What are the standard check-in and check-out times?

Check-in time is at 3:00 PM and check-out time is at 11:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out availability is not specified.

What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?

The property is located in Downtown Madison, within a 15-minute walk of Capitol Square and Wisconsin State Capitol, and is approximately 0.8 miles from Overture Center for the Arts and 1.5 miles from University of Wisconsin-Madison.

Hotel Ruby Marie in Madison

Average nightly price at Hotel Ruby Marie by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	$109
February	$128
March	$139
April	$146
May	$162
June	$150
July	$169
August	$191
September	$183
October	$188
November	$150
December	$123

What guests think

At Hotel Ruby Marie, guests highlight a charming, vintage atmosphere, friendly staff, and a walkable location near the Capitol and venues, with perks like free parking, drink vouchers, and an included hot breakfast at the attached cafe.

A recurring drawback is noise from the nearby train, traffic, and the bar’s live music; earplugs are provided but light sleepers should take note. Cleanliness and upkeep are mostly praised, though a few guests reported musty odors, stained linens, spiders, or minor maintenance and temperature control issues, and some found the Wi‑Fi unreliable. Breakfast quality is often applauded but described as uneven at times across venues. Overall, expect a personable, historic stay with lively surroundings and strong value if you’re comfortable with city noise.

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Facilities

Attached bars with live music and an on-site cafe are highlights, and free on-site parking is included. Parking can be tight at busy times.

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Eoin

Sep 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Free parking onsite. Excellent customer service

10

james

Jun 7, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The room was large and comfortable and looked great. The attached bar had live music.

10

Yuichiro

Mar 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Two drinks in happy hours and breakfast in the morning are included, both of which are really good

10

Rita

Oct 14, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This hotel is extremely easy to access with a quick drive from 94 to 30 to Wilson! The hotel is an historic property, with all that is implied - lots of character and fewer amenities (and upward-flushing toilets!). Be prepared to wait until 3 p.m. to check in as the manager is not onsite until just before then. The great bar on the first floor opens at 2:30 if you need to kill time. Bring earplugs - trains go by right outside the hotel, there is a lot of traffic/pedestrian/band noise late at night - but we loved our room with a lakeview and a jacuzzi tub. There is a cafe on the ground floor where we had a very nice, very complete buffet breakfast; when you check in, you will receive two drink tickets for the Essen Haus next door. You will be only a 10-15 minute walk from the state capital and the weekly Farmer's Market, which runs into November. There are MANY super bars and restaurants around the capital square.

10

Tammy

Jul 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The staff was friendly and made checking in fast and easy. Love the bar downstairs and the the complimentary breakfast was one entree per person and then any sides you paid for. Both our meals totaled less then 5 dollars. Tip the servers!!!!!

8

Sheena

Mar 10, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Pros-the hotel is very interesting and I loved the antique feel to it. There are a couple of pubs and restaurants attached to the hotel, which is very convenient (food, drinks, and service were amazing). They even give you a couple of free drinks and free breakfast at the associated establishments with your stay. Cons-they have no cash at the front desk... keep in mind if you intend to leave a tip for your room attendant. The pub below the guest rooms can tend to get a bit busy and loud, which is fun if you are participating, but not good if you are trying to rest. I arrived at 8 PM, and so check in at the front desk was not available. I had to check in at the bar, which was slammed. The bartenders were super friendly and accommodating, but you still have to wait a bit longer to check into your hotel room and offload your baggage. The parking lot (off street parking) is also shared with the pubs and restaurants, so finding somewhere to park can be a chore if you arrive later in the day. Overall, a unique and pleasant experience, just a couple of things that I wasn't prepared for.

10

Aaron

Jun 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very good stay for a reasonable price in a nicely themed and spacious room. The location is wonderful for catching night life downtown, including the bar in the same building that is only an elevator ride away. I would stay again without any reservations. Bed was comfortable and room was clean. The hotel shares a parking lot with a few other businesses so self parking can get a bit tight.

10

Mary

May 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Love this historic hotel very near the WI capitol building. Easy walking to great restaurants. UpNorth Bar in the building with live music is relaxed and you can take the elevator to your room. Nice breakfast included.

10

James

Oct 7, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great stay and a cheep drink. They offer half price and 2 for 1 drinks day of arrival.

