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The French Country Inn Lake Geneva

3.0 star property
3-star beachfront hotel with restaurant

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Lake
Business centre
1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets
Dining room
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Lakeside | Lake view

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • On private beach
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

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W4190 West End Road, Lake Geneva, WI, 53147
  • Place, Lake Como
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Geneva Lake
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, The Mountain Top at Grand Geneva Resort
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Airport, Kenosha, WI (ENW-Kenosha Regional)
    ‪56 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Lakeside | Balcony view

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Lakeside

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(37 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Lakeside | Lake view

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Lakeside

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the area

Lake Geneva

On the beach.At this Lake Geneva hotel, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Lake Como and 3 miles (5 km) of Kishwauketoe Nature Conservancy. Williams Bay Beach and Mercy Walworth Hospital and Medical Center Lake are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Lake Como - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Geneva Lake - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Lake Geneva Cruise Line - 8 min drive - 8.9 km
  • Geneva National Golf Club - 8 min drive - 6.8 km
  • The Mountain Top at Grand Geneva Resort - 15 min drive - 14.1 km

Getting around

  • Harvard Station - 27 min drive
  • Kenosha, WI (ENW-Kenosha Regional) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pier 290 - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Big Foot Market - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Next Door Pub Lake Como - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Mars Restaurant & Resort - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Como Inn - ‬12 min drive

About this property

The French Country Inn Lake Geneva

3-star beachfront hotel with restaurant
A private beach is featured. There's a restaurant on site. A free manager's reception is offered on select days. Public spaces have free WiFi.

The French Country Inn Lake Geneva also features a picnic area, coffee/tea in a common area, and concierge services. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Lake Geneva hotel is smoke free.

  • 33 guestrooms or units
  • 4 buildings
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
The French Country Inn Lake Geneva offers 33 accommodations with fireplaces and hair dryers. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. LCD televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include bathtubs with deep soaking bathtubs and complimentary toiletries.

This Lake Geneva hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Mini-fridge

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free manager's reception (select days)

Things to do

  • Fishing
  • Pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • LCD TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Mini-fridge
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Fireplace
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Phone
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Sunday - Thursday (8:00 AM - 5:00 PM) and Friday - Saturday (8:00 AM - 8:00 PM)
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 25 years old
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 25 years old. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Children stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

French Country Inn Lake Geneva
French Country Lake Geneva
French Inn
French Country Inn
The French Country Inn Lake Geneva
The French Geneva Geneva
The French Country Inn Lake Geneva Hotel
The French Country Inn Lake Geneva Lake Geneva
The French Country Inn Lake Geneva Hotel Lake Geneva

Reviews

The French Country Inn Lake Geneva Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 101 out of 161 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 24 out of 161 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 25 out of 161 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 161 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 161 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay Vouchers for breakfast at connecting Restraunt Rooms being renovated
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ellen

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Warning to anyone wanting to book this property on Expedia! We paid an average of $550/night, and Expedia only paid the hotel $319/night! It might not have hurt as badly if we had had a better experience. Everywhere you go, you see things in disrepair. Paint chipping on the outside railings, on the steps and on the furniture in the room. Worn-out rug in front of the main entrance. Both lampshades in our room had holes in them. The screen door barely closed and needed to be replaced. The air conditioner was extremely loud. The floor of the restaurant was filthy, and I had to ask for some napkins to clean off the spider webs next to our table on the balcony. Plus the service was poor.The Expedia listing said we got free breakfast. All we got was $10 vouchers for the first day which barely covered half of the cost of breakfast. We never got our room cleaned because apparently you have to put a sign out which we were not told about. We were later told this was because of the COVID pandemic which,BTW, officially ended more than two years ago! When I called at 3:30 asking to have the room serviced they said the maids left at 4:00, but still never sent anyone to clean the room. I will say the location is great and the view of Lake Como from the room was beautiful, but not worth it at any price. When I spoke to the manager after our stay, he was pleasant and very apologetic, but the best he could offer would be a free one-night stay. And WHY would we possibly want to go back??
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ed

