Close to Madison's Capitol Square and fine downtown dining, the Mansion Hill Inn is a restored historic mansion that dates back to 1857. The hotel's 10 individual rooms all have luxury linens, high-definition flat screen television, wireless Internet, rainfall showers, and some suites offer gas fireplaces, whirlpool tubs and balconies. The boutique hotel caters to social occasions, from cocktail parties to weddings in the renovated bar, parlor and Victorian gardens. Rates depend on chosen room, day or package and include a buffet breakfast each morning.
Within walking distance from Madison's Capital Square, Hotel Ruby Marie is across from Lake Monona and offers rooms with lake views. The historical building was once a railroad hotel and first opened back in 1873. Now a renovated boutique hotel offering bed and breakfast, rooms have modern amenities with Victorian furniture. The 15 individual rooms have televisions and refrigerators, and some offer a whirlpool tub, fireplace and deck. Downstairs the Up North Pub, once a former railroad saloon, offers winter guests a complimentary happy hour.
Dating back to 1853, the historic tavern and stagecoach stop in Madison is now an award winning environmentally friendly hotel. Arbor House, a nonsmoking hotel, provides guests with natural design and surroundings both inside and out. Using organic and all-natural linens and fabrics, the individual guest rooms offer queen beds and antique furniture. Close to nature and walking paths, Arbor House provides guests with bikes to explore the area and canoes to explore Lake Wingra. Rooms include a full breakfast on weekends and a continental breakfast weekdays.
Located at the edge of the University of Wisconsin, close to Madison's theaters, museums and shopping, Dalhman Campus Inn is a larger style boutique hotel. Decorated in European decor, the 74 luxury rooms have 25-inch televisions and Internet access. Accommodation includes continental breakfast, morning coffee or tea delivered to your room with newspaper, and appetizers and dessert. Coffee is also served in the Chancellor's Club. Suites include marble bathrooms, wet bar and stocked fridge. The hotel is nonsmoking