Top 5 Resorts in the Midwest (2026)
Top 5 Resorts in the Midwest (2026). Featured properties include The American Club (Kohler).
Which hotels are ranked on this list?
Grand Hotel
Mackinac Island, United States
Book Grand Hotel for a formal Mackinac Island celebration where the resort is the point of the trip. The premium makes sense for families, couples, and milestone groups who will use the dining, pool, spa, golf, stables, and seasonal programming; it is less compelling for travelers who want a low-key, room-only base.
Grand Geneva Resort & Spa
Lake Geneva, United States
Grand Geneva Resort & Spa placed No. 2 in Top 5 Resorts in the Midwest (2026), with a reader score of 97.98.
The American Club
Kohler, United States
The American Club is the Kohler splurge to choose when the hotel is the point of the trip. With 2026 recognition from La Liste Top Hotels and Forbes, it suits special-occasion stays, slower weekends, and return guests who will use the property as their base; city-focused travelers should compare Milwaukee alternatives first.
Saint John's Resort
Plymouth, United States
Saint John's Resort placed No. 4 in Top 5 Resorts in the Midwest (2026), with a reader score of 96.59.
The Osthoff Resort & Spa
Elkhart Lake, United States
The Osthoff Resort & Spa placed No. 5 in Top 5 Resorts in the Midwest (2026), with a reader score of 96.42.
Overview
Grand Hotel placed first with a reader score of 99.17 in Condé Nast Traveler’s 2026 edition. The publisher identifies 5 properties in this category.
Readers rated properties from April through June 2026. Condé Nast converts five-point responses to percentages and averages the relevant criteria. A property needs both enough responses and a qualifying overall rating.
Featured properties include The American Club (Kohler).
Quick Facts
- Publisher
- Condé Nast Traveler
- Edition
- 2026
- Selection method
- Reader survey
- Mapped venues
- 5
- Publisher selection
- 5 properties
- Highest reader score
- 99.17
About This Edition
Grand Hotel placed first with a reader score of 99.17 in Condé Nast Traveler’s 2026 edition. Pearl matched 5 distinct venues to this edition as of October 31, 2026. The public collection shows linked profiles as they become available.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Find out on Pearl and keep score across every place in Top 5 Resorts in the Midwest: Readers’ Choice Awards 2026.