10

Annette

Jul 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Unique, comfortable accommodations, nice breakfast included and a cozy bar including live entertainment right below. We would stay here again!

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Cleanliness

Most guests found rooms clean and well-kept, with some spotless bathrooms. However, several reports mention musty odors, stained linens or carpets, stray hairs or dust, occasional spiders, and a few tired common areas.

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Audrey

Jul 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location and room was very clean. Spotless bathroom.

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MS

Jul 21, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Hotel was nice and clean

6

Katherine

Sep 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

My husband and I stayed for one night because we were in town for a concert and the location worked really well. Because the reviews were so good, we took a chance on this hotel. We were very underwhelmed. It’s openly funky and different so we were prepared for that. We were also aware it was above a bar and went in eyes wide open. But our room was not as clean we’d hoped and the furniture was what I’d describe as “thrift store finds.” There were visible dirty spots on the furniture and carpeting. The lobby smelled pretty terrible - like years of food being fried downstairs - and the room had a musty smell. It wasn’t the worst place we’ve stayed but we won’t stay again. Pros: The location is great Parking included Breakfast included Drink tickets Cons: Meh cleanliness Weird smells Rickety furniture Noisy

4

Joli

Apr 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We arrived late and grabbed our room key and parking pass from the bartender. The vestibule to the hotel elevator was full of dead/dying plants. The room smelled musty, it is a very old building and the odor was fitting. The bathtub dripped, the comforter was stained, we woke up in the hollow in the middle of the mattress. The free breakfast consisted of bacon (which we could smell in our room all morning), scrambled eggs, very weak coffee and toast. There was a beverage fridge with one flavor of yogurt, a carafe of juice and a 1/2 gallon of milk. The dining area was filthy. There were stained trash cans in the middle of the room, more dead/dying plants, a glass case of wolf heads (so appetizing) and a couple tables with food underneath and on the chairs. My husband thought he was booking a "boutique hotel". Glad we only needed to be there less than 12 hours. Should have known from the price. You get what you pay for. Also, the train tracks and signal are feet away from the hotel. Hard to sleep through the minutes long signal and flashing lights, not to mention trains rumbling by.

10

Pamela

Aug 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff was very nice and helpful. We requested an early check in and was pleasantly surprised to enjoy an extra early check in. Room was clean, bed comfy. Easy parking.

6

Abigail

Jul 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Overall, very cute vibe. There were some sticky stains/spots on our sheet and comforter that seemed to be something like lipgloss which was a little disappointing. With our room being right by the street there was some noisy traffic in the night, but they supplied earplugs to it. Bath tub drain is very slow.

6

Dana

Sep 9, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Free Parking subject to availability due to it being shared with two restaurants. “After hours” check-in is with the bartender at the next door restaurant. Not sure what qualifies as after hours, we arrived about 8:30pm. Hotel is very interesting and unique. Room was nice but a few cleanliness issues. Hairs in shower, stains on walls in bathroom. Could hear couple arguing next room over. Neat place to see but maybe not to stay.

10

Morgan

Jan 8, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Loved the building, room, and decor. Also appreciated the complimentary coupons for drinks and breakfast. The only complaint is that the shower was not fully cleaned and had some long hairs in and around the drain.

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Gavin

Jun 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We had to leave because our room was infested with large spiders.

10

Anthony

Feb 10, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The room was very nice, clean and comfortable.

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Rooms

Rooms are spacious and characterful with vintage decor, some featuring fireplaces or jetted tubs, and many find beds comfortable. The biggest downside is noise from trains, traffic and the bar; a few guests noted temperature control issues, squeaky or firm beds, and occasionally spotty Wi‑Fi.

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Marina

Jul 14, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very unique hotel, over 100 years old! Cozy decor. Comfy bed, great shower pressure! Multiple bars downstairs Both in the building and next-door. Walking distance from a bike rental to be able to bike along the lake trails and city. Walking distance from the Capitol building and local restaurants. Walking distance from the cute Williamson Street shops and restaurants. We stayed in 13 which was spacious and has an east (lake) view. We knew what we were getting ourselves into staying at this location given the bar downstairs with live music almost nightly and an active freight train line right in front of the building. The hotel knows this too and provides earplugs. Despite the brief noise, we had a wonderful stay!

