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Governor's Mansion Inn

2.5 star property
Lakefront hotel with free breakfast and a coffee shop

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Signature Studio Suite | Living area | LED TV
Interior entrance
Signature Room | Free WiFi
The Governor's Mansion Inn sits in the heart of Madison, welcoming travelers with continental breakfast and a coffee shop for morning fuel. Guests stay connected with in-room WiFi while outdoor seating areas provide space to relax in the fresh air.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Economy Room | Free WiFi

Economy Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LED TV
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Digital channels
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Signature Studio Suite | Free WiFi

Signature Studio Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LED TV
Private bathroom
Digital channels
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Signature Room | Free WiFi

Signature Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LED TV
5 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Digital channels
Desk
  • 5 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room | Free WiFi

Standard Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Digital channels
Desk
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

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130 E. Gilman St, Madison, WI, 53703

What's nearby

  • Capitol Square - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Overture Center for the Arts - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Wisconsin State Capitol - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • University of Wisconsin-Madison - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Camp Randall Stadium - 4 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

  • Madison Station - 17 min walk
  • Dane County Regional Airport (MSN) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Old Fashioned - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Coopers Tavern - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Bradbury's Coffee - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Governor's Club - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Augie's Tavern - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Governor's Mansion Inn

Hotel near University of Wisconsin-Madison
Governor's Mansion Inn provides amenities like free continental breakfast and a coffee shop/cafe. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Express check-out, express check-in, and outdoor furniture
  • Smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms at Governor's Mansion Inn boast comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers
  • LED TVs with digital channels
  • Heating and housekeeping

Languages

English

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

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • On a lake
  • Outdoor furniture

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

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LED TV with digital channels

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

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

Pets not 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Governors Mansion Inn and Cafe Hotel Madison
Governors Mansion Inn and Cafe Hotel
Governors Mansion Inn and Cafe Madison
Governors Mansion Cafe Madison
Governor's Mansion Inn Cafe
Governor's Mansion Inn Hotel
Governor's Mansion Inn Madison
Governor's Mansion Inn Hotel Madison

Frequently asked questions

Is Governor's Mansion Inn pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Governor's Mansion Inn?

Limited spots are available.

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

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

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

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Governor's Mansion Inn located?

Located in Downtown Madison, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Lake Mendota and University of Wisconsin-Madison. Camp Randall Stadium is 1.7 mi (2.7 km) away. Madison Station is 17 minutes by foot.

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Governor's Mansion Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 141 out of 170 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 170 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 170 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 170 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 170 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

Eric

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

10/10 Excellent

asana

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

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

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

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. In walking distance of many attractions
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay here - it immediately felt like a home away from home. The location is beautiful, the Garden Suite was spacious and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice location; close to lake and downtown Madison.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shellie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My daughter and I had such a great stay at this beautiful and unique inn! Lovely room, wonderful breakfast, great location close to campus. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in was easy, nice and quiet
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Toni meador

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Antiques and scones
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Triona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Happy to support small independent inn. Beautifully decorated, great location, easy access, spotlessly clean. Will stay again
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Grace

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Its so historic. Beautiful!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kelley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Would definitely stay there again. Very quiet. Great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tuan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just what you need for a quick trip to a conference.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was one of my favorite stays ever! We had a private entrance and the whole place to ourselves, and it was a very good bargain for this time of year… walking distance from the capital and the farmers market. The details were immaculate, and it was like having my own apartment away from home. I will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Kinnan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy to book online, door code to get in.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary

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

Cute B & B

Really easy check in with code. Really comfortable bed. Very cozy and nice. Clean with good selection for breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martin

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

Perfectly restored

What a beautiful and historic property. Everything was top notch.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Ethan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Centrally located, quaint, and functional
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jenna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was a little small and doesn’t include a mini fridge or microwave, but every other amenity makes it such an amazing place! I would definitely return and stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

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

Best place to stay in Madison

Simply incredible - I will stay here every time I come to Madison. Historic and beautiful. a great value. Thank you for a wonderful experience
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful room

The garden studio is amazing! Will gladly stay there again! Beautiful!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

cathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The fact that several governors had actually previously lived on the property was fascinating. The downstairs rooms were very spacious and intriguing. The breakfast had a nice variety of items to choose from and the coffee was good!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice property, lots of space to work and socialize on ground floor. Comfortable rooms. Nice continental breakfast included. Only a few blocks walk to Capital, and a block or so to Lake.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Edward

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

Great place!

We loved the location, vibe, lobby, and room. Everything is very clean and new. Great location on the lake, and close to downtown! Only downfall was the bed seemed smaller than a queen and was not the most comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary Beth

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Will definitely be back!

I loved this renovated old mansion, built in 1854. It’s been remarkably redone, beautiful with crystal chandeliers and antique furniture.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022