Our Hotel Rooms - The Furniture

The main reason of the furniture we place in a hotel room, is to be making your stay comfortable, give it a homey feeling and a minimal challenge to be dealing with, creating flawless little spaces for each task.
It is rather a simplistic way of saying "thank you, we designed the space for you to easily navigate around, and we hope there is nothing in your way"

During the years, I leaned that people will change the furniture around in the room and, no matter what we do, everyone has an idea they like you to listen to and eventually expect you to change the furniture according to their suggestions. It's not going to match everyone's taste.

The hotel owners, proprietor or whatever you feel like calling us, have a greater responsibility that many can think of! In everything we do, at least 99% of the time, we will have you in mind: when we furnish a room, when designing that, when we decorate, with every move and purchase we are taking in consideration how functional that is, how that particular product services the purpose of making your stay comfortable, how easy is to have appliances placed in a particular spot in a room...

We are people with knowledge, - or all of us should be, knowledge of interior design, - color coordination, educated ourselves and have the information on how our facility should have a lasting impression on your visit and,  we hope you to build great memories of your stay and to remember our place for a long time.

So, as much as we love to listen to your suggestions, they are not always to the most's benefits and furniture is set in the room with a purpose, of design and comfort in mind!
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Escape to Wisconsin Campaign Part II - Re-discover Wisconsin!

We are here, always waiting for you! 


Not planing for a big vacation this season? 
Why not travel within your own state. So far everyone loves South central Wisconsin.
There is a rich list of options for you to get involved in the area; the driftless area, it's just spectacular for a drive, explore Wisconsin River for canoeing, boating; bike paths, parks for hiking, our Spring Green nature preserve, that will reveal some secrets well kept; there are so many unique attractions - architectural landmarks - Taliesin, - the greatest architect summer residence that just celebrated 100 years in 2011, great indoors to escape the heat - like The House on the Rock, Cave of the Mounds.


The list can go on and on! 


Give yourself 2 days in the area and Discover Wisconsin! 

We don't create the travel industry, We SERVE it!


As a Historic destination we also provide the 21st Century green amenities and we are proud to be recognized for our efforts and be certified by Travel Green Wisconsin.


Come on and come all; traveling from south or North, East or West, we'll meet you in the middle.

Escape Destination of the week: Spring Green, Wisconsin!

Make it a special getaway week, grab a friend, and go!

Grab to phone, share, tweet, email or JUST call in and use the coupon for yourself.

Find our best offers on FANMINDER


Follow us on Twitter - look for last minute offers here


Like us on Facebook - find more offers here

July's Offer

What to Expect - Part II

Summer!


Fun time, trip planning, exploring Wisconsin River, history and architecture - Taliesin, American Players Theater, natural settings - State parks and nature preserves, caves and more... arts, rural life, cultural odds...


These will be just a few reasons we can have you travel in our region, oh... that driftless Wisconsin!


Although we are having several events during the summer you can check with us and find out more on our Blog; we really offer Special rates and more incentives online and have them listed everywhere.


Welcome to The Usonian Inn, welcome to Spring Green!

Where to look for our GREAT OFFERS/savings!

It is hard to be on the phone and start talking about our list of offers. It might give me a dry mouth quickly, that's why we have our offers listed online; they will be mostly in our BLOG, Facebook, and several link or even the Blog posts.

• we try to list some offers in each post if possible  

• check our blog page on the right column for links to more saving

• see our rewards (red tab on the blog page - top right side)

             http://usonianinn.blogspot.com/

             http://www.networkedblogs.com/blog/where_history_meets_the_green_future

• see what we list on Facebook, go to our business page and look for the Red tabs/REWARDS 

• Please Like us and we love to reward you back!

          https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Usonian-Inn-LLC/101983281428 

Get to know what's going in our community and what else can interest you, and what can you to do when in the area

• We also list here on Merchantcircle, offers, newsletter, see review, some pictures..

S A V I N G S   C O N T I N U E S . . .

more FREE giveaways

What to do when in the area that will not cost you money - TIPS!

• Walking - there is just a short distance to walk to our Spring Green's own  Nature Preserve

       (see more info on Spring Green Chamber of Commerce web pages or their facebook page

• bike our trails along Wisconsin River and the River Valley Area, see maps

• Bird watching is another fun activity you can do here, and if you know of any club - get involved and learn what Wisconsin offer best.

• First Friday After Five  --The First Friday of the Month in Spring Green brings some little special treats, wine sampling, featured artist, music, or special sales when you visit our shops.  Open until 8 pm.  Stop in and enjoy shopping in Spring Green!

• got here mid week? got the blues? enjoy a session at the Sh*tty Barn!  - live music and locally brewed beer!

• not going to a play in town? - enjoy a reading/discussion session at Arcadia Book Store 

    small fees apply

• you can always enjoy our Village pool and tennis courts that are a walking distance from our motel 

• canoeing this summer, check out rental places in Helena - 1/2 mile East of Spring Green - at Trader's Bar and Grill and Canoe rentals
• also try Wisconsin Canoe Company

• for a small daily fee or annual pass - visit some of our state parks and discover the beauty of Wisconsin!  - very close drive to Tower Hill State Park,  also try Natural Bridge State Park

Come back and read more!

Escape to Wisconsin Campaign!

Although we had some early heat waves in March in Wisconsin, then closer to normal temperatures during the month of April and May, we are fortunate to be on the cooler side and enjoy the climate as normal; strange weather twists iare taking over the nation, and we are experiencing EXTREME weather patterns everywhere from South to North and so is the West and the East.

