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Mendota Lake House Inn

3.0 star property
Comfortable historic guesthouse near University of Wisconsin-Madison

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board
Exterior
Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board
Premium Double Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View (Oscar Wilde) | Bathroom | Hair dryer, towels

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
    Parking includedParking included
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioningAir conditioning
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFiFree WiFi
  • Business services
    Business servicesBusiness services

Check-in time

3:00 PM

Check-out time

11:00 AM

Explore the area

Map
704 East Gorham, Madison, WI, 53703
  • Popular LocationCapitol Square10 min walk
  • Popular LocationWisconsin State Capitol13 min walk
  • Popular LocationMonona Terrace Community and Convention Center18 min walk
  • AirportMadison, WI (MSN-Dane County Regional)7 min drive

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8/10 Good

The owners have amazing gardens and the property looks out onto the lake. It is on a busy street. Since it is an old h...
howard
Jul 21, 2024
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About the neighborhood

Madison

Located on a lake, Mendota Lake House Inn is in Tenney-Lapham, a neighborhood in Madison. Memorial Union Terrace and Wisconsin Union Theater are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Madison Children's Museum and University of Wisconsin Geology Museum. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Camp Randall Stadium or Alliant Energy Center.
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What's nearby

  • Capitol Square - 10 min walk
  • Wisconsin State Capitol - 13 min walk
  • Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center - 18 min walk
  • University of Wisconsin-Madison - 4 min drive
  • Camp Randall Stadium - 5 min drive

Getting around

  • Madison Station - 3 min drive
  • Dane County Regional Airport (MSN) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Old Fashioned - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Eno Vino Wine Bar & Bistro - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Vintage Brewing Co. Capitol East - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Robinia Courtyard - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Cargo Coffee - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Mendota Lake House Inn

Historic guesthouse near University of Wisconsin-Madison
Close to Wisconsin State Capitol, Mendota Lake House Inn provides free breakfast (local cuisine), a garden, and a library. In addition to a fireplace in the lobby, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this guesthouse include:
  • Free self parking
  • Concierge services, a computer station, and multilingual staff
  • Smoke-free premises, tour/ticket assistance, and a TV in the lobby
Room features
All guestrooms at Mendota Lake House Inn offer thoughtful touches such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Tubs or showers and hair dryers

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking (max 1 space per unit)

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Multilingual staff
  • No housekeeping service
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On a lake

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1911
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance

Access methods

Private entrance

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children 12 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 12 are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit 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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Children 12 years old and younger are not permitted at this property

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Frequently asked questions

Is Mendota Lake House Inn pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Mendota Lake House Inn?

As of Jul 27, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Mendota Lake House Inn on Aug 26, 2024 start from $149.0, 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 Mendota Lake House Inn?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Mendota Lake House Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Mendota Lake House Inn?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Mendota Lake House Inn located?

Located in Tenney-Lapham, this historic guesthouse is within a 15-minute walk of James Madison Beach and Wisconsin State Capitol. University of Wisconsin-Madison is 1.4 mi (2.2 km) away. Madison Station is 24 minutes by foot.

Mendota Lake House Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 179 out of 345 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 107 out of 345 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 46 out of 345 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 345 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 345 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

howard

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owners have amazing gardens and the property looks out onto the lake. It is on a busy street. Since it is an old house, it is noisy. The decor is arts and crafts. I would go back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Toney

Traveled with partner
Gorgeous garden and beautiful house and wonderful lake view. Also, friendly hosts and delicious home-made breakfast items.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mitchell

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Maybe more breakfast options would’ve been nice and there were some bugs (but that’s to be expected given the location), otherwise very good
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Amy

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient location. No host available which is odd for a B and B. Facilities are a little run down.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zach

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cool old building. Great scones.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Not fully restored yet, and still lovely
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great spot! Fun to be in a historical home on the water. Obvious maintenance needed which is happening soon but it’s still great. Continental breakfast is excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jack

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Close to Silvee
Nice big old home. Nice view of lake.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

GREG

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
great!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robyn

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sinead, Glenview

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely restored vintage property with tons of character and a killer view of Lake Mendota! Our Oscar Wilde room was so spacious and we had a corner view from both windows and a separate sitting area plus a surprisingly big bathroom with updated shower and tub and lots of amenities on hand; king bed very comfortable and thick towels a bonus on a cold night! Best part of our morning was the extra special ready made coffee and selection of scones and mini quiche and bread options with local touches (excellent jam and tea choices) and a wonderful setting to enjoy it all in one of several sitting areas, complete with views! Bob was wonderful, despite having had a late nite dealing with a guest issue who forgot key or code, and we appreciated the on-site parking off street ;) We will plan to stay again hopefully sooner vs.later - thanks again! The McHugh’s
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Kathleen

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Zhidong

Good location, lake front. Room could benefit from upgrades.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dan, Kochav Yair

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dino

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property has a beautiful garden, loved our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bradley

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The lake view is simply stunning. The hosts are amazing and the rooms are charming, eclectic, and perfect.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicole, Green Bay

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property is historical and interesting to learn about. Garden was beautiful and view to lake was very nice!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elmer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Serene
Peaceful beautiful property. The hosts are sweet knowledgeable. The place is very clean, there’s nothing negative there. It was a second stay for us. And there’s plenty to do if you feel adventurous.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

2/10 Terrible

Paolo

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a terrible place: old and run down, and very expensive. In need of total renovation.

10/10 Excellent

Jim

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was awesome, the owners were very accommodating despite a huge screw up by expedia double booking our room. We did not have room at check in despite all the email notifications saying welcome and the check in instructions, etc… the owners worked it out and our stay was awesome! Super huge thanks to them! Shame on expedia…
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Desiree

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

General hotel information

Reasons to Book
Comfortable Beds
Check-In Time
3:00 PM
Check-Out Time
11:00 AM
Star Rating
3.0