Restored candy factory
Confectionery touches, original timber framing, and warm lighting create a welcoming riverfront social hub filled with locals and travelers.
What it’s good at
Notable
Industrial woodwork, exposed brick walls, and leather headboards overlooking Riverside Park.
Notable
An 1898 candy factory converted with restored timber beams and original maple floors.
What they say
One Michelin Key
Michelin
Those are the original maple wood floors, it’s true, but the planks had to be taken up, and then soundproof and fireproof materials installed, before the wood flooring was laid back in place.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Riverside Park sits directly across the street, offering riverfront walking trails right outside the historic downtown setting.
The rooms
Reclaimed maple floors meet custom furnishings and Euro-top beds, with select riverfront categories opening onto private balconies.
The gym
- Gym
- 24-hour guest fitness center equipped with cardio and strength equipment.
Dogs stay too.
The Restaurant
The open kitchen prepares French-inspired Midwestern fare amid original factory brickwork and dark timber tables.
Restaurant
The Parlour
Morning espresso and fresh beignets are served at the curved counter beneath large arched street windows.
At the table
Gas fireplaces and a wood-fired pizza oven warm the open-air rooftop deck beneath the historic water tower.
How it began
The 1898 building once housed the Joseph B. Funke Candy Company, taking its name from the factory's premier chocolate line.
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The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.