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.
Housed in a century-old factory, the four-pearl Iron Horse Hotel has become a focal point in Milwaukee's hip Walkers Point neighborhood, offering a great patio, an upscale eatery, and a popular lobby bar. The exposed timbers, cream city brick, and vintage furnishings are as timeless as they are on trend, and work from local artists adds to the boutique ambience. The 100 large, loft-style rooms have a refined industrial appeal, with work desks and rainfall showers, though noise from the bar, events regularly hosted at the hotel, and dogs (the property is pet-friendly) might pose an issue. Travelers keen on immersing themselves in a historic atmosphere may want to compare rates with The Brewhouse Inn & Suites, housed in the former Pabst Brewery downtown.
Housed in a century-old factory, the four-pearl Iron Horse Hotel has become a focal point in Milwaukee's hip Walkers Point neighborhood, offering a great patio, an upscale eatery, and a popular lobby bar. The exposed timbers, cream city brick, and vintage furnishings are as timeless as they are on trend, and work from local artists adds to the boutique ambience. The 100 large, loft-style rooms have a refined industrial appeal, with work desks and rainfall showers, though noise from the bar, events regularly hosted at the hotel, and dogs (the property is pet-friendly) might pose an issue. Travelers keen on immersing themselves in a historic atmosphere may want to compare rates with The Brewhouse Inn & Suites, housed in the former Pabst Brewery downtown.
The three-pearl Hyatt Regency Milwaukee delivers a comfortable stay in the heart of downtown Milwaukee. It's a business hotel first and foremost, directly connected to the city’s convention center and the property has 33,000 square feet of its own event space. Its 481 guest rooms are comfortable and most feature panoramic views of the city skyline. All have flat-screen TVs, mini-fridges, coffeemakers, and free Wi-Fi, but they lack microwaves. Features are solid, with a 24-hour fitness center, full-service restaurant, 24-hour business center, plus a gift shop that sells snacks, sundries, and Starbucks, but there's no pool. For a similar stay with a free breakfast -- something that the Hyatt Regency doesn't offer -- check rates at the nearby Hampton Inn & Suites Milwaukee Downtown.
The three-pearl Hyatt Regency Milwaukee delivers a comfortable stay in the heart of downtown Milwaukee. It's a business hotel first and foremost, directly connected to the city’s convention center and the property has 33,000 square feet of its own event space. Its 481 guest rooms are comfortable and most feature panoramic views of the city skyline. All have flat-screen TVs, mini-fridges, coffeemakers, and free Wi-Fi, but they lack microwaves. Features are solid, with a 24-hour fitness center, full-service restaurant, 24-hour business center, plus a gift shop that sells snacks, sundries, and Starbucks, but there's no pool. For a similar stay with a free breakfast -- something that the Hyatt Regency doesn't offer -- check rates at the nearby Hampton Inn & Suites Milwaukee Downtown.
The Edgewater Resort is a mid-range hotel across the street from its own private stretch of shoreline in downtown Ephraim. Many of its rooms overlook the bay and the hotel also offers suites with full kitchens and private cottages tucked away in the backyard. On weekends, the adjacent Old Post Office restaurant makes use of a communal fire pit for its notorious fish boils, a Door County tradition steeped in Scandinavian ancestry and generous amounts of kerosene. The hotel is particularly suited for couples and families who plan on experiencing the unique outdoor dinner. It's also worth checking the nearby The Eagle Harbor Inn, which has some similar amenities, along with free breakfast.
The Edgewater Resort is a mid-range hotel across the street from its own private stretch of shoreline in downtown Ephraim. Many of its rooms overlook the bay and the hotel also offers suites with full kitchens and private cottages tucked away in the backyard. On weekends, the adjacent Old Post Office restaurant makes use of a communal fire pit for its notorious fish boils, a Door County tradition steeped in Scandinavian ancestry and generous amounts of kerosene. The hotel is particularly suited for couples and families who plan on experiencing the unique outdoor dinner. It's also worth checking the nearby The Eagle Harbor Inn, which has some similar amenities, along with free breakfast.
The Ephraim Motel is a quaint, quiet budget property that offers a good base for exploring Wisconsin's Door County. The 26 air-conditioned rooms include mini-fridges, microwaves, flat-screen TVs, coffeemakers, and free Wi-Fi. Lounge chairs surround the heated outdoor pool, and the landscaped grounds include a picnic area, fire pit, barbecue grills, hammocks, a playground, a nature trail, and apple and cherry orchards that are ripe for the picking. A free continental breakfast is served daily, and bikes can be rented for free. Be aware that the Ephraim Motel is open only from mid-May through mid-October. Travelers seeking a hotel closer to the heart of Ephraim that's open year-round might want to check out the Waterbury Inn, a condominium property that's within a five-minute drive of town.
The Ephraim Motel is a quaint, quiet budget property that offers a good base for exploring Wisconsin's Door County. The 26 air-conditioned rooms include mini-fridges, microwaves, flat-screen TVs, coffeemakers, and free Wi-Fi. Lounge chairs surround the heated outdoor pool, and the landscaped grounds include a picnic area, fire pit, barbecue grills, hammocks, a playground, a nature trail, and apple and cherry orchards that are ripe for the picking. A free continental breakfast is served daily, and bikes can be rented for free. Be aware that the Ephraim Motel is open only from mid-May through mid-October. Travelers seeking a hotel closer to the heart of Ephraim that's open year-round might want to check out the Waterbury Inn, a condominium property that's within a five-minute drive of town.
