Name: Moxy Madison Downtown
Address: 823 East Washington Ave, Marquette, Madison, Wisconsin, United States of America, Madison, Dane County, US
Price range: $142–$579 per night
Rating: 9.2

What guests think

At Moxy Madison Downtown, guests praise the lively vibe, friendly staff, and convenient location near venues like The Sylvee and Breese Stevens, enjoying the social lobby and bar, smooth check-in, and touches like drink tokens and stash closets.

Rooms are compact and minimalist, often lacking chairs and storage, with firm beds, limited in-room amenities such as a fridge or coffee maker, and motion-sensor bathroom lights or centralized climate control that some found disruptive. Most describe clean rooms and helpful service, though there are occasional housekeeping misses, thin walls or hallway noise, and mixed experiences with bar staff or valet delays and cost. Overall, expect a fun, compact, urban stay that suits concertgoers and short city breaks more than travelers seeking spacious, fully equipped rooms.

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Facilities

Lively social spaces with a popular bar, lounges, and a well-equipped gym are highlighted; handy stash closets on each floor and lobby coffee add convenience. Valet parking is available but often described as expensive or confusing.

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Kathleen

Sep 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The amenities locker in the hallway was great! Needed an extra pillow and there it was!

10

Dean

Mar 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Parking situation was unclear, but became a non-issue after speaking with somebody. Could be conveyed more clearly.

10

Faith

Mar 26, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

A nice two night stay. Very easy street parking instead of using valet service. Rooms were very comfortable and unique. A chair in the rooms would have been a nice touch since there was no seating except the beds. Rooms were nice sized and we didn’t hear any other guests so they kept all noise out. TVs were very nice. No microwave or fridge but they did offer ice and ice buckets. Lounges on first and second floor were amazing. The gym was well equipped. We were very happy with our stay

8

Craig

Mar 23, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The hotel is nice and trendy but the parking is an issue. No parking on site and valet is $34 a night.

8

Ian

Oct 3, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Clean and modern Good bar and restaurant

8

Elaine

Aug 31, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

I liked the work spaces gym and bar. Parking valet was great but a bit expensive. Location good. Beds a bit hard.

8

Daniel

Jun 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean and fun hotel. Hotel personnel were friendly. My partner checked in before me and when I asked for a room card at front desk they did not ask for my ID and just gave me a room card based on last name. The valet was fast. Liked the bar and free drink tickets for staying overnight. Not quite worth the price but worth a splurge.

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Julia

Apr 12, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

I had a great stay. There is valet parking, but honestly I never used it. just took advantage of the two hour parking around the area. If you move your car by 10am every morning to a new spot, you get another two hours. easy peasy. the room was clean and I like the stash closets on every floor. you can grab towels, toothpaste, toothbrushes, shampoo conditioner, even razors and shaving cream. the coffee is yummy too.

10

Edward

Dec 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Comfortable firm bed, live the theme of the hotel. Bar staff were great. Check in was great.

10

Jessica

Jun 6, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean with rooms that are simple, but very comfortable. And the food/bar was great with a common space that includes games and many seating coves.

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Cleanliness

Reviews frequently note clean, modern spaces and tidy rooms. A few guests reported misses such as a stained blanket or a bathroom needing a deeper clean.

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Michael

Feb 24, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Our first time at Moxy and we loved it. It is a smaller hotel with eclectic rooms. They have valet parking for a fee and plenty of street parking. We did not have a view from our window, but we were only there for two days. The hotel was very clean and staff was friendly. We would stay here again.

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Hailey

Sep 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Check in and valet was easy. Once we were in for the night we noticed our room wasn’t cooling to the temperature we set it to. We called the front desk and they said they would send someone up. They never came. There was also a blood/food stain on our blanket which made me question all cleanliness. There was also a concert across the street. The noise was fine but the curtains were a thin linen and the bright lights lit up the room all night. It’s a fine place to sleep for a single night downtown but could not spend more than 1 night.

