Madison, the capital of Wisconsin, is a vibrant city packed with history, culture, and natural beauty. Whether you're visiting for business or leisure, finding the perfect accommodation is crucial for a memorable trip. While there are countless options available, hotels remain the top choice for travelers exploring Madison. In this blog post, we will delve into the reasons why hotels are the preferred option when journeying to this charming city.
First and foremost, hotels offer unparalleled convenience for travelers. With their prime locations in the heart of the city or near key attractions, hotels provide easy access to everything Madison has to offer. Whether you're attending a conference, visiting the famous University of Wisconsin-Madison campus, or exploring the iconic State Capitol building, staying in a hotel ensures you're never too far away from your desired destinations.
Additionally, hotels boast a wide range of amenities designed to enhance your stay. From luxurious spas and fitness centers to onsite restaurants and bars, hotels provide all the necessary facilities to meet your needs. After a long day of sightseeing or meetings, you can unwind with a relaxing massage, enjoy a delicious meal without leaving the premises, or take advantage of top-notch fitness equipment. Hotels aim to provide a home away from home experience, making sure guests have everything they require for a comfortable and enjoyable stay.
When it comes to safety and security, hotels surpass any other accommodation option. With 24/7 front desk service, video surveillance, and secure keycard access to rooms, hotels prioritize the well-being of their guests. This peace of mind allows travelers to fully immerse themselves in the joys of exploring Madison, knowing that their belongings are safe and that professional staff are available at all times to assist with any inquiries or concerns.
Lastly, hotels provide a sense of community and opportunities for socializing. Unlike renting an apartment or booking a vacation rental, hotels create a welcoming environment where travelers from all over the world can connect and interact. Whether it's at the hotel bar, the lobby, or organized events, hotels offer the chance to meet fellow adventurers, swap travel stories, or even discover new friends to explore the city with.
In conclusion, when planning your trip to Madison, hotels should be your first choice for accommodation. With their unbeatable convenience, extensive amenities, emphasis on safety, and the opportunity for social connection, hotels provide an exceptional experience and serve as the ideal base for an unforgettable adventure in this captivating city.
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Madison By Ihg
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Situated a mere 1.8 km from East Towne Mall in Madison, the lovely Holiday Inn Express & Suites Madison features a lift, a snack and drink vending machine. This 3-star inn, located 15 minutes by car from Wisconsin Governor's Mansion, boasts an indoor pool along with a Jacuzzi and an indoor pool.
Enclosed by a pizzeria and restaurants, the accommodation is nestled in the business district of Madison. American Center is only a few minutes away from the comfortable Holiday Inn Express & Suites, while City View & Hi Crossing bus stop is just 500 metres away. Entertainment in the area includes Barrymore Theatre 15 minutes' drive from the property.
The Edgewater Hotel
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The Edgewater Hotel is a great place in a tourist area of Madison, which stands nearly 10 minutes on foot from the 12-acre James Madison Waterfront Park. Set a few minutes drive from Madison Children's Museum and overlooking the city, this hotel offers a treatment room, sauna facilities and a massage chair.
The comfortable 4-star property is placed about 10 km from Dane County Regional airport and a mere 1.4 km from such cultural venues as Overture Center for the Arts. Kohl Center Arena is also located within close distance of the Edgewater. This accommodation allows you to enjoy such natural sights as Lake Mendota 50 metres away. For sport fans The Edgewater Hotel offers access to the multi-purpose stadium "Breese Stevens Field", which is a mere 1.8 km away. The nearest bus stop is Langdon & N Carroll, only 100 metres away.
Doubletree By Hilton Madison East Hotel
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Located approximately a 10-minute ride from Olbrich Park, the 3-star Doubletree By Hilton Madison East Hotel offers modern comforts such as a cash machine and a lift. Boasting a location a walk from East Towne Mall, this family hotel includes 226 rooms and a heated swimming pool.
The pet friendly accommodation has a quiet setting within 10 minutes' drive of the sunken Olbrich Botanical Gardens, while natural sights like the community Warner Park are about 10 minutes away by car. The Doubletree By Hilton Madison East is only a few minutes from Eastside Evangelical Lutheran Church and 5 km from Dane County Regional airport. Such entertainment attractions as Flix Brewhouse Madison are also a 12-minute stroll away. E Washington & Eagan bus stop is within 200 metres of Doubletree By Hilton Madison East Hotel.
