The Edgewater

4.5 star property
Luxury Madison hotel in Downtown Madison with a full-service spa
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Exterior
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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk
Ice skating

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
    Hot Tub
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Spa
    Spa
  • Free airport shuttle
    Free airport shuttle
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Pet friendly
    Pet friendly

Explore the area

Map
1001 Wisconsin Place, Madison, WI, 53703
  • Lake Mendota
    1 min walk
  • State Street Shopping
    8 min walk
  • Wisconsin State Capitol
    8 min walk
  • Madison, WI (MSN-Dane County Regional)
    12 min drive
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Room options

Lakeview King

  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Langdon Loft King

  • 516 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Langdon Studio King

  • 600 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Lakefront King

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

Presidential Suite

  • 1000 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Terrace King

  • 430 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Terrace

  • 430 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

ADA Lakeview King

  • 480 sq ft
  • Partial lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

ADA Lakeview Queen Suite

  • 785 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

ADA Langdon Loft King

  • 555 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

ADA Langton Studio King

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

Edgewater King

  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Edgewater Queens

  • 400 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Lakeshore King

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

Lakeshore Queens

  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

ADA Lakeshore Queen (1 Queen Bed)

  • 294 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Madison

Located in Downtown Madison, The Edgewater is within a 10-minute walk of popular sights such as Wisconsin State Capitol and Overture Center for the Arts. This 4.5-star hotel has 202 guestrooms and offers conveniences like a restaurant, a full-service spa, and a free airport shuttle.

What's nearby

  • Wisconsin State Capitol - 8 min walk
  • Overture Center for the Arts - 8 min walk
  • University of Wisconsin-Madison - 18 min walk
  • Kohl Center - 19 min walk
  • Camp Randall Stadium - 4 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Michelangelo's Coffee House - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Chocolate Shoppe Ice Cream - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Comedy Club on State - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Fair Trade Coffee House - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Ian's Pizza - ‬9 min walk

About this property

The Edgewater

Luxury Madison hotel in Downtown Madison with a full-service spa
Guests staying at The Edgewater enjoy access to a full-service spa, a gym, and a sauna. Parking is USD 28 per night (USD 35 per night for valet parking)—but if you prefer not to drive, catch a ride in the free airport shuttle (available on request). Front-desk staff can answer questions 24/7, and assist with tours or tickets, luggage storage, and dry cleaning/laundry. If you like to take your furry friend along on your adventures, this pet-friendly property offers food and water bowls. Other amenities at this luxury hotel include a spa tub, conference space, and a 24-hour business center.
Guests can expect to find free wired internet and 47-inch flat-screen TVs with digital channels and pay movies. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and designer toiletries, and pillowtop beds with premium bedding ensure a restful night. Refrigerators, coffee makers, and laptop-compatible safes are also standard.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a spa tub, a sauna, and a fitness center.

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

The Edgewater 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 spa tub and a steam room.

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of Historic Hotels of America.

Languages

English, French, German, Portuguese, Spanish, Swahili, Xhosa, Zulu

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 28 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Covered valet parking on site (USD 35 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

  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Ice skating
  • Sauna
  • Shopping
  • Spa tub
  • 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
  • In-room massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Spa tub
  • 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for USD 75 per pet, per stay
  • 2 total pets
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • Guests can request a pet-friendly room by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Up to 3 kids 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding
  • 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 these charges at the property:

  • Resort fee: USD 24.26 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Business center/computer access
  • Fitness center access
  • Health club access
  • In-room bottled water
  • Internet access
  • Spa access
  • Spa tub access

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 6 to 20 per person
  • Covered self parking fee: USD 28 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Covered valet parking fee: USD 35 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 75 per pet, 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

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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 fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
  • Check-in: 4 PM
  • Check-out: noon
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking in and out are easy with express services. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the free airport shuttle (available during limited hours). Driving? This property offers parking (fees apply).

