Lakefront Madison hotel in Downtown Madison with free breakfast
A coffee shop/cafe, express check-in and express check-out are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free continental breakfast and free WiFi in public areas are also provided. Housekeeping is available on request.
Governor's Mansion Inn offers 8 accommodations. LED televisions come with digital channels.
Bathrooms include a shower. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on request.
During your stay at Governor's Mansion Inn, you're just a quick walk from Lake Mendota. You'll find features such as free breakfast and free WiFi in public areas, plus a coffee shop/cafe.
Free continental breakfast served daily
Free WiFi
Enjoy a bite to eat at the coffee shop/cafe
Just a 3-minute drive from University of Wisconsin-Madison and a few minutes from Camp Randall Stadium
There's a coffee shop/cafe on site. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. Governor's Mansion Inn also features express check-in and express check-out.
This Madison hotel is smoke free.
Guests are served a free continental breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM. An additional breakfast is available daily for a fee.
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
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
No pets allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Payment types at the property
Important information
You need to know
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
This property does not have a front desk. Guests will receive an email 48 hours before arrival with check-in information and an access code. Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance.
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
Governor's Mansion Inn Reviews
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
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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.
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!
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!
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.
Jenna
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
8/10 Good
Verified traveller
Travelled with partner
29 Apr 2024
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.
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!
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.
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.
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!
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.
This hotel is very clean. But it is quite noisy due to old wood floor. The room we got is really small and is not the same as picture shown when booked.