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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Madison Central by IHG

2.5 star property
Hotel near Alliant Energy Center in Madison

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Indoor pool

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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610 John Nolen Dr, Madison, WI, 53713
  • Place, Olin Park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Alliant Energy Center
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Monona
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Madison, WI (MSN-Dane County Regional)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Room options

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Standard Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a lamp, a chair, and a window with curtains.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(28 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a lamp, a chair, and a window with curtains.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Comm)

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

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a lamp, a chair, and a window with curtains.

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Comm, Mobil Tub)

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

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(32 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking (Comm, Mobil Tran Shwr)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds (Comm)

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Comm)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a sofa, and a small table with a lamp.

Suite, Multiple Beds (Extra Living Area)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a desk, and a chair.

Suite, 1 Bedroom (1 King, Extra Living Area, Sofa)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed (Extra Living Area)

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a coffee machine, and a framed picture on the wall.

Suite, 1 King Bed (Extra Living Area)

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

View all photos for Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Roll-In Shower)

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a sofa, and a small table with a lamp.

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Roll-In Shower)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed (Comm, Extra Living Area)

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a coffee machine, and a framed picture on the wall.

Suite, 1 King Bed (Comm, Extra Living Area)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Roll-In Shower)

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a coffee machine, and a framed picture on the wall.

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Roll-In Shower)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Suite, 1 Bedroom (1 King, Sofa Bed, Comm)

A hotel room with a sofa, a yellow ottoman, a desk, a television, a framed picture, and a lamp.

Suite, 1 Bedroom (1 King, Sofa Bed, Comm)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the area

Madison

In Madison .Within 3 miles (5 km) of this Madison hotel, you'll find Alliant Energy Center and Henry Vilas Zoo. Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center and University of Wisconsin-Madison are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Olin Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Alliant Energy Center - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Lake Monona - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Olin Beach - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Quann Park Dog Park - 11 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Madison Station - 9 min drive
  • Dane County Regional Airport (MSN) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pitcher's Pub - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Wort & Wizard - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Liberty Station American Tavern & Smokehouse - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Madison Central by IHG

Hotel near Alliant Energy Center in Madison
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Madison Central by IHG offers its guests an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. There's a snack bar/deli on site. Free breakfast is served. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

A business center and a meeting room are available. Event space at this hotel measures 740 square feet (67 square meters) and includes conference space. A terrace, a vending machine, and a picnic area are also featured at the business-friendly Holiday Inn Express & Suites Madison Central by IHG. An area shuttle within 3.0 mi and a roundtrip airport shuttle (available on request) are free. Free self parking is available.

This Madison hotel is smoke free.

  • 111 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • 740 sq ft of conference space
  • 67 sq m of conference space
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • ATM
  • Onsite shopping
  • Bellhop
  • No smoking on site
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Madison Central by IHG offers 111 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary newspapers. 42-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels. Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

This Madison hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Free area shuttle
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free roundtrip airport shuttle from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM on request
  • Free area shuttle up to 3 mi
  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Indoor pool
  • Shopping

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport; guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per night.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Housekeeping is available for an additional fee
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
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, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, and Carte Blanche. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector in each accommodation. Guests can access their rooms with a mobile device. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG).

We should mention

  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Holiday Inn Express & Suites Madison Central by IHG to the airport?

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Madison Central by IHG is 12 mi (21-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 Holiday Inn Express & Suites Madison Central by IHG?

As of Jul 26, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Madison Central by IHG on Aug 9, 2026 start from CA $138, 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 Holiday Inn Express & Suites Madison Central by IHG have an airport shuttle?

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Madison Central by IHG offers a free airport shuttle, available from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM on request.

How close is Holiday Inn Express & Suites Madison Central by IHG to the beach?

This hotel is a short 11-minute walk from Olin Beach and 2.1 mi (5-min drive) from Esther Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Holiday Inn Express & Suites Madison Central by IHG offer free breakfast?

Yes, Holiday Inn Express & Suites Madison Central by IHG offers free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Madison Central by IHG?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Ho-Chunk Gaming Madison (10-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Madison Central by IHG?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM.

Is there free parking at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Madison Central by IHG?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Holiday Inn Express & Suites Madison Central by IHG have a pool?

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Madison Central by IHG features an indoor pool.

Does Holiday Inn Express & Suites Madison Central by IHG have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Holiday Inn Express & Suites Madison Central by IHG to downtown Madison?

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Madison Central by IHG is 1.9 mi away from Madison.

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Madison Central by IHG Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 879 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 104 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 1004 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

elaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice, friendly staff, clean and safe convenient area- would definitely stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Troy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great, expensive hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms are clean and the hh/breakfast can’t be beat!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Brooke

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
excellent stay..definitely recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Lon

Room was spotless, staff was very helpful and friendly, shuttle was great.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Maggie

Friendly easy process checking in and departing. Very nice breakfast food and environment
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Corrine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and location
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ron and Sandy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Rooms were very clean. Staff very friendly and helpful .
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Alicia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
A nice hotel just outside of Madison’s downtown. Kind of off the beaten path, but close enough to the action. Clean, updated hotel and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Byron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean hotel and great staff!!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

The staff was friendly, the room was clean, the bed was comfortable & breakfast was great with many selections
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Nikki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great experience! Clean room with a great location for the Alliant Energy Center. The free full buffet breakfast was a great added touch to an already wonderful experience. We will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

MATTHEW

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff and the hotel was very clean and nice.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Francisca

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay ! Good room and courteous staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were clean, parking was close, staff was super friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
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8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

hannah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was sparkling clean; very good breakfast with many option, very friendly and helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place was nice, relaxing, good breakfast, clean, and excellent staff.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Clean room, friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spotless room and attentive staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kurtis Allen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice staff and good breakfast
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice motel
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff was kind n welcoming
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025