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Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; American cuisine - The Edgewater (Madison)
The Edgewater, steps from Wisconsin State Capitol, offers an upscale retreat with on-site shopping and seasonal ice skating. Enjoy meals at The Statehouse, book spa treatments, or join yoga classes, all while experiencing the attentive service consistently praised by guests.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning

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ADA Lakeshore Queen (1 Queen Bed)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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ADA Lakeview King

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Partial lake view
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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ADA Lakeview Queen Suite

  • 73 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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ADA Langdon Loft King

  • 52 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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ADA Langton Studio King

  • Lake view
  • 56 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Edgewater King

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Edgewater Queens

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Lakeshore King

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Lakeshore Queens

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Lakeview King

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Langdon Loft King

  • 48 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Langdon Studio King

  • 56 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Lakefront King

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  • Lake view
  • 46 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Presidential Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 93 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Terrace King

  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Terrace

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

Located in Downtown Madison, a neighborhood in Madison, The Edgewater is in the entertainment district and on the waterfront. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Kohl Center or Camp Randall Stadium. Kayaking and water skiing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and cave exploring nearby. Visit our Madison travel guide
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1001 Wisconsin Place, Madison, WI, 53703

What's nearby

  • State Street Shopping
    State Street Shopping
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Capitol Square
    Capitol Square
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Wisconsin State Capitol
    Wisconsin State Capitol
    8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Overture Center for the Arts
    8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center
    16 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Fair Trade Coffee House
    9 min walk
  • Cask & Ale
    9 min walk
  • The Plaza Tavern
    7 min walk
  • The Governor's Club
    7 min walk
  • Orpheum Theatre
    7 min walk

About this property

The Edgewater

Luxury historic hotel near Wisconsin State Capitol
Located close to Overture Center for the Arts and Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, The Edgewater provides a free roundtrip airport shuttle, concerts and live shows, and a terrace. Adventurous travelers may like the ice skating at this hotel. Treat yourself to a facial, a body wrap, or a body treatment at the onsite spa. The on-site American cuisine fine-dining restaurant, The Statehouse, offers breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Yoga classes are offered at the gym; other things to do include boat tours. Free in-room wired internet is available to all guests, along with shopping on site and a coffee shop/cafe.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Limo/town car service, full breakfast (surcharge), and valet parking (surcharge)
  • Express check-out, express check-in, and ATM/banking services
  • Laundry services, an elevator, and concierge services
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and first-rate property condition
Room features
All 202 rooms boast comforts such as premium bedding and heated floors, as well as perks like laptop-compatible safes and laptop-friendly workspaces.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding and pillowtop mattresses
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and tubs or showers
  • 47-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, heated floors, and recycling

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of Historic Hotels of America.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: High-speed internet

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Free roundtrip airport shuttle from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM at scheduled times and on request
  • Free area shuttle up to 2 mi
  • Shopping center shuttle (surcharge)
  • Limo/town car service
  • Covered self parking on site (USD 32 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Covered valet parking on site (USD 38 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 6:30 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 6 to 20 per person
  • 4 bars/lounges
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Augie's Tavern
  • The Boathouse
  • The Icehouse
  • The Market
  • The Statehouse

Things to do

  • Boat tours
  • Concerts/live shows
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Ice skating
  • Sauna
  • Shopping
  • Steam room
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • Free area shuttle
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Hair salon
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • 44,993 square feet of conference space
  • 7 meeting rooms
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On a lake
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 8 treatment rooms
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot tub
  • In-room massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Prenatal massages
  • Spa open daily
  • Sports massages
  • Steam room
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 12 floors
  • 2 buildings
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1948
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 47-inch flat-screen TV with premium digital channels
  • Pay movies

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Heated floor
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Recycling

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport; to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 75 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
3 children, up to the age of 17 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 75.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 50.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Resort fee: USD 25.41 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Business center/computer access
  • Fitness center access
  • Health club access
  • In-room bottled water
  • Internet access
  • Phone calls
  • Spa access
  • Hot tub access

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 6 to 20 per person
  • Covered self parking fee: USD 32 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Covered valet parking fee: USD 38 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 75 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 50.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 75.0 per day

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 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
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

Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property
Parking height restrictions apply
Children under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision

Property is also known as

Edgewater Hotel Madison
Edgewater Madison
Edgewater Hotel
The Edgewater Hotel
The Edgewater Madison
The Edgewater Hotel Madison

Frequently asked questions

Is The Edgewater pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet. There's a fee of USD 75 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for USD 32 per night. Valet parking is available for USD 38 per night.

What time is check-in at The Edgewater?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at The Edgewater?

Check-out is at noon. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Does The Edgewater 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 The Edgewater located?

Located in Downtown Madison, this luxury hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Wisconsin State Capitol and Overture Center for the Arts. Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center and University of Wisconsin-Madison are also within 1 mi (2 km). Madison Station is 16 minutes by foot.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

The Edgewater Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.6

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

9.2

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 775 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 117 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 61 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 34 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 1007 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

William

Very clean property and friendly staff.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful views!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property on the lake. Staff were very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Schuyler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing view of the lake with great room service. The staff is very friendly and helpful. Loved staying here.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location on the lake!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent! Quiet, comfortable, and very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

AMY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful, luxury hotel right on the lake with breathtaking views and a world class spa. The rooms are large and loaded with luxurious touches.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Theofilos

The location the facilities the stuff all amazing !
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

JESSE

Clean room, great view! We used the shuttle service and the driver and vehicle were great!!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sandy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was clean and the stsff very accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very clean! Friendly staff Great restaurants
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

jana

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel in a fabulous location
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very clean and comfortable. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Would stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was great with a beautiful view of the lake. We had a sweet surprise left in the fridge for us as an added bonus of a delicious dessert!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great customer service! Very luxurious stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is very beautiful
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Paige

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing! So beautiful with helpful and attentive staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

thomas

Everywhere was very clean and all the staff was T
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Carey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel. Great view of lake from terrace room. Bed super comfortable. Food delicious.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Tina

Great location, comfortable rooms
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Calum

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, awesome staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
beautiful property lovely lake views
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sue

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a very nice hotel. The room was very clean and front staff very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room with great view. Courteous staff. Free shuttle to and from airport.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very good the room was perfect, and the Lincoln for a shuttle was really nice
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025