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AC Hotel by Marriott Madison Downtown

3.5 star property
Hotel with 2 restaurants, 5-minute walk to Wisconsin State Capitol

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Terrace/patio
3 bars/lounges
3 bars/lounges
Exterior
Daily full breakfast (USD 15.00 per person)
AC Hotel by Marriott Madison Downtown offers a dynamic atmosphere, three bars, two restaurants for breakfast, dinner, and light fare. Enjoy free in-room WiFi, a 24-hour business center, and lobby coffee/tea, all supported by helpful staff.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Room service

Room options

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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City view

Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 1 King Bed | City view

Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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City view

Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Lake view

Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Lake View | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Lake View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Room, 1 King Bed (Mobility Accessible, Tub)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Room, 1 King Bed (Hearing Accessible)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Room, 1 King Bed (Mobility Accessible, Roll-In Shower)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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City view

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Mobility Accessible, Tub)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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City view

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Hearing Accessible)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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City view

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Mobility Accessible, Roll-In Shower)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
1 North Webster Street, Madison, WI, 53703

What's nearby

  • Wisconsin State Capitol - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Orpheum Theater - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • University of Wisconsin-Madison - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Camp Randall Stadium - 4 min drive - 1.8 miles

Getting around

  • Madison Station - 19 min walk
  • Dane County Regional Airport (MSN) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Old Fashioned - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Graze - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Rigby - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Bradbury's Coffee - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Tipsy Cow - ‬3 min walk

About this property

AC Hotel by Marriott Madison Downtown

Hotel near Wisconsin State Capitol
Located close to Orpheum Theater and Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, AC Hotel by Marriott Madison Downtown provides a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and 3 bars. Be sure to enjoy breakfast, dinner, and light fare at the two on-site restaurants. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a gym and a 24-hour business center.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), valet parking (surcharge), and access to a nearby health club
  • Express check-out, laundry services, and a water dispenser
  • Luggage storage, coffee/tea in the lobby, and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 165 rooms feature comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to perks like free WiFi and air conditioning. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Recycling and LED light bulbs
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and free toiletries
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with Netflix and premium channels
  • Coffee/tea makers, daily housekeeping, and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Covered valet parking on site (USD 46 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; USD 15 per person
  • 2 restaurants
  • 3 bars/lounges
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • AC Kitchen
  • AC Lounge
  • Eno Vino Downtown

Things to do

  • Gym
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Terrace

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
  • Elevator (36 inch wide door)
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Lever door handles
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 10 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2017
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Rooftop garden
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch smart TV with premium cable channels
  • Netflix

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from November 3 2025 to November 7 2025 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Exterior
During renovations, the hotel will make every effort to minimize noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 50.00 per pet, per night, plus a deposit of USD 50.00 per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 15.00 per person
  • Covered valet parking fee: USD 46.00 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet deposit: USD 50.00 per night
  • Pet fee: USD 50.00 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott)

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property
Parking height restrictions apply
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

AC Hotel Marriott Madison Downtown
AC Marriott Madison Downtown
Ac Hotel Madison Downtown
Ac By Marriott Madison Madison
AC Hotel by Marriott Madison Downtown Hotel
AC Hotel by Marriott Madison Downtown Madison
AC Hotel by Marriott Madison Downtown Hotel Madison

Frequently asked questions

Is AC Hotel by Marriott Madison Downtown pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a deposit of USD 50.00 per night and a fee of USD 50.00 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at AC Hotel by Marriott Madison Downtown?

Valet parking is available for USD 46.00 per night.

What time is check-in at AC Hotel by Marriott Madison Downtown?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at AC Hotel by Marriott Madison Downtown?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is AC Hotel by Marriott Madison Downtown located?

Located in Downtown Madison, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Wisconsin State Capitol, Orpheum Theater, and Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center. University of Wisconsin-Madison and Kohl Center are also within 1 mi (2 km). Madison Station is 19 minutes by foot.

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AC Hotel by Marriott Madison Downtown Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 380 out of 520 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 86 out of 520 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 34 out of 520 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 520 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 520 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sherri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, professional staff, beautiful Capitol view
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful view of the Capitol from our room. The room was comfortable and clean. The location of the hotel is great. We walked to our concert at the Breese Stadium. A short walk to the market and State Street. Parking was $35. It’s a bit pricey. Very nice hotel in an awesome location.
View from our room.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Place
View fro 10
10th Floor Bar
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

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

6/10 Okay

Sharita

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The walkway to the Lake
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really love this hotel !
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel in a great city!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful and clean hotel!
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

ESTELLE

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great location and very comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Denae

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great spot with views of the city. We had fun on the balcony of the bar.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Amber

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The restaurant was excellent. Our room was small with very little privacy. Bathroom door doesn’t lock and allows light through the door when the door is closed. We had a beautiful view of the capital from our room!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ani

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Super nice environment!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooftop restaurant & bar with a beautiful view of the Capital bldg & both Lakes!! Also, breakfast in the morning was served upstairs very nice indeed
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My room was extremely quiet and comfortable. Staff were super friendly and accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Roberto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing experience - the capitol view is unbeatable
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anne Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The shower in the room was amazing as was the lake view from our window. The bed and room temp felt perfect after a full afternoon of moving stuff. Location is easy walking distance to great restaurants around the capitol. If we have an occasion to return to Madison, we will definitely try to book a stay here!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Joelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel- stayed in a king room and it was very small but very nice. The restautant En Vino was nice but a bit overpriced for whaylt you got. The breakfast upstairs was not good. We went and looked and decided to go somewhere else for tge selection they had The coffee situation was bizarre as you had to ask for a pod My husband and i travel alot - this was a nice hotel but did not live ip to the price charged - you can stay at another hotel with many more imenities for the price they charge as well as larger rooms nearby.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

donna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Clean spacious rooms. Staff was ok, maybe it was an off day or two? But majority of staff I encountered were not great.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Phyllis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very impressed
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jade

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

One of my favorite new places to stay

Valet was amazing and super friendly and helpful for two girls who never have done that service before. The gentleman who check us in was so outgoing friendly and let’s not forget cute. Super helpful as well and told us all we needed to know. Room was super clean and very nice and cozy. Bathroom was my favorite lighting was good. The restaurant on 9th floor are with outside seating was amazing and enjoyed it so very much. Food was delicious as well.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leonard Daryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed looking out my window and looking directly at the State capitol building. Very cool.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The one price breakfast needs to be revamped when you want only a croissant with the free coffee.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

10/10

The front desk staff for check-in and check-out were extremely nice. But my favorite part was the shower. The water pressure was incredible and it definitely got hot enough to create a steam shower effect. Location was also convenient and it was a nice walking distance from different areas of downtown.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

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