Must-see hotels in Wisconsin

  • Oxbow

    Wisconsin

    Partly owned by Justin Vernon, frontman for the indie/folk band Bon Iver, the Oxbow is a major marker in Eau Claire's claim as a burgeoning hipster haunt…

  • Charmant Hotel

    Wisconsin

    The Charmant took an 1898 candy factory and converted it into a 67-room hotel, and the result is sweet indeed. Rooms have all the modern conveniences –…

  • Ambassador

    Milwaukee

    This renovated art deco gem, on the city's western side, near Marquette University, is an affordable central option. Architecture buffs will love all of…

  • Old Rittenhouse Inn

    Wisconsin

    This beautiful Victorian on a high hill, with a commanding view of the water, is a worthy splurge if you're looking for lace, creaky floorboards and a…

  • Rembrandt and Rutabagas

    Wisconsin

    This white stucco International–style home seems oddly placed on a hilly, 200-acre farm, but there it is. The five, bright-hued rooms are decorated in…

  • Hotel Northland

    Wisconsin

    The landmark Northland, located in downtown Green Bay, opened in the 1920s as the biggest hotel in the state. After some lean years, it's re-emerged as…

  • Iron Horse Hotel

    Milwaukee

    The property’s location, in Milwaukee's up-and-coming but still a little rough around the edges Fifth Ward, doesn't quite fit the upmarket price tag. That…

  • Hotel Ruby Marie

    Wisconsin

    This quirky central boutique began life in the 19th century as a modest railroad hotel. These days it's been retrofitted with all modern conveniences…

  • Bear Paw Resort

    Wisconsin

    This adventure center rents out cabins in two classes. The more expensive 'chalet' cabins come better appointed with sitting rooms, fireplaces and…

  • Kimpton Journeyman

    Milwaukee

    The Journeyman brings stylish digs to the heart of the Third Ward, right in the midst of cool-cat shops, bars and restaurants. The 158 large rooms have…

  • Graduate Madison

    Wisconsin

    A block from campus and right off State St's action, this 72-room hotel wafts a hip academic vibe with its mod-meets-plaid decor and book-themed artwork…

  • Comfort Inn

    Wisconsin

    This mid-market chain represents excellent value given the property's location along the main road that runs into downtown, a couple of miles away. The…

  • Lismore

    Wisconsin

    This historic downtown hotel has been given a modern makeover with steel cladding and some trendy brushed metal on the exterior and fresh contemporary…

  • Brewhouse Inn & Suites

    Milwaukee

    This 90-room hotel sits in the exquisitely renovated old Pabst Brewery complex. Each of the large chambers has steampunk decor, a kitchenette and free wi…

  • Gundersen Hotel & Suites

    Wisconsin

    This modern hotel feels as antiseptically clean as the hospital next door. You'll find spacious halls and rooms, all-day coffee in the lobby, a pretty…

  • Lodge Kohler

    Wisconsin

    The Kohler, which opened in 2017 next to Lambeau Field, calls itself a lodge, but luxury hotel wouldn't be out of place. The big brick-lined lobby, with a…

  • Ennis Inn

    Wisconsin

    Irish owned and operated, the Ennis, with its on-site pub and restaurant, feels like a little piece of Ireland on the Fox River. The central De Pere…

  • Usonian Inn

    Wisconsin

    Designed by one of Frank Lloyd Wright's students, the 11-room Usonian is a fairly basic motel, but with dapper, Prairie-style touches in the lamps,…

  • Franklin Victorian B&B

    Wisconsin

    This cozy, Queen Anne home offers four rooms with private baths. Staff will deliver breakfast to your room. The B&B is a convenient sleepover if your goal…

  • Seagull Bay Motel

    Wisconsin

    The no-frills rooms may be smallish and thin-walled, but most have a little patio or deck with lake views (ask when booking). The Brownstone hiking trail…

  • Townliner Motel

    Wisconsin

    A small, well-run property with clean, no-frills rooms, some with efficiency kitchens, in a quiet setting. The location, just off of Main St, is within…

  • Best Western Park Hotel

    Wisconsin

    As the only lodging on Capitol Sq, the Park Hotel does big business. The rooms are decent-sized and comfy, though a bit staid with their muted colors. No…

  • Bay Motel

    Wisconsin

    Tidy, bare-bones Bay Motel is a mile from Lambeau Field. It's a classic mom-and-pop that's attached to a diner frequented by locals. Rooms are decorated…

  • County Clare Irish Inn

    Milwaukee

    This inn is a winner near the lakefront. Rooms have that snug Irish-cottage feel, with four-poster beds, white wainscot walls and whirlpool baths. There's…

  • HI Madison Hostel

    Wisconsin

    The brightly painted, 33-bed brick house is located on a quiet street a short walk from the State Capitol. Dorms are gender segregated; linens are free…

  • Inn Serendipity

    Wisconsin

    Climb into bed at Inn Serendipity, a two-room, wind-and-solar-powered B&B on a 5-acre organic farm in Browntown, about 10 miles west of Monroe.

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