Hillside Inn

2.5 star property

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Property amenity
Restaurant
Desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds, rollaway beds
Property amenity
Exterior

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

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831 E Main St, Madison, IN, 47250
  • Place, Historic District
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Lanier Mansion
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Clifty Falls State Park
    ‪4 min drive‬

Room options

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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(22 reviews)
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(17 reviews)
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(30 reviews)
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Madison

With a stay at Hillside Inn in Madison, you'll be a 1-minute walk from Ohio River Valley and 12 minutes by foot from Thomas Family Winery. .This hotel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Ohio River and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Historic District.

What's nearby

  • Thomas Family Winery - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Historic District - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Lanier Mansion - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Madison Railroad Station Museum - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Clifty Falls State Park - 4 min drive - 4.6 km

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

Hotel with free breakfast, steps from Ohio River Valley
Hillside Inn offers 30 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Premium cable television is provided. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.

Make yourself at home in one of the 30 guestrooms featuring refrigerators. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, as well as phones with free local calls.
Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and a banquet hall.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served on weekdays from 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM and on weekends from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk and a vending machine. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served on weekdays between 6:00 AM and 9:00 AM and on weekends between 6:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 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 cot
  • 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 cot
  • 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

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

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Hillside Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 532 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 320 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 101 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 27 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 29 out of 1009 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

2/10 Terrible

Todd

It’s dirty. Breakfast was a joke. Very noisy
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Magnificent

The breakfast was really not that bad for a continental breakfast. I thought the potatoes amd sausage were very yummy. The bed was very comfortable. I slept like a sack of potatoes. Also, the room was nice and quiet and private.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Deneen

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Ramona

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Room was very small and hot. Not a good view for the money I paid.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dana

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

Fantastic

This was a fantastic hotel. It was very clean, nicely renovated. And the balconey view was great.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

jessie

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Mike

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Although this is a non-smoking facility, we could smell cigars and pot in the hallway.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne-Marie

Travelled with partner
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

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Travelled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Melissa

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
The air did not work and it was so hot. Not enough lighting in the room. The bathroom light stays on to long after getting up in the night to use the bathroom. Probably won’t stay again
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Travelled with partner
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

2/10 Terrible

melody

We actually had to cancel our stay due to it being in the 90’s and they AC was out.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Doug

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The air conditioning went out. We had to leave the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mathew

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

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

Cynthia

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Michelle

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
This property needs to remodel very badly and it’s not safe for walking off the property!! It has a very bad incline to drive up or off the property! The rooms are very old looking and smells old too!!!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Jewel

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

10/10 Excellent

Rosa

Nice
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice desk clerk, easy check in. Very clean. The beds were comfy, the breakfast was good with a nice variety of choices. Beautiful view of the river and town from my third floor balcony.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 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

10/10 Excellent

Savannah

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

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was very clean, including bathroom area. Loved the shower head and bathroom amenities. The balcony was wonderful with a perfect very of surroundings. Breakfast room was clean and comfortable with a good variety of food items. Ice machine closed on middle floor of hotel. Very close to all the attractions in town. The staff was very attentive and helpful. Mattress was very firm, but that seems pretty standard these days and I guess some people like that. I would recommend and will absolutely stay here again if back in town.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025