The Stella Hotel & Ballroom

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Select services venue

The venue will provide the space, plus a few extras.

Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

Starting at $5,000

Guest capacity

Up to 225 seated guests

About this venue

Explore our wedding and event venues, from vintage to modern, to classic and unique; we can transform any of our spaces into the wedding or event of your dreams. We can accommodate large guest lists of up to 225 as well as smaller parties with your closest family and friends. From the Bridal Shower to the Wedding Reception, our dedicated event team will assist you every step of the way to create the treasured wedding experience you dream about.

Seated guest capacity

  • 25-225

Venue type

  • Ballrooms, Banquet Halls
  • Hotels, Inns, Resorts

Venue setting

  • Indoor
5706 8th Ave, Kenosha, WI 53140

Our event spaces

The Stella Ballroom

Where Elegance Meets History: The Stella Ballroom, Your Dream Wedding Awaits!

With beautiful views of historic, downtown Kenosha, The Stella Ballroom is the perfect setting for your wedding or reception. Our elegant two-story ballroom features dramatic 20’ high ceilings, vintage chandeliers, and plenty of natural light from our large picturesque windows, serving the most beautiful backdrop. Give your guests the ultimate sense of space by opening up the doors to the ballroom’s outdoor balcony. In addition, our contemporary private bar is just steps from the dance floor.

Guest capacity

Up to 225 Seated

Up to 225 Standing

Square footage

3,942

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception

Guests often feel this space is

“Luxurious and chic”

Elks Meeting Room

Discover timeless elegance in The Elks Meeting Room: Where history meets modern charm.

Located on the lower level of the hotel, The Elks Meeting Room is a unique space that brings a vintage charm to your event with its historic tiled pillars and beautiful natural light. This venue is ideal for cocktail hours or small wedding ceremonies and receptions.

Guest capacity

Up to 70 Seated

Up to 70 Standing

Square footage

1,683

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Rehearsal dinner, Welcome party, Cocktail hour

Guests often feel this space is

“Surprised and delighted”

The Card Room

Intimate Elegance: The Card Room - Your Venue for Memorable Celebrations

The Card Room is a quaint private dining room off our onsite bar and restaurant, The 1844 Table & Mash. This elegant, yet modern space is the perfect spot to have your rehearsal dinners, wedding brunches, wedding showers, or even small ceremonies and receptions.

Guest capacity

Up to 40 Seated

Up to 39 Standing

Square footage

850

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Welcome party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Engagement party

Guests often feel this space is

“Luxurious and chic”

Bridal Suite

Prepare for Your Big Day in Style: Our Private Bridal Suite at The Stella Ballroom

Located on the second floor of The Stella Ballroom, our exclusive Bridal Suite offers an ideal setting for you and your bridal party to prepare for your special day. With a capacity for up to 10 guests, this luxurious suite boasts multiple mirrors and ample electrical outlets to facilitate your pre-wedding preparations. Adorned with tasteful vintage furnishings, bathed in abundant natural light, and furnished with a private restroom, our Bridal Suite ensures a splendid start to your wedding day.

Guest capacity

Up to 10 Seated

Up to 10 Standing

Ideal for

Other

Guests often feel this space is

“Luxurious and chic”

Heritage Meeting Room

Get Ready in Style: The Heritage Room - Your Ultimate Groomsmen Retreat!

The Heritage Meeting Room on the hotel's lower level is perfect for a get-ready groomsmen space. This room features a large TV and plenty of space to spread out.

Guest capacity

Up to 30 Seated

Up to 30 Standing

Square footage

1,008

Ideal for

Other

Guests often feel this space is

“Relaxed”

The Stella Ballroom

Where Elegance Meets History: The Stella Ballroom, Your Dream Wedding Awaits!

With beautiful views of historic, downtown Kenosha, The Stella Ballroom is the perfect setting for your wedding or reception. Our elegant two-story ballroom features dramatic 20’ high ceilings, vintage chandeliers, and plenty of natural light from our large picturesque windows, serving the most beautiful backdrop. Give your guests the ultimate sense of space by opening up the doors to the ballroom’s outdoor balcony. In addition, our contemporary private bar is just steps from the dance floor.

Guest capacity

Up to 225 Seated

Up to 225 Standing

Square footage

3,942

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception

Guests often feel this space is

“Luxurious and chic”

Elks Meeting Room

Discover timeless elegance in The Elks Meeting Room: Where history meets modern charm.

Located on the lower level of the hotel, The Elks Meeting Room is a unique space that brings a vintage charm to your event with its historic tiled pillars and beautiful natural light. This venue is ideal for cocktail hours or small wedding ceremonies and receptions.

Guest capacity

Up to 70 Seated

Up to 70 Standing

Square footage

1,683

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Rehearsal dinner, Welcome party, Cocktail hour

Guests often feel this space is

“Surprised and delighted”

The Card Room

Intimate Elegance: The Card Room - Your Venue for Memorable Celebrations

The Card Room is a quaint private dining room off our onsite bar and restaurant, The 1844 Table & Mash. This elegant, yet modern space is the perfect spot to have your rehearsal dinners, wedding brunches, wedding showers, or even small ceremonies and receptions.

