Charmant. Built in 1898 as the Funke candy factory. Restored as a hotel in 2017 for $30 million as a hobby project of Don Weber after amassing a as a contract insurance processor. Address: 101 State Street. In homage to its roots, the hotel restaurant has a candy counter at the check-in desk.
Unique boutique: “No match in these parts”
GREENVILLE, S.C. — The Charmant Hotel in LaCrosse retained its top-ranking Michelin Guide rating for a second year. The new Michelin guide called the $138-a-night Charmont “a true gem with personality. Service always goes the extra mile, and the hotel provides much more than others in its price range.” The only other Wisconsin hotel with Michelin’s top score is the Goodwin in Beloit. In Minnesota there’s only the Four Seasons in Minneapolis. Michelin’s criteria:
> A contributes to the local experience.
> Architecture and interior design.
> Quality of service, comfort and maintenance.
> A singular personality.
> A unique character.
> Quality of the experience for the price paid.