If you’re headed to Madison, whether for a business trip or to general exploration, you’ll want a hotel that offers a cozy space to relax in at the end of the day. Here are some of the top accommodations worth noting in the Madison Area.

1. The Madison Concourse Hotel

Awarded Best Hotel by Madison Magazine and Star of Madison Award by Madison.com, the Madison Concourse Hotel is a highly rated hotel located conveniently downtown. The top floor is the Governor’s Club, which features guest rooms that have granite-topped furniture, a refrigerator, and a spacious bathroom with glass walk-in showers.

Luxurious linens top every bed. Service for these exclusive rooms includes free breakfast, cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, and desserts in the Governor’s Club lounge. Nearby attractions include University of Wisconsin, the State Capitol, and Monona Terrace Convention Center.

2. HotelRED

HotelRED stands out from the crowd as Madison’s first boutique hotel finished with a modern look. As the winner of Madison Magazine’s Best of Madison in 2013 and other awards, this stylish boutique hotel is located just steps from University of Wisconsin and Randall Stadium.

Amenities include a state-of-the-art fitness center, complimentary rentals of bikes and kayaks, and complimentary shuttle services to local attractions. Each room has a full kitchenette that includes a sink, refrigerator, two-burner stovetop, china, and silverware. Enjoy the free wireless Internet and luxurious bathrobes.

3. DoubleTree Madison Hotel

The DoubleTree hotel in Madison is an award-winning hotel and a favorite of many Madison travelers. It’s in the heart of downtown Madison near shopping and entertainment, and a shuttle at the hotel will take you anywhere within a two-mile radius of the hotel.

Guests can enjoy the on-site Badgerland Bar and Grill restaurant, which focuses on using locally sourced ingredients. Other amenities include the complimentary 24-hour fitness center, indoor pool, and wireless Internet. Rooms range from two double to suites and all come with a microwave, refrigerator, HDTV, and coffee makers.

4. Sheraton Madison Hotel

The Sheraton Madison Hotel is a 3.5-star hotel that includes amenities like an indoor pool, free wireless Internet, and a health club. It’s located near major attractions like the State Capitol, Lake Monona, and University of Wisconsin campus. The complimentary shuttle will take you anywhere near the hotel and pick you up, even as late as 11 p.m. on weeknights and midnight on the weekends.

Rooms include 32-inch flat screen TVs and Sweet Sleeper beds, perfect for a great night’s sleep. The club level floor includes extras like complimentary hors d’oeuvres, breakfast, evening drinks, and office supplies.

5. Hilton Madison Monona Terrace

Overlooking Lake Monona, the Hilton Madison Monona Hotel is located right downtown and is actually connected to the Monona Terrace Convention Center by a skywalk. Amenities include a fitness center, whirlpool, and indoor pool along with free wireless Internet.

Guest rooms range from the standard room to suites that include a private living room and whirlpool tub. Guests can enjoy two on-site restaurants, Olive and Capitol ChopHouse.

A visit to Madison should be one of exploration and comfort. Choose one of these cheap hotels in Madison and make your trip much more special.

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