Madison
The Edgewater
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Travelzoo Staff
Why We Love It
- The Edgewater is the only AAA 4-Diamond hotel in Madison
- A fall 2014 revamp polished up the existing buildings and brought in a whole new tower of rooms
- In winter, the hotel has its own ice skating rink on the plaza
- Sits on the banks of Lake Mendota, just a 10-minute walk to the Capitol Building
"A first-class destination hotel that is uniquely Madison" -- Madison Magazine
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Rooms & Rates
Overview
When Elvis Presley, Sammy Davis Jr., and Bob Marley visited Madison, they stayed at The Edgewater. This 1940s landmark does everything possible to showcase its prime spot on the banks of Lake Mendota. While the history is illustrious, The Edgewater feels quite new. An extensive renovation and expansion completed in late 2014 brought about a sleek new tower and tons of other amenities.
Rooms have rain showerheads from Kohler and refrigerators from Sub-Zero (both Wisconsin-based companies) and there's a salon and full-service spa. The main restaurant, in a dining room of floor-to-ceiling windows that face the sunset, cooks up charcuterie, hearty steaks, and New England seafood.
A more casual fish fry with chilled beers can be had at the water-level Boathouse in the original building. Between the original tower and the new one is a plaza with an outdoor cafe that overlooks the lake, and in the winter hosts an ice skating rink. Down at the waterline are docks for mooring boats or launching off on a canoe tour.
From the press:
- "An earnest, tastefully done hotel with muted rooms that don’t compete with stunning views of Lake Mendota" -- New York Times
- "Now all of Madison will have a front porch on Lake Mendota. And the rest of the world will have a destination hotel that lives up to Madison’s own opinion of itself, with a view and experience rivaled by few in the Midwest" -- Madison Magazine
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*Unless otherwise stated, Travelzoo-exclusive extras are valid once per stay (based on two adults sharing). Value is an estimate based on double occupancy. Extras are only included with Member Rates and may not be available on all dates. Extras are non-transferable and have no cash value. Total value may vary depending on time of booking and availability. When included, breakfast may be limited to 2 guests per stay subject to hotel’s discretion. Other restrictions may apply; see our T&Cs for details.
Please note: Some amenities and services may not be available in all rooms or may incur an additional charge. All prices stated have been verified at the time of publication and may vary at the discretion of the hotel.
Enjoyed This
(14 Member Ratings)
(14 Member Ratings)
Enjoyed Most
Good location. Friendly staff. Express checkout.
Other Comments
Housekeeping: One hand towel had a large hole and a blackspot. The lake view room has a lake view thru the bathroom window only. No map or instruction for the first time guest to know how to get around between buildings and to the parking structure.
Kant
Aug 25, 2018
Milwaukee, WI, USA
Enjoyed Most
Location, Lakeview room, Parking and Breakfast included
Other Comments
Looking forward to visiting The Boathouse (closed when we were there).
ted
May 10, 2018
madison, WI, USA
Enjoyed Most
Location to downtown and view/proximity to Lake Mendota.
Donna
May 08, 2018
Elcho, WI, USA
Enjoyed Most
The view from my room!
Carol
Apr 30, 2018
Wheeling, IL, USA
Enjoyed Most
The view
Other Comments
It can be a bit confusing at 1st to find your way around-we directed a few others lost as well!
jacklyn
Apr 08, 2018
Menomonie, WI, USA
Enjoyed Most
beautiful room with great views of both the lake and the capitol, decent work out facilities.
Other Comments
Would be overpriced without the deal
Lisa
Apr 03, 2018
Minneapolis, MN, USA
Enjoyed Most
Great staff, beautiful building, clean elegant rooms.
David
Mar 13, 2018
Freeport, IL, USA
