The Edgewater

4.5 star property
Luxury Madison hotel in Downtown Madison with full-service spa
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The Edgewater

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; American cuisine

Overview of The Edgewater

9.2

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Hot Tub
  • Breakfast available
  • Free airport shuttle
  • Parking available

Explore the area

1001 Wisconsin Place, Madison, WI, 53703
  • Popular LocationWisconsin State Capitol8 min walk
  • Popular LocationUniversity of Wisconsin-Madison18 min walk
  • Popular LocationKohl Center19 min walk
  • AirportMadison, WI (MSN-Dane County Regional)12 min drive
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Room options

Lakeview King

  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Langdon Loft King

  • 516 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Langdon Studio King

  • 600 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Lakefront King

  • 500 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Presidential Suite

  • 1000 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Terrace King

  • 430 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Terrace

  • 430 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

ADA Lakeview King

  • 480 sq ft
  • Partial lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

ADA Lakeview Queen Suite

  • 785 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

ADA Langdon Loft King

  • 555 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

ADA Langton Studio King

  • 600 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Edgewater King

  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Edgewater Queens

  • 400 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Lakeshore King

  • 400 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Lakeshore Queens

  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

ADA Lakeshore Queen (1 Queen Bed)

  • 294 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Madison

The Edgewater is located in Downtown Madison, a neighborhood in Madison, and is in the entertainment district and on the waterfront. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Kohl Center or Camp Randall Stadium. Water skiing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby.

What's nearby

  • Wisconsin State Capitol - 8 min walk
  • Overture Center for the Arts - 8 min walk
  • Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center - 14 min walk
  • University of Wisconsin-Madison - 18 min walk
  • Kohl Center - 19 min walk

Getting around

  • Madison Station - 16 min walk
  • Dane County Regional Airport (MSN) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • Michelangelo's Coffee House - 8 min walk
  • The Coopers Tavern - 8 min walk
  • Chocolate Shoppe Ice Cream - 8 min walk
  • Fair Trade Coffee House - 9 min walk
  • Nick's Restaurant - 9 min walk

About this property

The Edgewater

Luxury historic hotel near University of Wisconsin-Madison
Located close to Overture Center for the Arts and Wisconsin State Capitol, The Edgewater provides a free roundtrip airport shuttle, a terrace, and shopping on site. Adventurous travelers may like the ice skating at this hotel. Treat yourself to a manicure/pedicure, a massage, or a body treatment at The Edgewater Spa, the onsite spa. The onsite fine-dining restaurant, The Statehouse, features American cuisine and brunch. Yoga classes are offered at the gym; the property also has a coffee shop/cafe, a garden, and a hair salon. Free in-room wired internet is available to all guests, along with dry cleaning/laundry services and 4 bars.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Limo/town car service, full breakfast (surcharge), and a free area shuttle
  • Valet parking (surcharge), express check-out, and express check-in
  • An elevator, a computer station, and a gift shop
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and first-rate property condition
Room features
All 202 rooms boast comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-compatible safes, as well as perks like laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding and pillowtop mattresses
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and tubs or showers
  • 47-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, recycling, and refrigerators

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of Historic Hotels of America.

Languages

English, French, German, Portuguese, Spanish, Swahili, Xhosa, Zulu

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: High-speed internet

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Free roundtrip airport shuttle from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM at scheduled times and on request
  • Free area shuttle up to 2 mi
  • Area shuttle
  • Shopping center shuttle (surcharge)
  • Limo/town car service
  • Covered self parking on site (USD 24 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Covered valet parking on site (USD 30 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 6:30 AM–11:00 AM for a fee: USD 6–20 per person
  • 4 bars/lounges
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Augie's Tavern
  • The Boathouse
  • The Icehouse
  • The Market
  • The Statehouse

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Ice skating
  • Sauna
  • Shopping
  • Spa tub
  • Steam room
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • Free area shuttle
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Hair salon
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • 44,993 square feet of conference space
  • 7 meeting rooms
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On a lake
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 8 treatment rooms
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • In-room massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Spa tub
  • Sports massages
  • Steam room
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 12 floors
  • 2 buildings
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Built in 1948
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 47-inch flat-screen TV with premium digital channels
  • Pay movies

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Recycling

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport; to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 75 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
3 children, up to the age of 17 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 75.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 50.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Resort fee: USD 24.26 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Business center/computer access
  • Fitness center access
  • Health club access
  • In-room bottled water
  • Internet access
  • Spa access
  • Spa tub access

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 6–20 per person
  • Covered self parking fee: USD 24 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Covered valet parking fee: USD 30 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 75 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 50.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 75.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property
Parking height restrictions apply

Frequently asked questions

Is The Edgewater pet-friendly?

Yes, this hotel allows pets (limit 2 total). There's a fee of USD 75 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at The Edgewater?

As of Mar 19, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Edgewater on Mar 29, 2024 start from $199.0, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at The Edgewater?

Self parking is available for USD 24 per night. Valet parking is available for USD 30 per night.

What time is check-in at The Edgewater?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at The Edgewater?

Check-out is at noon.

Does The Edgewater provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a free airport shuttle that runs 7:00 AM–10:00 PM on request.

Where is The Edgewater located?

Located in Downtown Madison, this luxury hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Wisconsin State Capitol and Overture Center for the Arts. Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center and University of Wisconsin-Madison are also within 1 mi (2 km). Madison Station is 16 minutes by foot.

The Edgewater Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 714 out of 1006 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 165 out of 1006 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 72 out of 1006 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 38 out of 1006 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 1006 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Carolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location for visiting the college, but the hotel is a pain to navigate. Signs aren't very clear. I couldn't find the ice machine for the life of me.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

2/10 Terrible

mark

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Paided for 2 queens, we only got one in a tiny room. Complained to Nate, the night manager and we were treated poorly. Take it or leave it attitude. We left. Treated much better at the graduate just down the rode
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful property and location on the lake. Nice amenities. Easy access to downtown Madison and UW. Staff is very helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

4/10 Poor

Robin

Traveled with family
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
We checked in at front desk and we my wife and I where not in the room for more that a hour and without notice or a phone call or even a knock on the door someone with a hotel uniform unlocked the door and walked right in and saw my beautiful wife changing clothes it scared her and I almost hurt Everyman that was working on the property but my wife calmed me down and we went right to the front desk and told them everything and they said they would get back to us but never Did
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

franie, Highland park

Traveled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
The service could of been better
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

paul hamal

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not as busy went on our last trip. Dinning at the boats house. Had trivia night,which was fun. Our view of the lake was great.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Russell

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel with great service and proximity to downtown and the campus
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Adrienne

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful lake views
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a lovely stay. Very friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

General hotel information

Reasons to Book
Property Cleanliness & Room Cleanliness
Check-In Time
4:00 PM
Check-Out Time
12:00 PM
Star Rating
4.5