Wausau is located on US 51 and both banks of the Wisconsin River. It is 95 miles northwest of downtown Green Bay. There is one hotel in downtown Wausau, the Jefferson Street Inn and additional hotels to the west and southwest near US 51 exits.
Wausau is located on US 51 and both banks of the Wisconsin River. It is 95 miles northwest of downtown Green Bay. There is one hotel in downtown Wausau, the Jefferson Street Inn and additional hotels to the west and southwest near US 51 exits.
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"The room smelled musty and like stale smoke. The hallways needed to be vacuumed. The power was out from 4:15-5:30, so there was no coffee. The hotel didn't offer compensation.2019-10-19"
"The vents were dusty. No elevator at this hotel. Find a hotel that's cleaner.2015-10-12"
"Convenient to The Grant. The hotel was nice and had comfortable beds. Nice pool area, too, but the whirlpool looked dirty. There was a Starbucks in the lobby, but I'd have preferred free coffee.2018-04-09"
"The hotel was clean, and I had no qualms about staying in my room. Appreciated the microwave and refrigerator. Don't hesitate to stay here.2015-07-28"
"The hotel was fine and I didn't have any problems. The only disappointing thing was the lack of restaurants in the area. There was a stand-up burger bar and an expensive steakhouse, but the only other options were down the freeway a few exits away.2019-07-23"
"Great location and great stay. The hotel was clean and comfortable, and the employees were friendly. I'd stay again.2018-11-06"
"The hotel was clean and looked new. The room was clean and modern. All the employees were pleasant, and breakfast was good. Go for it.2022-01-26"
"This was our 2nd stay at this hotel. We had 3 rooms, and they were all comfortable and had heavenly mattresses. We did get billed for a pet we didn't have, but it was straightened out right away. All the employees were friendly and accommodating. Wonderful hot breakfast, too. I'd definitely stay again and recommend it.2018-09-11"
"Dirt and grime came out of the jets when we turned on the in-room whirlpool. Not sure we'd return to this hotel.2016-11-10"
"There was a dirty washcloth on the shower curtain rod when we arrived. Mold came out of the whirlpool jets when we used it. We talked to the hotel clerk and did get a discount, but we won't book a room with a whirlpool again.2016-08-16"
"I had a pleasant overnight stay at this hotel. It's a fine place to stay.2016-04-13"
"Close to shops and area attractions. The hotel was nice and quiet and had a friendly atmosphere. Needed more electrical outlets in the room. 2015-11-16"
"We were given a room near the pool, which was a nice gesture since I'd mentioned that my granddaughter loves to swim. The hotel clerk was friendly and helpful. Be prepared for road construction in the area.2015-05-07"
"Very nice room. Even the sofa bed was comfortable. Loved the Fishing Shack room. Stay at this hotel.2015-02-03"
"The hotel was difficult to find, and the hotel clerk wasn't helpful since he was new to the area. Great room for the price, though, and breakfast was wonderful.2022-12-19"
"A good, safe hotel. The beds were comfortable.2018-05-11"
"My motel room was fine, and the heating and cooling unit worked well. There were renovations going on during our stay. Be sure the complimentary airport shuttle is available in the evening. We ended up driving instead.2018-10-18"
"The motel was pet-friendly. The TV remote control was tricky to operate.2016-12-21"
On place pages like this, we order hotels from lowest cost to highest – except we list low-rated hotels at the bottom of the page.
Most of our competitors order these same hotels in other ways that make them more money.
How Do We Define Motel?
To us, motels are smaller lodgings that have rooms you can enter directly from the parking area.
At hotels, on the other hand, you can enter your room only through a hall inside the building.
Hotel Booking Tips
Beware of non-refundable reservations that could cost you a lot of money if you change or cancel them. +Non-refundable reservations are a gamble that will usually save you less than $10. If you make a $90 non-refundable reservation instead of a $100 refundable booking, you are betting $90 to win $10. Would you do that in Las Vegas? -
Don't assume you can cancel a non-refundable reservation without penalty if you notify the hotel weeks or even months in advance. +Often you cannot – because some hotels' profit strategy is to get paid more than once for the same room for the same night. -
Always read cancellation policies carefully before you make a reservation. + When is the latest date and time you can cancel without penalty? - More >
When you make a reservation, you will receive a confirmation email. Take a copy with you to the hotel.
The earlier in the afternoon you check into a hotel, the more likely you will get a room or suite that matches your preferences.
