RAMADA CONVENTION CENTER EAU CLAIRE

A full-service downtown hotel with two restaurants and free covered parking, the non-smoking Ramada Inn Convention Center Eau Claire is a good choice for those eager to be in the center of the action. Unusual for a downtown hotel, the Ramada does not just have reasonable prices, but include many freebies, including an airport shuttle, passes to the local YMCA, Wi-Fi, local calls, weekday newspapers, cribs and the entire stay for kids 17 and under. The 123 rooms in an eight-story building come with coffeemakers and seating areas; some suites have jetted tubs. Hotel amenities are many and varied, from an indoor heated pool and hot tub to a fitness center, business center, game room, coin-op laundry and two restaurants — one Indian and one with a global menu and full bar including 12 beers on tap. Sunday brunch not included, there is a complimentary breakfast, but some rate restrictions apply. Room service is available. The parking garage is free. You can walk to restaurants, boutiques and multiple attractions from this centrally located hotel. The Children's Museum is a half-block away, the Eau Claire Regional Arts Center (including the State Theater) is a block away and the Public Library is three blocks away. Also three blocks away is access to the Chippewa River State Trail, perfect for biking, walking or, in the winter, cross-country skiing. Chippewa Valley Regional Airport is five miles away. Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport is 92 miles away.#