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Governor's Mansion Inn

2.5 star property
Lakefront Madison hotel in Downtown Madison with free breakfast
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
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Staircase
Interior entrance
Standard Room
Interior
Signature Room | Bathroom

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
    Breakfast included
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
The price is AU$197
includes taxes & fees
19 Nov - 20 Nov

Room options

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Economy Room

Economy Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
LED TV
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Signature Studio Suite

Signature Studio Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
LED TV
Private bathroom
Digital channels
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Signature Room

Signature Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
LED TV
5 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Digital channels
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room

Standard Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Digital channels
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Exterior
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The price is AU$248
includes taxes & fees
24 Nov - 25 Nov
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About the area

Map
130 E. Gilman St, Madison, WI, 53703

What's nearby

  • Capitol Square - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Wisconsin State Capitol - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • University of Wisconsin-Madison - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Kohl Center - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Camp Randall Stadium - 5 min drive - 3.0 km

Getting around

  • Madison Station - 17 min walk
  • Dane County Regional Airport (MSN) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Michelangelo's Coffee House - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Old Fashioned - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Comedy Club on State - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Ian's Pizza - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Coopers Tavern - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Governor's Mansion Inn

Hotel near University of Wisconsin-Madison
Governor's Mansion Inn provides amenities, such as free continental breakfast and a coffee shop/cafe. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Express check-out, express check-in and smoke-free property
  • Outdoor furniture
Room features
All guest rooms at Governor's Mansion Inn have comforts, such as air conditioning, in addition to
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers
  • LED TVs with digital channels
  • Heating and housekeeping

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Limited on-site parking (max 1 space per unit)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • On a lake
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LED TV with digital channels

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Heating (climate-controlled)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance

Renovations and closures

This property will be closed from 1 October 2024 to 1 May 2025 for renovations and will resume operation once the renovation is complete (completion date subject to change).
 

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types

Important information

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; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

Governors Mansion Inn and Cafe Hotel Madison
Governors Mansion Inn and Cafe Hotel
Governors Mansion Inn and Cafe Madison
Governors Mansion Cafe Madison
Governor's Mansion Inn Cafe
Governor's Mansion Inn Hotel
Governor's Mansion Inn Madison
Governor's Mansion Inn Hotel Madison

Frequently asked questions

Is Governor's Mansion Inn pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Governor's Mansion Inn?

As of 18 Nov 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Governor's Mansion Inn on 19 Nov 2024 start from AU$196.61, including 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.

How much is parking at Governor's Mansion Inn?

Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Governor's Mansion Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Governor's Mansion Inn?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Governor's Mansion Inn located?

Located in Downtown Madison, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Lake Mendota and University of Wisconsin-Madison. James Madison Beach and Madison Children's Museum are also within 10 minutes. Madison Station is 17 minutes by foot.

Governor's Mansion Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 131 out of 156 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 156 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 156 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 156 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 156 reviews" "

9.8/10

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

Paul

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Vintage mansion that housed the governers of Wisconsin from the 1800s through the 1850s. The location on Mansion Hill with a view of the lake is very nice. We walked to the capitol area for dining it's about 5 blocks for dining. The Inn has modern heating and air-conditioning but no elevator and vintage bathroom fixtures. The bed was comfortable, the room light and airy with high ceilings. It's the kind of place that travellers who like vintage, like me, would enjoy.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tuan

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just what you need for a quick trip to a conference.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Toni meador

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Antiques and scones
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Isaac

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

christine

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jeffrey

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property should be avoided. There's no TV, unless you have a ROKU account, which was never communicated in any of their information. The security alarm went off numerous times which was irritating. Mattress sloped heavily on one side of the bed. Not a pleasant experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was one of my favorite stays ever! We had a private entrance and the whole place to ourselves, and it was a very good bargain for this time of year… walking distance from the capital and the farmers market. The details were immaculate, and it was like having my own apartment away from home. I will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lewis

Business traveller, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Historic Hotel!
This is a historic building. Formerly the actual Governor’s Mansion. So the room had a historic feel. More expensive than the usual stay, like a Days Inn, but worth it. Halt the price of where I often stay, Madison Concourse. It is within walking distance of the Capital Building and a ton of great restaurants! Will definitely return!
Back of the hotel
Front view
Common area
Common area
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenna

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was a little small and doesn’t include a mini fridge or microwave, but every other amenity makes it such an amazing place! I would definitely return and stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The bed was very comfortable and the scones in the morning were delicious. The water pressure was very low and a window rattled continuously. Some of the furnishings were antique and looked very nice in the room. A large wardrobe was in terrible condition. The doors wouldn't close, the back was falling off and it was held together on the side by clear packing tape. It wouldn't take too much to make it presentable and usable. The room was very quite and the interior of the common rooms are lovely.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cute B & B
Really easy check in with code. Really comfortable bed. Very cozy and nice. Clean with good selection for breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shellie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My daughter and I had such a great stay at this beautiful and unique inn! Lovely room, wonderful breakfast, great location close to campus. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel, Seattle

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I stayed in the Garden Studio, which has a private entrance on the back side of the house. The pictures of the suite don't do justice to how large it is; it's probably 900 square feet, including a large bathroom, a kitchenette, a 4-seat table, and a couch area with TV. The king-size bed was wonderful and I slept very well. There is a slight amount of morning noise coming from upstairs but I think it's just the staff putting out the breakfast. I observed no noise whatsoever after dark.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

JUANJO, CHICAGO

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness
Charming old mansion. Nice location. Minimal staff. Spartan - closet consists of a rod near door, with an assortment of plastic hangers, and a small fridge in between; dorm-room like.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. In walking distance of many attractions
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice location; close to lake and downtown Madison.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfectly restored
What a beautiful and historic property. Everything was top notch.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

cathy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The fact that several governors had actually previously lived on the property was fascinating. The downstairs rooms were very spacious and intriguing. The breakfast had a nice variety of items to choose from and the coffee was good!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Scott

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It was a really cool property. The information received on how to use the door code was not complete so as a result it was a little irritating getting in to the room the first couple of times. It was contactless check in so we did not interact with a soul for that portion of the stay so the door code issue may have been a little easier with some actual contact.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Janice

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The scone & coffee were VERY good! The bed was comfortable!(201) The bathroom had missing tile & the armoire was broken. The room was clean.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023