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French Country Inn

4.3(394)
Hotel

About

The French Country Inn offers a lakeside retreat with 33 cozy rooms, many featuring fireplaces, whirlpools, and balconies just steps from Lake Como. Its historic Danish Pavilion origins add unique character to the peaceful setting near Lake Geneva.

On-site, The Getaway restaurant serves generous portions of seafood, steaks, and pasta alongside a well-curated bar. The inn’s outdoor pool and complimentary watercraft rentals make it an inviting spot for small corporate gatherings or overnight stays with scenic views.

Best for

  • Executive retreats with lakefront views
  • Intimate client dinners by the fireplace
  • Multi-night stays with on-site dining

Request a Package

Tell the venue what you're planning and they'll respond with a custom proposal within 1–2 business days.

Group Meeting

Custom request

Professional meeting space for your team — whether it's a meeting, training, workshop, or multi-day offsite. Half-day, full-day, or multi-day — with the option to request AV, catering, and your preferred room layout.

What's typically included

  • Meeting room & layout
  • Food & beverage
  • AV & technology

Room Block

Custom request

Reserve a block of rooms for your group — ideal for multi-day conferences, offsites, or any event where attendees are traveling from out of town.

What's typically included

  • Reserved guest rooms for your group
  • Flexible check-in & check-out dates
  • Negotiated group rates

Meeting + Room Block

Custom request

Bundle your meeting space and guest rooms in one request — perfect for multi-day offsites and conferences where the team meets by day and stays overnight.

What's typically included

  • Meeting room & layout
  • Food & beverage
  • AV & technology
  • Reserved guest rooms for your group

Venue Details

Standout features

Historic Architecture
19th-century Danish Pavilion structure
The inn incorporates the guesthouse and parts of the main house originally built in Denmark in the 1880s as the Danish Pavilion for the 1893 Columbian Exposition, then relocated by rail to its current lakeside site. Notable features include a solid
Lakefront Setting
Rooms with balconies just steps from Lake Como
All 33 rooms offer balconies located only 15 feet from the lake shore, providing guests with panoramic lake views and spectacular sunsets, creating a peaceful retreat atmosphere.
On-site Dining & Bar
The Getaway restaurant with notable food and cocktails
The inn’s on-site restaurant, The Getaway, serves generous portions of high-quality food praised for value and variety, including seafood, steaks, and pasta. It also features a well-regarded bar with creative cocktails and attentive hospitality.

At a glance

Rated 4.3 on Google · 394 reviews