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Hotels

Our hotel page is kept as up-to-date as our volunteer staff is able to manage.  We will add to and update this information as is necessary.  Please be aware that all hotel prices and fees are subject to change; however, we ask you to remember that these are at the discretion of the hotels themselves—not Gary Con or its staff and volunteers.  Please let us know if any of the information available below is inaccurate.

Hotel & Lodging Partners:

Gary Con has worked with these partner hotels for the convention and has compiled this list for your convenience. Group rates have limited availability, so please make your reservations as soon as possible. Please review the details outlined below with our partner hotels when making your reservation—by doing this, you will ensure all the details you need are accurate and up to date at the time of your booking.*

Grand Geneva Resort & Spa

Grand Geneva Resort & Spa (Google map)
7036 Grand Geneva Way
Lake Geneva, WI 53147
(262) 248-8811

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Staying onsite is convenient, but rooms sell out near immediately. Please do not rely solely on booking a room at the Grand Geneva if you prefer to plan early. There are many other hotels a short drive/ride away from the convention site.

Best Reservation Method:

Online: Booking Link

Please use the booking link to make a reservation. All available rooms are likely to fill up before phone calls can be fully processed to make bookings.

Special Rate Conditions & Details:

Deposit/Cancellation Policy

To confirm a reservation, a deposit equal to one night’s room rate plus applicable taxes is required at the time of booking. The remaining balance for your stay will be automatically charged 14 days before your scheduled arrival and will become non-cancellable/non-refundable at that time. We encourage guests to notify us of any changes as soon as possible, as no refunds can be issued once this final payment has been processed.

  • If you need to cancel your reservation, please do so at least 14 days prior to your arrival to receive a full refund of your deposit.
  • For cancellations made within 14 days of the check-in date, the deposit will be forfeited, and the full balance of your stay will be charged to the payment method on file.

Timber Ridge Lodge & Waterpark

Timber Ridge Lodge & Waterpark (Google map)
7020 Grand Geneva Way
Lake Geneva, WI 53147
(866) 636-4502

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Timber Ridge Lodge at Grand Geneva Resort features 50,000 square feet of year-round, indoor/outdoor waterpark. The Lodge is located on the same property as the Grand Geneva Resort & Spa! The Grand Geneva shuttle service (aka the Trolley) runs between Grand Geneva and Timber Ridge frequently during Gary Con.

Best Reservation Method:

Online: Booking Link

Please use the booking link to make a reservation. All available rooms are likely to fill up before phone calls can be fully processed to make bookings.

Special Rate Conditions & Details:

Deposit/Cancellation Policy

To confirm a reservation, a deposit equal to one night’s room rate plus applicable taxes is required at the time of booking. The remaining balance for your stay will be automatically charged 14 days before your scheduled arrival and will become non-cancellable/non-refundable at that time. We encourage guests to notify us of any changes as soon as possible, as no refunds can be issued once this final payment has been processed.

  • If you need to cancel your reservation, please do so at least 14 days prior to your arrival to receive a full refund of your deposit.
  • For cancellations made within 14 days of the check-in date, the deposit will be forfeited, and the full balance of your stay will be charged to the payment method on file.

The Abbey Resort

The Abbey Resort (Google map)
269 Fontana Blvd
Fontana, WI 53125
800-709-1323 – Reservation Line

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Located within 12 miles and about a 20 minute drive away, The Abbey Resort offers complimentary Wi-Fi, spa services, and a 5 star experience.

Best Reservation Method:

Phone: 1-800-709-1323

Online: Booking Link

You must use the Group Code “11Y36R” when making your reservation online to get the group rate. Additionally, under the “Special Rate Option” drop-down, you must have have the “Package Rates” and/or “Promotional Rates” checkboxes selected to be able to select a room as part of the “Gary Con 2025” group.

Special Rate Conditions & Details:

The reservation cut-off date is February 7, 2025.

The required stay for group rate is a three-night (3) minimum.

Attendees should make reservations as part of the “Gary Con” group.

Additionally, the use of a shuttle service will be based on pick-up and occupancy levels of Gary Con attendees.

Comfort Suites

Comfort Suites (Google map)
300 E. Main Street
Lake Geneva, WI 53147
(262) 248-2300 – Reservation Line

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Located less than 2.5 miles away, the Comfort Suites is an all suite hotel.  Amenities include a free hot breakfast, free high speed internet, in-room refrigerator and microwave, and an indoor pool.

Best Reservation Method:

Phone: 1-262-581-4026 (option 2)

Online: Booking Link

You should reference “Gary Con” when calling to make your reservation by phone to get the group rate. 

