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The Edgewater

4.5 star property

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Presidential Suite
Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; American cuisine
Exterior

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool
  • Spa
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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

View all photos for ADA Lakeshore Queen (1 Queen Bed)

Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

ADA Lakeshore Queen (1 Queen Bed)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

ADA Lakeview King

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

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ADA Lakeview Queen Suite

ADA Lakeview Queen Suite

  • 73 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

ADA Langdon Loft King

  • 52 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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ADA Langton Studio King

ADA Langton Studio King

  • Lake view
  • 56 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Edgewater King

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

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Edgewater Queens

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

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Lakeshore King

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

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Lakeshore Queens

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

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Lakeview King

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

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Langdon Loft King

  • 48 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Langdon Studio King

  • 56 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Lakefront King

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

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Presidential Suite

Presidential Suite

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

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Terrace King

Terrace King

  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Terrace

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

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About the area

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 - 0.6 km
  • Overture Center for the Arts - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Wisconsin State Capitol - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Kohl Center - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Fair Trade Coffee House - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Governor's Club - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Cask & Ale - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Plaza Tavern - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Bradbury's Coffee - ‬8 min walk

About this property

The Edgewater

Luxury hotel with a full-service spa, 8-minute walk to Wisconsin State Capitol
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 transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Free return airport shuttle from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM at scheduled times and on request
  • Free area shuttle up to 2 mi
  • Shopping centre shuttle (surcharge)
  • Limo/town car service
  • Covered parking on site (USD 32 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Covered valet parking on site (USD 38 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited on-site valet and self parking
  • 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 centre
  • 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
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lift
  • 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 lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • 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

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 47-inch flat-screen TV with premium digital channels
  • Pay films

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

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

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The Edgewater Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 762 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 123 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 63 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 35 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 1000 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gregory, Modesto

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

corey, Arlington

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super friendly staff. Very high quality facilities. Fabulous view of the lake from my room and around the property.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arthur

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Polly, Indianapolis

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

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room and property was amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

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

8/10 Good

alexis

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Peaceful
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

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

6/10 Okay

Jean-Patrice

Liked: Amenities
A
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jo, Powell

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is SPECTACULAR! We booked a King Lakefront room and were upgraded to a Presidental suite which was unbelievable! The view was fantastic and the room perfect!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Celeste

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

10/10 Excellent

Derrick

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a beautiful little spot to stay. So much around to do and see and everyone was so friendly
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brooke

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

10/10 Excellent

KARINA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel it’s so beautiful and the staff is amazing
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

peter

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

10/10 Excellent

Don

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

10/10 Excellent

Kyle

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Jacob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Edward

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anastasia

Travelled 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