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The Stella Hotel & Ballroom

3.5 star property
Art Deco hotel with bars and a 24-hour fitness center

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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace
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Located near Carthage College, The Stella Hotel & Ballroom blends historic charm with playful touches. Enjoy breakfast or lunch at the on-site restaurant, relax by the lobby fireplace, and explore windsurfing nearby. The helpful staff ensures everything runs smoothly.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Gym

Room options

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premier Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace

Premier Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(19 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(18 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

Located in Downtown Kenosha, a neighborhood in Kenosha, The Stella Hotel & Ballroom is in the entertainment district and near the beach. Kenosha Public Museum and Civil War Museum are cultural highlights, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Pleasant Prairie Premium Outlets. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Pleasant Prairie RecPlex. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking, motor boating, and sailing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails.
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5706 8th Ave, Kenosha, WI, 53140

What's nearby

  • Froedtert Kenosha Hospital - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Civil War Museum - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Kenosha Public Museum - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Simmons Island Beach - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Carthage College - 5 min drive - 2.9 miles

Getting around

  • Kenosha Station - 9 min walk
  • Kenosha, WI (ENW-Kenosha Regional) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wendy's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Anna’s On The Lake - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Franks Diner - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Kaiser's Pizza & Pub - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Slip 56 Bar & Galley - ‬6 min walk

About this property

The Stella Hotel & Ballroom

Hotel near Simmons Island Beach
Located close to Froedtert Kenosha Hospital and Kenosha Public Museum, The Stella Hotel & Ballroom provides a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and an arcade/game room. Adventurous travelers may like the windsurfing at this hotel. The on-site restaurant, The Cafe at the Stella, offers breakfast and lunch. In addition to dry cleaning/laundry services and a fireplace in the lobby, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Free self parking
  • Local cuisine breakfast (surcharge), express check-out, and a banquet hall
  • Coworking spaces, luggage storage, and wedding services
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff and first-rate property condition
Room features
All 80 rooms offer comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and air conditioning. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and coffee/tea makers
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, heating, and housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Street parking available
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily local cuisine breakfast available 6:30 AM to 1:00 PM for a fee: USD 4 to 9 per person
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • the 1844 Table & Mash
  • The Cafe at the Stella
  • The Crow's Nest

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Arcade/game room
  • TV in common areas
  • Windsurfing
  • Wine tours

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Guidebooks
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • 5 meeting rooms
  • Computer station
  • Coworking space

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lever door handles
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-width doorways

More

  • Art Deco architecture
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1919
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 1:00 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for local cuisine breakfast: approximately USD 4 to 9 per person

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Stella Hotel Ballroom Kenosha
Stella Hotel Ballroom
Stella Ballroom Kenosha
Stella Ballroom
The Stella & Ballroom Kenosha
The Stella Hotel & Ballroom Hotel
The Stella Hotel & Ballroom Kenosha
The Stella Hotel & Ballroom Hotel Kenosha

Frequently asked questions

Is The Stella Hotel & Ballroom pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at The Stella Hotel & Ballroom?

Self parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at The Stella Hotel & Ballroom?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 1:00 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Stella Hotel & Ballroom?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Stella Hotel & Ballroom located?

Located in Downtown Kenosha, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Froedtert Kenosha Hospital, Kenosha Public Museum, and Civil War Museum. Simmons Island Beach and Kenosha History Center are also within 1 mi (2 km). Kenosha Station is 9 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

The Stella Hotel & Ballroom Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

10

Location

9.4

Staff & service

9.2

Eco-friendliness

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 754 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 178 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 41 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 1003 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Halie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay for the area!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very neat hotel. Staff was friendly. Rooms were quiet and clean
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helaina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a charming building that has been turned into a hotel. One of our favorite places to stay in Kenosha. The area is cute and during summer you can walk to the outdoor market and lots of great shops and restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Vwey beautiful hotel
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not sure where to park, but hotel is beautiful
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ambience and proximity to lake and dining options
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable bed, big room, great location. Very helpful, friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect every time - staff is amazing Rooms are gorgeous - it’s beautiful inside and outside -
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The food was great
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Corey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel, wish it had it's own parking lot.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tamra

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel, friendly staff and great coffee shop.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Belinda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful and clean
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel. We did a quick stop on a road trip but have added this to a destination and hotel we will return to for an extended stop or long weekend!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean interesting hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I was only there for one night but the staff was very friendly and helpful and free parking across the street was a great perk! Cleanliness is most important to me and Stella checked that box 100%!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Toni

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Reasonable price. It's in walking distance to the harbor and various eateries such as the ice cream parlor across the street. I would definitely recommend this hotel to family and friends visiting downtown Kenosha.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Interesting building. Fourth floor room was small but nice, with comfy beds and spacious bathrooms.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Stella is a hidden gym and I would actually travel to Kenosha to spend a quiet couple of nights at this hotel. The rooms are amazing. They have a great rooftop bar. There’s dining and a coffee bar in the morning. Staff is professional. This hotel was definitely the cherry on the cake of my business trip!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always a joy to spend a few days at the Stella.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the quaintness of the rooms and hotel. The area is fun to walk and see the old and new of Kenosha. The shampoo and shower gel was Beekman and oh so heavenly! The room felt damp though; maybe due to an unfinished ceiling.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Endia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Will be back
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous rooms, friendly staff, and a wonderful rooftop bar
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Kerry

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Hotel was unique and classy. Lobby and room was clean and updated. Our room was on 1st floor and the traffic noise outside was very loud. Also the check in clerk was not friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

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