LA CROSSE, Wisc.
Aparium Hotel Group and Weber Holdings announced the opening of The Charmant Hotel, a 67-room upscale independent property, where guests will be welcomed beginning on Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2015.
The restoration of the iconic 1898 Joseph B. Funke Candy Company, led by Simeone Deary Design Group and The Kubala Washatko Architects, Inc., began in October 2014 with the goal of refurbishing and resurrecting one of the most prominent and historically significant landmarks in downtown La Crosse.
"This was an opportunity for us to create a natural extension of our community and commemorate the city of La Crosse for all it has provided our locals," Don Weber, owner of The Charmant Hotel, says. "Our goal was to bring life back to this historical building, which we hope will create community growth."
As part of the opening celebration, and in commemoration of its candy company history, the hotel will give away five "Golden Tickets" for visitors to receive a complimentary stay. Throughout the first week of business, five guests dining at the restaurant can unroll their silverware and be surprised with a golden ticket redeemable for a one-of-a-kind Charmant Hotel experience.
Located alongside the Mississippi River in La Crosse, the five-story hotel is comprised of 67 chic guest rooms, including four top-floor suites that provide visitors with a wrap-around outdoor balcony featuring views of the Mississippi river and downtown La Crosse.
The ground floor invites hotel visitors and locals to enjoy multiple food and beverage offerings including: a market-driven restaurant with rustic French influence; cocktail bar and lounge; and coffee and dessert parlour featuring a wood burning fire place. Most notably, the hotel includes a rooftop terrace serving up pizzas from a wood burning oven and a selection of regional craft brews.
The Golden Ticket prizes will be offered from Tuesday, September 15 through Monday, September 21. The Charmant Hotel features a 560-square-foot meeting room and a 295-square-foot ballroom.
