Name: The Stella Hotel & Ballroom
Address: 5706 8Th Ave, Kenosha, 53140, US

8/10

Excellent

13 Jul 2026

Alysha

Overall, we had a good stay at The Stella Hotel for three nights. The hotel itself is beautiful, the room was clean, and the location is excellent. It’s within walking distance of several restaurants, and being directly across from an ice cream shop made it easy to grab dessert every evening. Parking was also convenient.
The front desk experience at check-in was a bit disappointing. The young woman workin was not very welcoming or engaging. Had headphones in, and at one point we had to wave just to get someone’s attention. It wasn’t the warm first impression you hope for when arriving at a hotel.
On the other hand, the gentleman working the front desk on Sunday morning completely changed that experience. He was exceptionally friendly, helpful, and professional—exactly what you expect from hotel staff. He deserves recognition for his customer service.
One thing to note is that we stayed three nights and never received housekeeping service. It wasn’t a major issue for us, but it would have been nice to have fresh towels or the room refreshed during our stay.
The bed and pillows were both on the firmer side. If you prefer a firm mattress and firm pillows, you’ll probably be very comfortable. Personally, I prefer a softer bed, but that’s simply a matter of preference.
The rooftop bar was very nice. We did enjoy the comfortable seating and drinks. My husband enjoyed the café as well.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jul 2026

Jodie

Great boutique hotel close to all the fun. Walking distance to restaurants, cafe’s, pubs, parks, and the lakefront & marina. Looking forward to our next visit in August.

Friends

4/10

Poor

11 Jul 2026

Clarita

Lady at ck in - very curt and short - not welcoming. Seen us coming in and put notice on desk will be gone for short time and walked away from us. No explanation she will be back or had to attend to issue elsewhere. Room was nice, restaurant in house excellent meal. Breakfast muffin was tough and old - coffee was excellent. Parking not so great-it was raining and no canopy to get under. Staff in morning ck out was very cordial.

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jul 2026

Gretchen

I love The Stella due to its convenient location, history, and unique atmosphere. This is my first choice for accommodations when traveling to Kenosha. The staff was extremely friendly and accommodating. This trip involved three generations of extended family from three states. The Stella met all our needs, and the site offered great spaces on site for us to gather.

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jul 2026

Teresa

I had a great experience I will come again

Self

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jul 2026

Rick

Fantastic say over 4th of July weekend.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

01 Jul 2026

Jamesina

Clean room ans. Hey nice stadd. The hallway was a tad moldy but very nice location

Family

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jul 2026

Barbara

This was a very nice place in downtown. The building is one of the prettiest in the area. It’s also across the street from an ice cream shoppe. The lobby and rooms were decorated with eclectic furniture and a cool vibe. There’s a small cafe inside, next to the lobby, with great sandwiches and coffees. The lighthouse and beach are nearby. Great stay!

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

30 Jun 2026

Daryl

My wife and I have stayed at this property numerous times over the last seven years and this was the first time I was truly disappointed with the service. We informed the front desk twice that the microwave in our room wasn't working and were told that it would be replaced. It never was nor was there any follow up from staff as to why. Very disappointed in the lack of follow through.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

30 Jun 2026

Mary

The Wi-fi was inconsistent, causing my iPad to freeze in the middle of games. My family was interested in visiting the Crow’s Nest, but it wasn’t open on Sunday.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jun 2026

Taryn

Really nice boutique hotel, within walking distance to everything. Would stay again!

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jun 2026

Nancy

The room was nice and the lobby was decorated beautifully.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

27 Jun 2026

Richard

No thanks

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jun 2026

Kevin

This was a nice hotel for a quiet weekend in Kenosha. It's a 10 minute walk from the Metra station and minutes walking to several restaurants and bars. The restaurant was nice and the rooftop bar has great views. The staff was friendly and helpful.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 Jun 2026

Kristin

Love it every time!!

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jun 2026

Scott

Nice hotel in a historic building. Cafe, bar and restaurant on site were a bonus. Convenient location to walk to anything downtown.

Partner

4/10

Poor

24 Jun 2026

Erik

My room smelled really bad and didn’t get better the entire 2 night stay. It smelled like mildew/dirty socks. Also, the sink was very clogged.

