Hotel Ruby Marie

3.0 star property
Where culture meets comfort in downtown Madison, travelers sip craft drinks at the bar and start their day with a highly-rated breakfast experience

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Hotel Ruby Marie sits in downtown Madison, where travelers enjoy a hearty breakfast and relax with drinks at the bar. The restaurant serves satisfying meals, while in-room WiFi keeps everyone connected. The smoke-free property includes a cafe for coffee breaks.

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9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

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About the neighborhood

Downtown Madison, a neighborhood in Madison, is home to Hotel Ruby Marie. Check out an event or a game at Kohl Center, and consider making time for Overture Center for the Arts, a top attraction not to be missed. Visit our Madison travel guide
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524 E. Wilson Street, Madison, WI, 53703

What's nearby

  • Capitol Building
    Capitol Square
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • So much to do around this building. Other than picture opportunities, there are plenty of cafes, restaurants and fun lake activities nearby.
    Wisconsin State Capitol
    10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Overture Center for the Arts
    11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Kohl Center
    3 min drive - 1.2 miles

Getting around

  • Madison Station
    3 min drive
  • Dane County Regional Airport (MSN)
    14 min drive

Restaurants

  • 5 Star Korean BBQ
    5 min walk
  • Great Dane Pub & Brewing Company
    4 min walk
  • The Rigby
    5 min walk
  • Up North Pub
    1 min walk
  • Tipsy Cow
    5 min walk

About this property

Hotel Ruby Marie

Bed & breakfast near Capitol Square
Located close to Wisconsin State Capitol and Overture Center for the Arts, Hotel Ruby Marie has plenty to offer.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Smoke-free premises

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  • Smoking not allowed

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Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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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

We should mention

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel Ruby Marie pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Hotel Ruby Marie?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Hotel Ruby Marie?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Hotel Ruby Marie located?

Located in Downtown Madison, this bed & breakfast is within a 15-minute walk of Capitol Square, Wisconsin State Capitol, and Overture Center for the Arts. University of Wisconsin-Madison and Kohl Center are also within 2 mi (3 km). Madison Station is 25 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

Hotel Ruby Marie Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 749 out of 984 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 182 out of 984 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 31 out of 984 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 984 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 984 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice accommodations Coupons for drink and breakfast was nice
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jay

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. Clean, cool room
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location and restaurants nearby! Loved our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Its a quiet cozy place great staff and great breakfast. Would reccomend for sure. Jas an elevator to get to rooms easily. Its very dated in decor but it was built in 1873 or at least thats when it was first licensed as a hotel. Very beautiful historic building
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable room, great service! Included breakfast is great!! Really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Grace

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was super friendly, breakfast was great, hotel was clean and well kept, the building was so cool will definitely come back
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kristine M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a gem of a place. Wonderful staff who feel like friends. History and charm blended with some modern upgrades. Comfortable bed. Hot hot water in the shower. And coupons for breakfast at the hotel’s Roseline’s Cafe and at the ComeBackIn nearby- which has excellent food. I’ve already booked for my next visits in Madison.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
A charming hotel with antique's galore, super friendly staff, and clean, cozy rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Linnea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the historic atmosphere. Friendly staff. The only thing was that the water from the shower would only be hot even if it was set all the way to cold. I didn't mind it though. The drink tickets were a nice surprise too.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Erin

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Super cute and clean room in a historic building with friendly, welcoming staff. They also offer a free breakfast entree at a neighboring restaurant (which was very good!) and a free drink for each guest at a neighboring bar. Free convenient parking in a lot right behind the building. We will be back!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent stay. Staff was very welcoming.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

WILLIAM

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Hotel was in a great area of town. Many food options and restaurants near. The breakfast was amazing and delicious Would most definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda

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Room was very clean, quaint space. Old boarding house been there for 150 years. Renovated since then LOL. I enjoyed my stay. Bar access from hotel thru elevator. They had live music , excellent pair with great voices. Guitar
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Nancy Lewis

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Loved it. There is the train but they supply earplugs, but everything about the hotel makes up for that small thing. Just texted to a friend that I would definitely stay there again. Loved everything about it!! Thank you Ruby Marie.. also, great breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Cindy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location is awesome! Very walkable for dining, drinks and Camp Randall!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness
No complaints, it was clean, local, and with a fairly convenient location. The food options nearby were very convenient, especially Essen House.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and quaint. Weekend breakfast is next door and fantastic. Easy walk to capital for the best farmer’s market.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

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The bathtub is amazing in room 24! The whole room is amazingly! Bed was super comfy, fireplace was cozy and was nice soaking in the tub and watching the fireplace. Bathroom was nice and clean, shower was good and hot. Kitchenette is nice and fridge kept our drinks cold. You get 2 free drinks at the bar downstairs which is a nice up north type of bar. Free breakfast in the morning was good, eggs, bacon and potatoes along with a few varieties of bread for toast. They had juice and water and a few other goodies. Staff was great, on our way out ran into a staff member and he took our room keys for us so we didn't have to stop in the lobby. We loved this hotel!! It was a little noisy and the train horn was loud but not bad. There were earplugs in the room but not really necessary. I personally didn't think it was any louder than any other hotel in the city. Will definitely be back!! Thank you hotel ruby marie for an amazing experience!!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great decor. Nice bar with music. Good restaurant nextdoor. Comfy.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Rhonda

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So many places to either have a couple drinks or eat at within walking distance!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Annette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unique, comfortable accommodations, nice breakfast included and a cozy bar including live entertainment right below. We would stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amelia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay at the Hotel Ruby Marie! It was very convenient for getting around Madison and the included breakfast and parking were great perks. All of the staff were so friendly and helpful, and we’d definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Breakfast was great with real eggs and bacon. We enjoyed free drink tickets for the bar every night. They even had live entertainment!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Small no frills hotel that included parking and breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gail

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful stay. Dylan & Josh are super friendly & made sure we had everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025