Mead Hotel Wisconsin Rapids travel guide

The Hotel Mead in Wisconsin Rapids, Wis., is located in the downtown area, just blocks from the Wisconsin River and 45 minutes from Central Wisconsin Airport. Entering the lobby of the Hotel Mead, guests are greeted with rich warm colors, an inviting stone fireplace surrounded by plush chairs, and soaring ceilings. Set in Big River Country, this hotel is central to golf courses, cross- country skiing trails, boating areas, hiking trails and snowmobile routes. Guests don't need to leave the hotel for an enjoyable day. Visitors can take a dip in the indoor pool, relax in the sauna, enjoy a vigorous workout in the fitness facility, or shoot a game of pool in the game room.

The Hotel Mead offers three dining options. The Grand Avenue Grill offers a Sunday champagne brunch featuring steaks, seafood and ribs, while Café Mulino's Italian cuisine includes freshly made pastas and wood-fired pizzas. The Grand Avenue Tavern, a Manhattan-inspired lounge, showcases live entertainment several nights each week.

The Hotel Mead's 157 guestrooms and suites offer well-lit work desks, dual-line speaker phones with data ports, and complimentary gourmet coffee and coffeemaker. Hypoallergenic bedding and complimentary bottled water are also available.