Stoney Creek Hotel and Conference Center

This has to be one of the worst hotels I have ever stayed in. I was here in business and reservations were made by my company. I usually stay at a Marriott but this what they arranged for me.
First impressions from the street were not good, if I was passing down the highway and saw this place I would never stay, very old looking building wrapped in green neon, looks nothing like a lodge from the outside. Second of all walking into the hotel it is very tacky, it looks nothing like a real lodge.
I went down to grab breakfast in the morning and it was gross, preformed eggs in some heating unit along with some fatty ham, coffee is terrible and the room where breakfast is located is very dark and awful looking.
I noticed that when I returned to my room at the end of the day the bed was made, the bathroom was never cleaned and there was still coffee from the night before in the coffee pot along with a piece of paper still on the floor in the same spot it was when I left that morning. They not only don’t clean the bathroom every day they don’t vacuum.
I returned today to my room and the bed was made but there was still a crumpled up napkin that I left near the TV.
I would not recommend this property to anyone. It leaves much to be desired.
If there was a way to leave a negative star I would leave a BIG NEGATIVE STAR RATING!

This is one of the better places to stay to go skiing at Granite Peak. We’ve stayed before at Granite Peak lodge and also at Howard Johnsen. We like this place better. It’s inexpensive and only a few miles away from Granite Peak skiing and has a good pool for the kids to play and has a decent continental breakfast with biscuits and gravy and make your own waffle iron. We came here on a Presidents Day weekend this time and the place was a little more packed and noisier than what were used to but the staff still managed everything well. By the way, the staff is always very friendly. Their free wifi is pretty fast even from our room at the edge of the hotel. Rooms were clean. Beds have a little bit older mattress but it was still comfortable. Pillows were nice and soft. Bathroom was clean with good water pressure. They also had organic shampoo, soap and lotion. Granite Peak is a good place to ski in the midwest so stay here if you need a place to stay.

We had such a wonderful experience here. The hotel is super clean and the staff is exceptionally friendly.
We got the king whirl pool suite (in the «Fishing Shack») that had a large whirlpool and a fireplace. It also had a nice sized table in a miniature kitchen area and a couch and coffee table. Everything was in great condition and the fishing décor throughout was really cute and went well with everything (I’d usually find it somewhat tacky, but it actually looked cute). There was a ton of space in the room — we were even able to bring our snowboards in and not even notice they were there.
The whirlpool and shower were nice. Even the green tea shampoo, body wash, and lotion were better than your typical hotel toiletries. The bed was sufficiently comfy and the fireplace added romance and heat (we kept the ceiling fan on though because we like moving air).
The morning breakfast was also unexpected. In addition to the typical cereal, bagels, muffins, and waffles, they even had biscuits and gravy! I love biscuits and gravy and these weren’t bad at all– just got to get there early enough to get some.
All-​in-​all, I was highly impressed with this hotel. It exceeded my expectations and made for a wonderfully romantic getaway. I’d recommend it for anyone in the Wausau area, especially if you spent the day snowboarding at Granite Peak!
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Coming from the north west myself I was not looking forward to staying in a hotel with the rustic look and feel. So much for my brief getaway to change things up. Going in with low expectations, I was pleasantly surprised by friendly staff that seemed to enjoy there work. With numerous gas powered fireplaces the temperature was warm and cozy despite the subzero cold outside. The rooms are what you would expect in terms of layout.
But what surprised me is that the heater did not rumble and choke all night as I had expected. It was as quite as a mouse, hardly even noticeable to this light sleeper. That was a big plus in my book. It is an older facility, so the shower heads are on the low side if your tall but not to low that they can’t be dealt with. The beds are very soft and may be a bit surprising when you fist lay down. Expect a bit of a waterbed spring-​back, especially if your coming from a more modern hotel with extra firm mattresses.
My big complaint is the guest room doors don’t have a soft close mechanism. So unless your neighbors make an effort to be respectful when closing the door you will be woken-​up. Naturally as a business traveler, I was placed next to a collection of kids hitting the ski hill for the first 3 nights. So I had to deal with the doors opening and closing every 2.5 minutes all around me.
For that I have to dock 2 stars. I should not have to go back and ask for a room change, the front desk staff should be proactive on that front. … Tired business travelers in this wing, noisy youthful partiers in that wing…
Other then my inconsiderate neighbors the hotel was decent given the options. For the price it was unbeatable (corporate rate). The location was very easy to find from the airport, only 10 minutes north.
I did not use the pools, but did take a look. The pool area was warm and looked very inviting. Head to the small bar area, get a few drinks and head over to the pool with a few friends to share some laughs. It could make for a fun time.

