Inns Of Geneva National

Given its setup -- units with six separately booked bedrooms and shared common areas with kitchens and living rooms -- this hotel is a popular spot for family reunions, wedding parties, and golf getaways. The self-contained units make it easy to spend lots of time with friends or family. Spacious common areas have a rustic ambience, with large stone fireplaces in the living rooms, antler chandeliers, and wood beams running along the vaulted ceilings. Comfy leather sofas and armchairs, dining tables, and adjoining full kitchens enhance the homey vibe. Large flat screen TVs in the living rooms are especially appreciated by golfers who relish watching the games after a day on the links. Patios offer sweeping views and gas grills, and make for a nice dining spot in warm weather.

The Inns of Geneva National is located in a secluded, wooded area on the grounds of the Geneva National Resort, about one mile from the club entrance off Highway 50. It’s a secure, private road with a gated entrance, and the Inns are surrounded by golf course greens, and are adjacent to the Club’s clubhouse. The shops and restaurants in downtown Lake Geneva and Lake Geneva Public Beach are about 15 minutes away by car. The lake itself can be reached in about a seven-minute drive. The Club provides shuttle service -- at no additional cost beyond the resort fee -- to various points throughout the grounds and to town, as well as bikes that guests can use to get around during their stay. Big Foot Beach State Park is a 20-minute drive away. Milwaukee’s General Mitchell International Airport is a 50- to 60-minute drive away, and Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport is about a 90-minute drive from the resort.

The rooms at Inns of Geneva National are tastefully decorated in a traditional style, with muted earth tones of beige, light brown, and gray as the dominant colors. Rustic, lodge-style furniture includes dressers, nightstands, and small tables, some of it in an ebony finish. The beds are awash in soothing neutral textiles: white bedding, beige or brown bed throws, and tan bed skirts, as well as padded upholstered headboards with floral prints. Pearl-gray colored leather ottomans rest at the foot of many beds. Armchairs in gray or red give a cozy spot to sit. Standard amenities include mini-fridges, flat-screen TVs, Keurig coffeemakers, and free Wi-Fi. Spacious tan-granite vanities are placed outside the small and somewhat dated bathrooms -- some bathrooms have additional granite vanities in them as well. Beige-tile bathrooms include shower/tub combos with whirlpool tubs and sets of toiletries. Rooms come in Double Queen or King with single daybed options. Ground-floor Double Queens open onto the units’ patios. The six-bedroom units are designed for groups, but couples or solo travelers can rent individual rooms in the complexes, meaning they could be sharing the common areas with groups or other travelers on their own. Past guests have complained about noise from neighboring rooms and the common areas. 

Guests can use the numerous facilities at Geneva National Resort, including its three renowned, 18-hole golf courses that were designed by golf legends Arnold Palmer, Gary Player, and Lee Trevino. Inns guests also have a putting green for their exclusive use outside their units, and golf club rentals are included in the Resort’s daily resort fee. The property has several dining options, including the casual Clubhouse Grill, Bean & Vine coffee and wine bar, and the upscale Hunt Club steakhouse. Room service is also available in high season. Bar 55 has poolside bar and food service at one of the four outdoor pools. It also has an indoor pool and a full-service spa, with whirlpool, sauna, and steam room. The spa provides facials, salon services, various massage treatments, and body wraps as well. The fitness center is large and includes free weights and a full range of cardio and weight-training equipment. Exercise classes such as yoga also are offered to guests at no extra charge, along with bike rentals. Two tennis courts are available as well. Parking is free, as is shuttle service to various points throughout the resort grounds and to area attractions such as downtown Lake Geneva. The pro shop provides for every golf need, as also sells snacks and sundries. The resort has 30,000 square feet of event space for weddings and corporate meetings, and free Wi-Fi. A business center with internet access is available for guests' use.