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Mendota Lake House Inn

3.0 star property
Historic Madison guesthouse in Tenney-Lapham with free breakfast
your current months are October, 2024 and November, 2024.
October 2024
November 2024

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View from property
Free daily local cuisine breakfast
Beach nearby
Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board
Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

8.8 out of 10
Guests loved the amenities.
  • Breakfast included
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
  • Business services
    Business services
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Room options

View all photos for Standard Double Room, Ensuite, Lake View (James Baldwin)

Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Standard Double Room, Ensuite, Lake View (James Baldwin)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Laptop workspace
Desk
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Premium Double Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View (Oscar Wilde)

Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Premium Double Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View (Oscar Wilde)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Laptop workspace
Desk
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Economy Double Room, Ensuite (Tennessee Williams)

Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Economy Double Room, Ensuite (Tennessee Williams)

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Laptop workspace
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Premium Double Room, Ensuite, Lake View (Walt Whitman)

Premium Double Room, Ensuite, Lake View (Walt Whitman)

Premium Double Room, Ensuite, Lake View (Walt Whitman)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Laptop workspace
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Premium Double Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View

Premium Double Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View

Premium Double Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Laptop workspace
Desk
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room, Ensuite, Lake View (Gore Vidal)

Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Standard Double Room, Ensuite, Lake View (Gore Vidal)

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Laptop workspace
Desk
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Exterior
The Madison Concourse Hotel and Governor's Club
Pool
Hot tub
Free airport shuttle
Pet-friendly
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1977)
The price is AU$283
includes taxes & fees
6 Oct - 7 Oct
The Madison Concourse Hotel and Governor's Club

About the area

Map
704 East Gorham, Madison, WI, 53703

What's nearby

  • Capitol Square - 10 min walk
  • Wisconsin State Capitol - 13 min walk
  • Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center - 18 min walk
  • University of Wisconsin-Madison - 4 min drive
  • Kohl Center - 4 min drive

Getting around

  • Madison Station - 3 min drive
  • Dane County Regional Airport (MSN) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Old Fashioned - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Bradbury's Coffee - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Eno Vino Wine Bar & Bistro - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Vintage Brewing Co. Capitol East - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Come Back In - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Mendota Lake House Inn

Historic guest house near University of Wisconsin-Madison
You can look forward to free breakfast (local cuisine), a garden and a library at Mendota Lake House Inn. In addition to a fireplace in reception, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this guest house include:
  • Coffee/tea in reception, a computer station and a TV in reception
  • Tour/ticket information, multilingual staff and smoke-free property
  • Concierge services
Room features
All guest rooms at Mendota Lake House Inn include comforts, such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Baths or showers and hairdryers

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Limited on-site parking

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Multilingual staff
  • No housekeeping service
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On a lake

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

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1911
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from 29 September 2024 to 1 June 2025 (dates subject to change).
The property will be renovating from 15 September 2024 to 29 September 2024 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Parking area
During renovations, the guest house will make every effort to minimise noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Private entrance

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children 12 and younger are not allowed at this property; all guests older than 12 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
Cashless transactions are available

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Children 12 years old and younger are not permitted at this property

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Mendota Lake House Inn pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Mendota Lake House Inn?

Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Mendota Lake House Inn?

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

What time is check-out at Mendota Lake House Inn?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Mendota Lake House Inn located?

Located in Tenney-Lapham, this historic guesthouse is steps from James Madison Beach and 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from University of Wisconsin-Madison. Lake Mendota and Breese Stevens Field are also within 10 minutes. Madison Station is 24 minutes by foot.

Mendota Lake House Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 185 out of 352 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 107 out of 352 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 46 out of 352 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 352 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 352 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jon Sarnat

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

10/10 Excellent

Jon Sarnat

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

neil

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
It is a nice idea but poorly executed. I am 80 with heart probs and was not told I'd b walking up with my luggage to the 3rd foor. There's a notice in the room apologizing for the room not yet having been renovated which should have been explained before selecting the place. It explained why the room was so dreary and shoddy. Didn't want my skin to touch anything.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

howard

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owners have amazing gardens and the property looks out onto the lake. It is on a busy street. Since it is an old house, it is noisy. The decor is arts and crafts. I would go back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Toney

Travelled with partner
Gorgeous garden and beautiful house and wonderful lake view. Also, friendly hosts and delicious home-made breakfast items.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mitchell

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Maybe more breakfast options would’ve been nice and there were some bugs (but that’s to be expected given the location), otherwise very good
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Amy

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient location. No host available which is odd for a B and B. Facilities are a little run down.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ann

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

10/10 Excellent

Zach

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cool old building. Great scones.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Rustic lake side
Very rustic but a beautiful location right on the lake. Room was large and very quiet with excellent coffee and other items for breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Not fully restored yet, and still lovely
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great spot! Fun to be in a historical home on the water. Obvious maintenance needed which is happening soon but it’s still great. Continental breakfast is excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jack

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Close to Silvee
Nice big old home. Nice view of lake.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

GREG

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
great!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robyn

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sinead, Glenview

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely restored vintage property with tons of character and a killer view of Lake Mendota! Our Oscar Wilde room was so spacious and we had a corner view from both windows and a separate sitting area plus a surprisingly big bathroom with updated shower and tub and lots of amenities on hand; king bed very comfortable and thick towels a bonus on a cold night! Best part of our morning was the extra special ready made coffee and selection of scones and mini quiche and bread options with local touches (excellent jam and tea choices) and a wonderful setting to enjoy it all in one of several sitting areas, complete with views! Bob was wonderful, despite having had a late nite dealing with a guest issue who forgot key or code, and we appreciated the on-site parking off street ;) We will plan to stay again hopefully sooner vs.later - thanks again! The McHugh’s
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Kathleen

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Zhidong

Good location, lake front. Room could benefit from upgrades.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dan, Kochav Yair

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dino

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property has a beautiful garden, loved our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bradley

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The lake view is simply stunning. The hosts are amazing and the rooms are charming, eclectic, and perfect.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicole, Green Bay

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property is historical and interesting to learn about. Garden was beautiful and view to lake was very nice!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023