The three-story, 61-room Americinn is Monona's only hotel. Standard rooms feature king or queen beds, free Wi-Fi, cable TV with HBO, microwaves, mini-fridges, desks and coffeemakers. Whirlpool suites, fireplace suites and pet-friendly rooms are also available. Guest amenities include a free hot breakfast, heated indoor pool, sauna, business center, meeting facilities and a guest laundry. Red Robin, Rosario's (Italian) and Fat Jack's (barbecue) are within 0.5 miles of the inn. Next door is the Dinner Studio, which offers high end take-out prepared by an in-house chef (new menu each month). Children under 12 stay free with an adult. The Americinn lies near the University of Wisconsin and the airport.
The pet-friendly Days Inn Madison lies 2.5 miles (eight minutes) from Monona. Each smoke-free room features queen or king beds, a 32-inch flat panel TV with HBO, refrigerator, microwave and free Wi-Fi. Free continental breakfast, a fitness center, indoor pool and whirlpool, meeting facilities and a business center are among guest amenities. Denny's and Tobys Supper Club are less than a 10-minute drive. Nearby attractions include a beach, casino, shops, golf courses and ski facilities.
The Magnuson Grand Hotel Madison, a 12-minute drive from Monona, is located minutes from downtown Madison restaurants and shops. Each room features double or king beds, free Wi-Fi, cable TV, a microwave, mini-fridge and coffeemaker. The hotel offers guests a free hot breakfast and access to the indoor pool, hot tub, gym, meeting rooms, business center and guest laundry. The Dejope Casino and Yahara Hills Golf Course are within walking distance (0.2 miles). The casino features the Gamers Grille, a casual restaurant, as well as an Internet cafe.
The pet-friendly Motel 6 Madison North lies three miles from the Dane County Regional Airport and is a 14-minute drive from Monona. The smoke-free rooms include cable TV and one queen or two full beds. Select rooms feature Wi-Fi for a fee ($2.99 per 24 hours as of January 2011). Guest amenities include free morning coffee, an indoor pool and a coin laundry. Kids 17 and under stay for free with an adult. Several restaurants are walking distance (less than 1,000 feet) from the motel, including the Maharaja Restaurant, Denny's and Old Country Buffet. Edgewood College, Olbrich Botanical Gardens and the Henry Vilas Zoo lie within a 10-mile radius.
