Hamilton House Bed & Breakfast

Providing outstanding lodging to the leisure and business traveler. Innkeepers, Jim and Kathleen Fleming, welcome you to their 1861 Second Empire home where they are dedicated to providing excellence in comfort and personal service. Situated on Main Street, a block from the downtown district of Whitewater, Wisconsin. The perfect getaway just to breathe and unwind awaits you.

All eight guest rooms include private baths. Seven of our eight guest rooms feature a whirlpool and or fireplace. Snuggle into the comfort of down bedding, and luxurious linens. In the morning, enjoy a cup of coffee or tea in your room as you prepare for the day. A full breakfast will be served in the formal dining room by firelight. Refreshments and nightcaps are available throughout the day. A Refreshment center stocked with beverages and munchies is conveniently located in the guest area. The Refreshment center features a microwave and refrigerator accessible to guests at all times. Feel free to bring your favorite snacks and beverages as space in the refrigerator has been set aside for your use.

Just bring your clothes and a bottle of wine. Relax and unwind as the innkeepers take care of the details. Rooms are complete with Shampoo, soap, candles, and CD player. For your convenience we have made available: Tea, coffee, and soda; Popcorn and munchies; Wineglasses, openers and stoppers; Picnic baskets and mugs; Hair dryer, iron, and ironing board; Books, games and music.

Enjoy the convenience of personal Concierge services. Forgot something, just ask. We keep several personal care items on hand. We are happy to make dinner reservations for you or arrange for dinner to be ordered in. We can assist in making preparations for activities in the area.

Several common areas provide variety of options for your leisure time. Sun filled parlors provide a relaxing retreat for reading, playing parlor games, or conversation by the fireplaces. Enjoy quiet time together as a couple on the Gazebo porch. Soak up the sun during a game of Bocce Ball or Crockett. Swing away the cares of everyday life in the shade of the back garden.

Walk to downtown shops and restaurants or stroll along our neighborhood streets as you admire the diverse architecture of historical buildings. Enjoy a picnic during a concert at the lakefront park. Drive a short distance to a variety of entertainment and shopping options. Whether you like the excitement of mountain biking or the tranquility of sun bathing, you can discover a wide range of outdoor activities near by.

When you rise in the morning, innkeeper Kathie Fleming will serve you a full homemade breakfast in the formal dinning room by candlelight and firelight. Enjoy quiet time together as a couple on the Gazebo porch. Soak up the sun during a game of Bocce Ball or Croquet. Swing away the cares of everyday life in the shade of the back garden. Just bring your clothes and a bottle of wine. Rooms are complete with shampoo, soap, candles, and CD player. For your convenience, we have made available tea, coffee, and soda, popcorn and munchies, wineglasses, openers and stoppers, picnic baskets, hair dryer, iron, and ironing board, books, games and music.

Indulge yourself in casual conversation with other guests before one of the fireplaces in the parlor or the library. Perhaps a friendly game of chess, or a good book. Savor the lingering time away from the hectic pace of your modern life with a cup of herbal tea or hot cider.

Relax and unwind as the innkeepers take care of the details. Enjoy the convenience of personal concierge services. We are happy to make dinner reservations for you or arrange for dinner to be delivered to your room. We are happy to assist in making arrangements for activities in the area. If we can do something to make your stay more comfortable, just ask; we will make every effort to accommodate all requests. Your imagination is the limit.

Area Attractions

Old World Wisconsin, Alpine Valley Music Theater, Irving Young Auditorium, Fireside Dinner Theater, Kettle Moraine State Park. Hiking, Biking, Skiing, Kayaking, Hang Gliding, Wall Climbing, Hot Air Balloons, Horse Back Riding. Shopping, Golfing, Antiquing, Spas.

We endeavor to see that the details have thoughtfully been attended to. If we can do something to make your stay more comfortable, just ask. We will make every effort to accommodate all reasonable requests. Your imagination is the limit.
 

Options available for an additional fee

Add an extra touch to your stay with our Special Occasion embellishments: Sparkling beverage with glasses. Basket of late night snacks, customized gift basket, spa baskets, romantic picnic, chocolate, fresh flowers, dinner certificates, in room dinner, in room breakfast, in room massage, extended departure time, early arrival time, meeting space, event space. One week's notice is requested to arrange for these services.
 

