Grand Geneva caters to every requirement, but those wishing to explore the local area can check out the town of Lake Geneva, which is within walking distance. There is also a water park at the neighboring Timber Ridge Lodge with a free trolley service between the hotels.
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02.25.16 |
The Resorter
Grand Geneva Resort Earns Spot on National List of Prestigious Properties U.S. News & World Report, a nationally recognized publisher of consumer advice and information, recognized Grand Geneva Resort & Spa as the #5 Best Hotel in Wisconsin in its annual evaluation of hotels that offer high-quality amenities and exceptional experiences. |
02.24.16 |
Hotel Management Magazine: Hotels Offer Quality Breakfast While Keeping Costs Under Control
Susan Terry, Vice President of Culinary and Food & Beverage Operations is quoted in Hotel Management’s February F&B issue, “Hotels offer quality breakfast while keeping costs under control”
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02.23.16 |
GasTankGetaways.com
SPLASH INTO SPRING BREAK WITH FOSS SWIM SCHOOL: TIMBER RIDGE LODGE {LAKE GENEVA} By: Jessica Gebbink If you are a parent, you know that traveling is hard work. Typically squishing a family of five into a hotel room means a lot of stress and not much sleep. But when you need a break from the depths of a northern Illinois winter, where can you go to feel tranquil 87-degree breezes, warm waters, and get away from it all? My family hops across the border to Timber Ridge Lodge and Water Park at the Grand Geneva Resort in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. It’s close to home, very affordable, and perfect for all ages. When you drive through the welcoming gates and down the rolling driveway, it feels like you are entering a luxurious destination. Take your first right to enter the Timber Ridge portion of the resort, and you and your family will be transported to the great north woods. After you check into your room, put your swimsuit on and dash down the hallway to the mid-sized indoor water park! For my 12-month-old, the zero depth play area is right up her alley. She loves the little bitty slide and the infant swings that sway over the water. The 90-degree water only gets about a foot deep, and leads up to the soaring tree house that has two child-sized slides that splash into the warm water. Our middle daughter would rather lounge in a raft on the lazy river or hang out in the hot tub that’s both indoor and outdoor (can you blame her?) She loves being able to swim through the opening to get outside of the building without ever having to leave the bubbling, warm water. My seven-year-old is more of an advanced swimmer and she loves sailing down the plunge slide, traversing floating logs, and flying down the inner-tube float slide with her dad. She can’t wait until she’s 48″ tall and can go on the more adventurous body slide. This mama-of-three’s favorite part is actually the attached hotel suite. The king bedroom, pull-out couch, and Pack ‘n Play slept our family of five with room to spare. My girls were thrilled we could watch their favorite movies on the DVD player, and I loved relaxing in the double whirlpool bath. We brought snacks, a simple dinner, breakfast items, and sandwich fixings to eat in the full kitchen (which includes a microwave, stove-top, full refrigerator and dishwasher–no oven) and never had to leave the resort. The best part was, when the baby napped, Daddy took the big kids to the water slides and I got to read a book in peace by the fireplace in our room. If you aren’t into DIY, there is a poolside snack bar that offers grab-n-go breakfast items, deli salads, wraps, pizza, burgers, hot dogs, and adult beverages (yes, you read that right–a full bar, poolside.) Smokey’s Bar-B-Que House is more of a sit down restaurant that’s on the property. Open for breakfast and dinner, their entrees are also available for carry-out if you’d rather eat in your suite. If you are wanting to venture beyond the water activities, the Timber Ridge Lodge is on the grounds of the Grand Geneva Resort which also offers a luxury spa, downhill ski hill, ice skating, climbing wall, petting zoo, two golf courses, horseback riding and more (weather permitting.) If you’re feeling water logged, your resort fee includes a credit in their expansive arcade. Timber Ridge also has a great activity room with free crafts, activities, and family movies scheduled throughout the day. If you’d rather just make a day trip, Timber Ridge offers a Day Package that includes wristbands and the use of a suite for 10 hours. It’s a great way to spend the day! Things to leave home: life jackets, beach towels, pack n play, high chair, your blender–they have it all. For a smaller-sized, incredibly friendly, clean, and FUN water park that is super close to home, just hop across the border to Timber Ridge! Timber Ridge Lodge and Water Park at the Grand Geneva Resort See more here.