10

robert

May 5, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We loved our stay in the Ruby Marie that is just off one of the lakes and its walkway in Madison. The rooms are spacious and charming, with comfy arm chairs, gas fireplaces, beautiful wood work, and nice and roomy bathrooms. The king bed was super comfortable. It is conveniently located with a 10 minute walk to the capital and State Street.

8

Steve

May 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Everything was great except the train

10

Nolan

Jul 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Loved the copper tub!

8

Julia

Apr 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Fantastic deal. Saved a ton of money staying here vs a chain hotel this close to the Capitol. That being said, it was noisy and the bed was squeaky but we would still stay here again. You can’t beat that price in that location.

4

Lynette

Jun 5, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Hotel was unique and quirky which we like over the big chain hotels but, it need some updating and repairs. The bed was very uncomfortable and all the seating in our room needs better support and cushioning. Air conditioner was missing the piece that directs air flow so it blew directly on the bed. Couldn't open the windows either. Probably would not stay here again.

10

Julia

Nov 30, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

A nice, quirky old hotel. Beautiful bathroom with a deep, jetted tub. Con’s are that it’s a little loud with the pub next door and internet is spotty.

8

Scott

Aug 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Ruby Marie isca very unique property. Quirky would be the best way to describe the building. Our room was huge when compared to any modern hotel rooms. It was very clean with a very comfortable mattress. The biggest complaint would be the street noise as the property is right on a major intersection in Madison.

10

Eric

Jun 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Cool old hotel, a little noisy.

10

Katherine A

Oct 15, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Love the ambiance. Staff very friendly. Could use a second chair to sit in, in Room 25. Weather became very cold during our stay, and could not get room to heat up past 63 degrees. Also shower not hot at all. Brrr!

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Service

Staff are widely praised as friendly, accommodating, and helpful, with many smooth check-ins. A few note limited front desk hours and occasional after-hours check-in via the busy bar, which can slow response.

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Steven

Nov 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent stay. Staff was very welcoming.

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Ethan

Jul 23, 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

Overall, it was a good hotel. The antique ambiance is fantastic and definitely different from the run-of-the-mill corporate hotel. The location is great - a 10 minute walk to the capital and convention center. There were a couple of things that could have been better - 1. Cleanliness - overall the hotel was clean, but there were several spiders on the ceiling that were not removed even after the room was cleaned. I removed two myself when they crawled over the bed. 2. There is no 24-hour staff. I recall staff being present approximately 8AM-6PM. Other requests had to go through the bartender downstairs. 3. The complementary breakfast on Saturdays and Sundays is at the neighboring cafe, which only started at 8AM (and was not as good as the in-house breakfast, Mondays-Fridays).

10

Duane

Jul 30, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Way great service

8

Sheena

Mar 10, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Pros-the hotel is very interesting and I loved the antique feel to it. There are a couple of pubs and restaurants attached to the hotel, which is very convenient (food, drinks, and service were amazing). They even give you a couple of free drinks and free breakfast at the associated establishments with your stay. Cons-they have no cash at the front desk... keep in mind if you intend to leave a tip for your room attendant. The pub below the guest rooms can tend to get a bit busy and loud, which is fun if you are participating, but not good if you are trying to rest. I arrived at 8 PM, and so check in at the front desk was not available. I had to check in at the bar, which was slammed. The bartenders were super friendly and accommodating, but you still have to wait a bit longer to check into your hotel room and offload your baggage. The parking lot (off street parking) is also shared with the pubs and restaurants, so finding somewhere to park can be a chore if you arrive later in the day. Overall, a unique and pleasant experience, just a couple of things that I wasn't prepared for.

10

Gail

Aug 1, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Wonderful stay. Dylan & Josh are super friendly & made sure we had everything we needed.

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Pamela

Aug 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff was very nice and helpful. We requested an early check in and was pleasantly surprised to enjoy an extra early check in. Room was clean, bed comfy. Easy parking.

10

Leslie

Sep 26, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The staff was outstandingly accommodating.

10

Josslen

Jul 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The Hotel Ruby Marie was a gem to find and definitely a place that I will continue to come back to if I’m in Madison. The staff were so nice (shout out to Joshua) and the hotel itself was beautiful! 10/10 everything was perfect!

10

Jayne

Aug 31, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Liked the location, ease of access, and Dylan!

