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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Madison Central by IHG

2.5 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, near Alliant Energy Center

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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Madison Central is steps from Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center. Guests enjoy a complimentary breakfast buffet, praised by previous visitors. Relax in the indoor pool or use the area shuttle to explore nearby attractions.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Gym
  • Laundry

Room options

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Showing 14 of 14 rooms

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(26 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Comm)

1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Comm)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Comm, Mobil Tub)

1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(28 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking (Comm, Mobil Tran Shwr)

1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Comm)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels, soap

Suite, Multiple Beds (Extra Living Area)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Suite, 1 King Bed (Extra Living Area)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels, soap

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels, soap

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels, soap

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
610 John Nolen Dr, Madison, WI, 53713

What's nearby

  • Alliant Energy Center - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center - 4 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • Wisconsin State Capitol - 5 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • University of Wisconsin-Madison - 5 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • Camp Randall Stadium - 6 min drive - 3.1 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Bar Next Door - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Finca Coffee - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Liberty Station American Tavern & Smokehouse - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Madison Central by IHG

Hotel near Alliant Energy Center
Located close to Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center and Madison Public Library, Holiday Inn Express & Suites Madison Central by IHG provides a free breakfast buffet, a free roundtrip airport shuttle, and a terrace. In addition to shopping on site and dry cleaning/laundry services, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • An indoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • A free area shuttle, RV/bus/truck parking, and a front-desk safe
  • A 24-hour front desk, ATM/banking services, and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the breakfast, helpful staff, and location
Room features
All 111 rooms have comforts such as air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hair dryers
  • 42-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers

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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

  • 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

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop

Business services

  • 740 square feet of conference space
  • Business center
  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

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

More

  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

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

Entertainment

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

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

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

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

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector
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)

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

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

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

Is Holiday Inn Express & Suites Madison Central by IHG pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Madison Central by IHG?

Self parking is free at this property.

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. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

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

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Does Holiday Inn Express & Suites Madison Central by IHG provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a free airport shuttle that runs 7:00 AM–10:00 PM on request.

Where is Holiday Inn Express & Suites Madison Central by IHG located?

Situated in the business district, this hotel is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Alliant Energy Center and within 3 mi (5 km) of Henry Vilas Zoo and Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center. Madison Public Library and Wisconsin Historical Museum are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Madison Central by IHG Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 838 out of 959 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 101 out of 959 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 959 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 959 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 959 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, new, the nicest staff, the right price, loved the ease of the shuttle service
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Susanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
One of the best Holiday Inn Express hotels we’ve stayed. We appreciated how well it is maintained and the emphasis on sustainability.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very friendly. The location was very convenient .
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sherri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was wonderful. Thank you to the staff who made us feel like home during our two week stay. The shuttle option was so great and easy to use. They really kept the room clean and the breakfast and little cafe was great too.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jilliana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay customer service was outstanding
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dustin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super nice hotel with very friendly staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pornping

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was impressed by the welcome drinks and snacks.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice location, friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine

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

10/10 Excellent

Cathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was convenient and a good hotel and a grat breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marsha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, friendly, good free breakfast.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Juan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to UW Madison
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay could not have been better! The hotel itself is lovely. Breakfast had a nice assortment. There was a nice pool. The free shuttle within 3 miles was a great convenience and the drivers were always friendly and helpful. Most of all, the staff were absolutely wonderful. They were friendly, warm, and caring, and helpful. My family was going through an extremely difficult situation, and the staff were so kind and gracious and did everything they could to help us out. We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dana

Liked: Amenities
Comfortable beds, good breakfast, and friendly service. Free shuttle in 3 mile radius!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place was great! Clean and comfortable staff was so friendly and pleasant will definitely stay here again when in area
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Clint

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and quiet, bit of a drive for any food though
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Great customer service and breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a little pricey but very clean and staff was wonderful. I did not get a welcome gift. Bed was comfortable. Coffee good. Breakfast was very good. All in all a great night away .
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fall in love with Holiday Inn!!! The front desk staff is professional and friendly! All staff is friendly and polite! I had to extend my stay for two nights due to incomplete research travel, the front desk is very professional (it was busy, and guests were waiting, staff served all well). The room is clean and comfortable. The shuttle service is excellent and convenient, you can go anywhere within 3 miles. The breakfast is good. The service was outstanding!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient for Alliance shows, the staff was welcoming, sundry is great to have, and bed is comfy. Would definitely stay again
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sherrie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I would stay here again. Great service, spotless and wine and snacks!!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

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