Canoe Bay

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How it Ranks: Canoe Bay ranks #4 out of 658 Wisconsin Hotels based on an evaluation of expert ratings and awards, as well as user reviews.

• ^#4 in Best Wisconsin Hotels
• ^#29 in Relais & Châteaux Hotels

Our Take: It's easy to see how Canoe Bay earned a place on Travel & Leisure's list of the 50 most romantic hotels in the world: This Relais & Châteaux property in Chetek, Wisc. caters specifically to couples. You can pick from several different lodgings—from standard rooms to spacious villas to private cottages—which sprawl across the 300-acre wooded estate. All accommodations feature beautiful views, as well as stone fireplaces, furnished decks, and whirlpools just big enough for two. As for activities, there is canoeing, kayaking, and row-boating on Lake Wahdoon, as well as hiking trails and horse-drawn carriage rides. And when you need to wind down, book an in-room massage or cozy up with a good book in the library. Meanwhile, the Dining Room asks that you don dress-casual attire for a romantic gourmet meal. Although the room rates here might make you cringe, loyal Relais & Châteaux guests can take advantage of perks through the Club 5C rewards program.