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The Edgewater

4.5 star property

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Indoor spa tub
4 bars/lounges
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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Room service
  • Bar
$269
$233 nightly
$269 total
Total with taxes and fees
Dec 17 - Dec 18

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1001 Wisconsin Place, Madison, WI, 53703
  • Place, Capitol Square
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Overture Center for the Arts
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Wisconsin State Capitol
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Madison, WI (MSN-Dane County Regional)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

ADA Lakeshore Queen (1 Queen Bed)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 294 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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ADA Lakeview King

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 480 sq ft
  • Partial lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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ADA Lakeview Queen Suite | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

ADA Lakeview Queen Suite

  • 785 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

ADA Langdon Loft King

  • 555 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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ADA Langton Studio King | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

ADA Langton Studio King

  • 600 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Edgewater King

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Edgewater Queens

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 400 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Lakeshore King

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)
  • 400 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Lakeshore Queens

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

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Lakeview King

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

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Langdon Loft King

  • 516 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Langdon Studio King

  • 600 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Lakefront King

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 500 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Presidential Suite | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Presidential Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1000 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Terrace King | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Terrace King

  • 430 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Terrace

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 430 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Madison

With a stay at The Edgewater, you'll be centrally located in Madison, within a 10-minute walk of Wisconsin State Capitol and Overture Center for the Arts. .This luxury hotel is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from University of Wisconsin-Madison and 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Kohl Center.

What's nearby

  • Capitol Square - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Overture Center for the Arts - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Wisconsin State Capitol - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Kohl Center - 16 min walk - 0.9 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

  • ‪The Plaza Tavern - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Cask & Ale - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Parthenon Gyros - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Augie's Tavern - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Orpheum Theatre - ‬7 min walk

About this property

The Edgewater

Luxury hotel with a full-service spa and airport shuttle service
The Edgewater offers 202 air-conditioned accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and coffee/tea makers. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. 47-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium digital channels and pay movies. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, bathrobes, designer toiletries, and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. In-room massages and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a hot tub, a sauna, and a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

The onsite spa has 8 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, sports massages, Swedish massages, and facials. The spa is equipped with a hot tub and a steam room.

The spa is open daily. Children under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision.

Make yourself at home in one of the 202 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Complimentary wired internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature designer toiletries and hair dryers.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, including a hot tub, a sauna, and a fitness center. Additional features at this Art Deco hotel include concierge services, gift shops/newsstands, and a hair salon. Guests can catch a ride on the complimentary shuttle, which operates within 2 mi.
Stop by The Statehouse for lunch, dinner, or brunch, where this restaurant specializes in American cuisine. Dining is also available at the coffee shop/cafe, and room service (during limited hours) is provided. Relax with a refreshing drink at one of the 4 bars/lounges. Full breakfasts are available daily from 6:30 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, limo/town car service, and express check-in. Planning an event in Madison? This hotel has 44993 square feet (4180 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and 7 meeting rooms. A roundtrip airport shuttle is complimentary (available on request).
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6:30 AM and 11:00 AM.
The Statehouse - This fine-dining restaurant specializes in American cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
The Icehouse - This restaurant specializes in American cuisine and serves lunch, dinner, and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.
The Boathouse - This beach restaurant specializes in American cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.
The Market - This coffee shop specializes in American cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and light fare. Open daily.
Augie's Tavern - This restaurant specializes in American cuisine and serves lunch, dinner, and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Happy hour is offered. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of Historic Hotels of America.

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
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 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
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
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

The Edgewater Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 754 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 128 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 65 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 35 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 1000 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Edward

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anastasia

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just loved the lake view from our room
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff knows and provides quality recommendations
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Katherine

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Lynne

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Nathan Allen

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was in a great location on the lake.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tammy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lakeview property; excellent staff and amenities! Very convenient to Sorority house to move in my daughter!! Always a warm welcome at this hotel!! Highly recommend!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property and location. Big room. Nice amenities. Spa is fantastic!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I always love my stay at the Edgewater, it never disappoints! The view and location can’t be beat!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tina, La Canada Flintridge

Great location, comfortable rooms
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lightning in Bathroom was not very good
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is on a different level than any place we’ve ever stayed. Absolutely stunning views, dining, amenities. It was just extraordinary!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was amazing. I love the Edgewater.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sooyon

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service & staff. Free car service was very helpful. Great food at the restaurant and bars. Beautiful lake view made it the best choice of all.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

bradley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It is one of the two best hotels in madison. Visiting campus stay edgewater
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

deb

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

10/10 Excellent

Jen

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jack

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice location. Close to the Capitol and State Street. Nice restaurants and bars nearby and at the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The service was friendly and the staff knowledgable. The location is perfect and the food was excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keith, Glenelg

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025