The upper-middle-range Hilton Madison Monona Terrace is a bustling business hotel that’s directly connected to the Monona Terrace Convention and Community Center on the shores of Lake Monona. It’s a short walk to the state capitol, and its free shuttle runs to the airport, University of Wisconsin-Madison campus, and throughout downtown. Other attractive amenities include a restaurant, a lounge with live music, a fitness center, and a small indoor heated pool. Its 240 rooms are clean and spacious, and have coffeemakers, mini-fridges, free Wi-Fi, and lovely lake or downtown views. Rates are competitive, but can spike into the pricey range. A good alternative with comparable rates is the Hampton Inn & Suites Madison Downtown that offers similar amenities like a pool and fitness center, plus a free hot breakfast.
The upper-middle-range Hilton Madison Monona Terrace is a bustling business hotel that’s directly connected to the Monona Terrace Convention and Community Center on the shores of Lake Monona. It’s a short walk to the state capitol, and its free shuttle runs to the airport, University of Wisconsin-Madison campus, and throughout downtown. Other attractive amenities include a restaurant, a lounge with live music, a fitness center, and a small indoor heated pool. Its 240 rooms are clean and spacious, and have coffeemakers, mini-fridges, free Wi-Fi, and lovely lake or downtown views. Rates are competitive, but can spike into the pricey range. A good alternative with comparable rates is the Hampton Inn & Suites Madison Downtown that offers similar amenities like a pool and fitness center, plus a free hot breakfast.
The Dahlmann Campus Inn is a charming and warm, mid-range boutique hotel of 74 rooms and seven floors. Public spaces are reminiscent of a more genteel time with classical mid-century Baroque decor -- it essentially has the look and feel of an elite Ivy League club with lots of wood paneling and a fireplace. Rooms are spacious, but dated and dull. The location is ideal for people visiting the University of Wisconsin-Madison or for anyone doing business nearby, but it's also on the edge of campus and close to rowdy sorority houses. Perks included free airport transfers, on-site parking, and breakfast.
The Dahlmann Campus Inn is a charming and warm, mid-range boutique hotel of 74 rooms and seven floors. Public spaces are reminiscent of a more genteel time with classical mid-century Baroque decor -- it essentially has the look and feel of an elite Ivy League club with lots of wood paneling and a fireplace. Rooms are spacious, but dated and dull. The location is ideal for people visiting the University of Wisconsin-Madison or for anyone doing business nearby, but it's also on the edge of campus and close to rowdy sorority houses. Perks included free airport transfers, on-site parking, and breakfast.
Overlooking the Long Island Sound, the 32-room Madison Beach Hotel is an upscale New England-style property on a quiet private stretch of sand. Movies and live music are offered on the beach -- when weather permits. This waterfront property has a ballroom that's popular for weddings, and the bustling restaurant and bar attract locals. The full-service spa is classically designed with a gym and beach yoga classes. Elegant rooms have sleigh beds and views of the water; some have electric fireplaces and private balconies facing the Sound. Unobstructed water views make this hotel one of the best upscale choices, but on-site events can sometimes be noisy, especially considering the thin room walls.
Overlooking the Long Island Sound, the 32-room Madison Beach Hotel is an upscale New England-style property on a quiet private stretch of sand. Movies and live music are offered on the beach -- when weather permits. This waterfront property has a ballroom that's popular for weddings, and the bustling restaurant and bar attract locals. The full-service spa is classically designed with a gym and beach yoga classes. Elegant rooms have sleigh beds and views of the water; some have electric fireplaces and private balconies facing the Sound. Unobstructed water views make this hotel one of the best upscale choices, but on-site events can sometimes be noisy, especially considering the thin room walls.
The mid-range Hampton Inn & Suites Madison Downtown opened in fall 2013 with everything travelers love about the Hampton chain, as well as a convenient location in the heart of downtown Madison. Its 194 rooms are clean, spacious, and tastefully decorated. Some suites have whirlpool tubs and separate walk-in showers. The lobby/breakfast area is large and inviting, with a gas fireplace and lots of nooks to relax. The fitness center is spacious, and the free hot breakfast buffet is excellent. But the indoor pool is rather small, and parking is not free. Rates are competitive, but can spike at times during university events and when state legislature is in session. If it's booked up, the three-pearl Dahlmann Campus Inn is a good alternative.
The mid-range Hampton Inn & Suites Madison Downtown opened in fall 2013 with everything travelers love about the Hampton chain, as well as a convenient location in the heart of downtown Madison. Its 194 rooms are clean, spacious, and tastefully decorated. Some suites have whirlpool tubs and separate walk-in showers. The lobby/breakfast area is large and inviting, with a gas fireplace and lots of nooks to relax. The fitness center is spacious, and the free hot breakfast buffet is excellent. But the indoor pool is rather small, and parking is not free. Rates are competitive, but can spike at times during university events and when state legislature is in session. If it's booked up, the three-pearl Dahlmann Campus Inn is a good alternative.