Self

8/10

Excellent

23 Jun 2026

Abigail

There’s not a lot to choose from in Kenosha, and it’s all expensive. But the Stella is nice. More character than a chain. The staff were really nice, but the amenities felt worn. It seems that when it was all fresh and new it would have been amazing.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jun 2026

Chyanne

We used this hotel for our conference speaker to stay and he had no complaints. The front desk was very helpful in assisting me in getting the reservation and checking in my guest.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jun 2026

Timmy

Much nicer than we were expecting for the price. Excellent location and overall experience

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

21 Jun 2026

Ann

Room air conditoner, while functional, made an irritating grinding noise. Also bathroom sink would not drain.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jun 2026

Forrest

Cool property, great location, reasonable price. The Stella is a good choice if you want to be near the lake or the action in downtown Kenosha.

Family

8/10

Excellent

20 Jun 2026

Jill

The room was clean and comfortable but the front desk staff was one person and was always busy with a line of people. There was a race in the morning that affected where I parked my car and I wasn’t informed about it at all which caused a headache when I left.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jun 2026

felix

Amazing place to stay.

Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

19 Jun 2026

Sarah

Quality seems to be declining. Bad smell and basics missing in room.

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jun 2026

Patricia

This hotel was absolutely adorable! Loved everything about it.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jun 2026

Michael

This hotel in an historic building is completely modern and beautifully decorated. We particularly enjoyed the front patio and ice cream store across the street. Perfect location if you want to visit the museums and walk downtown.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jun 2026

Maria

Amazing hotel and amazing restaurant!!!

Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

12 Jun 2026

Stacey

The roof top bar was open, but they were not serving food, as advertised. The breakfast/coffee shop did not open in the morning either.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

04 Jun 2026

Tim

Neat old building, not sure if it was originally a hotel. Modernized. Mostly clean. Couple of hair strands found on the bathroom floor. Good coffee shop.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

02 Jun 2026

Nancy

We didn’t notice that the bar and restaurant was not open on Sundays and that is why we booked it’s. Very disappointed that we could not partake

10/10

Exceptional

02 Jun 2026

Paul

Excellent customer service. Management was down to Earth. Plenty of amenities. Beautiful area.

Thanks Tony!

~ Luis G.

Business

10/10

Exceptional

29 May 2026

Dana

Charming property and super comfortable room! Loved being on the main floor!

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

24 May 2026

Dan

N

Self

6/10

Pleasant

22 May 2026

Kimberly

Not enough value for the money.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

19 May 2026

Michelle

Room was nice enough, but the bathroom was not thoroughly cleaned from the previous guests stay - there was a used washcloth still on the floor under the vanity, which is raised. You have to request for the room to be cleaned or refreshed and we requested on 2 subsequent days and it didn't happen until we happened to bump into the person who was cleaning the rooms. She still did not have us on her list but was very nice and popped in to refresh (which is what you need for clean towels or more TP etc) pretty quickly after that.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

17 May 2026

Nicole

The outside of the property is very deceiving as you drive up to it. However, once you walk in, the upgrades are very pretty and unique. The one thing that was surprising was lack of a parking lot. If you couldnt find street parking out front, I believe the only available parking is a parking ramp about a block away - which is not ideal.
The room was pretty and everything felt clean until we noticed the ants in the bathroom. They were very small, and started as just a few. However, the next morning - there were way more throughout the bathroom floor, the shower and even in the sink. The carpets in the actual room are dark, which is unsettling knowing the ants were probably not just limited to the bathroom. The rest of the property felt clean, even the room felt clean, but the ants were not a fun experience.

Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

16 May 2026

Julie

Nice boutique hotel, not cookie cutter and doesn't feel like a chain. Would stay here again if we're in the area!

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

15 May 2026

Stan

Comfortable and relaxing, located within walking distance of many attractions in Kenosha. I will stay here again in a heartbeat!

6/10

Pleasant

11 May 2026

Jerry

On Sunday the bar is closed as is the dining room for dinner. Morning cafe is great! Room always cold, old building but nice renovation

10/10

Exceptional

11 May 2026

Daniel

Pleasantly surprised! It was my first visit to Kenosha. Great room. Friendly staff. Great bar and bartender.

8/10

Excellent

08 May 2026

Amanda

Very nice place to stay

Friends

8/10

Excellent

06 May 2026

Nicolas

Great place but limited breakfast (not included) options

Self

10/10

Exceptional

06 May 2026

Kathleen

We were there for only a short time but the room was clean, the hotel itself was clean and the staff was friendly.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

04 May 2026

Margaret

Great place for family gatherings… food is delicious.. hotel rooms are clean, staff is warm and helpful… gathering places are warm and welcoming… Best place to stay in Kenosha!

Family

10/10

Exceptional

02 May 2026

christine

Went for a wedding. Was pleasantly surprised. Very clean and cute. Great location. Nice bar. Food was decent. We had a great time. Stayed in the suite.