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A credit card for incidental charges and a government-issued photo ID may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • The credit card used at check-in for incidentals must be in the name of the primary guest who made the reservation.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Reservations need to be made in advance for massage services and spa treatments. Contact the hotel at the phone number listed on your booking confirmation.
  • Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone number on your booking confirmation.
  • Parking has height restrictions.

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 a free cancellation option available at The Edgewater?

The Edgewater provides free cancellation on some room rates. For more details, review the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

How much does it cost to stay at The Edgewater?

As of Oct 30, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Edgewater on Nov 3, 2024 start from $209.0, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What's there to see near The Edgewater?

This hotel is situated in Downtown Madison, just steps from Lake Mendota, and within a 10-minute walk of State Street Shopping and Wisconsin State Capitol. You'll also find Kohl Center and Camp Randall Stadium within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at The Edgewater?

Yes, covered valet parking is offered for USD 35 per night with in/out privileges. Accessible parking is also available for guests.

Is a spa located at The Edgewater?

The Edgewater Spa is the hotel's spa and services include sports massages, deep-tissue massages, body wraps, and couples treatments.

Does The Edgewater include a casino?

No, The Edgewater doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at The Edgewater?

No, this hotel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is a spa tub.

What do couples enjoy most about The Edgewater?

This historic hotel offers many amenities for couples, including in-room massages as well as 4 bars and a beachfront restaurant.

Are there hot tubs at The Edgewater?

Yes, guests can enjoy a spa tub at this hotel.

Does The Edgewater have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, The Edgewater serves a full breakfast for a surcharge each morning at The Statehouse.

Does The Edgewater allow pets to stay for free?

Although they can't stay for free, pets are welcome at The Edgewater for a fee of USD 75 per pet, per stay. The property also provides food and water bowls.

Does The Edgewater have connecting rooms?

Yes, this hotel has connecting guestrooms you can book for your group event or vacation.

What is the closest airport to The Edgewater?

The closest major airport to The Edgewater is Dane County Regional Airport (MSN), which is 5.2 mi away (14 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at The Edgewater?

Yes, some guestrooms at this hotel offer either a furnished balcony or a terrace where guests can enjoy lake or city views.

Does The Edgewater host weddings?

Take advantage of the wedding venue at The Edgewater if you plan to say "I do" during your trip.

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 733 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 149 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 67 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 36 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 1003 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

10/10 Excellent

Keith, Anchorage

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff is always amazing
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful, serene lake view property at the edge of historic campus drive. Close to shopping, the capital building and campus.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Xinlu

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
good
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

William

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hallways were dark and sometimes very messy. The view from the room was great, however.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth, Chicago I

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall, it was really really great!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

STEVE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lesia, Eden Prairie

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Ross, Elk River

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location, centrally located in downtown Madison. Gorgeous views with rooms facing the lake.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous property Transportation to and from the hotel with a private driver was included! Excellent food at the Boat Hoise Didn’t have time to use the spa credit but wished we would have. Thank you for a lovely stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Evan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's a terrific hotel in a great location with great service. You can walk to downtown Madison or enjoy Lake Mendota right outside your door.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

David

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leslee, DECATUR

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our room overlooked Mendota Lake- it was beautiful! Fun to people watch from our window. Wë ordered room service and it was very good- they had thoughtful touches on their food trays, flowers in a small vase, small jellies, small salt & pepper. Everything was lovely!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Young, Lombard

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charlton

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay. Will be back. One minor thing is the screen in door was broken and full of of bugs
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Mindy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The Edgewater is a beautiful location nestled on Lake Mendota. I had a beautiful room overlooking the brand, new floating docks and boathouse restaurant. I had a bit of difficulty with housekeeping. Upon arrival there were no washcloths and the phone bedside did not work also on day two I called three times for housekeeping to clean the room as I had another friend the second night and wanted to change of sheets, it finally happened at 5 PM
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shan

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
From the second we arrived 5 star service!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024