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Madison Marriott South Hotel
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If you are in love with sports, the charming Sheraton Madison Hotel has a great location as it is set within 3.1 km of Kohl Center Arena; also the varied habitats "University of Wisconsin-Madison Arboretum" is a 10-minute drive away. This 4-star pet friendly hotel, located a 10-minute ride from the freshwater drainage Lake Monona, boasts a swimming pool along with a hot tub and an indoor pool.
The smoke-free Sheraton is placed in a business neighbourhood, within 3.3 km of such family-friendly attractions as the 28-acre public Henry Vilas Zoo. University of Wisconsin is within 10 minutes' drive of the charming property, and Dane County Regional airport is 20 km away. Visit Lake Monona, within 19 minutes' walk of the accommodation, and feel complete harmony with the nature of United States. The area offers shopping experience such as Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center within 2.7 km of Sheraton Madison Hotel. John Nolen & Rimrock bus stop is a mere 100 metres away.
La Quinta By Wyndham Madison American Center
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La Quinta Inn & Suites By Wyndham Madison American Center features 120 rooms and lies 25 minutes' walk from Eastside Evangelical Lutheran Church. The inn also includes a car park.
Calvary Gospel is a popular place to visit within 4.2 km of the accommodation. Token Creek County Park is also located within 4.4 km of this 3-star hotel. Travellers will enjoy proximity to entertainment attractions like the arts MATC Mitby Theater, which are 4.1 km away. La Quinta Inn & Suites By Wyndham Madison American Center is at walking distance to Eastpark & Park & Ride Lot bus station.
Hotels in Madison
Best reviews Hotel โค๏ธ | Holiday Inn Express & Suites Madison By Ihg |
Top Hotel for couples ๐ | The Edgewater Hotel |
Hotel with a view ๐ | Doubletree By Hilton Madison East Hotel |
Hampton Inn & Suites Madison Downtown
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Offering a vending machine and a lift, Hampton Inn & Suites Madison Downtown is nestled about a 5-minute walk from State Street and within an 8-minute walk of Kohl Center Arena. Guests can relax in a swimming pool or in the American restaurant on the inn, which is set within a minutes' drive of the multiple Madison Museum of Contemporary Art.
This Madison property is placed about 15 km from Dane County Regional airport and at a 0.6 km distance from such cultural venues as Chazen Museum of Art. Natural attractions in the area include the freshwater drainage Lake Monona, 10 minutes by car from the Hampton Inn & Suites Madison Downtown, and a beach is 0.8 km away. The accommodation allows you to enjoy such natural sights as Lake Mendota less than a 10-minute stroll away. The 3-star Hampton Inn & Suites Madison Downtown is also a 10-minute drive from the 28 - acre public Henry Vilas Zoo. N Bassett & W Dayton bus stop is set around 5 minutes' walk away.
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Clarion Suites At The Alliant Energy Center
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Offering a cash machine and a lift, the 3-star Clarion Suites At The Alliant Energy Center Madison is nestled a 5-minute walk from Exhibition Hall at the Alliant Energy Center and 3.4 km from University of Wisconsin Arboretum. The hotel boasts a setting relatively close to Alliant Energy Center and features a Jacuzzi and an indoor pool along with a heated pool.
The accommodation is placed about 20 km from Dane County Regional airport and 3.5 km from such cultural venues as Madison Public Library. Overture Center for the Arts is within close distance of the Clarion Suites At Alliant Energy Center, while John Nolen & Rimrock bus stop is nearly 10 minutes' walk away. Visit Lake Monona, 750 metres from the property, and feel complete harmony with the nature of United States. The 28-acre public Henry Vilas Zoo is situated 3.2 km from Clarion Suites At The Alliant Energy Center.
Graduate By Hilton Madison Hotel
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Featuring Wi Fi in public areas, Graduate Madison Hotel sits about a 9-minute stroll from University of Wisconsin. Offering 2 onsite restaurants with American and local cuisine, this inn is set a few minutes drive from Madison Children's Museum.
Memorial Union Terrace is located less than 5 minutes' walk from the property, and such natural sites as the varied habitats "University of Wisconsin-Madison Arboretum" are 10 minutes' drive away. The nearby sports attractions include Kohl Center Arena, not so far from the Graduate. The accommodation allows you to enjoy such natural sights as Lake Mendota merely 200 metres away. Such entertainment attractions as Goodspeed Family Pier at Alumni Park Marina are also nearly a 5-minute walk away. This 4-star hotel stands approximately 6 minutes on foot from Science Hall University, so close to State & N Frances bus stop.