10

Jennifer

Jan 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very accommodating staff

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Location

Walkable to the Capitol, State Street, lakes and venues like The Sylvee, with easy access and included parking. Being by a busy intersection and train line is convenient but brings urban activity.

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kathy

Sep 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Hotel Ruby Marie is a charming boutique hotel within walking distance of the Capital, many fine restaurants and State street.

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robert

May 5, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We loved our stay in the Ruby Marie that is just off one of the lakes and its walkway in Madison. The rooms are spacious and charming, with comfy arm chairs, gas fireplaces, beautiful wood work, and nice and roomy bathrooms. The king bed was super comfortable. It is conveniently located with a 10 minute walk to the capital and State Street.

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Steve

Dec 6, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

classic hotel property that has been updated to comply with modern sensibilities. i highly recommend this hotel for stays for concerts at the Slyvee and High Noon Saloon

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Claire

Jul 3, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The location is very walkable to Downtown Madison.

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Angel

Oct 10, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful room and bathtub, nice bed and spacious. Loved the vintage look and setting in the heart of the city. We went to a concert at the Sylvee which was only 0.3 miles away. Loved that we could walk and that there were restaurants and bars nearby.

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Kelly

May 12, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We loved our stay! We were in town for a concert at the Sylvee and rhis hotel was walkable to the venue. The bar and restaurant next store were great!

10

Andrew

Oct 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

No complaints, it was clean, local, and with a fairly convenient location. The food options nearby were very convenient, especially Essen House.

10

Cindy

Sep 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Location is awesome! Very walkable for dining, drinks and Camp Randall!

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Frances

Jul 22, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Ruby Marie is a lovely, historic hotel. We loved learning the history of the building and the area. The rooms are very updated with charming furnishings and plenty of space. Breakfast in the attached cafe was delicious. We enjoyed the bar and restaurants nearby. We also had fun walking across the street to the lake and the convention center.

10

Randolph

Oct 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very cute and unique property. Closeness to Capitol Square was excellent.

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Dining

Included hot breakfast (via the attached cafe) is frequently praised for taste and value, and bar drink vouchers are a popular perk. Feedback is mixed, with some calling breakfast minimal, greasy, undercooked, or inconsistent across venues.

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Nancy

May 21, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Breakfast was amazing! Staff was so pleasant, rooms were clean and the location was ideal for visiting, ding and shopping.

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Marilyn

Apr 5, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Staff very helpful, bed comfy. Across the street from the lake. Disappointing breakfast

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Michael

Sep 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I love this vintage type of property. Reminds me of Home. Breakfast was incredible and included. Loved it. Highly recommended.

8

Patricia A

Oct 28, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

option of adult cereal/granola and yogurt for breakfast. Meat and eggs only. Compared to lots of hotels, a meager breakfast.

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David

Feb 25, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very comfortable room! Excellent breakfast! Entertainment at attaching bars was outstanding!

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Anne

Oct 3, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Breakfast was great with real eggs and bacon. We enjoyed free drink tickets for the bar every night. They even had live entertainment!

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Joli

Apr 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We arrived late and grabbed our room key and parking pass from the bartender. The vestibule to the hotel elevator was full of dead/dying plants. The room smelled musty, it is a very old building and the odor was fitting. The bathtub dripped, the comforter was stained, we woke up in the hollow in the middle of the mattress. The free breakfast consisted of bacon (which we could smell in our room all morning), scrambled eggs, very weak coffee and toast. There was a beverage fridge with one flavor of yogurt, a carafe of juice and a 1/2 gallon of milk. The dining area was filthy. There were stained trash cans in the middle of the room, more dead/dying plants, a glass case of wolf heads (so appetizing) and a couple tables with food underneath and on the chairs. My husband thought he was booking a "boutique hotel". Glad we only needed to be there less than 12 hours. Should have known from the price. You get what you pay for. Also, the train tracks and signal are feet away from the hotel. Hard to sleep through the minutes long signal and flashing lights, not to mention trains rumbling by.

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Michael

Jan 1, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great cozy historic hotel. A fine place! Breakfast was so so. Not impressed with the food.

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James

Apr 7, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Lodging was great except for outdoor noise related to the attached bar. The breakfast at the attached restaurant was unbearably greasy. We both felt sick after eating there.

10

STEPHANIE

Aug 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great service and a super cute room! Really appreciated the amazing breakfast the next morning!

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