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"One of the Best Inns We've Ever Stayed At!"
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"An Inn of Choice, Indeed! An incredible Gem!"
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"An elegant place to refresh and unwind!"
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"One of the best B&B's I have ever stayed at!"
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"Historical beauty with hospitality to match!"
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#1 Rated Hotel in Wisconsin
#7 Small Stays in the U.S.
Top 1% Lodging Properties Worldwide
Welcome to the historic & luxurious Stewart Inn, a luxury boutique hotel offering a traditional bed and breakfast experience. We invite you to stay with us when in Wausau and experience the romance, tranquility and inviting ambiance of our Inn. Your complete enjoyment, both inside the Inn and within the Wausau community, is our singular focus.
The Stewart Inn a Wausau Hotel is a beautifully restored and comfortably furnished 1906 Prairie style mansion designed by George Maher, one of the founders of the American Arts and Crafts movement and a contemporary of Frank Lloyd Wright. Featuring original chandeliers, sconces, decorative fireplaces and stained glass windows, the Stewart Inn is arguably the world’s most intact example of George Maher’s architecture.
The Stewart Inn is on the National Register of Historic Places in Wausau and was the first property in Wausau to be accepted on the Register. It is on the southwestern edge of the beautiful Andrew Warren Historic District where you will find the Cyrus Yawkey Museum, the Marathon County Historical Museum (both of which prominently feature George Maher’s architecture) and Wausau's Museum of Contemporary Art. We look forward to hosting you at our downtown Wausau Hotel with Bed and Breakfast amenities.
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We will welcome you with a nightly wine reception during your stay. You will experience personal touches making your stay unforgettable.
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Enjoy with all your senses a gourmet multi-course breakfast and discover home-made chocolate truffles or other surprises during your stay.
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Kick your feet up and stay for a while! Have a great spa experience in the privacy of your own room. Or, order from our large pillow menu for a restful night you won't soon forget.
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Downtown's luxury boutique hotel with bed and breakfast experience
Located in Wausau’s vibrant downtown river district and within six blocks of all the restaurants, shops and businesses, the Stewart Inn is the premiere lodging destination for guests seeking a luxury boutique hotel with bed and breakfast experience. In addition to our gourmet multi-course breakfasts, state-of-the-art technology, luxurious mattresses and fine linens, we offer a steam shower with every room and a nightly wine reception.
The Stewart Inn is less than five miles from Granite Peak and centrally located in Wisconsin. It is within a few hours from Milwaukee, Madison, Minneapolis-St. Paul, Green Bay, Bayfield, La Crosse, Eau Claire and Chicago.
We are consistently rated as the #1 hotel in Wausau on Expedia, TripAdvisor Booking.com & Google. Next time you travel to Wausau make your reservation with us.
Local Experiences
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Red Eye BrewingArguably, Wausau's most popular restaurant, Red Eye is a micro-brewery, gastropub with a fun and funky atmosphere and approachable menu. They genuinely source many of the foods they serve from local farms and they offer some creative dishes. The most popular items on their menu are wood-fired pizza, burgers, the b.l.a.t., the lamb meatballs, the chicken wings, the citrus shrimp salad and the signature salad. But for vegans, they offer arguably our favorite dish, the Vegan Wrap.Discover More
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CiaoCiao is one of Wausau's best restaurants and nicest dining environments. They offer fabulous service, fun cocktails and an eclectic menu. Located just 5 1/2 blocks from the Stewart Inn, Ciao features contemporary Italian/New American cuisine with fresh pasta, awesome pork chops and Randy's favorite dish, the "Shrimp Chartreuse" appetizer.Discover More
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The Mint CafeServing diners since 1888, The Mint Cafe is an institution in downtown Wausau. "The Mint" offers a fun, casual ambiance and classic diner menu with a few twists. Two of our favorite items are the chicken pot pie and the vanilla malt.Discover More
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Van AcreVan Acre is one of Wausau's newest restaurants and a great place for lunch or dinner on the west side of town. Their signature dishes are the wood fired pork chops and the fig and speck flatbread. And for those who love cocktails, don't miss the Vanhattan.Discover More
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Osso BucoOsso Buco is an elevated Italian restaurant with great pastas, delicious risotto, their signature osso buco and some exceptional desserts. They are one of the rising star restaurants in the fantastic Wausau dining scene and we have heard exceptional feedback from our guests.Discover More
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LemongrassFeaturing what may be the most trendy atmosphere in Wausau and amazing Thai, Asian cuisine, Lemongrass is one of the most successful restaurants in Wausau. They offer delicious food, generous portions, good service and guest friendly hours.Discover More
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Pinewood Supper ClubRegarded as one of the top supper clubs in the state, Pinewood doesn't disappoint. They offer a classic Northwoods ambiance, great supper club food, a top-notch Old Fashioned and a beautiful setting on Half Moon Lake. Our favorite dishes are the cracker-crusted walleye, the halibut oscar, the fried shrimp, the Friday night fish fry and the ice cream drinks.Discover More
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Back When CafeBack When Cafe has been perennially voted the best restaurant in Wausau and the accolades reflect the consistent excellence they deliver. They serve an eclectic menu of items from brie stuffed salmon, to seared ahi tuna, to veal piccata, to baked gnocchi. They are renowned for their carrot cake which Randy agrees is both delicious and generous. Back When is three blocks from the Stewart Inn.Discover More
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Tine & CellarTine & Cellar is a fun and trendy restaurant that has 50 beers on tap and features a menu that appeals to most everyone. They offer some yummy soups and salads, a few sandwiches and a wide variety of appetizers and entrees. The one dish we always recommend is the whitefish dip. It is one of the best whitefish dip we have ever had.Discover More
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