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Hotel Ruby Marie

3.0 star property
Bed & breakfast in Madison, 5-minute walk to Capitol Square

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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.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

Room options

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Standard Double Room, Ensuite (23)

Standard Double Room, Ensuite (23)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Refrigerator
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
Desk
Iron/ironing board
  • 1 bedroom
  • Partial lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room, Ensuite (24)

Standard Double Room, Ensuite (24)

Standard Double Room, Ensuite (24)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Separate bathtub and shower
Microwave
Desk
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room, Ensuite (25)

Standard Double Room, Ensuite (25)

Standard Double Room, Ensuite (25)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Desk
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room, Ensuite (27)

Standard Double Room, Ensuite (27)

Standard Double Room, Ensuite (27)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Desk
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Quadruple Room, Ensuite (14)

Standard Quadruple Room, Ensuite (14)

Standard Quadruple Room, Ensuite (14)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Desk
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Quadruple Room, Ensuite (17)

Standard Quadruple Room, Ensuite (17)

Standard Quadruple Room, Ensuite (17)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Desk
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Standard Quadruple Room, Ensuite (26)

Standard Quadruple Room, Ensuite (26)

Standard Quadruple Room, Ensuite (26)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Desk
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Standard Double Room, Ensuite (11)

Standard Double Room, Ensuite (11)

Standard Double Room, Ensuite (11)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Jetted bathtub
Hair dryer
  • 1 bedroom
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room

Standard Double Room, Ensuite (12)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Desk
  • 1 bedroom
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room, Ensuite (13)

Standard Double Room, Ensuite (13)

Standard Double Room, Ensuite (13)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Jetted bathtub
Hair dryer
  • 1 bedroom
  • Partial lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room, Ensuite (15)

Standard Double Room, Ensuite (15)

Standard Double Room, Ensuite (15)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Desk
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room, Ensuite (16)

Standard Double Room, Ensuite (16)

Standard Double Room, Ensuite (16)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Desk
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room, Ensuite (18)

Standard Double Room, Ensuite (18)

Standard Double Room, Ensuite (18)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room, Ensuite (21)

Standard Double Room, Ensuite (21)

Standard Double Room, Ensuite (21)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Jetted bathtub
Hair dryer
Desk
  • 1 bedroom
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room, Ensuite (22)

Room

Standard Double Room, Ensuite (22)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Jetted bathtub
Desk
  • 1 bedroom
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
524 E. Wilson Street, Madison, WI, 53703

What's nearby

  • Capitol Square - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Wisconsin State Capitol - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Overture Center for the Arts - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • University of Wisconsin-Madison - 3 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Camp Randall Stadium - 4 min drive - 2.0 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Great Dane Pub & Brewing Company - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Rigby - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Up North Pub - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Prost - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Essen Haus - ‬1 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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Property amenities

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  • Smoking not allowed

Policies

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

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

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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Hotel Ruby Marie Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 701 out of 926 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 175 out of 926 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 29 out of 926 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 926 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 926 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So many places to either have a couple drinks or eat at within walking distance!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

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

8/10 Good

Chantal

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cute property, wish our stay was longer to do more in the area!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

STEPHANIE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service and a super cute room! Really appreciated the amazing breakfast the next morning!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen Ernest

Liked: Amenities
Liked the proximity of bar and German restaurant. Also liked bathroom and cozy room.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a very nice hotel. I was surprised and pleased to find that they offer a free drink for happy hour and a free breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Adjoined to a bar…a bit loud, but very cool.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kylie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
From the complementary drink tickets to the most wonderful breakfast on Saturday morning, this place exceeded our expectations and then some!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alvan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Tasty breakfast and great service at this hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sujash

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Joshua and Amber have been very helpful and friendly and kind. The place itself has been one of a kind of experience due to its Victorian decor and thoughtful touches around it.
View of a corner of the room at 7 AM. Very calm and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Karin

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Hard to adjust heat, shower not hot, drain didn’t drain Dated Breakfast was not good
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelsey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We arrived late and because the hotel shares parking with 3 bars it took some effort to find parking. We had to check in at the bar (they let us know ahead of time). The hotel is fairly old and gorgeous. Our room had a little balcony overlooking a courtyard. We could hear all the bar noises but it wasn't bothersome at all. Everything about the room was nice. The only negative was the bathroom door didn't want to latch. They gave us a voucher for breakfast at one of the bars 2 doors down and it was excellent. The bar we checked in at also gave us drink vouchers.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel Ruby Marie was amazing as always.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cool old hotel, a little noisy.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kendra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very friendly and accommodating. The room was spacious.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved having restaurants within walking distance. The room was beautiful with some antiques. Spacious. Enjoyed the ambiance
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

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

Old time charm with modern comforts.

Quirky little hotel. Nice old style decor with modern bedding and bathroom. Loved the breakfast room in the morning. Would happily come back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very friendly staff. Charming decor. Room was a bit musty, but turning up the AC helped.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A gem of a hotel. Elegant and comfortable with an outgoing and friendly staff. Views of Lake Monona and proximity to downtown make this a great place to stay when traveling through Wisconsin.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The building was old and historic...very interesting. Our room was clean and updated in keeping with the period of the building. Location and parking were very good. We ate at one of the restaurants next door. Breakfast at the hotel was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely and friendly. Fully recommended.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing history. Lovely room.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff is great! I enjoyed my time at Hotel Ruby Maria. Great parking location. When I go back to Madison WI. I will stay at Hotel Ruby Maria.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

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