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

02 May 2026

Darren

it was great

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

28 Apr 2026

Angela

The Stella Hotel & Ballroom

We had such a fun stay at The Stella Hotel—this place is absolutely adorable. The design is beautiful inside and out, with a charm that makes it feel both cozy and elevated at the same time. It’s in a great spot too—just one block from the downtown trolley, which is such a simple and fun way to get around for just a dollar.

One of the highlights was definitely the restaurant. If you’re there on a Friday in April, don’t skip the fish menu—it was incredible. And if you’re on the hunt for a good poutine, they’ve got that covered too.

Our only hiccup (and honestly, it gave us a little laugh later) was that our group ran out of toilet paper during our stay. Not ideal, especially with a full group of women—but everything else about the experience really was wonderful.

Overall, such a charming place with great food, a perfect location, and a vibe that makes you want to come back.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

20 Apr 2026

Meredith Ann

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Partner

8/10

Excellent

19 Apr 2026

Molly

The building and interior was gorgeous but the room was an average hotel room, so the price went into the overall aesthetic I guess.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

13 Apr 2026

Marcia

A lovely hotel, the check in was great, the gentleman was very helpful.
We loved the location...walking distance to good pizza and a few bars.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Apr 2026

Erin

Very clean hotel throughout.

Family

8/10

Excellent

05 Apr 2026

Jeanette

Staff was friendly and helpful. Unique hotel with cafe, restaurant and bar that were great. Modern room with spacious bathroom. Only issues were that bathroom sink didn’t drain properly, and for the shower, you had to turn the temperature all the way up on hot to get any hot water. Otherwise great stay and would return.

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

30 Mar 2026

Daryl

Clean room and al awesome staff

10/10

Exceptional

26 Mar 2026

Julie

We went for an event at the ballroom. They were able to check us in early, our junior suite was amazing. Big,clean, great set up. Then entire stay was great! We will definitely be back

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Mar 2026

Meghan

Great hotel especially for the price. Clean, comfortable. Will definitely return.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Mar 2026

Melinda

Excellent staff- very helpful & friendly. Rooms and bedding were super comfy. Loved the look of the hotel, inside and out.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

15 Mar 2026

Theresa

The heat worked well.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Mar 2026

Scott

Yes everything was fine

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Mar 2026

Marlene

The customer service was exceptional at best. Very friendly atmosphere. We forgot our disount card in the room for the 1844 Table Table & Mash and the manager assisted in ensuring we got discounted. Stella is jome away from home and i will always be back. Can you please being back the New Years Eve party?

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

03 Mar 2026

Ashley

It was good, clean, and quiet. Staff was also nice

4/10

Poor

02 Mar 2026

Ricardo

The tv was ancient. it wasn't a smart tv, it was like one of those flat screen 720p TVs with an antenna xD! For the price, idk. Plus the breakfast sucks ! This hotel is over priced. No hand soap, and the shampoo was out.

10/10

Exceptional

28 Feb 2026

Chris

Food was rooms were clean and quite. Beds were not the most comfortable in my opinion. I’d recommend a stay if you’re I. The area.

10/10

Exceptional

26 Feb 2026

Debbie

Quiet and clean

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

24 Feb 2026

Michael

Nice hotel, staff were helpful!

10/10

Exceptional

22 Feb 2026

Kelly

Top notch boutique hotel. Really lovely with friendly staff and many amenities.

6/10

Pleasant

22 Feb 2026

Amy

Staff was great, hotel was cute and modern, the restaurant was10/10. The room could have been cleaned waaaaaay better.

6/10

Pleasant

20 Feb 2026

Adler

Overall the hotel was fine. The building was kinda cool and I really liked the lobby decor - kind of a sophisticated mad hatter furniture vibe. They seemed to have trouble communicating though. They have a notice in the room that if you would like the room serviced you need to tell the front desk, either a full cleaning or a \"refresh\" which brings in fresh towels and toilet paper etc. We asked for a refresh after the 2nd night, when we left in the morning and were told it \"might be too late\", needless to say it did not happen. Asked to be schedule for the refresh the next day and again, it didn't happen. We happened to run into the employee who was cleaning and asked her when she would be in our room so we would not be there in her way - not on the schedule. I'll give her credit though - she made it happen and did more than we asked for. Anyway, I booked a room for myself and husband and then added a second room for my son and his gf and they also asked for and did not get the refresh service. (add in that there was a used washcloth lingering under the bathroom cabinet when we checked in and we would probably make a different choice next time)

Family

10/10

Exceptional

17 Feb 2026

Alan

This was a very nice hotel and the staff was most helpful and a joy to work with. Had a couple of issues, but they were taken care of immediately. Would recommend this stay for everyone.

