A nice bar with a great view of the city and strong drinks!…read more Stopped in for a quick 2 old fashioned before heading downstairs for dinner. They had plenty of space so don't feel you need reservations. The bartender was attentive and I had a drink in my hand in no time, while still taking time to make my drink properly. Not much else I can say, if you want a good drink with a decent view of the town, be sure to stop in!

This rooftop bar at the Embassy Suites is a great place to relax with a drink after a long day. It…read morehas plenty of indoor and outdoor seating with a nice atmosphere. We didn't try the food, although everything we saw looked good. We did order dessert one evening, and it was very good. We really enjoyed stopping here during our stay!

The Hotel is really cool, historic and lots of character. They do have a decent happy hour. Our…read morecompany trip stayed there 4 days so we ate here everyday for convenience. 1) ribeye steak, not good at all, zero seasoning or flavor. 2) burger, about the worst I've ever had, tasted terrible. 3) wings : ordered dry and had sauces separate, these were "ok" (sometimes tasted kinda 'fresh') but the sauces were good. 4) chicken fettuccini alfredo was actually decent, order that 5) a coworker ordered a pizza and said frozen pizzas were better. Had breakfast every morning, complimentary so I should judge too harshly, but not really that good. Very subpar products being bought. For such a nice hotel the food is severely lacking. Management should revisit this.

We had 1 PM reservations for brunch on Sunday. We wanted to eat prior to the Gutfeld show at BMO…read more Arrived at the hostess stand and looked around. There were several tables with no water or anything. We were seated after a few minutes. We waited for 15 minutes no water, no waitstaff. Several tables around us were the same. Didn't really seem like we were going to be able to make the 3PM show at this rate. Finally left after 20 minutes. To be fair the hostess did say the kitchen was backed up. All and all it appeared they were understaffed for the patrons they had. We met some people at the elevator that had been outside dining and they said the food was good, however it was slow to come out for them also. I guess they have a rooftop deck for dining outside. The place is really kind of neat and I would have liked to eaten there. It seems like it may have been an old factory or something converted to hotel and dining. I was intrigued by the short rib eggs Benedict. May stop by again when we're in the area, hope things improve. Seems like it could use some better management. We did speak to the staff at the front desk in the main lobby on the way out and they were totally indifferent, no sorry about your bad experience, more of an oh well attitude.

Were in town for a wedding and stayed here didn't have any expectations but was blown away, the…read morerooms are gorgeous! Gigantic our room had a foyer living room and large bathroom all with these massive windows for natural light Everyone who worked there was super helpful and kind too

We checked into our room which was quite acceptable, though we had not realized that the hotel was…read morea revitalized industrial building. We then left the hotel for dinner and on our return to our room we found a ladder set up in front of our room's door. Upon further inspection we found that our room was flooded with over three inches of water from a broken pipe. The maintenance crew helped us get our possessions together. We were told to go to the front desk for room reassignment. Upon arriving at The desk we found out that the flooding affected a total of ten rooms and that they had no other rooms nor could they find anything in the area. Front desk staff did try to help while always maintaining a friendly and helpful demeanor during a difficult time. They earned all available stars.

We hung out for a bit our first night's stay at the Goodwin. Had a couple drinks and enjoyed the…read moresnack board while we listened to some live yacht rock music. It was pretty busy, so the outside space was all taken, but we were lucky enough to grab a table closer to the bar. We had an enjoyable visit overall.

Food was great! The service was amazing. The only thing that would have made it better was if we…read morecould have sat outside. But, it was too windy! Definitely will visit again!

This hotel was near perfect and I could see why it's Michelin rated…read more I don't usually stay in boutique hotels but when looking at the nearby major chains, they didn't look appealing. The room was clean and had a rustic modern feel. When the carpet is beige, you know they have to take care of it consistently. Everything had a plush feel. The shower had a rainfall showerhead and a handheld. There's a scent that emanates throughout the hotel and into your room. It's light and adds to the ambiance. It's also in the sheets and linen too. I guess that adds to one of the negatives I list later in that the HVAC seems to be centrally controlled. There was some very minor debris in the sink that may have been left from wiping of a dirty rag, but that was mostly it. Gym was nice and parking was plentiful and free. What I didn't like: - Mini fridge in the room had a lot of snacks and other drinks that I assume were for sale. I usually pack my own food, so those items took up some space in the fridge - I get cold easily, so I try to adjust the thermostat, but it's centrally controlled, which I've never seen... I'm assuming all of the rooms are regulated in this way... - Breakfast bar- had bare minimal which I really don't mind. I really wouldn't expect a place like this to serve you breakfast unless it was full service. Would definitely come back

