"Nice hotel and great room. The staff was really kind. I had no complaints.2021-05-13"
"Nice hotel. The room was clean and comfortable. There was no tissue in the tissue holder, but everything else was great. Check-in was a breeze. I certainly recommend staying here.2016-03-01"
"What a terrific atmosphere. The hotel staff was so friendly, from the clerks to the valets to the housekeepers.2018-11-27"
"The hotel room was beautiful and had a great view. Construction in the area made it tricky to get to parking.2017-06-18"
"Great location and reasonably priced. Housekeeping wasn't thorough, and the hotel clerks were curt. Disappointed that there was no continental breakfast. The valet employees were fabulous.2015-10-22"
Near University of Wisconsin and Monona Terrace Center
8 floors, 151 rooms
Free shuttle to Madison Airport
Free shuttle to other attractions within 2-mile radius
Heated indoor swimming pool - exercise room
24-hour self-serve restaurant - lounge
Free hot breakfast buffet
Free WiFi
Parking costs $12 per night
Pet friendly hotel
More > - allows dogs only up to 45 pounds - $175 pet fee if staying 7 nights or more - $75 pet fee if staying fewer than 7 nights. - May 2016 < Less
"There bedsheets and pillowcases weren't clean. The blinking smoke detector light was irritating. The hot food at breakfast was barely lukewarm. We won't stay at this hotel again.2017-07-08"
"Close to restaurants and the University of Wisconsin. The hotel was clean and appropriately decorated, and the room was clean and comfortable. All the employees were friendly and willing to help. Great experience.2021-09-30"
"A groovy and convenient hotel. Great front desk and valet staff. Stay here.2015-08-18"
"Great downtown location. The hotel was older but nicely refurbished. Large room with comfortable beds and pillows, and a microwave and fridge. The staff was super friendly.2022-06-01"
"We were happy we stayed at this hotel. Great location. We were welcomed with a warm cookie and tickets for the buffet breakfast. Our room was clean and spacious, and the beds were comfortable. The staff was accommodating. I'd definitely stay here again.2016-10-12"
"Convenient to downtown events, and a short walk to many venues and good restaurants. The room was clean, modern, and comfortably furnished. Friendly, welcoming staff. Expedient check-in and checkout, with delicious cookies at check-in. Convenient parking. The entire experience was hassle-free and relaxing. We felt semi-pampered. Don't hesitate to stay at this hotel.2015-04-19"
"A lovely hotel. The lobby was clean and attractive, and so was the room. The mattress was too soft for my taste, though, and the bedspread was thin. I was scratching all night. Great flat-screen TV with a variety of channels. Clan bathroom, but the shower water was brown at first, so I had to let it run a bit. The staff was welcoming, and the maintenance man was so helpful and kind. Lovely pool. I wasn't impressed with the breakfast; no healthy options due to Covid.2021-01-02"
"The hotel was new, nice, and clean. Great room with comfortable bed and pillows. The front desk staff was friendly, organized, and informative. So many choices at breakfast; it was wonderful to eat before heading home. I have absolutely no complaints.2015-11-21"
"Breakfast was cold, and the staff didn't keep it stocked.2019-07-11"
"The hotel was super clean and quiet. The staff was friendly, and the pool area was nice. Breakfast needed improvement, though, and there was no ice machine on the 2nd floor. It snowed overnight, and the parking lot had been cleared in the morning. Great place to stay.2019-03-13"
"A bad experience. The hotel room wasn't quite up to snuff. The light and fan in the bathroom were broken and weren't fixed during our stay. Don't recommend.2017-10-13"
"Good hotel. We would have preferred a fridge rather than a safe.2016-06-23"
"Nice, clean hotel. A good place for an overnight stay.2015-05-09"
"Easy to access. The hotel room was clean, large, and well-equipped, and the bed was comfortable. Friendly, efficient staff and ample parking. There were restaurants and bars nearby.2022-09-13"
"Good experience. The hotel was located in a quiet neighborhood. I recommend staying here.2022-10-10"
"Clean hotel room and friendly employees. The Jacuzzi room was great.2021-07-07"
