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Hillside Inn

2.5 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, steps from Ohio River Valley

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Property amenity
Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds
Property amenity
Restaurant
Exterior
Hillside Inn offers a charming retreat with practical comforts. Enjoy continental breakfast, in-room WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, vending machine, and meeting room. Staff helpfulness consistently earns praise.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Showing 6 of 6 rooms

View all photos for Room, 1 Queen Bed (Non River View & No Balcony)

Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Non River View & No Balcony)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Panoramic River View (Private Balcony)

Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Panoramic River View (Private Balcony) | Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds

Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Panoramic River View (Private Balcony)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(22 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Room, 1 Queen Bed, Panoramic River View (Private Balcony)

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Panoramic River View (Private Balcony) | Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Panoramic River View (Private Balcony)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Panoramic River View (Private Balcony)

Room, 1 King Bed, Panoramic River View (Private Balcony) | Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Panoramic River View (Private Balcony)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(30 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe, 1 Queen Bed, Jetted Tub, Panoramic River View (Private Balcony)

Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds

Deluxe, 1 Queen Bed, Jetted Tub, Panoramic River View (Private Balcony)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Jetted bathtub
Private bathroom
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 King with Jetted Tub and Panoramic River View (Fireplace)

Suite, 1 King with Jetted Tub and Panoramic River View (Fireplace) | Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds

Suite, 1 King with Jetted Tub and Panoramic River View (Fireplace)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Jetted bathtub
Private bathroom
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
831 E Main St, Madison, IN, 47250

What's nearby

  • Thomas Family Winery - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Historic District - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Lanier Mansion - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Madison Railroad Station Museum - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Clifty Falls State Park - 4 min drive - 2.9 miles

Getting around

  • Louisville Intl. Airport (SDF) - 66 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Red Pepperoni - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Moose Lodge - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Vintage Lanes Wine Bar - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Madison Lighthouse Restaurant - ‬19 min walk

About this property

Hillside Inn

Property highlights
Hillside Inn provides amenities like free continental breakfast and a terrace. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking
  • A banquet hall, a vending machine, and a 24-hour front desk
  • 1 meeting room
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and location
Room features
All guestrooms at Hillside Inn include comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and free cribs/infant beds
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and free toiletries
  • TVs with premium channels
  • Refrigerators, coffee/tea makers, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM on weekdays and 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Terrace

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
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 20

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

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 15.0 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 15.0 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 and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
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
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Hillside Inn
Hillside Inn Madison
Hillside Madison
Hillside Hotel Madison
Hillside Inn Hotel
Hillside Inn Madison
Hillside Inn Hotel Madison

Frequently asked questions

Is Hillside Inn pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Hillside Inn?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hillside Inn?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Hillside Inn?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Hillside Inn located?

Situated in Madison, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Thomas Family Winery and Ohio River Valley. Ohio River and Historic District are also within 15 minutes.

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Hillside Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 529 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 318 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 101 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 27 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 29 out of 1004 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, great property, great price with a great view. My favorite place to stay in Madison.
My view from our private balcony.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was exceptional and we greatly enjoyed the balcony.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

rene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything about this hotel was top notch. Cant wait to stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good value. Great view of the town from the hilltop location.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a great location in Madison. Our room overlooked the town. Very convenient to pretty much anywhere.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff would very informative and super nice people to deal with.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, safe, great view and good breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
It was a pleasant place to stay, staff was wonderful, convenient to everything in town, could stand a little updating..
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The history of Hillside Inn is a draw. Restoration has take this into account. The building has good bones.
Balcony from inside room
Bridge from balcony
Main Street from balcony
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love Hillside Inn. Always go there when we go to Madison.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne-Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel has a retro vibe and sits on top a hill overlooking the town and river. It was lovely to sit outside and enjoy the beautiful view
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed the stay and the staff was very helpful and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the balcony! Front desk staff was wonderful!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was lovely, comfortable, clean, and a pretty view of the Ohio River. The breakfast was unsatisfactory! When the eggs and bacon ran out twice, they were not replaced in a timely manner and people had to wait for them to be refilled twice in a 30 minute period even though there were only about a dozen and a half people in the dining room.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

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

Great River Views

Excellent view of the Ohio River and valley.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great anniversary over night stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shonna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everyone was polite helpful. Room very nice. Excellent view of town and river.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Rick

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

Great river views.

Have stayed here a few times, it's a nice place convenient to the downtown of Madison.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joyce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cute older hotel, beautiful view of river, Kentucky, and the town.

8/10 Good

Aaron

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

Anniversary getaway

The lady at the front desk was very friendly. Check in went smoothly. Though clean, it's obviously an older hotel but you can tell it's had some updates. The free breakfast was good with your standard hotel breakfast options. I loved the balcony and the view of both the town and Ohio river was a nice touch.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was easy clean and close to everything. We had a scenic view of the Ohio River. Would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Got a balcony room,very nice. Nice staff and a great breakfast. Love this vintage hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

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