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02.23.16 |
LittleLakeCounty.com “Gas Tank Getaways”
SPLASH INTO SPRING BREAK WITH FOSS SWIM SCHOOL: TIMBER RIDGE LODGE {LAKE GENEVA} By: Jessica Gebbink If you are a parent, you know that traveling is hard work. Typically squishing a family of five into a hotel room means a lot of stress and not much sleep. But when you need a break from the depths of a northern Illinois winter, where can you go to feel tranquil 87-degree breezes, warm waters, and get away from it all? My family hops across the border to Timber Ridge Lodge and Water Park at the Grand Geneva Resort in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. It’s close to home, very affordable, and perfect for all ages. When you drive through the welcoming gates and down the rolling driveway, it feels like you are entering a luxurious destination. Take your first right to enter the Timber Ridge portion of the resort, and you and your family will be transported to the great north woods. After you check into your room, put your swimsuit on and dash down the hallway to the mid-sized indoor water park! See more here. |
02.18.16 |
Artists-in-Residence a Draw for Hotel Guests
Marcus Hotels & Resorts’ properties are featured for their Artists-in-Residence programs.
Check out the Chicago Tribune article here
Also published in Hotel Online
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02.13.16 |
VacationIdea.com
Grand Geneva Resort and Spa, a Family Weekend Getaway from Chicago The AAA Four Diamond-rated Grand Geneva Resort and Spa is located in the midst of scenic countryside on the outskirts of Lake Geneva in SouthWisconsin, about an hour and a half from Chicago and an hour from Milwaukee. This charming resort is set on its own private lake and has numerous amenities including restaurants, golf courses, snow-sports facilities, swimming pools, tennis courts, and a spa. Grand Geneva caters to every requirement, but those wishing to explore the local area can check out the town of Lake Geneva, which is within walking distance. There is also a water park at the neighboring Timber Ridge Lodge with a free trolley service between the hotels. |
02.11.16 |
WISN News: Pfister Throws Dog Weddings in Honor of Valentine’s Day
MILWAUKEE —Some dog owners spent Tuesday watching their pets get hitched at The Pfister Hotel in an unconventional tribute to Valentine’s Day. View the clip here
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02.11.16 |
Conde Nast Traveler: The Most Over-the-Top Valentine’s Day Hotel Packages
Marcus Hotels & Resorts is offering extreme Valentine’s Day Packages this year. Including the “Love the Ride” package at the Hilton Milwaukee which includes a Harley-Davidson Softail Slim S! View the full article here
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02.11.16 |
The Resorter
Grand Geneva’s Well Spa Offering Valentine’s Day Specials For the month of February, Grand Geneva Resort’s Well Spa and Salon is happy to offer a variety of Valentine’s Day specials featuring decadent ingredients and scents. Try the Cupid’s Cupcake Body Scrub which begins with a rich bath of coconut and almond oils, followed by a sweet cream sea salt and rice bran oil exfoliation. The treatment ends with a whipped Whoopie! shea butter massage. 50-minute treatment; $120 Monday to Friday, and $130 Saturday and Sunday. For those looking to glow, try the Wine and Chocolate Me Time Transformation Facial which uses the antioxidants, vitamins, and enzymes in dark chocolate and winery grapes to fight free radical damage, leaving a plump and glowing complexion behind. 50-minute treatment; $120 Monday to Friday and $130 Saturday and Sunday. Also available is a Cupid’s Massage and a Cupid’s Spell Manicure and Pedicure. Call (800) 558-3417 to make spa appointments or for more information. Ski or Snowboard Free on Military Day In honor of the brave men and women who serve our country, The Mountain Top at Grand Geneva Resort & Spa is offering special deals and discounts for Military Appreciation Day on Friday, February 26, 2016. For all active duty members, The Mountain Top will extend FREE lift tickets and rentals. Additionally, The Mountain Top is offering 1/2 price for military families and $10 lift tickets and rentals for veterans. Valid military ID required at check-in. Please call (262) 249-4726 for more information. |
02.04.16 |
The Resorter
Grand Geneva Continues Winter Carnival Tradition Join The Mountain Top at Grand Geneva Resort & Spa for the annual Winter Carnival on February 6, 2016. Grab friends and family for a day filled with skiing, snowboarding and fun snow activities between 9 a.m. and 8 p.m. Open to both guests and the public, lift tickets are needed to access skiing and snowboarding events, but kids activities and fireworks shows are complimentary. The event lineup includes:
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