Traveler's Choice Travel and Lodging Directory of Bed and Breakfast, Country Inns, and Small Hotels. Conveniently located just 72 miles from Chicago and 45 miles from Milwaukee, the T. C. Smith Historic Inn offers elegant accommodations in the heart of downtown Lake Geneva. Luxurious warmth and ambiance is evident the moment you enter through the massive carved wooden doors or rest your eyes on the glowing rose marble fireplace. The architecture is a fine example of pre Civil War homes, with the exterior blending elements of Greek Revival and Italianate in High Victorian style. The Inn has eight luxurious, sunlit suites each fully appointed with fine linens, color televisions, VCRs, and many with a wood carved fireplace.
All rooms have private baths, soft robes and many offer large whirlpools.
In the morning enjoy the Inn's hot entree buffet style breakfast with fresh coffee and the latest edition of the local newspaper. Be sure to explore the courtyard where you will be treated to brilliant floral gardens with Neoclassical statuary, goldfish pond, water garden, and quiet benches. It is a genuine oasis in the center of downtown Lake Geneva. T. C. Smith is the only downtown Bed and Breakfast landmark and is situated within steps of the acclaimed Riviera Bathing Beach, dinner cruise tours, excursion boats and municipal piers. The beach, public parks, tennis court, playgrounds, shops, restaurants, theatres, museums, and nightly entertainment are all within one block of the Inn.