Wisconsin Rapids Hotel & Conference Center

The Hotel Mead & Conference Center is an historic icon in central Wisconsin. Developed to offer a luxury experience to the region's traveler, the Mead has long been known as "the place to be" in Wisconsin Rapids.

Today, The Mead honors the past while looking toward the future. Offering its guests world class hospitality in relaxed elegance with the amenities travelers expect, the Mead is again becoming "the place to be" in central Wisconsin.

If you're golfing at Sand Valley, Bullseye, Lake Arrowhead, or Ridges Golf Courses, stay with us and ask about golf packages and special room rates.

All of our rooms are bright, spacious, have been recently updated, and offer nine foot ceilings. Choose from a variety of rooms, like our king-bed and double queen-bed rooms, or very spacious whirlpool and family suites. We also offer adjoining rooms for large families or those traveling in groups. High speed wireless internet is free to all guests. Laundry facilities are available in two locations. Stay on track with your exercise regimen in our well-appointed fitness room and then wind down in the sauna, pool, and whirlpool. If you're traveling for business, our computer and printer center will accommodate. Also, the hotel's market is available to satisfy any late night cravings.

The hotel's restaurant, The Oaken Barrel, features the area's top chefs, recruited from the region's top culinary programs. Stop in at The Oaken Barrel for an after dinner drink or enjoy a $2 domestic bottle of beer.

We offer a centrally located, beautifully appointed conference, convention, and meeting space. We offer 12 stylish rooms and up to 17,000 square feet of versatile space. Host a convention for up to 450 people theater style or plan a private meeting in one of our smaller venues. You’ll also discover two enchanting ballrooms, ideal for ceremonies and elegant wedding receptions.

Perfectly located in central Wisconsin, Hotel Mead is mere steps from the Wisconsin River and downtown Wisconsin Rapids. From the Mead, you're within walking distance (or a short drive) from the region’s top attractions: antique shops, breweries, wineries, cheese factories, cranberry bogs, and an array of spectacular golf courses.

***Covid-19 Update***

Our bar and restaurant "The Oaken Barrel" (formerly known as the Grand Avenue Tavern), has adjusted hours as follows:

Sunday and Monday - Closed

Tuesday through Thursday - 4pm to 9pm// Serving Pizza only

Friday and Saturday - 4pm to 9pm// Serving full menu

The Pool, Spa, Sauna and Fitness Room are all open as usual.

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