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Jack

Nov 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was clean and very nice. Thought the bed was very hard and the pillows unsupportive. Great location and very nice people. Free drink with check in!

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Beth

Nov 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff was friendly and helpful. Room was clean. Bed was comfortable. Only complaint was no chair to sit on. Would have been nice.

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Faith

Mar 26, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

A nice two night stay. Very easy street parking instead of using valet service. Rooms were very comfortable and unique. A chair in the rooms would have been a nice touch since there was no seating except the beds. Rooms were nice sized and we didn’t hear any other guests so they kept all noise out. TVs were very nice. No microwave or fridge but they did offer ice and ice buckets. Lounges on first and second floor were amazing. The gym was well equipped. We were very happy with our stay

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Redmond

Sep 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great character for a chain hotel, perfect concert location, clean and comfy room!

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Ian

Oct 3, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Clean and modern Good bar and restaurant

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MEGYN

May 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Second stay, all good except the bathroom could use a true deep clean.

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Carolyn

Dec 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was clean. Cozy.Very friendly staff. Cool vibe. Great location. Do wish the bathroom light wasn't motion sensor so when someone gets up late it isn't so bright dor everyone. Also we couldn't find a switch to turn on the bathroom fan, which is nice with 4 people using it in small quarters would be nice to work/have to keep smells down. A small folding chair to sit in the room would be nice.

10

Eldad

Mar 25, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Stylish and very clean

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Rooms

Rooms skew small and minimalist, frequently without chairs or much storage; many mention firm beds, thin walls or hall noise, and limited in-room amenities like a fridge or coffee maker. Showers are strong, but motion-sensor bathroom lights and centralized A/C controls can be bothersome.

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Kathy

Aug 12, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

I travel for work and usually stay at a typical Marriott or Hilton but I wanted to try something different. I thought this hotel looked unique and it definitely was - not impressed. I felt like it used to be a strip club or brothel. The hallway to my room was dark with weird lighting and dark carpeting. My room was super tiny, no refrigerator, no closet, no desk, no view. There was just enough room to walk around the bed. The bathroom looked updated but the sink was so narrow that washing my face was a little messy. Good shower though. Won't stay again.

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Allen

Apr 22, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Had great stay at the Moxy. Good location and quiet at night. Comfortable rooms and good wifi.

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Judy

Jul 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel as a whole is very nice. We got a king room. Loved that it had hard flooring and no carpet. However the only thing in the room other then the TV was the bed. No wardrobe just 3 clothes hangers hung on the wall. No clock. No microwave no coffee maker. No refrigerator . Most disappointing was no place at all to sit other then the toilet. So if you like to walk in and just lay down this room will work. But if you'd like a chair to relax in you will need to go down to the lobby. Very uncomfortable just sitting on the bed.

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Dr. Matt

Mar 30, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Pros: Nice desk staff, good bar, great modern feel in lobby and rooms. Cons: Beds are stiff as a board and the pillows are crap, very minimalistic rooms (no fridge, desk, etc), the walls are pretty thin, late night bartender made it very apparent that she didnt want us there at 1230am. Lastly, heat/ac is centralized so keeping the room a nice temp is hard.

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Sonja

Mar 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very modern hotel. The room I reserved had two double beds that were separated by the bathroom, which was very nice. Everything was very clean. The beds were a bit hard, but I was still able to get a decent night sleep. This hotel is steps away from the Sylvee which was perfect for this visit. I would definitely stay again.

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Joshua

Mar 10, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Modern style we love. Will look for other Moxy locations when we travel. But the bathroom light was motion sensor— no one wants a bright light turning on in the middle of the night.

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Marcia

Apr 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The location is great if you’re going to the Sylvee. Staff is very nice. But the walls are so thin we could hear every word of our neighbors conversations.