What's happening in our neighbors yard! see ABC video on Yahoo.
http://news.yahoo.com/video#video=29660993

We got it so good yet!
The 7 days outlook seems to be gorgeous and bringing us the much needed rain relief!
http://www.wkow.com/weather


Plan right and Travel to Wisconsin this season!
IT's summer, bring on the FUN to Wisconsin!

Find our Historic property's info on google listing or on our web page, get to explore the area before you are here!

We have an app for your mobile device and offer online booking as well.

On Your Side - Part II

Other TRAVEL TIPS

• Verify and clarify. Call to verify your reservations and arrangements. Get the details  

behind vague promises that you’ll be staying at a “five star” resort or sailing on a  

“luxury” cruise ship. When you have the names, addresses and telephone numbers of the airlines, car rental companies, and hotels you’ll be using, confirm all arrangements for yourself.  

See our Inn's policy

• Put it on paper. Get the details of your vacation in writing. Get a copy of the company’s cancellation and refund policies, and ask “What if...?” Consider whether some form of travel cancellation insurance may be appropriate.


• Use a credit card to make your purchase. If you don’t get what you paid for, you may be able to dispute the charges with your credit card company. However, don’t give your account number to any business until you’ve verified that it is reputable.

• Avoid a travel club flub. Ask questions before joining a travel club. Sometimes, a “free trial” membership can result in unauthorized charges on your credit card. Find out what you’ll get for your money and how you can cancel.

• Won a “free” vacation? Not so fast. Scam artists may tell you you’ve won a “free” vacation, but then claim to need your credit card number for “verification.” Tell them to take a hike. If the promotion is legit, you never need to pay for a prize.

The Interior Design - starting phase

There is always only so much a proprietor can do; this life, a hotel owner life is full of surprises, interruption,  multitasking,  start more projects at once, take reservations, make phone calls...

One of the so called "Small Project" for the past winter was to work on the Interior Design; changing a few things and bringing some colors to the room was partially though about for different reasons.

The old had to go to make room for the new; we started with the beds' covers

We already concluded that the reading chairs were a too light color and the wear was already showing too much.

With the help of a skilled good friend, I was able to obtain a much better looking reading chairs that will not show as much or easy the stains ans still be comfortable and fitting in.

This of course is taking time and yet we made the room like having new furniture and being a new place all together.


It is a matter of days now to bring  this project to an end. We will follow with a different post when that is accomplished.

The TV challenge continues

It is the first time we purchased TVs for the hotel (and I hope the last) as a commercial grade, and now we are finally  - yeah, finally after 5 days getting the piece of info we should've had from the beginning;

When boxes arrived, it looked like they were original sealed and we were expecting to just plug them in, hook them with the HD DirecTV receiver and the set up would be a piece of cake as well;  not so fast!

In other words, we tried to set up programing and all that but we didn't have the "green remote" as they call it, all boxes came with "guest remote" that will not serve us with what we needed to get all this started....and finished

Just wasted 5 days trying to figure out what's wrong and no one told us before what we really need;  WOW - someone decided to overnight the "green remote" to  the business.


We really had to finish this project "by yesterday!" because the drapes project still will have to be finished.


Why the TV took priority? They all sit in a room know that I will be needing this weekend, otherwise I will have to move someone from a room to the other for her 2 night stay and that is not FUN!

So, tomorrow we are on a marathon to finish up installing all TV in all rooms and setting the programing up!

Letting the Old go Making room for the New

We are coloring our rooms, somehow.

The new bed covers are here and they look cheerful. A little color - or, i should say, rather a plain color on the bed makes the room look so much better, even roomier.

It was a fun experience to be changing the Old with something New, better and improved. 

It was a great feeling to be able to donate to a charity all the old stuff and at least make it of use for some people in need.

See more pictures here


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After all, hotels don't create travel; they serve it

The hotel industry is facing severe business challenges; how we react to those will determine how quickly we can return to some balance and profit growth.

As I learned more about the industry, I wrote this article and I hope you find it helpful!

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Where to write reviews

As the most popular site is Tripadvisor, for writing reviews, some people might be familiar with other sites, some found our establishment through different networks;
anyways, here are alternative links you can use:

Write your best reviews here:

on google you can write reviews on Google

kayak has our property listed now

our Facebook business page has a friendly user for review

The list can go on then,
there is Road travel guide

Super pages

Yahoo

Either way, feel free to share with the world your experience at our property!

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I am HERE!

...and for a good reason; I stay busy all the time making sure you are having a pleasant stay, comfortable and you leave our place satisfied 100%.

...more on TripAdvisor, occasionally, once in a while, - I would say, I am going to see the site myself and, this month, I was WOW-ed!....

...this month alone I had 4 formidable reviews, we always appreciate those, the honesty of people and the time someone takes to share their experience they had at our establishment!

...I am HERE for YOU!

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The Cornfield!

I heard often people saying they come here for the cornfield view! That's nice!

Some people ask for the rooms with a cornfield view! I thinks when you live in a hectic city, you might want to have a relative relaxing view; all green, peaceful - the cornfield!

So far, after a late start here with the neighbors in the back of the property starting planting late, I got to the point not to be able to see the cars on the road, I am talking about the WI scenic Byway State Hwy 60.


The cornfield is a real refreshment for the eyesight and completes the surrounding area scenery.

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