hotel in Lake Geneva??
 

Hi fellow travelers! Chicago guy here and I am planning on taking my wife for a getaway weekend in late October. I've chosen Lake Geneva. After much research I've decided that I'd like to stay at a hotel close to the action (i.e. the lake, downtown, etc) but also one that still has a bit of charm. I've narrowed it down to 3 and need to get your opinion of which one is the best! Obviously a nice romantic weekend is what I am looking for, but I also want to be able to walk nearby to the fun shops and bars! I also want to do horsebakc riding and maybe some other activities. Currently I am looking at the Bella Vista Suites, The Cove, and the Milcreek Hotel. Anyone have any experience with these places and can help me pick?? I decided to stay away from the further away quieter B&B's (like lazy cloud or french country inn) and also decided to stay away from the Grand Geneva. that has left me with these 3. Let me know if I am missing a good one! thanks!

mikieguns,

You would be best to repost this on the Europe board.

Jim

hey that's what i was gonna say, but then realized perhaps "Lake Geneva" is located somewhere near Chicago... not the one in Europe?

suze - On reading the hotel names I think you've called it right. My mistake!

Sorry mikieguns!

Jim

That's OK, I only noticed because I was all ready to start suggesting my favorite towns outside Geneva, along the lake!!

Lake Geneva is a beautiful large lake just over the Wisconsin border about 1 1/2 hours from Chicago.

We have stayed at the Mill Creek and were very ververy happy with it. Quiet, nice rooms, nice pool (indoor) and the best part is that you are within walking distance to the lake, shops and bars and restaurants.
I think you would like this over The Cove. That has a larger pool area and is much larger in size but is usually filled with families and kids. The Bella is one I also looked into staying at but found the Mill Creek a better value.

so not in Switzerland, huh?

(just kidding and topping this post for some suggestions for mikiguns)

yes Lake Geneva, WISCONSIS! lol

WISCONSIN : )