About us
Nestled in the heart of downtown Kenosha, The Stella Hotel & Ballroom is a historic renovation of a well-known landmark, built in the early 1900's, that was home to the Heritage House Inn and The Kenosha Elks Club. Within minutes of the shores of Lake Michigan, this contemporary, yet classic hotel is the only full-service hotel in downtown Kenosha featuring 80 stunning guest rooms and suites with state-of-the-art amenities. The hotel offers classic, yet contemporary rooms as well as retro one-bedroom Heritage Suites, accommodations feature rustic furnishings and vintage-style decor. Other amenities include a fitness center, business center, gift and sundry shop, and a rec room with vintage board games. There are three onsite dining options: The 1844 Table & Mash, a vintage, supper-club-inspired restaurant and lounge specializing in fresh local dishes, and a diverse selection of signature cocktails, whiskeys, craft beers, and wine. Café at The Stella, located off the Lobby, serves specialty coffee drinks, smoothies, fresh-baked pastries, breakfast, lunch, and more. In the summer season, Crow’s Nest Rooftop Bar offers a unique rooftop bar experience with views of downtown Kenosha and Lake Michigan, signature cocktails, live entertainment, cozy fire pits, and views of outstanding sunsets. The Stella Hotel & Ballroom is the ideal destination for corporate meetings, social events, weddings, and more with over 8,000 square feet of flexible event space. Event space includes five flexible event rooms ideal for groups of any size from 10 to 225. Settings vary from our spacious two-story ballroom featuring dramatic 20’ high ceilings, large, picturesque windows, an outdoor balcony, and a private bar, to our intimate Pettit Boardroom for sixteen.
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- Calls (local)
- Calls (toll-free)
- Internet access
- Luggage storage
- Room service
- View (urban)
- Voicemail box
- Extended stay
- Onsite catering
- Onsite gift shop
- Onsite restaurant
- Space (private)
- Wheelchair accessible
- AV capabilities
- Business center
- Video conference
- VIP services
- Health club
- Airport shuttle
- Bus
- Taxi
- Train
- Dance floor
- Portable heaters
- Staging area
- AV equipment
- High speed internet (300 Mbps)
- Onsite AV staff
- Calls (local)
- Calls (toll-free)
- Internet access
- Luggage storage
- Room service
- View (urban)
- Voicemail box
- Extended stay
- Onsite catering
- Onsite gift shop
- Onsite restaurant
- Space (private)
- Wheelchair accessible
- AV capabilities
- Business center
- Video conference
- VIP services
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Meeting space
Name | Room size | Ceiling height | Max capacity | U-Shape | Banquet rounds | Cocktail rounds | Theater | Classroom | Boardroom | Crescent rounds (Cabaret) | Hollow square | Talk show |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
The Stella Ballroom | 3,942 sq. ft. 73 x 54 sq. ft. | 20 ft. | 225 | 80 | 225 | 225 | 200 | 200 | - | 114 | - | 200 |
Elks Meeting Room | 1,683 sq. ft. 51 x 33 sq. ft. | 10 ft. | 70 | 45 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 30 | - | 48 | 50 | - |
Heritage Meeting Room | 1,008 sq. ft. 28 x 36 sq. ft. | 8 ft. | 40 | 20 | 40 | - | 40 | 40 | - | 25 | - | - |
Pettit Boardroom | 660 sq. ft. 20 x 33 sq. ft. | 8 ft. | 16 | - | - | - | - | - | 16 | - | - | - |
The Card Room | 850 sq. ft. 34 x 25 sq. ft. | 10 ft. | 40 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Cancel by 4:00pm local hotel time at least 48 hours prior to arrival to avoid a 1 night cancel penalty charge.
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The hotel is located in downtown Kenosha, just steps away from museums, boutique shops, restaurants, breweries, entertainment venues, and public art. Downtown Kenosha’s lakefront on the shores of Lake Michigan features tons of scenic trails to bike, hike, and ski, as well as opportunities for fishing, sailing, boating, kayaking, swimming, and many other ways to get out on the water.
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Are specific cleaning/disinfection routines in place for pillows, duvets and their covers, headboard, bathrobe etc.? If yes, please describe.
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