"I was pleased with my stay and definitely recommend this hotel. I got a 1st floor room as requested; it was reasonably priced, and the beds and pillows were comfortable. The staff was courteous.2019-03-26"
"The hotel was nice, and I was surprised by how big the room was. Stay here.2023-06-22"
"Good rates. The hotel was being remodeled during our stay, but our room hadn't been renovated. The bathroom was cramped. No working ice machine on our floor.2020-09-10"
"The hotel was reasonably priced, and the room was clean and inviting. Friendly front desk clerks. We enjoyed the free breakfast, and the cafe was pleasant.2019-12-30"
"The hotel was clean. The whirlpool was great.2023-09-26"
"The hotel room had been recently sanitized.2023-08-01"
"The room was comfortable, clean, and fairly quiet. It had a fridge, microwave, coffee machine, and hair dryer. The bed was comfortable. I'd stay here again.2023-02-12"
"I arrived at the hotel at about 2 AM. The room wasn't clean. The bedsheets were wrinkled and dirty, the floor was sticky, and a previous guest's socks were on the floor. There was black mold in the bathtub. It was so late that I just slept in the chair. Avoid this place.2018-09-09"
"My hotel room was kind of dirty. Saw dust and cobwebs in the corners, and the microwave clearly hadn't been cleaned. Seemed a bit overpriced, but I appreciated having a fridge, microwave, and free wireless Internet. Breakfast was OK. Decent place to stay if you doing have exceptionally high standards.2016-01-18"
"The hotel was just minutes away from the VA hospital. Bring your swimsuit.2023-11-16"
"All the employees were helpful, and the shuttle driver was fantastic; he gave us a history lesson as he drove us around Madison, and helped my wheelchair-bound husband without making him feel bad. This hotel is a good choice.2023-09-26"
"This hotel is so worth a stay. I was so grateful for the snowy transfers to and from UW Hospital, the on-site parking, and the complete breakfast. If you have appointments or a hospitalization at UW, stay here.2023-03-11"
"I was happy with the hotel and the cleanliness. The employees were friendly and courteous. I'd stay again and highly recommend it.2018-08-04"
"We enjoyed our stay. The room was clean and pet friendly, the hotel staff was friendly, and breakfast was excellent. Don't hesitate to book here.2018-06-11"
"The upgrade was fantastic. The hotel was clean, modern, comfortable, and well-equipped. If you want a little luxury, the suites are great. We didn't hear neighbors or highway noise.2021-09-22"
"A wonderful hotel. Don't hesitate to stay here.2020-08-16"
"Located away from the city and congestion. We were pleased with the hotel room and enjoyed the balcony. The linens were top-notch. The only negative was that the front desk clerk wasn't wearing a mask. I highly recommend staying here.2020-06-10"
"Great hotel. I liked the room layout. I recommend staying here.2022-08-29"
"The hotel was clean and comfortable. Friendly staff and great breakfast. Book it.2022-03-26"
"The hotel was conveniently located off the freeway. The beds weren't that comfortable, but the front desk clerks were super nice and there were many options at breakfast. I loved the pancake machine.2019-08-11"
We order the hotels on this page by how close they are to this attraction.
Most of our competitors order these same hotels in other ways that make them more money.
How Do We Define Motel?
To us, motels are smaller lodgings that have rooms you can enter directly from the parking area.
At hotels, on the other hand, you can enter your room only through a hall inside the building.
Hotel Booking Tips
Beware of non-refundable reservations that could cost you a lot of money if you change or cancel them. +Non-refundable reservations are a gamble that will usually save you less than $10. If you make a $90 non-refundable reservation instead of a $100 refundable booking, you are betting $90 to win $10. Would you do that in Las Vegas? -
Don't assume you can cancel a non-refundable reservation without penalty if you notify the hotel weeks or even months in advance. +Often you cannot – because some hotels' profit strategy is to get paid more than once for the same room for the same night. -
Always read cancellation policies carefully before you make a reservation. + When is the latest date and time you can cancel without penalty? - More >
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