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Lisa

May 20, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The location, lobby, and bar of the hotel are terrific--the location is convenient and the public areas of the hotel are inviting and comfortable. The check-in/check-out area is cramped. The rooms are small but well appointed. No coffee maker in the rooms was a disappointment, though coffee is available at no charge in the lobby. Also no closets in the rooms, which seems to be a trend in new hotels.

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Geoff

Mar 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

4pm is a pretty late check-in as it is and we got there at 4:15pm and our room was not ready. Staff was very friendly and the rooms were very clean. Excellent showers. The rooms are very small tho. Very little room to do anything in but sleep. Convenient and cheap overnight parking in a garage close by

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Judy

Jul 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel as a whole is nicely kept. But we were very disappointed in the king room. There are no chairs at all. The only thing besides a tv is the bed. The only place to actually sit is the toilet. No refrigerator no microwave no coffee pot. No clock. No wardrobe just 3 clothes hangers hanging on the wall. If all you want is to walk in and lay down then this will work. But if you want to actually relax....Walk over to the Hotel Indigo. Also $34 a night for parking. No breakfast.

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Service

Staff are widely described as friendly and helpful, with smooth check-in and upbeat bar teams. Occasional issues include dismissive or slow bar service, a missed maintenance request, lax ID at key issuance, and valet delays.

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Jessica

Sep 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

A little bit of a walk from the nicer neighborhoods of the capitol and university. Property is wonderful and a great value, but staff were dismissive and seemed bothered when serving us the free drink they give you a token for.

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Russell

Sep 14, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great stay! Staff was very friendly and helpful. Beautiful hotel, room was better than the description and photos! Location is perfect for walking around and enjoying the area.

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Ben

Apr 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff at check-in and bar were excellent. Fun environment, good location, great room, and economical price. Definitely would book again.

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Luke

Oct 13, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Overall great stay and the staff was amazing! Only area that needed improvement was the valet as they only had one person working when I checked in and one of the times I needed to leave so the wait was long and a little confusing.

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Max

Sep 5, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff was very friendly and answered all of my questions. The room was spacious with a very comfortable bed. I enjoyed my time here and would love to return.

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Michael

Nov 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Bartender is confused about what hospitality is

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Mea

Aug 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Wasn’t impressed with any of the staff. Waited and wasn’t greeted when I could have multiple employees in the back room just chatting. Small crammed room, bo coffee maker in room. Very dark hallways. Wanted to see what the place was like, but don’t plan on choosing it again.

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Jennifer

Aug 23, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Amazing staff and the beds were amazing! Loved the complimentary drinks!

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Andrew

Mar 14, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Bar staff is awesome.

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Carolyn

Dec 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was clean. Cozy.Very friendly staff. Cool vibe. Great location. Do wish the bathroom light wasn't motion sensor so when someone gets up late it isn't so bright dor everyone. Also we couldn't find a switch to turn on the bathroom fan, which is nice with 4 people using it in small quarters would be nice to work/have to keep smells down. A small folding chair to sit in the room would be nice.

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Location

Convenient for concerts at The Sylvee and Breese Stevens and walkable to downtown and the Capitol. A few note it’s a bit of a walk to some areas or occasional light/noise from nearby events.

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Rachel

Aug 8, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

We loved it. The room was clean and comfortable. I liked the minimalist design and the staff were all super helpful and friendly. The location was perfect with lots of great stuff nearby. There’s construction happening in the neighborhood but it was still very quiet in the hotel and in our room. We would absolutely stay here again.

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Allison

Apr 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Too cool. Love the convenience of location

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Russell

Sep 14, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great stay! Staff was very friendly and helpful. Beautiful hotel, room was better than the description and photos! Location is perfect for walking around and enjoying the area.

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Redmond

Sep 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great character for a chain hotel, perfect concert location, clean and comfy room!

