Maxwell Mansion is a wedding venue, motel and a cocktail bar. I was here mostly for the cocktail…read morebar, but I did get a tour of the mansion and grounds. The mansion was built in 1856, making it the first mansion in Lake Geneva. The estate has been completely redone but charming details were kept. Along with a mansion where you can book a room, Maxwell also includes beautiful gardens, lounges, outdoor fireplaces, a heated pool, croquet and bocce ball. There is also a separate area in the back with motel rooms. Like I said, I was there for a lil' drink. There's a bar inside the mansion (Apothecary Bar) with all kinds of medical and druggist paraphernalia, with the space being a tribute to Dr. Philip Maxwell. But it's the speakeasy, which is accessible outside in the front of the house, that you'll want to visit. Ask for the password inside the mansion, and they will let you into a dark, below-ground bar. It's all decorated in prohibitionist flyers, and even the bartenders are dressed up in period costumes. It's a really cool and unique bar in Lake Geneva.

We went to both the apothecary bar and the speakeasy. We did not spend the night. I don't see that…read moreYelp has a separate page for the food/drink places. Focusing the review on the apothecary bar. You need to know the password to get in the speakeasy. A few days after we visited the speakeasy, we went in to try the apothecary bar to get some food and drink. A friendly helpful bartender, explained all their creative cocktails, shared the pub food that they offered, and answered questions. We ordered a flatbread pizza and a spinach artichoke dip as well as a couple of cocktails. They served us at a table where we sat on a couch in a room just across the hall and were quite comfortable. There are other rooms where you can go - not much seating in the actual apothecary bar.

Perfect venue for a diy wedding with about 80-85 guests & allows room for a dj and dance floor…read more Fall foliage makes a beautiful backdrop for pictures. Large kitchen for your caterer. Good local vendors for florist and bartenders. Once you packup all your decor, a cleaning crew comes in to clean the venue.

Lovely DIY/historic venue option for less than 175 in downtown Lake Geneva!…read more While we decided against going w/ HH as a venue, I can't recommend Beth and the space highly enough. Beth is thoughtful, competent, friendly and organized. As for the space, the price point is reasonable, the indoor/outdoor functionality is awesome, and with a little DIY love, this place could really shine for a big day. It's on the historic register of places, and it's all "al fresco garden/backyard meets historic park pavilion" in its feel. Bring all yr own booze/give it away (no selling!), rock a licensed caterer - they have a HUGE, fully-equipped catering kitchen, use their tables chairs or rent your own, and well, yeah. This spot is an affordable and lovely option for those looking to go a little more DIY route on their wedding day.

The food never disappoints, well there's one disappointment there's not more of it! I used to…read morefrequent this place for Friday fish fry, it was all you could eat. That is no longer the case. Other than that this is my favorite fish place in the lake Geneva area. I don't golf but I do eat and I love this place. Here once a month for fish. 9/10

I called to book a tee time that was offering 1-4 players online. Upon calling I was told that she…read morecould not book a single because they were "too busy". But she could "book me at 2:05 with a two-some. Her tone was rude and uninviting. Considering they had 2 back to back tee times open with 4 available players she could have booked me. I understand this business model in the middle of summer, but in the fall after kids are back in school and day of it shouldn't be an issue. While it looks like a nice course, I probably will not visit it due to the customer service. Additionally if they do not want singles they should only advertise 2-4 players on those tee times.

Quality. My husband bought a dozen red roses for our anniversary. Not sure what he paid but three…read moredays in half are drooping. I have trimmed the bottom. But not helping. Be nice if they would Last longer than four days

So impressed with the service here. Called this morning to request a bouquet be delivered to a…read morefriend needing a little pick me up. Gave them a price range, and asked for them to create a cheerful arrangement. Got a text from my friend WITHIN THE HOUR that the arrangement was delivered and was beautiful. NOW THAT IS WHAT I CALL AMAZING SERVICE!

There's a lot to like here. The place is immaculate. I see people cleaning the common areas all the…read moretime. The pool is nice. We timed our visit to have it to ourselves. All the desk staff is very friendly and helpful. The room is nice. It appears to be recently renovated. There's plenty of storage for our three day stay. My only real issue is the bed. It's high in the center, like trying to sleep on a beach ball, and that's making it hard to get comfortable. All in all, it's been a good stay.

