Hotel Design- September 2008

design pulse Gracious living, Midwestern hospitality n July, I visited beautiful Kohler, Wis. I stopped there on my way home from Naperville, Ill., where I was visiting family for my niece’s christening. There were 25 of us who all gathered from far and wide for this special occasion. As much as I adore my large family, two days in a relaxing, serene and pristine environment afterward was much needed! The Kohler hospitality delivered just that. I had a wonderful and educational tour of the Kohler Design Center, and I also toured Destination Kohler’s Mobil 3-star hotel, The Inn on Woodlake, which has undergone an “extreme hotel makeover.” It is an amazing property. The 121-room hotel has been transformed into a boutique hotel with modern guestrooms that have a contemporary, sleek and clean design. You would never guess that this is a 3-star hotel. Guests choose from five room styles, each with breathtaking views. The inn overlooks an 11-acre lake with private Mary Malloy beach and putting green. Associate Publisher Rooms are decorated with Baker furmmalloy@questex.com niture made of mindi wood. Technology features include iPod docking stations and 42-in. flat-screen plasma HDTVs with remote jacks. The guest bathrooms? Well, as you might guess, they were beautifully appointed—creating a luxurious, personal sanctuary—and feature the latest Kohler plumbing products, including WaterTile showerheads and body sprays. The Ann Sacks tiles are gorgeous. The property offers state-of-the-art meeting space and cozy common areas that offer leisure guests, golfers and business travelers a feeling of luxury in a relaxed atmosphere. The hotel artwork, which was a highlight for me, included photography of the four Kohler golf courses (some of the most incredible courses you will ever play). Public spaces and hall corridors feature sculptures and paintings by area artists. If you are looking for a great getaway, Kohler, Wis., offers something for everyone. Keep an eye out, as we look forward to showcasing the redesigned hotel in an upcoming issue of HOTEL DESIGN. I HOSPITABLE HOST (Above): Mary with Scott Anderson, president, Kohler—hospitality and real estate. (Top and center): Accommodations at The Inn on Woodlake aim to relax and rejuvenate guests. 8 Hotel Design | SEPTEMBER 2008

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