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet location on the lake
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Angela

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was very dated and lots of things broken or old. Does not appear this way in pictures, very deceiving. Also, the pool was taken over by the entire family of one of the staff…very uncomfortable situation. Wound up leaving a day early. Tried calling and e-mailing management. Never got a response. I would definitely stay away from this place. Especially for the money they charge. It’s absurd. I would give it zero stars
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Tyhler

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
This property is an old motel that they are remodeling into a cute, more modern lake spot. We got one of the old rooms that had not been remodeled. The air conditioner was extremely loud and would turn off and on. The balcony is a communal balcony that you share with all your neighbors (not ideal). And the water spits out at you due to the inconsistent water pressure. But the worst part was that we had small bugs on our room. We asked to be moved to another room which the staff resisted at first but finally moved us. Our second room was remodeled and much nicer and no bugs!! Overall, it was not even close to worth the $550 a night we paid.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Rebecca

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Old and overpriced

Everything was old and the only thing actually worked was that there were nice towels. Hard to give details of every little thing. Plus, WAY overpriced for what was received. Another issue came up while there, that was resolved by a super nice and understanding desk person. Appreciated him a lot !
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Antonio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was really nice
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Laurie

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
We were attending a wedding at Geneva National, so it was very convenient. But particularly for the whopping $650 we paid, it was VERY underwhelming. Pretty old, and the smoke alarm went off when using a hair straightener! Ceiling fan was very rickety, noisy all night but needed because it was quite hot. Pictures are a bit deceiving, this is not a luxury property.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Dakota

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danny

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quaint Quiet on the weekdays and saltwater pool!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Dayna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The views are great in this historic Inn. Layed back but still classy. Away from the crowds but great dining that adds some fun. Could use a few room convinces and amenities like a working coffee and micro.
Lobby
Dock
View from room balcony.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Dennis

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
If you’re booking a stay at the French Country Inn based on the photos, prepare yourself for a rude awakening—and perhaps a tetanus shot. What’s advertised as a “quaint lakeside retreat” is, in reality, a dilapidated property. The photos on the website are not just outdated—they’re borderline fraudulent. The rooms look nothing like the filtered, soft-lit marketing images. Instead, think stained carpeting, holes in walls, and bathrooms that feel like they haven’t seen a deep clean or renovation since the Reagan administration. The property itself is in desperate need of maintenance. Peeling paint and bird poop on the stairs, piles of dead bugs along the outside walls make the entire inn feel like it’s been abandoned and reinhabited by someone with no sense of hospitality. Bottom line: The French Country Inn is a textbook case of style over substance. We ended up switching accommodations and spending extra out of pocket because it was so gross.
Piles of dead bugs great you on your way to your room
Gross stained furniture
Piles of bird poop on your way to your room makes you question overall cleanliness
Holes in walls abound
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Joseph, Wheaton

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Travelled with group
Liked: Amenities
Very historical place, there are remodeling and doing a great job, very clean, everything you need right on the property. The manager Eric, is very nice and accommodating. The restaurant on site has very good food and the service is excellent to hidden gem
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Jan

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Porch chairs were filthy. Room was musty. Difficult time to get tv to work
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suman

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place right on the lake , perfect sunset and Eric at front desk was very polite and pleasant. Would recommend the place for quite get away.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

catherine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff was very nice and welcoming. The room as very nice and love the porch looking out to the lake. Looking forward to returning soon.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Everett, Sycamore

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

SANDRA

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love the views and our room was just recently remodeled and it was so nice. The beds were comfortable. Also the price was reasonable especially for the views we had during our stay.. Very quiet as well.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great service with excellent views

This is a cute on the lake Inn. We went for a girls weekend and had a blast. Dinner at the on-site supper club was outstanding.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025