Doubletree By Hilton Madison Downtown Hotel
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The 3-star Doubletree By Hilton Madison Downtown Hotel is set only an 11-minute walk from Wisconsin Veterans Museum and only a 10-minute walk from University of Wisconsin Geology Museum. The hotel serves American dishes prepared in the American-style restaurant on site.
Located just an 8-minute walk from the multiple Madison Museum of Contemporary Art, the accommodation is also a few minutes drive from entertainment venues like the astronomical Washburn Observatory. The Doubletree By Hilton Madison Downtown is just a 6-minute walk from Madison and 15 km from Dane County Regional airport. Visit Lake Monona, 850 metres of this Madison property, and feel complete harmony with the nature of United States. Madison Children's Museum is situated only a short drive from Doubletree By Hilton Madison Downtown Hotel. There is N Frances & W Johnson bus stop about a 5-minute walk away.
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Radisson Hotel Madison
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Radisson Hotel Madison is set 3.7 km from Crawdaddy Cove Waterpark and 5 minutes' drive from West Towne Mall. Guests of this hotel can relax at an indoor pool and have their drinks at the lounge bar.
The accommodation is placed about 25 km from Dane County Regional airport and within a 10-minute drive of such cultural venues as National Mustard Museum. Popular natural sights near the 3-star hotel are Elver Park (950 meters) and the large Lakeview Park (4.9 km). Located in Madison, this property lies a minute's walk from Darul Imam Islamic Foundation Mosque. Guests will find Odana & Grand Canyon bus stop next to Radisson Hotel Madison, approximately a 5-minute walk away.
Comfort Suites Madison West - Middleton
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Situated about 5 minutes' drive from Death's Door Spirits Distillery, the 3-star Comfort Suites Madison West features WiFi throughout the property and parking on site. Set within a 7-minute walk of Crawdaddy Cove Waterpark, this family inn offers a hot tub and an indoor pool on site and great access to sacred landmarks like Blackhawk Church, around 3.6 km away.
The property is placed about 30 km from Dane County Regional airport and at a 2.1 km distance from such cultural venues as National Mustard Museum. Elver Park is fairly close to the Comfort Suites Madison West, while J Q Hammons & Greenway bus stop is approximately a 5-minute walk away. The hilltop public Pleasant View Golf Course is situated within 5 minutes' drive of the accommodation.
The Madison Concourse Hotel
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Within a 6-minute walk of Capitol Square, the 4-star Madison Concourse Hotel includes 362 rooms. Featuring an American-style restaurant, this Madison hotel is located within an easy walking distance to Wisconsin Historical Museum and offers whirlpool bathtubs, sauna facilities and an indoor pool.
Set within 10 minutes' drive of the varied habitats "University of Wisconsin-Madison Arboretum", the luxury property also gives access to such sports venues as the multi-purpose stadium "Breese Stevens Field", which is approximately a 17-minute walk away. State Street is less than a 13-minute walk away, while the majestic Roman Renaissance-style Wisconsin State Capitol is only a few minutes from the family Concourse. Visit Lake Monona, only 1 km from this accommodation, and feel complete harmony with the nature of United States. The area offers shopping experience such as Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center within a minutes' drive of The Madison Concourse Hotel. The property is located 10 km from Dane County Regional airport and within 150 metres of N Carroll & W Mifflin bus stop.
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Hampton Inn Madison East Towne Mall Area
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The 3-star Hampton Inn Madison East Towne Mall Area is situated near the business district of Madison. Set in a business area, this Madison inn boasts a swimming pool along with a hot tub and an indoor pool.
Mayfair Park is within a 10-minute drive of the smoke-free property, while American Center is within 15 minutes' walk of the location. The hotel is a walk from Warner Bros Theme Park. The accommodation is nestled among popular attractions, including a park and restaurants. 10 minutes by car from Hampton Inn Madison East Towne Mall Area, guests will also find Madison Area Technical College. The property is located 10 km from Dane County Regional airport and a minute's walk from Forest Run & Hayes bus stop.
Courtyard By Marriott Madison East Hotel
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The 3-star Courtyard By Marriott Madison East Hotel is located about a 10-minute ride from East Towne Mall and features a hot tub and an indoor pool. Thanks to its convenient location, this Madison hotel stands 10 minutes by car from Flix Brewhouse Madison, which is a great place to have a fun time.
