Best Hotel

The Lismore Hotel (333 Gibson St., Eau Claire) is located right in the center of downtown, close to a variety of dining options and local attractions. It features a coffee shop, a restaurant, several lounges, and a 24-hour fitness center. Also downtown, The Oxbow Hotel (516 Galloway St., Eau Claire) provides the option of staying in the Main House or the Flats; both feature well-stocked mini bars, handmade furniture, and record players in every room. Staybridge Suites (1515 Bluestem Blvd., Altoona) offers apartment living with access to the River Prairie Complex with lots of activities and restaurants to choose from. – Diana Peterson