Guest capacity

Up to 40 Seated

Up to 39 Standing

Square footage

850

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Welcome party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Engagement party

Guests often feel this space is

“Luxurious and chic”

Bridal Suite

Prepare for Your Big Day in Style: Our Private Bridal Suite at The Stella Ballroom

Located on the second floor of The Stella Ballroom, our exclusive Bridal Suite offers an ideal setting for you and your bridal party to prepare for your special day. With a capacity for up to 10 guests, this luxurious suite boasts multiple mirrors and ample electrical outlets to facilitate your pre-wedding preparations. Adorned with tasteful vintage furnishings, bathed in abundant natural light, and furnished with a private restroom, our Bridal Suite ensures a splendid start to your wedding day.

Guest capacity

Up to 10 Seated

Up to 10 Standing

Ideal for

Other

Guests often feel this space is

“Luxurious and chic”

Heritage Meeting Room

Get Ready in Style: The Heritage Room - Your Ultimate Groomsmen Retreat!

The Heritage Meeting Room on the hotel's lower level is perfect for a get-ready groomsmen space. This room features a large TV and plenty of space to spread out.

Guest capacity

Up to 30 Seated

Up to 30 Standing

Square footage

1,008

Ideal for

Other

Guests often feel this space is

“Relaxed”

Available services that can be provided by The Stella Hotel & Ballroom

Services & amenities

  • Bar services
  • Catering services
  • Clean up
  • Dance floor
  • Dressing room / Bridal Suite
  • Event coordinator
  • Event staff
  • Lighting/Sound
  • On-site accommodations
  • Service staff
  • Set up
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wifi

Transportation & access

  • Self parking - free
  • Wheelchair accessible

Accommodations

  • Bedroom suites
  • Double bed rooms
  • Luxury suites
  • Room blocks offered
  • Single king rooms

Reviews

Write a review
Rating: 4.0

4.0 out of 5

101 reviews

  • BT

    Bryanna T.

    Rating: 5
    •Zola
    •Jul 17, 2026

    Gorgeous venue

    The Stella Hotel & Ballroom made planning our wedding feel easy from start to finish. Their team responded to every question quickly and was always kind when we needed help. The venue itself is gorgeous, with vintage charm that made our day feel special without needing much extra decoration. The staff kept everything running smoothly on our wedding day and made sure our guests felt taken care of throughout the night. The food was delicious, and honestly, it's worth every penny. We couldn't have asked for a better place to celebrate our marriage.

  • L

    linneakrmr

    Rating: 2
    •Google
    •Sep 22, 2026

    I was so excited when my boyfriend took me here for our first romantic getaway. It was all cute but after our stay in the morning we moved the garbage can by the shower and saw this nasty mold spot. We were really grossed out and checked out quietly and sent a follow up email informing them of our experience and how it really put a negative end to things and the hotel couldn’t even bother to respond with an apology or anything. Just really poor customer service for a 4 star hotel.

  • AH

    alex hustad

    Rating: 5
    •Google
    •Sep 21, 2026

    Great hotel, we look forward to staying here every time we stay in Kenosha. The rooms are nice and clean, service is good, lots of free parking nearby. Great central location.

  • DN

    Douglas Nelson

    Rating: 5
    •Google
    •Sep 16, 2026

    Wow, what a great surprise. Did not know what to expect when we pulled up. This could be our new favorite place in WI. Room was beautiful and we had an excellent meal in the restaurant.

  • FB

    flora boyd

    Rating: 1
    •Google
    •Sep 14, 2026

    Our room smelled like mold and one of the beds had a foul order. Couldn't use that bed. The bathroom sink wasn't clean, had hair im it. Very eerie place, but nice roof top bar atmosphere.

Sooner is always better! We are happy to check availability for the date you have in mind, give us a call at 262-842-2000.
Yes, we do have a site fee for Wedding Ceremonies. The following are included in your site fee; chairs, china, flatware, glassware, linens, tables, set up, clean up, and event planning.
We can accommodate anywhere from 2 to 225 wedding guests at The Stella Hotel & Ballroom. We have 3 different wedding event spaces on property.
Set-up time will be discussed during the booking process and will be based on prior day’s events, and venue availability.
Yes! Reach out to your Stella Wedding Coordinator at 262-842-2000 to see the list of vendors we strongly recommend as options for your wedding.
Yes! We have a variety of options for Reahearsal Dinners, Wedding Brunches, Bridal Showers, Cocktail Hours, and more that can be held in one of our event spaces in the hotel. Please contact your Stella Wedding Coordinator for availability and pricing at 262-842-2000.
No, we do not allow guests to bring in their own alcohol.
April, May, June, July, August, September, and October
November, December, January, February, and March
We do not have on-site parking available but since we are located in downtown Kenosha, there are a couple of options for guests to park. We have a lot located kiddie-corner to our hotel on 8th Avenue and 57th Street as well as a shared lot with Bradford Community Church UU on 8th Street and 58th Street. Guests are also welcome to park in front of our hotel and in any of the street parking available near our building.
Yes, all our facilities are wheelchair accessible. We also have ramps at the main and side entrances, hearing-impaired fire alarm lights, and trained staff.

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