I was a regular guest at this hotel and have spent a lot of money here over the years…read more Unfortunately, my recent stay completely changed my opinion. We experienced an emergency that required us to be out of our room for most of the day. The following day, a senior staff member wearing a sports jacket approached me in an extremely rude and unprofessional manner. She spoke to me disrespectfully, refused to identify herself when asked, and treated me as though I was a second-class citizen. To make matters worse, after we checked out, the hotel charged us a $263 cleaning fee, even though the room itself cost only about $150 per night. They have refused to provide any reasonable explanation or issue a refund. I will be disputing this charge with my bank. Based on this experience, I cannot recommend staying here. Management should provide better customer service training and ensure that guests are treated with respect and that any additional charges are properly explained and supported.

I ordered 3 growers bunches of flowers from Lilypots to use in arrangements and on a cake for a…read morebaby shower that I planned, and I am definitely pleased with how everything turned out! Cassie answered my emails very timely to ensure the bunches were ordered properly, and they were very clear on what options I had. I chose Lilypots over a slightly less expensive option because the customer service they provided definitely helped mitigate the stress of party planning. Overall, I was very happy with the experience! Picking the flowers up on a Friday afternoon was a bit more difficult due to the many weddings and deliveries they are often juggling, but I totally understand this is a crazy year and weddings are the core of their business! They called me about what time frame I could get my flowers and were very apologetic it varied from their store hours, but I definitely appreciated the open communication and customer service! Also, they have designated free parking in front of their shop for customers which is a huge plus in Lake Geneva!

I cannot day enough amazing things about these florist and their amazing shop. I just chose them…read morefor my wedding flowers, and upon my initial consultation I knew I was making the right choice! Laura and Cassie were so kind, sincere and helpful in choosing flowers that would work beautifully together. My bouquet was absolutely stunning and I got so many compliments on the pergola decoration all night. I am absolutely thrilled and will recommend this shop to all of my friends. Working with them was truly amazing and they were such a gorgeous addition to my day! I cannot say enough awesome things. Work with lily pots and you will get stunning bouquets, gorgeous colour combinations, and a fantastic group of people to support you and ensure your happiness!! Ps. We chose sunflowers, maroon dahlias, pink free spirit roses and blue delphinium. Incase you're curious ;)

Very unique atmosphere. Friendly staff. The speakeasy in the…read morebasement is a must see. We were there for an event very well received

Beautiful old mansion in Lake Geneva. Went for Sunday buffet and were seated on the enclosed patio…read morejust as it opened. There were crumbs on the table and some dried up pasta on the floor under the table from the day before; so not a good start. Friendly server brought mimosas, water and coffee and directed us to buffet. Great selection of food on buffet included, among other things, cold shrimp, cheeses, sausage, beef rib, hash browns, quiche, baked fish, fresh fruit, Brussels sprouts, biscuits, lettuce salad, bacon ham,desserts. Very tasty fresh and hot. No place to set the pan covers but food was great. Loved ambiance of the old mansion with great food; very relaxed atmosphere. Would come back.

GO HERE! get a coffee (or wine/cocktail if you fancy). hang out on the patio. listen to live music…read more support a local business. you won't regret it :)

I visit regularly for lattés and quiche, and sometimes for a plain coffee. It is always delicious…read morewith a good choice of food! I sometimes leave with chocolate covered coffee beans which are delicious and reasonably priced. I have also been here for the wine selections in the evening and most recently had the cheese board which paired perfectly with the red wine I chose. The live music, the decor, and the kind staff are all tops, and still it retains a laid back charm and cozy atmosphere. Looking forward to many more visits!

Our band was the feature act here, and I've gotta say, the experience couldn't have been more…read morepleasant. A nice room, great atmosphere, with a total pro staff. They make pizzas here, and they were yummy. Good selection of boozes and beers. Go here whenever you can!

Thanks for bringing great groups to downtown Lake Geneva! Fun to see this historic building come to…read morelife again!