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Governor's Mansion Inn

2.5 star property
Hotel near University of Wisconsin-Madison in Madison

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Staircase
Signature Room
Interior
Interior
Interior entrance

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

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130 E. Gilman St, Madison, WI, 53703
  • Place, State Street Shopping
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Capitol Square
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Wisconsin State Capitol
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Madison, WI (MSN-Dane County Regional)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

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Signature Room

Signature Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Room

Standard Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Economy Room

Economy Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Signature Studio Suite

Signature Studio Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the area

Madison

City center stay.Your stay at this Downtown Madison hotel places you within 2 miles (3 km) of University of Wisconsin-Madison and Camp Randall Stadium. Lake Mendota and Madison Children's Museum are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • State Street Shopping - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Capitol Square - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Orpheum Theater - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Overture Center for the Arts - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Wisconsin State Capitol - 11 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Madison Station - 17 min walk
  • Dane County Regional Airport (MSN) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Michelangelo's Coffee House - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Old Fashioned - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Ian’s Pizza Madison | State Street - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Gotham Bagels - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Cask & Ale - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Governor's Mansion Inn

Hotel near University of Wisconsin-Madison in Madison
There's a coffee shop/cafe on site. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. Governor's Mansion Inn also features express check-in and express check-out.

This Madison hotel is smoke free.

  • 8 guestrooms or units
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • No smoking on site
  • Coffee shop
Governor's Mansion Inn offers 8 accommodations. LED televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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    Property amenities

    Internet

    • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
    • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

    Parking and transportation

    • Limited onsite parking (max 1 space per unit)
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
    • Onsite parking includes off-street options

    Food and drink

    • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
    • A coffee shop/cafe

    Accessibility

    • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
    • No elevator
    • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking

    Room amenities

    Entertainment

    • LED TV with digital channels

    Bathroom

    • Private bathroom
    • Shower
    • Towels provided

    More

    • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
    • Heating (climate-controlled)

    Policies

    Check-in

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

    Express check-in available

    Minimum check-in age: 21

    Check-out

    Check-out before 11:00 AM

    Express check-out available

    Special check-in instructions

    There is no front desk at this property

    Guests will receive an email within 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance

    Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

    Access methods

    Access code, private entrance

    Pets

    • No pets allowed

    Children and extra beds

    • Children 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
    Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
    A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
    Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
      This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. 

    Property is also known as

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    Frequently asked questions

    How close is Governor's Mansion Inn to the airport?

    Governor's Mansion Inn is 4.9 mi (16-min drive) away from the Dane County Regional Airport (MSN) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

    How much does it cost to stay at Governor's Mansion Inn?

    As of May 29, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Governor's Mansion Inn on Jun 2, 2026 start from CA $241, 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.

    Does Governor's Mansion Inn have an airport shuttle?

    Airport shuttle services are not available at Governor's Mansion Inn.

    How close is Governor's Mansion Inn to the beach?

    This hotel is a short 7-minute walk from James Madison Beach and 2 mi (13-min drive) from Willow Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

    Does Governor's Mansion Inn offer free breakfast?

    Governor's Mansion Inn offers free continental breakfast every day from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

    Is there a casino at Governor's Mansion Inn?

    No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Ho-Chunk Gaming Madison (15-min drive) is nearby.

    What time is check-in at Governor's Mansion Inn?

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

    Is there free parking at Governor's Mansion Inn?

    Free parking is not available at this hotel.

    Does Governor's Mansion Inn have a pool?

    Governor's Mansion Inn does not have a pool.

    Does Governor's Mansion Inn have a spa?

    There are no spa services available at this hotel.

    How close is Governor's Mansion Inn to downtown Madison?

    Governor's Mansion Inn is 0.4 mi away from Madison.

    Governor's Mansion Inn Reviews

    Reviews

    9.6

    Exceptional

    Rating 10 - Excellent. 155 out of 187 reviews
    Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 187 reviews
    Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 187 reviews
    Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 187 reviews
    Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 187 reviews

    9.8/10

    Cleanliness

    9.2/10

    Staff & service

    9.0/10

    Amenities

    9.6/10

    Property conditions & facilities

    Reviews

    10/10 Excellent

    Miriam

    Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026

    10/10 Excellent

    Gay

    Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
    Very clean room, welcoming environment. (lights on, fireplace burning in morning, excellent coffee and locally-sourced cheese and scones/bagels. 100% pleased with my stay.
    Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

    10/10 Excellent

    Robert

    Travelled with partner
    Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
    David was very helpful, and he allowed us to use their microwave in the kitchenette! Location is great for Downtown Madison, great view of the lake. They provide suggestions for dinner, coffee shops and more!
    Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

