Panoramic Lake Mendota views frame every experience at the waterfront Edgewater, from terraces to rooms. Guests unwind at the spa after exploring downtown Madison. Four bars and an upscale restaurant serve memorable meals with lake views, spectacular at sunset.
Located in Downtown Madison, a neighborhood in Madison, The Edgewater 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. Kayaking and water skiing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cave exploring and hiking/biking trails nearby. Visit our Madison travel guide
1001 Wisconsin Place, Madison, WI, 53703
What's nearby
Lake Mendota
1 min walk - 0.1 miles
Capitol Square
6 min walk - 0.4 miles
Wisconsin State Capitol
8 min walk - 0.5 miles
University of Wisconsin-Madison
9 min walk - 0.5 miles
Overture Center for the Arts
8 min walk - 0.5 miles
Getting around
Madison Station
16 min walk
Dane County Regional Airport (MSN)
14 min drive
Restaurants
Michelangelo's Coffee House
9 min walk
Fair Trade Coffee House
9 min walk
Ian’s Pizza Madison | State Street
8 min walk
Parthenon Gyros
9 min walk
The Plaza Tavern
7 min walk
About this property
The Edgewater
Luxury historic hotel near Wisconsin State Capitol
Located close to Overture Center for the Arts and Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, The Edgewater provides a free roundtrip airport shuttle, concerts and live shows, and shopping on site. Adventurous travelers may like the ice skating at this hotel. Treat yourself to a deep-tissue massage, a body treatment, or a manicure/pedicure at The Edgewater Spa, the onsite spa. The on-site American cuisine fine-dining restaurant, The Statehouse, offers breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Yoga classes are offered at the gym; other things to do include boat tours. Free in-room wired internet is available to all guests, along with a coffee shop/cafe and a hair salon.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
Limo/town car service, full breakfast (surcharge), and valet parking (surcharge)
Express check-out, express check-in, and massage treatment rooms
Bicycle parking, a 24-hour front desk, and a front-desk safe
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 heated floors, as well as perks like laptop-compatible safes and laptop-friendly workspaces.
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, heated floors, and recycling
Awards and affiliations
The property is a member of Historic Hotels of America.
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet. There's a fee of USD 75 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
How much does it cost to stay at The Edgewater?
As of Oct 23, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Edgewater on Nov 23, 2026 start from $254, including 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?
Self parking is available for USD 32 per night. Valet parking is available for USD 38 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. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).
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. University of Wisconsin-Madison and Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center are also within 15 minutes. Madison Station is 16 minutes by foot.
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Reviews
The Edgewater Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
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This elegant hotel has beautiful lake front view. Its location is conveniently walking distance to both downtown Capital and UW-Madison campus. The hotel room is very clean and comfortable. The hotel has two buildings, the main hotel building “Wisconsin building” and the adjacent Boathouse “Landon building”. Must request your room in the “Wisconsin Building” in your reservation!
Beautiful layout facing the lake. The fraternity building backyard views were bad and should be blocked with a taller fence or trees? The hotel property was otherwise beautiful.
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Breath of fresh air… outstanding customer service and wonderful hospitality with high quality linens and exceptional amenities. I want to come back here!
The views of the lake from our room were gorgeous! With multiple options for dining on the property we never had to leave. Perfect romantic getaway 10/10.
The Edgewater is a bit unusual in that you enter on the 6th floor & your room can either be up or down. Because it includes two buildings, it can also be a bit confusing how to navigate the physical space. Staff is very helpful in this regard. We appreciated the amenities & the lake view was great. We particularly enjoyed the opportunity to eat on an outside patio at the Statehouse & the food was excellent. The bluegrass concert on the patio was icing on the cake.
A stay at the Edgewater is always a pleasure, but service in Augies has been disappointing. Disappointing enough to stay at a different hotel. This year was amazingly different. We knew within the first 5 minutes something had changed, and we did see bar staff from last year still worked there. We were greeted with a smile the minute we sat down, the service was fast and friendly and the staff seemed to enjoy being there. They greeted everyone cheerfully and offered recommendations, they were polite and friendly. Great job to everyone on the Augie’s team. We will be back.
We stayed in room 880 over the July Fourth weekend. Great experience! The room looks out over the water and the plaza. The hotel had great entertainment (bands, water ski show, activities) and did an outstanding job with the organization and quality of everything.