Great hotel in downtown Beloit. It's been redone in a "speak easy" motif. Rooms are spacious and…read moreinclude a phonograph with a selection of vinyl LPs (that's 33 rpm records, for you youngsters). Room has a huge shower with a rainforest head. Also has a mini bar in the room. Only negative point is there was no refrigerator or microwave. Great restaurant located just off the lobby for a fine dining experience. Does not have full breakfast but does have grab and go muffins, fruit, coffee, etc. They also have a rooftop bar where one can sit inside or outside. Full bar with good bartenders. Menu is limited but still plenty to choose from. We had an order of mussels and a charcuterie tray. Both were very good. Our bartender was Colton and he took good care of us.

Great food, amazing service (Karen-server/waitress & Jim-Food & Beverage Director/Manager) &…read moreatmosphere was nice! First of all the table bread was delicious, I was never fond of butterscotch but Karen suggested the Budino & YUM! Jim gifted us Tiramisu to take home. Made my 60th birthday dinner even more special!!!

I was staying at Hotel Goodwin for a night as I was in town traveling for my partner's job. We…read moredecided to try the restaurant downstairs, Velvet Buffalo, since we had already tried the restaurant Merrill and Houston's Steak Joint across the street (which we absolutely loved and I did a review on that restaurant as well). We ordered burrata appetizer, which I forgot to take a photo of since we were so hungry, while he ordered the farmer's trio for himself and I ordered the Short Rib for myself. Burrata and the table bread are actually fantastic. The entrees we received are very generous portions which makes it good value for the money, but at the same time, it was very heavy and a little too rich in flavor. Presentation was already great. Halfway through dinner, I was really debating between 3 or 4 stars. Because of all the positives, I was going to give it 4 stars even though the food didn't really impress me that much. Desert unfortunately tipped that scale to 3 stars. We ordered Tiramisu. It was the saddest looking tiramisu. We could tell the bottom was watery and soggy. The cake part was dried out. It does look like either it was too old or it was refrigeration issues. We took a bite regardless to be sure and we could tell by the taste that it was an older cake. As someone who's been in the restaurant industry for 30+ years, that actually could be a health violation. We did send it back and they said they'd bring a new freshly made one... which I declined. They should have done that first rather than offering that after the fact. However, the service is great overall. Just could use some work on certain things. And regardless of the restaurant, the hotel is actually very nice. If I was to be back in the area again, I'd stay at this hotel again but eat at the steak joint across the street at Ironworks hotel instead.

Today, I enjoyed a banquet here. This little gem is an event space available for parties, repasts,…read moreluncheons and banquets. The seating capacity is 200 persons. There are sufficient tables and chairs to satisfy the most scrutinizing taste. The people in charge are kind and courteous.

The Terrace was the PERFECT wedding venue! Kalee (the coordinator) was great with communicating and…read moremaking sure everything was just right. the staff made us feel so welcome and had everything we needed. The space itself fit our wedding of 120 guests perfectly. We had indoor and outdoor space that flowed beautifully together and I would recommend this venue to anyone looking to get married!

The Terrace at RPL is a fresh, exciting downtown venue! It has wonderful views of downtown Rockford…read moreand the Rock River. Its flexible event space and wonderful Event Coordinator, Kalee, make it a prime spot to host a party or meeting for any occasion.

This rating is for beer only, because that's all we had. And the beer was really 5 out of 5, just…read moredoesn't seem like I can give a full 5 stars if I didn't eat. ‍ At any rate, beautiful building. Bar tenders were attentive despite busy Friday evening. Appreciate that we could grab beverages at the bar and then sit on the porch to appreciate the incoming storm. Wish I lived closer so we could visit again soon.

This place has become a Rockford staple. I've been here for everything from a relaxing summer…read moredinner on the docks with live music, to wintertime weddings. They've done an amazing job giving new life to this historic building and renovating everything to still preserve the original charm but adding the modern touches too. They have a great spot to eat right on the Rock river in the warm months. Would highly recommend grabbing a house brewed beer and dinner and enjoy the sunset. I will say their prices are a little high but they do have good food and a fun atmosphere. They also have a large indoor bar and dinner space as well, if you're here in the colder months or want some A/C. Attending weddings and large events, we've also had great experiences here. We bring friends from out of town here to experience a taste of Rockford. Glad it's here!