Really a very nice theme hotel — woodsy, cabin feel to the décor. Ours was a spacious but otherwise normal room, quiet and well equipped. The theme is nice and not overdone. Breakfast was quite complete and the pools and amenities would be great for a family vacation stay.

I stayed here while attending a conference at the Patriot Center. I was a little unsure about this hotel, since I had never heard of it before and wasn’t familiar with the area.
My doubts were completely unfounded! The staff was friendly and helpful, the rooms were clean, comfortable and cute, and the hotel was quiet.
Random tips:
They put a cute bear on the bed to snuggle with! But if you have kids, beware: it’s for sale!
The style is very Northwoods, but it doesn’t get in the way of comfort.
The continental breakfast was good (but no butter for waffles? Aren’t I in Wisconsin?) and included cereal, breads, fruit, oatmeal, juice, coffee and of course, waffles. There were also eggs and sausages, but I didn’t take a good look at them.
There is free wifi, but it’s unsecured.
They offer items you might have forgotten for free.

I stayed here last week for a conference. My room was upgraded because all of the regular rooms were booked when I made my reservation, so I ended up in a spacious room with a king bed and bunk beds which would be perfect for a family. This room also had a fridge, microwave, and coffee maker, but my understanding is that the regular rooms do not include a fridge & microwave. The room was clean and everything was in good condition. There was a locked door which seemed to contain the heating/​cooling system for the room — it was quite loud when the heat or AC turned on, which is my only complaint from the stay.
The pool area looked nice, although I didn’t have a chance to use it. The conference areas were well tended, and the staff were all friendly and professional.

Stayed here last weekend while skiing at Granite Peak which is just few minutes away. Very clean and cozy. Room was spacious with fridge, microwave, flat screen TV. I must add that the water pressure in the shower was high which was great. The whole log cabin feel was nicely done and I truly enjoyed my stay there. I enjoyed complimentary breakfast which included many options, there was something was everyone.

I came to visit family in the area, and our normal hotel was not available. I had 2 young children with me and this hotel was AWESOME! The log cabin look/​feel both inside and out, even inside the rooms… made it very interesting, very nice and enjoyable for my entire family.
This location does not the waterpark, but for a modest $ 7/​ea — you can go to the partner hotel indoor waterpark down the street.

This is a theme hotel with the theme being a backwoods, cabin feel. We came in January and it was super cozy, warm and inviting. I would definitely come back here again.
When we arrived, there was a plush moose on the bed to greet us plus a welcome package (water bottles, deck of cards, bag of snacks, coupon to the gift shop). The room was super clean. Crisp sheets. Towels were soft. Organic toiletries. Wide flat screen TV. Refrigerator. Microwave. Free coffee in the dining area with a free continental breakfast and free WiFi access everywhere.
To top it off, we got this all for $ 89 per night excluding taxes. We got this deal off their website: Ski Package 2 nights/​3 days that includes 2 free waterpark tickets (worth $ 12 a piece) and $ 20 in coupons to the gift shop or food court. If you didn’t use the $ 20 coupon then they used it as credit to your final bill!
We actually chose this over the Grand Lodge Hotel and Waterpark for the reasons above and more. There’s a pool, hot tub, dry sauna here and I imagine it’s a bit more quiet with less children and not as rowdy as the Waterpark. The pool area has a fireplace and lounge chairs next to it, a television, high top tables, and it’s just cute, cute.
Also to boot, there is a Greenmill Restaurant and a movie theatre just across the street. The waterpark is maybe just 3 blocks away.
I have some suggestions or areas for improvement:
1. Large ski groups come here to stay. Next time, we’ll make a point to request a floor or section that isn’t adjacent to a large party or group. Hallway noise comes into the room quite easily.
2. My eyes were stinging and burning from the bleach in the hot tub; the smell was a bit overpowering. I really hope they switch into a salt based hot tub over one that requires bleach solely to keep it clean.
3. Perhaps better supervision of the pool area. People were leaving their towels willy nilly everywhere and even though adult hours for the pool area are from 10 pm — 11 pm, there were at least 15 teenagers doing cannon balls in the pool and shutting the lights off in the dry sauna and fooling around. Slightly distracting in the late hour that was meant for down time and relaxation.