The property stands in a business area, within 4.8 km of the religious sites like SS Morris Community AME Church. Hiestand Park is within 10 minutes' drive of the Courtyard By Marriott Madison East and Dane County Regional airport is 10 km away. Visit Autumn Lake, 800 metres of the accommodation, and feel complete harmony with the nature of United States. Also, Courtyard By Marriott Madison East Hotel is approximately a 10-minute drive from Madison Area Technical College. Additionally, a motorway is placed close to this Madison property.
Hilton Madison Monona Terrace Hotel
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The 3-star Hilton Madison Monona Terrace Hotel, located a mere 8 minutes on foot from Madison Children's Museum and approximately a 6-minute stroll from Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, features a heated swimming pool for guests to take a dip in. This welcoming hotel offers a bureau de change and a cash machine along with baggage storage and a restaurant.
The accommodation is situated in the heart of Madison close to the majestic Roman Renaissance-style Wisconsin State Capitol. State Street in Madison is about 15 minutes' walk from the Hilton Madison Monona Terrace. This Madison property allows you to enjoy such natural sights as Lake Monona just 400 metres away. Hilton Madison Monona Terrace Hotel is 10 minutes' drive from the 28 - acre public Henry Vilas Zoo and other main attractions of Madison. The nearest bus stop is W Main & S Carroll approximately a 5-minute walk away.
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Mainstay Suites Madison - Monona
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Providing 68 rooms, the 3-star Mainstay Suites Extended Stay Hotel Madison East is at a 7 km distance from Alliant Energy Center. You can swim in a heated swimming pool or take advantage of a Jacuzzi and an indoor pool at this smoke-free hotel.
The property is nestled around a 10-minute drive from Babcock Park. The hotel offers proximity to such natural sights as McDaniel Park (2.2 km) and Capital Springs State Recreation Area (3.6 km). The nearby entertainment attractions of Madison include the 24-hour Ho-Chunk Gaming Madison Casino, which is 5 minutes away by car. Mainstay Suites Extended Stay Hotel Madison East is located 15 km from Dane County Regional airport and within a minutes' drive of Dutch Mill bus stop.
Holiday Inn Madison At The American Center By Ihg
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Featuring a cash machine and a lift, the charming 3-star Holiday Inn Madison At The American Center, An Ihg Hotel is set close to the business district of Madison within a 10-minute drive of Token Creek County Park. A restaurant and a luggage room are available for guests' convenience at this Madison inn, which sits in a business area.
The property lies approximately 10 minutes by car from MATC Mitby Performing Arts Theater and 4.1 km from Madison Area Technical College. Such entertainment attractions as Flix Brewhouse Madison are also a 5-minute ride away. There is City View & Hi Crossing bus stop less than a 10-minute stroll away. Holiday Inn Madison At The American Center, An Ihg Hotel enjoys a charming location 10 km from Dane County Regional airport.
Comfort Inn & Suites Madison East Interstate I-90
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Featuring a health club along with a Jacuzzi and an indoor pool, the comfortable 3-star Magnuson Grand Hotel Madison is situated within a 5-minute walk of the 24-hour Ho-Chunk Gaming Madison Casino in Madison. This Madison hotel also provides guests with Wi Fi, available throughout the property.
The property lies at an 11 km distance from Yahara Hills Golf Course and approximately 10 minutes' drive from Edna Taylor Conservation Park. The Magnuson Grand Hotel Madison is also within 10 minutes' drive of such natural sights as McDaniel Park. Babcock Park is 10 minutes by car from the comfortable accommodation. Magnuson Grand Hotel Madison in Madison is 15 km from Dane County Regional airport.
5 Star Hotels in Madison
Madison Marriott West Hotel
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The 3-star Madison Marriott West Hotel is set 10 minutes by car from Blackhawk Church and 5 minutes' drive from National Mustard Museum. The hotel offers place to stay with WiFi in public areas.
The accommodation is set 1.1 km from South Pond. The nearby sports attractions include the hilltop public Pleasant View Golf Course, at a 1.6 km distance from this lovely hotel. Travellers will enjoy proximity to entertainment attractions like Death's Door Spirits Distillery, which are 1.4 km away. Due to a location close to a motorway, Madison Marriott West Hotel gives quick access to other parts of Madison.
Sleep Inn & Suites Madison - Monona
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Set 15 minutes by car from Alliant Energy Center, the comfortable 3-star Sleep Inn & Suites Madison features Wi-Fi throughout the property as well as parking on site. Thanks to its convenient location, this Madison inn stands within 25 minutes' walk of the 24-hour Ho-Chunk Gaming Madison Casino, which is a great place to have a fun time.
