The Best Resorts in the Midwestern US, According to iBestTravel Readers
Those who’ve never considered the Midwest as a resort destination will be pleasantly surprised by places like Big Cedar Lodge in Ridgedale, Missouri. “The first thing that goes through your mind when you arrive is ‘This is Missouri?’ Wow!” a reader noted. iBestTravel’s audience knows there are elevated comforts and natural splendors to be discovered in the middle of the country, and they voted five resorts as the best in the region.
Overview of iBestTravel Readers’ Favorites
Each year, iBestTravel asks readers to weigh in on travel experiences around the globe to share their opinions on the top hotels, resorts, cities, islands, cruise ships, spas, airlines, and more. Hotels were rated on their facilities, location, service, food, and overall value. Properties were classified as city or resort based on their locations and amenities.
Top Midwest Resorts
5. Hotel Iroquois, Mackinac Island, Michigan
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Score: 87.78
More information: iroquoishotel.com
4. American Club at Destination Kohler, Kohler, Wisconsin
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Score: 90.28
More information: americanclubresort.com
3. Big Cedar Lodge, Ridgedale, Missouri
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Score: 90.29
More information: bigcedar.com
2. Grand Hotel, Mackinac Island, Michigan
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Score: 91.15
More information: grandhotel.com
1. Deer Path Inn, Lake Forest, Illinois
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Score: 95.80
More information: thedeerpathinn.com
This property edged out the Grand Hotel, last year’s winner, to clinch first place this year. What sets this inn apart is its history of traditional English innkeeping, which translates to personalized service in an old-world setting, featuring stone fireplaces and afternoon tea. Renovated in 2016, the resort now boasts more windows in the lobby, an expanded restaurant, and a glass conservatory called the Garden Room.