    8/10 Good

    Dennis

    Travelled with partner
    Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
    The setting was cool, governor's prior mansion and all. The rooms were comfortable however the air conditioners were not working and were told it would be a week before they would be fixed. Luckily, it was cool enough but a little air movement would have been nice. The bigger concern was the number of bees that infiltrated the room. Mentioned it to the host and he replied no worries they are just trying to escape the cold. We actually killed 2 of them on our bed! Thankfully, we did okay but did check out clothes and suitcases to insure we didn't take any with us. Regarding breakfast, it was no more a continental breakfast if that. Really disappointing. Enjoyed the stay but would probably look elsewhere next time.
    Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

    10/10 Excellent

    Isaac

    Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
    Amazing and gorgeous place to stay. The rooms were comfy and clean, and the space is marvelously well restored. Staying in such a historic building is also such a privilege! My only comment would be the breakfast. It has a fairly limited menu (just bagels, scones, coffee) with very few "filling" options. I would've appreciated at least some cereal. I'm more than happy bringing my own food when I stay somewhere, but my room also didn't have a fridge and there isn't a public fridge, so I had nowhere to store perishables.
    Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

    10/10 Excellent

    James, Madison

    Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
    Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

    10/10 Excellent

    Heather

    Travelled with family
    Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
    The room on the first floor was small but cozy. The host communicated well how to enter the property and the room. The beds were very comfortable. It was nice to be able to control the temperature in the room. The bathroom was extremely clean. There were no chairs in the room but there was a small bench. Breakfast included scones, fruit and bagels, as well as coffee. Delicious! There is parking in the premise. I highly recommend staying here.
    Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

    10/10 Excellent

    lois

    Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
    Very clean. Only saw staff at breakfast. He was very attentive.
    Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

    10/10 Excellent

    Pamela

    Travelled with group
    Liked: Staff & service, amenities
    Our room was just what we needed and the best part was the private porch with lake view. I’ll definitely be back soon!
    Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

    10/10 Excellent

    Bing

    Travelled with family
    Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
    Comfortable
    Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

    10/10 Excellent

    william

    Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
    Great place. Clean room and super quaint, albeit little scary being in almost 200 year old mansion;) Morning breakfast was great too.
    Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

    10/10 Excellent

    Linda

    Travelled with family
    Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
    Absolutely loved our stay! Very quaint inn with a lot of history. We will definitely be returning. Only downside I’ll mention is we would’ve loved to have the option to open the windows overnight, as it was a bit warm when we returned. We ended up powering on the AC which worked well, but would’ve been great to feel that fresh air off the lake.
    Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

    10/10 Excellent

    Stephanie

    Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
    Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

    10/10 Excellent

    Beth

    Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
    Great location. Convenient parking onsite. View of the lake was a bonus and breakfast was yummy. We would stay here again and again!
    Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

    10/10 Excellent

    asana

    Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
    Excellent
    Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

    10/10 Excellent

    Kelly

    Travelled with family
    Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
    Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

    10/10 Excellent

    Eric

    Travelled with partner
    Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
    A beautiful old manor in a lovely part of town. We loved the proximity to downtown and the waterfront.
    Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

    8/10 Good

    Anna

    Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

    8/10 Good

    Liann

    Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

    No frills Charm. Completely comfortable.

    I had a last-minute trip to Madison. This hotel was near where my friend’s wedding was. It’s completely charming. The house is great, reminded me of a sorority house from college. It’s pretty much a self service place, but the room was comfortable, location was fantastic. If you’re not looking for any special frills, this place does the trick.
    Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

    10/10 Excellent

    Verified traveller

    Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

    Tastefully done!

    We were a bit hesitant that the renovation was not great, but it was beautiful! Clean, nice, tasteful with a nod to the era of the historic hotel and area. Met the owner who was very nice, had a peaceful walk in historic Mansion Hills are, and a very quiet restful night.
    Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

    10/10 Excellent

    Shannon

    Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
    Ideal location, excellent accommodations, and historic charm. Plus, delicious scones every morning!
    Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

    10/10 Excellent

    Leslie

    Travelled with partner
    Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
    Perfect for our one night stay. We walked to dinner and the the Overture Center. The mansion has so much character. My husbad did feel the bed was lobsided. My side was fine. Scones and coffee were great!
    Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

    10/10 Excellent

    Verified traveller

    Travelled with group
    Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
    Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

    10/10 Excellent

    Verified traveller

    Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

    Affordable, comfortable and easy place to stay

    Easy independent check in and out View of lake from window Safe neighbourhood not far from Flux bus stop Affordable even booking the week before Clean and cosy room Nice food for breakfast
    Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

    10/10 Excellent

    Carrie

    Travelled with family
    Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
    An absolutely beautiful inn. The room was so comfortable…fabulous bed, modern bathroom, quiet. The inn is gorgeous with a fabulous location on the lake. Will definitely be staying there again!
    Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025