Special Rate Conditions & Details:

The reservation cut-off date is February 17, 2025.

The required stay for group rate is a two-night (2) minimum.

Attendees should make reservations as part of the “Gary Con 2025” group.

Room and Tax charged to individuals and their credit card information will be taken at check-in.

Additionally, this hotel will not have a shuttle available to the convention, but recommends groups who plan to make shuttle arrangements call Lake Front Shuttle at 262-203-4769.

Harbor Shores on Lake Geneva

Harbor Shores on Lake Geneva (Google map)
300 Wrigley Drive
Lake Geneva, WI 53147
(888) 746-7371 – Reservation Line

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Located about 2 miles away, the Harbor Shores on Lake Geneva provide kitchenettes and have an on-site fitness center, along with indoor and outdoor pools and whirlpools.

Best Reservation Method:

Phone: 1-888-746-7371

Online: Booking Link

You must use the code “Gary25” when making your reservation online to get the group rate. You should reference the “Gary Con 2025 Room Block” when calling to make your reservation by phone to get the group rate. 

Special Rate Conditions & Details:

The reservation cut-off date is February 18, 2025.

The required stay for group rate is a three-night (3) minimum.

Attendees should make reservations as part of the “Gary Con 2025” group.

One parking space is allowed per guest room, but street parking is available if there are multiple cars per guest room reserved.

Holiday Inn Club Vacations

Holiday Inn Club Vacations At Lake Geneva Resort (Google map)
7037 Grand Geneva Way
Lake Geneva, WI 53147
(866) 915-4224

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Located across the parking lot from the Grand Geneva, Holiday Inn Club Vacations are as close as you can get without staying at the event location.

Best Reservation Method:

Phone: 1-866-915-4224  ***Please use only this number for booking.***

Online: Booking Link*

You must use the code “GCG” when making your reservation online to get the group rate.

*The booking link provided will not work on mobile devices.

Special Rate Conditions & Details:

The reservation cut-off date is February 17, 2025.

The required stay for group rate is a three-night (3) minimum.

Attendees should make reservations as part of the “GCG” group.

All deposits for an individual room are fully refundable if a room is cancelled by 7 days or more prior to arrival date.

Check-in time is 4:00 pm and check-out time is 10:00 am. For earlier arrivals, guests will be accommodated to the best of our ability.

Bella Vista Suites Lake Geneva

Bella Vista Suites Lake Geneva (Google map)
335 Wrigley Drive
Lake Geneva, WI 53147
(262) 248-2100

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Located just 2 miles away, Bella Vista Suites Lake Geneva offers Wi-Fi internet, an indoor swimming pool, a fitness center, and onsite spa services.

Best Reservation Method:

Phone: 1-262-248-2100

You must call to make a reservation and request a room for “Gary Con” to get the discounted rate. Unfortunately, there is no link to make a group rate reservation online. 

Special Rate Conditions & Details:

Attendees should request a room for “Gary Con” when booking via phone to get the discounted rate.

Agreements

  • Suite Check In Time is guaranteed at 4:00 pm. We cannot guarantee any check in time before that. If check in time conflicts with your scheduled event please urge your guests to check in a day before.
  • Suite Check Out Time is 12:00 pm, noon. Guests may request a late check out on their day of departure but it is not guaranteed and may be an additional fee.
  • A One Night Room, Tax, and Resort Fee deposit is charged upon booking. The deposit is fully refundable if the reservation is canceled at least 72 hours prior to arrival date.
  • Only 1 vehicle is allowed to park in our lot per 1-bedroom suite and 2 vehicles per every 2-bedroom suite booked. Please plan accordingly; due to a limited number of parking spaces, we will not allow more than the allotted vehicles per reservation.
  • We cannot accommodate boat and trailer parking.
  • Guests not staying at Bella Vista Suites or additional vehicles will be asked to park off-site.

Lake Geneva Lodge

Lake Geneva Lodge (Google Map)
524 S. Wells Street
Lake Geneva, WI 53147
(262) 248-3464

 

 

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About 2.0 miles away, the rustic lodge is a short drive to-and-from the convention.

Best Reservation Method:

Phone: 1-262-248-3464

You must call to make a reservation and request a room as part of the “Gary Con Group” to get the discounted rate. Unfortunately, there is no link to make a group rate reservation online. 

Special Rate Conditions & Details:

Attendees should call to make reservations and must mention they are with the “Gary Con Group” to receive the group rate. 

*Gary Con does not own nor operate any of our Partner Hotels.  All prices, taxes, and fees are subject to change at their discretion.  Please confirm all reservation details with them before finalizing your reservation(s).