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Scott

Sep 9, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We stayed at the hotel to go to a concert at the Sylvee which is literally right next door. Perfect location near the capital too. The hotel was really nice. It is brand new and the room was really comfy and quiet. The only issue I had was the automatic lighting in the bathroom. It was a real eye-opener when it kicked on in the middle of the night during a late night bathroom visit. I could not figure out a way to turn off the sensor permanently. It came back on the next time I used the rest room even though there was an integral night light in the bathroom.

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Allison

Apr 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Perfect location if you’re seeing a show at The Sylvee!

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Jodie

Apr 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Hotel was very nice, and we had everything we needed for an enjoyable evening in Madison. Valet parking was a cinch. Our room was comfortable, and we enjoyed appetizers and drinks upstairs at Atico with a lovely view over the city. We were in town for a concert at The Sylvee which was a super easy walk around the block. Downstairs bar was hopping when we returned if that's your kind of thing. The 2 free drink tokens (poker chips) upon check-in were also a nice touch! Our room was quiet when returning to bed. Great stay!

10

Pam

Mar 14, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Fun and funky Hotel. Walkable distance to the capital and plenty of restaurants.

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Dean

Apr 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Perfect location for our planned event at the Syivee

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HEATHER

Jun 26, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Great property and location for events at Breeze Stevens field.

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Dining

The bar scene is a standout with complimentary drink tokens, and several guests enjoyed cocktails and the onsite restaurant. Others found drinks underwhelming or breakfast options limited and pricey, making the overall food and beverage experience inconsistent.

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Sierra

Sep 22, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Loved the bar snd the room was larger than I remember it being at the other Moxys. I enjoyed this.

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Kenneth

Aug 11, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Liked how the two beds were separated by the bathroom, it felt like separate bedrooms. Having a large tv in each bedroom area was very nice. We thought the elevator security was nice - having to use room key to go up from the lobby. Valets, when asked for walking directions to a local pub, gave directions going the longest walking directions possible! Not happy with that as we are 86 and 75 years old with walking difficulties (one of us was using a walker). The breakfast menu was very minimal, and the least expensive items were $10.00. My husband asked if he could have a piece of toast only and they told us they had no bread. No restaurants in the area is what we were told. We were told the hotel is "one step above a frat house" by other guests. We are not used to going to hotels with no pool, no ironing boards and no in room small refrigerators, and breakfast. All are perks we (and others in or block of rooms) enjoy. We were there because of the closeness to a wedding venue. Will not stay there again and the pros did not outweigh the cons.

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Emily

Mar 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

One of the best stays ! Very very clean staff was amazing. The bartenders also recommended very great drinks, everything was great.

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Heidi

Dec 12, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Really great location near downtown Madison. Great amenities and nice details in the room and lounge area. The hotel drinks were not great, but we otherwise loved our stay!

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Leo

May 25, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Your complementary drink consisted of seltzer with essence of cranberry. How about soda with real juice, and a top shelf vodka. Such a great hotel and such lousy service and lousy drink. I won't return. There's plenty of awesome hotels in Madison, WI.

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Ian

Oct 3, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Clean and modern Good bar and restaurant

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Jodie

Apr 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Hotel was very nice, and we had everything we needed for an enjoyable evening in Madison. Valet parking was a cinch. Our room was comfortable, and we enjoyed appetizers and drinks upstairs at Atico with a lovely view over the city. We were in town for a concert at The Sylvee which was a super easy walk around the block. Downstairs bar was hopping when we returned if that's your kind of thing. The 2 free drink tokens (poker chips) upon check-in were also a nice touch! Our room was quiet when returning to bed. Great stay!

10

Edward

Dec 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Comfortable firm bed, live the theme of the hotel. Bar staff were great. Check in was great.

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Jessica

Jun 6, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean with rooms that are simple, but very comfortable. And the food/bar was great with a common space that includes games and many seating coves.

10

Michelle

May 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Super cool space, so close to everything including downtown. Small rooms- but you have everything you need and everything is new, clean and comfortable. The restaurant in the hotel was amazing with an even better wine and drink menu(the food was excellent). Such a great stay!!

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