8/10

Excellent

09 Feb 2026

Kevin

Nice Place to stay, room was clean and the staff was very good. The young man and young lady in the bar were excellent on the night of 02/07. The only that was a problem for me was there was no coffee or tea amenties before 7:00 am, but the young man at the front desk on 02/08 went and took care of us. Very impressed!

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

05 Feb 2026

Mary Beth

Staff was very friendly, our room was adorable and clean, and the lobby is great!

10/10

Exceptional

01 Feb 2026

Kimberly

Clean cozy. Friendly staff. Great location

Business_and_leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jan 2026

Steven

Great place!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jan 2026

tammy

Very nice.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

22 Jan 2026

Danielle

The room was nice and cozy and clean. The staff was courteous and I would highly recommend staying their again! The onsite restaurant was good and so were the cocktails.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

18 Jan 2026

Joelle

We stay her quite a bit - they really need to up the housekeeping and room inspection. We had to be moved as soon as we got there because the heat was not working. The second room we were put in had no blow dryer - we found it eventually in the closet. There was no options for alcohol and only one pod for the coffee maker. The doors on the shower dont work so the door leaks all over the floor. It doesnt look like they have cleaned the windows or sills in quite some time. It is a nice hotel they just need to clean it better.

10/10

Exceptional

17 Jan 2026

Tamara

We were greeted warmly by staff. Our room was spotless! We enjoyed the evening and appreciated the unique features of this historic hotel.

Family

4/10

Poor

05 Jan 2026

Felipe

The lack of cleaning was not up to specifics there was a used band aid in the shower pills on floor ,loose faucet .. it not the same anymore

Business

8/10

Excellent

31 Dec 2025

Meredith

Bed sucked ass and no alarm clock.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

29 Dec 2025

Adam

There was non. And I felt the restaurant at location was over priced.

Business

8/10

Excellent

26 Dec 2025

Sal

Did not eat breakfast.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

24 Dec 2025

Michael

Room could have been cleaner.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

23 Dec 2025

Naomi Bullock

Hotel to make sure to finish clean up! Toilet did not look like it was cleaned well!

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

18 Dec 2025

Farshad

Fantastic hotel with food on-site. Staff very helpful and friendly

Business_and_leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

14 Dec 2025

Amy

Fabulous hotel! Clean, beautiful inside, excellent food at the restaurant and great staff. We will definitely be back!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Dec 2025

Jeffrey

Great staff - great room - great value !

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

10 Dec 2025

Laura

The entire hotel is beautiful. Special and upscale but at a reasonable price. Quiet, Comfortable, clean and well appointed rooms. Desk staff was very helpful. We had one slight issue that was quickly resolved and was given complimentary coffee at the cafe for our troubles which was not necessary but appreciated. Ate at the cafe for breakfast and staff was also very welcoming. Will stay again!

Leisure Family

2/10

Poor

05 Dec 2025

Matthew

The bar was closed early, the showere temp wasnt consistent, the front desk didnt seem to care, askbfor late checkout which was forgotten.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

03 Dec 2025

Matthias

More gluten-free breakfast options.

Friends_and_family Family

2/10

Poor

02 Dec 2025

VIRGINIA

Hotel should be called “The Bare Minimum”. The worst housekeeping i’ve seen in a hotel that I’ve stayed at. Hair on bathroom floor by shower, dirty mirror with stains, headboards covered in dust. Base boards covered in dust. Flashing lights in room from fire alarm, you can hear the loud wind all night from the outside through the Ac/heating wall unit. You can’t sleep.
The room has a keurig machine but provides you with no coffee or tea pods, what’s even the point? keurig machine also covered in dust.
I had a late check out of 12pm and housekeeping still came to my room at 11:15am to get in and clean the room. I told them I had a late checkout like they didn’t know or didn’t care. No hospitality at the font desk.

The owners clearly do not care about providing good out clean services. Mangers don’t care. They cut many corners and it shows while they try to come out ff as a “nice” hotel. It’s more of a motel. I stayed here years ago and hated it for the same reasons and have it another chance - still awful. And based on the other bad reviews nothing has changed. Don’t waste your money here.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

30 Nov 2025

Christina

Great location, friendly staff, and clean rioms.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

29 Nov 2025

Robert

Everything was great.