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The Edgewater

4.5 star property
4.5-star luxury hotel near Wisconsin State Capitol

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

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi

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1001 Wisconsin Place, Madison, WI, 53703
  • Place, Capitol Square
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Overture Center for the Arts
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Wisconsin State Capitol
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Madison, WI (MSN-Dane County Regional)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

ADA Lakeshore Queen (1 Queen Bed)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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ADA Lakeview King

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Partial lake view
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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ADA Lakeview Queen Suite

ADA Lakeview Queen Suite

  • 73 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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ADA Langdon Loft King

  • 52 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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ADA Langton Studio King

ADA Langton Studio King

  • Lake view
  • 56 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Edgewater King

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Edgewater Queens

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Lakeshore King

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Lakeshore Queens

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Lakeview King

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Langdon Loft King

  • 48 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Langdon Studio King

  • 56 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Lakefront King

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 46 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Presidential Suite

Presidential Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 93 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Terrace King

Terrace King

  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Terrace

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Madison

Central Madison getaway .Within a 10-minute walk of this Downtown Madison hotel, you'll find Wisconsin State Capitol and Overture Center for the Arts. Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center and University of Wisconsin-Madison are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Capitol Square - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Overture Center for the Arts - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Wisconsin State Capitol - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Kohl Center - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Madison Station - 16 min walk
  • Dane County Regional Airport (MSN) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Fair Trade Coffee House - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Cask & Ale - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Governor's Club - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Plaza Tavern - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Irish Pub - ‬9 min walk

About this property

The Edgewater

4.5-star luxury hotel near Wisconsin State Capitol
The Edgewater offers its guests a full-service spa, a hot tub, and a sauna. Along with a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 4 bars/lounges.

A 24-hour business center, 7 meeting rooms, and limo/town car service are available. Event space at this hotel measures 44993 square feet (4180 square meters) and includes conference space. A fitness center, a terrace, and gift shops/newsstands are also featured at the luxury The Edgewater. An area shuttle within 2 mi and a roundtrip airport shuttle (available on request) are free. Parking is available for a fee.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4.5-star Madison hotel.

  • 202 guestrooms or units
  • 12 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • 4 bars or lounges
  • 44993 sq ft of conference space
  • 4180 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 1948
  • Deli
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Car service
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • Beauty salon
  • ATM
  • Onsite shopping
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
The Edgewater offers 202 air-conditioned accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and coffee/tea makers. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. 47-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium digital channels and pay movies. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, bathrobes, designer toiletries, and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. In-room massages and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The onsite spa has 8 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, sports massages, Swedish massages, and facials. The spa is equipped with a hot tub and a steam room.

The spa is open daily. Children under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision.

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of Historic Hotels of America.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

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

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
  • Shopping center shuttle (surcharge)
  • Limo/town car service
  • Covered self parking on site (USD 32 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Covered valet parking on site (USD 38 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 to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 6 to 20 per person
  • 4 bars/lounges
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Boat tours
  • Concerts/live shows
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Ice skating
  • Sauna
  • Shopping
  • Steam room
  • Yoga classes

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

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

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 provided

Food and drink

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

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Heated floor
  • 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: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
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 at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 75 per accommodation, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 50 lbs per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 3 children 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • 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

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Resort fee: USD 25.41 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Business center/computer access
  • Fitness center access
  • Health club access
  • In-room bottled water
  • Internet access
  • Phone calls
  • Spa access
  • Hot tub access

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 6 to 20 per person
  • Covered self parking fee: USD 32 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Covered valet parking fee: USD 38 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 75 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 50.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 75.0 per day

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 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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit 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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. 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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Carte Blanche, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
    For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Up to 3 children 17 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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The Edgewater Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 768 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 121 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 62 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 35 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 1004 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very clean and comfortable. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Would stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ross

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was amazing and the view was even more breathtaking than we could even imagine. We really didn’t need to have much help with anything because we were self sufficient already so we didn’t bother asking anyone. The view was breathtaking (I think I already said that…).
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anastasia

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very clean! Friendly staff Great restaurants
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything from the outstanding Thanksgiving meal I had in the Statehouse to the superior accommodations and service of the Edgewater resort made every part of my stay perfect. Will come again indeed. Thank you and Happy Holidays 😊!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Victor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It’s a beautiful hotel. But - I had to leave around 11:30 pm. Problems: room too stuffy even when I opened the window slightly Noise outside Extremely uncomfortable pillows Bathtub: water did not stay: I wanted to take a bath and could not.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

PREM

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness
DID NOT GET THE TYPE OF ROOM REQUESTED. STAFF NOT VERY ATTENTIVE AND TOOK LONG TIME TO RESPOND. TOILET AREA WAS NOT VERY CLEAN.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward, Chicago

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

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lee

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

10/10 Excellent

jana

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel in a fabulous location
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kavi

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is very beautiful
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laurie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful view, great staff. We visited for my son's birthday and the staff delivered dessert to our room! Such a nice touch and totally unexpected!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisselotte

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The best customer service experience! Hotel Location, staff, room amenities, room view! The food!!! Excellent! Exceeding expectations! Thanks for everything
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Calum

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, awesome staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Mary

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
beautiful property lovely lake views
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Barbara

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neal, Clovis

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ben

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
As always love staying here.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very good the room was perfect, and the Lincoln for a shuttle was really nice
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025