison Downtown that offers similar amenities like a pool and fitness center, plus a free hot breakfast.
The Dahlmann Campus Inn is a charming and warm, mid-range boutique hotel of 74 rooms and seven floors. Public spaces are reminiscent of a more genteel time with classical mid-century Baroque decor -- it essentially has the look and feel of an elite Ivy League club with lots of wood paneling and a fireplace. Rooms are spacious, but dated and dull. The location is ideal for people visiting the University of Wisconsin-Madison or for anyone doing business nearby, but it's also on the edge of campus and close to rowdy sorority houses. Perks included free airport transfers, on-site parking, and breakfast.
The Dahlmann Campus Inn is a charming and warm, mid-range boutique hotel of 74 rooms and seven floors. Public spaces are reminiscent of a more genteel time with classical mid-century Baroque decor -- it essentially has the look and feel of an elite Ivy League club with lots of wood paneling and a fireplace. Rooms are spacious, but dated and dull. The location is ideal for people visiting the University of Wisconsin-Madison or for anyone doing business nearby, but it's also on the edge of campus and close to rowdy sorority houses. Perks included free airport transfers, on-site parking, and breakfast.