The property puts you in the very heart of Madison, within a 10-minute drive of the lagoon-front community Winnequah Park. The Sleep Inn & Suites Madison offers proximity to natural sights like Capital Springs State Recreation Area (3.6 km) and McDaniel Park (2.2 km). Located just a short drive from the comfortable accommodation, Crossroads Church is open for visiting by worshippers and tourists. Dutch Mill bus stop is 10 minutes on foot from Sleep Inn & Suites.
Hampton Inn & Suites Madison - West
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Offering a convenience store and a restaurant, the deluxe 3-star Hampton Inn & Suites Madison-West lies in a business neighbourhood, 5 minutes by car from West Towne Mall and within 4.4 km of such cultural places of interest as National Mustard Museum. This smoke-free inn also features Wi Fi throughout the property.
The property in Madison is 10 minutes' drive from Elver Park. The hotel is situated at a 2.8 km distance from Blackhawk Church, which is considered to be a sacred site. Shops and specialty shops are near the deluxe accommodation. You can easily find the hilltop public Pleasant View Golf Course within a 10-minute drive of Hampton Inn & Suites Madison-West. There is Watts & Commerce bus stop just near this Madison property.
4 Star Hotels in Madison
Springhill Suites Madison
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Featuring a cash machine and a lift, the 3-star Springhill Suites By Marriott Madison sits at 400 metres of Hilldale Shopping Center. Business travellers will appreciate conveniences such as Wi-Fi in the rooms and access to a desk and a photocopier.
UW-Madison Geology Museum lies nearly 10 minutes' drive away, and the outdoor Camp Randall Stadium is 3.5 km from the hotel. The nearby sports attractions are Kohl Center Arena (4.7 km), and the miniature George Vitense Golfland (3.4 km). The astronomical Washburn Observatory is 10 minutes' drive from the comfortable hotel. Springhill Suites By Marriott Madison is in close vicinity to University & Segoe bus station.
Best Western Premier Park Hotel
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Featuring Wi Fi in public areas, Best Western Premier Park Hotel Madison is set about a 10-minute stroll from State Street. The inn so close to Capitol Square pampers its guests with a heated swimming pool as well as a treatment room and an indoor pool.
The property is positioned within 7 minutes' walk of Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center. The nearby sports attractions include the outdoor Camp Randall Stadium, 5 minutes by car from the upscale hotel. This accommodation allows you to enjoy such natural sights as Lake Mendota just a 13-minute stroll away. The 4-star Best Western Premier Park Hotel is placed just a short drive from Kohl Center Arena. The property is located 10 km from Dane County Regional airport and only metres from W Washington & S Carroll bus stop.
Americinn By Wyndham Madison West
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Americinn By Wyndham Madison West features a cash machine and a lift, and lies approximately a 25-minute walk from Owen Conservation Hilltop Park. The hotel, located at a 4.2 km distance from Marshall Park, boasts an indoor swimming pool along with a Jacuzzi and an indoor pool.
The property is placed about 30 km from Dane County Regional airport and 4.6 km from such cultural venues as National Mustard Museum. West Towne Mall is so close to the Americinn By Wyndham Madison West, while Odana & Grand Canyon bus stop is nearly 5 minutes' walk away. Silver Cinema Market Square is set just near the accommodation.
3 Star Hotels in Madison
Motel 6-Madison, Wi - East
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Motel 6-Madison, Wi - East is rated 2 stars and features 91 rooms for guests to stay in. Flix Brewhouse Madison is placed only 1.3 km away, and Wisconsin Governor's Mansion is around a 15-minute drive from the motel.
This Madison property offers proximity to natural sights like the community Warner Park (4.6 km) and Olbrich Park Beach (4.4 km). The nearby entertainment attractions of Madison include Barrymore Theatre, which is 4.9 km away. Eagan & East Towne bus stop is situated in close proximity of the hotel.
Days Inn & Suites By Wyndham Madison
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Featuring a heated swimming pool, Days Inn & Suites By Wyndham Madison is set within a 10-minute drive of the lagoon-front community Winnequah Park. The 2-star inn is placed 10 minutes' drive from the 24-hour Ho-Chunk Gaming Madison Casino, and provides guests with a hot tub and an indoor pool.
The property also gives access to Alliant Energy Center, which is 15 minutes' drive away. The hotel lies in the heart of Madison, near parks. The accommodation allows you to enjoy such natural sights as Upper Mud Lake approximately 1.1 km away. The area offers shopping experience such as Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center 7 km from Days Inn & Suites By Wyndham Madison. This Madison property is also placed near an underground station.