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The Ridge Hotel Portage

2.0 star property
Urban entertainment awaits at this central retreat where guests gather at the bar after city exploration, combining fun with easy access to attractions.

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A hotel room with a kitchenette, a dining area with two chairs, a small table, and a lamp. - The Ridge Hotel Portage (Portage)
A hotel room with a flat-screen TV, a wooden desk, a chair, a microwave, and a large window with curtains. - The Ridge Hotel Portage (Portage)
A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a chair, a desk, and a lamp. - The Ridge Hotel Portage (Portage)
A reception desk with a brick wall backdrop, a wooden door, and a sign for Cascade Mountain Lift Tickets. - The Ridge Hotel Portage (Portage)
A Dino's restaurant and lounge with a brick exterior and multiple parked cars in front. - The Ridge Hotel Portage (Portage)
The Ridge Hotel Portage, in the city center, offers a lively atmosphere with an arcade/game room, bar, and restaurant. Guests enjoy in-room WiFi between visits to nearby hotspots, with attentive staff providing local recommendations to enhance their stay.

Reviews

6.2 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
  • Bar

Room options

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A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand with a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bathroom with a white sink, a mirror, and a shower curtain.

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A bathroom with a white sink, a mirror, and a shower curtain.

Queen Executive Suite

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, two wall-mounted lamps, a telephone, and a waste bin.

King Executive Suite

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A four-poster bed with a floral bedspread, two bedside lamps, a chair, and a framed picture on the wall.

King Jacuzzi Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in Portage, The Ridge Hotel Portage is in the city center. Fort Winnebago Surgeons Quarters and Seth Peterson Cottage are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Woodside Sports Complex and Parfrey's Glen State Natural Area. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Justagame Fieldhouse or Woodside Wisconsin Dells Center Dome. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including skiing. Visit our Portage travel guide
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2900 New Pinery Road, Portage, WI, 53901

What's nearby

  • A calm lake surrounded by autumn-colored trees and rocky terrain.
    Wisconsin River
    3 min drive - 4.0 miles
  • A rocky cairn on a mountain peak with a forested valley and distant mountains in the background.
    Cascade Mountain Ski Area
    6 min drive - 8.2 miles
  • Museum at the Portage
    3 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Zona Gable Center for the Arts
    4 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Fort Winnebago Surgeons Quarters
    6 min drive - 3.6 miles

Getting around

  • Portage Station
    3 min drive
  • Dane County Regional Airport (MSN)
    40 min drive

Restaurants

  • Kwik Trip
    5 min walk
  • McDonald's
    2 min walk
  • Culver's
    9 min walk
  • Portage Asian Cuisine
    4 min drive
  • Tamarack Pizza
    4 min drive

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Meeting room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 3 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Individual furnishings

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 2 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
4 children, up to the age of 17 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 5.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 5.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per night

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
This hotel will place an authorization for the amount of the stay for any bookings where payment for the stay will be made on site instead of at the time of booking. The guest can change the method of payment at the time of check-in.

Frequently asked questions

Is The Ridge Hotel Portage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Ridge Hotel Portage?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 2 AM.

What time is check-out at The Ridge Hotel Portage?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is The Ridge Hotel Portage located?

Located in the heart of Portage, this motel is 3 mi (4.9 km) from Wisconsin River and within 9 mi (15 km) of Fort Winnebago Surgeons Quarters and North Country National Scenic Trail. Swan Lake and Cascade Mountain Ski Area are also within 9 mi (15 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

The Ridge Hotel Portage Reviews

6.2

6.2

Cleanliness

7.6

Location

7.2

Staff & service

5.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 111 out of 709 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 187 out of 709 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 157 out of 709 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 127 out of 709 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 127 out of 709 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Tara

Liked: Staff & service
Great ac n comfortable beds.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Recently remodeled. Quiet place
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Vicki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I’ve been coming here since they first started work on the place they have done a great job and all their staff is wonderful We come visit our grandchildren many times a year and we will continue to stay here
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Catherine M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel was clean and the front desk staff friendly. The air conditioner in our room was tempremental and we froze a little bit.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Cleanliness and useablility.

Bed was comfy. Everywhere you went smelt like smoke. The bath tub was dirty and could be resealed. Some of the wiring was faulty and certain outlits didnt work.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Heather S

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
I liked the quiet atmosphere. I didn't like the disrepair of the room.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Timothy

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
The shower was not clean along with the shower curtain, the rugs seemed to have not been vacuumed in a while. There were dead bugs on the wall, but the beds were clean. The staff were nice, exterior and parking were nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Penny

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean. But very sketchy otherwise. Did not feel safe. People hanging out in hallways and by open doors. I think they probably live there. Dimos (bar/restaurant)was very clean and had great food. But i wont stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Cheryl

Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Don't stay

Pictures are deceiving. No hot water, no dead bolt lock, older hotel. However the food was good in the bar.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Delila

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Pools were not open and I was looking forward to swimming that why I choose to stay here because I stayed here before and like the pool area but I feel like I got ripped off with my money
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

4/10 Poor

James

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Decades ago this may have been the best hotel in the area. They had a good pool area, arcade, and still have a nice gym. Dino's restaurant is attached to the hotel which is a nice feature. Currently, this hotel is old, dirty and outdated. It is affordable and the housekeeping staff did do a good job. Ammenities like the hot tub are out of order. The ripped up carpeting made me hesitant to travel anywhere but the room to the exit. The parking lot is so bad, I worried about getting a flat tire driving in and out. On a positive note, I stayed here for three nights and you could tell they are agressively remodeling. They have alot of work to do but have to the potential to become a decent hotel once again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

siri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
what I love most about staying here is Walmart is next door, goodwill right behind, dollar tree next door a lot of restaurant everything was walking distant. I will be back
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

vicky

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dirty couldn't shower shower was gross staff at front desk not helpful
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Roger

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No furniture in the room. Low lifes blocking the doorway. Not a safe place
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

vicky

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Booked a one bed hotel room was put in a 2 bed room in the basement where you could tell that room hasn't been cleaned TV and air conditioner didn't work couldn't shower not clean had a musty smell I have stayed here 3 nights in a row cost me 100 dollars a night no issues till the 3rd night Very disappointed
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Audrey

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Advertises a pool, hasn't been active in two years. Advertises a gym, same deal. Dirty hallways and environment.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Andy

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was good, but the hallways and elevator were gross. Lots of garbage and junk around the property from people long term tenants
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is in terrible condition. Looks like they haven't done a refresh on the rooms sense the 90s. The pool is permanently closed and used for storage and trash. There are people who live here as either a weekly or monthly rate and most of them are trouble, used needles laying around outside and they are digging through the butt buckets regularly. The drive way is in such disrepair that you cant drive in a straight line unless you want to break you car. The potholes are deep enough you could bottom out your car easily. The one redeeming thing about this place is the gal that checked me in. She was amazing and helpful. I was with my elderly mother who walks with a cane and we were on put on the second floor (no elevators) when I booked and she saw me helping my mom and asked me to bring her my keys and she put us in a first floor room.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is a quiet hotel. Very nice roo.s but, no glasses for water.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Yevheniia

We stayed for two nights. Clean, fresh. I recommend it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Todd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I would stay again. However, I feel the room wasn't to the cost. Thank you for un
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Todd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Check in friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Pillows where nice
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Julian

Good
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Hubey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly check in. Huge clean room, comfortable bed, fridge and microwave. Close to Fiesta grocery, Wal-Mart, and bonus Goodwill.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022