1) Grand Geneva Resort & Spa - Lake Geneva, WI - The resort opened in 1968 as the Lake Geneva Playboy Club Hotel and has been the Grand Geneva Resort for the last 30 years. Spread across 1,300 acres, the Grand Geneva has it all. Indoor and outdoor pools, golf courses, fitness center, tennis courts, salon & spa, 3 restaurants, 2 bars, basketball courts, horseback riding, movie theater, the list goes on and on.  They also have rooms and villas ranging from 1 to 3 bedrooms providing space for groups.  It's onsite ski and sled hills also make it a great winter retreat.  For more information and the ability to book, click here.

 

2) Saint Kate - Milwaukee, WI - The Saint Kate is The Arts Hotel where art gallery meets hotel.  Rooms are spacious with different designs.  My favorite psychedelic option is the design by Lon Michels. The hotel includes several cool F&B options to enjoy during your stay.  More details on the hotel, along with the ability to book is accessible here.

 

3) Graduate Madison - Madison, WI - Whenever staying somewhere with a big university, I'm a big proponent of staying in a Graduate Hotel.  The Graduate brand does a fantastic job of designing fun, whimsical hotels that are representative of the area and nearby university. The Graduate Madison is a great example of this.  Filled with lots of Wisconsin charm from canoes to camping, plaids to paddles, the Graduate embraces quintessential Wisconsin style. More details on the hotel, along with the ability to book is accessible here.

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4) American Club - Kohler, WI - The American Club dates back to 1918 and was originally built to provide lodging to Kohler Company immigrant employees. Now the American Club serves as a luxury resort and spa and the only AAA Five Diamond Resort in the Midwest outside of Chicago. In addition to its Kohler Waters Spa, the resort has 3 restaurants and access to 2 golf courses. Rooms have a cozy, lux feel perfect for a winter getaway. More details on the hotel, along with the ability to book is accessible here.

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5) Lodge Kohler - Green Bay, WI - Expanding the Kohler hospitality brand, Lodge Kohler opened in 2017 directly across from Lambeau Field. The rooms have a classic, luxurious feel to them. The hotel is equipped with an indoor pool, restaurant & bar, rooftop, fitness center and most important a Kohler Waters Spa. More details on the hotel, along with the ability to book is accessible here.

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6) The Charmant Hotel - La Crosse, WI - If you find yourself on the Wisconsin / Minnesota border, you'll find maybe the coolest hotel in Wisconsin in La Crosse at The Charmant Hotel. Located a 2.5 hour drive southeast of Minneapolis on the Mississippi River, The Charmant Hotel opened in 2015 in a former candy factory built in 1898.  Charmant is French for charming, playing on La Crosse's French roots, and it certainly is. The hotel has French charm in its decor, including claw foot tubs and a chocolate display case. There's also a restaurant, rooftop terrace, 2 bars, a cafe, and fitness center. More details on the hotel, along with the ability to book is accessible here.