Business Travel

When you schedule your next business trip, reserve a room with us and wake to the smell of coffee and breakfast. Soak away the stress of the day in a luxurious whirlpool bath. Logon to your laptop and prepare for tomorrow's meetings by a cozy fireplace. Your Business stay at Hamilton House Bed & Breakfast includes:

• Coffee service and full breakfast available at your convenience
• Stocked snack center with microwave and refrigerator accessible 24 hours a day
• Your choice of in-room DSL or Wireless connections with desk in your room
• Guest rooms have a private bath and include shampoo, soap, hairdryer, iron, ironing board and CD player
• TV available upon request in some guest rooms
• Sunday - Thursday reduced rates based on single occupancy
• State of Wisconsin In-State Lodging Contract
• 24 hour cancellation
• Personal concierge services

During your stay at the Hamilton House Bed and Breakfast, feel free to host small business meetings in the Common areas. The dinning room is available for private meetings of up to 20 people. Wireless connection, whiteboard, water, pens and paper provided for the convenience of your associates.

We have made several exceptions to our standard policies for the ease of our business travelers. Including: accepting American Express and a 24-hour cancellation policy Sunday - Thursday.

Location

Conveniently located two hours from Chicago, one hour from Madison, Milwaukee and Kenosha, and 30 minutes from Lake Geneva.

History

The diverse history of this home began when the land was purchased in 1841. Dr. Greenman, the local dentist purchased the land in 1861 and completed construction in 1868.

The Posey family purchased the home in 1880 and made significant changes to the home, including hand painted tiles that can still be seen on the grand staircase.

Herbert Hamilton purchased the home in 1903 for $5,000. Since 1950 the home has suffered greatly. It has changed hands many times, serving as rooming house, Sorority, Fraternity, doll museum, antique store, office building and finally a residence and Bed and Breakfast.

Intimate Weddings

Hamilton House Bed and Breakfast is delighted to host your intimate wedding of up to 50 guests. We offer a variety of options to suit the style you desire for your ideal wedding experience. Imagine being escorted down the formal staircase as a string quartet serenades your guests. Your groom awaits your arrival under the floral lined archway. Up to 50 of your loved ones are seated, anxious to witness your union to the love of your life.

Following the ceremony, you can celebrate your marriage with 20 of your guests at a formal sit down, catered dinner. If you prefer, up to 50 of your guests can mingle throughout the gardens and parlors while enjoying elegant hors d'oeuvres. the end of the evening, up to 20 of your overnight guests can retire to the eight finely appointed guest rooms.

For your convenience, Hamilton House offers a list of florists, caterers, musicians and photographers who are familiar with the house and have successfully assisted in previous events at the Hamilton House. Relax and enjoy your special day as innkeeper, Kathleen, sees to every detail for you. Call or email for current pricing and availability.
Group Gatherings

Hamilton House is the perfect setting for an intimate gathering of friends, family or associates. Let Hamilton House make the arrangements and prepare the space. You arrive with your guests to enjoy time together or make the most of a productive meeting. You bring the event, we will provide the space.

We can accommodate most needs: Intimate Weddings, Baby Showers, Retirement Party, Off-site Meeting, Business Reception, Crafting Event, Family Reunion, Gather space for family throughout the days surrounding funeral.

Celebrations: Musicians greet your guests as they enter the grand hall. Hot and cold hors d'oeuvres set up in the dining room by the flickering fireplace. Wine will be served to your guests as they meander through the parlors and porches mingling with each other. You will enjoy your party while we tend to all the details, care for your guests and do the clean up. A wonderful evening will be had by all.

Meetings: Sit down to hot coffee and refreshments during a management meeting. Your group will enjoy a productive meeting with no distractions. Let the quiet ambiance inspire your group to be creative. We will provide whiteboard, pens, paper, water, and catered lunch.

We have contacts for catering, flowers, musicians, ministers, massage therapist.

We will provide space, dishes, linens, service staff, clean up, and event planning.