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Mendota Lake House Inn

3.0 star property
Historic guesthouse in Madison with free breakfast

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board
Coffee service
Exterior
Located near the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Mendota Lake House Inn welcomes guests with local breakfast offerings and complimentary WiFi. Visitors can stroll through the garden, select a book from the library collection, or relax by the inviting lobby fireplace.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

Room options

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Tonight

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Tomorrow

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View all photos for Standard Double Room, Ensuite, Lake View (James Baldwin)

Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Standard Double Room, Ensuite, Lake View (James Baldwin)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Premium Double Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View (Oscar Wilde)

Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Premium Double Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View (Oscar Wilde)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
Laptop workspace
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Economy Double Room, Ensuite (Tennessee Williams)

Economy Double Room, Ensuite (Tennessee Williams) | Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Economy Double Room, Ensuite (Tennessee Williams)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
Laptop workspace
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Premium Double Room, Ensuite, Lake View (Walt Whitman)

Premium Double Room, Ensuite, Lake View (Walt Whitman) | Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Premium Double Room, Ensuite, Lake View (Walt Whitman)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Premium Double Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View

Premium Double Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View | Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Premium Double Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Desk
Laptop workspace
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Economy Double Room, 1 King Bed

Economy Double Room, 1 King Bed | Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Economy Double Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Hair dryer
Desk
Laptop workspace
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room, Ensuite, Lake View (Gore Vidal)

Standard Double Room, Ensuite, Lake View (Gore Vidal) | Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Standard Double Room, Ensuite, Lake View (Gore Vidal)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
Laptop workspace
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
704 East Gorham, Madison, WI, 53703

What's nearby

  • Capitol Square - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Wisconsin State Capitol - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • University of Wisconsin-Madison - 4 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Camp Randall Stadium - 5 min drive - 2.0 miles

Getting around

  • Madison Station - 3 min drive
  • Dane County Regional Airport (MSN) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Old Fashioned - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Public Parking - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Bradbury's Coffee - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Cargo Coffee - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Eno Vino Downtown - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Mendota Lake House Inn

Historic guesthouse near University of Wisconsin-Madison
You can look forward to free breakfast (local cuisine), a garden, and a library at Mendota Lake House Inn. In addition to a fireplace in the lobby, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this guesthouse include:
  • A TV in the lobby, tour/ticket assistance, and a computer station
  • Smoke-free premises, coffee/tea in the lobby, and concierge services
  • Multilingual staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Mendota Lake House Inn offer thoughtful touches such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Tubs or showers and hair dryers

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Multilingual staff
  • No housekeeping service
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On a lake

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1911
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance

Access methods

Private entrance

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children 12 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 12 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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Children 12 years old and younger are not permitted at this property

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Frequently asked questions

Is Mendota Lake House Inn pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Mendota Lake House Inn?

Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Mendota Lake House Inn?

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

What time is check-out at Mendota Lake House Inn?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Mendota Lake House Inn located?

Located in Tenney-Lapham, this historic guesthouse is steps from James Madison Beach, and within 3 mi (5 km) of University of Wisconsin-Madison and Camp Randall Stadium. Lake Mendota and Breese Stevens Field are also within 10 minutes. Madison Station is 24 minutes by foot.

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