Madison Hotel Guide - Historic Hotels in Madison, Wisconsin

You'll probably want to seek out the historically relevant sites during your holiday in Madison. Be sure to check out the university campus and entertainment choices while you're here. You can also take some time enjoying the scenic lakeside.

Based on our travel expertise, The Edgewater is a top historic hotel bookable on our site and it features free Internet. Memorial Union Terrace is a short 12-minute walk away. If you're interested in local history, another option for your stay is Mendota Lake House Inn.

In Madison, you'll find 318 hotels and other accommodation options bookable on Expedia, including 2 designated as historic hotels or close to historic sites.

Madison is notable for landmarks like Memorial Union Terrace, Barrymore Theatre and Wisconsin Union Theater. Known for its theatres, cultural venues include Orpheum Theater, Overture Center for the Arts and The Sylvee. A couple of additional sights to add to your itinerary are State Street Shopping and Wisconsin State Capitol.

Guests who choose a historic hotel can enjoy a holiday in a place that has an officially recognised national historic designation. A castle, stately home, palace or even a pub, lodge, old police station or skyscraper can be transformed into a historic hotel provided that it's of special interest. Traditional architecture and period features are often preserved within the guestrooms or public spaces of historic hotels in Madison, giving a sense of history.

“Heritage hotel” is more common in Asia and Europe, wheareas the term "historic hotel" is more commonly used in the U.S. overall though the terms are similar. The building and architecture of a historic hotel tends to be the most important aspect. For a heritage hotel, it's often the cultural value along with how it influenced the community.

Hotels have the safety features and modern conveniences you've come to expect, though efforts have been made to preserve historic facades and treasured traditions. Private rooms with updated bathroom facilities, heating and air conditioning, free and fast Internet, and the amenities found at a contemporary hotel should be available at a historic hotel. When you choose a historic hotel in Madison, don't worry that you'll find a place that's uncomfortable for guests or simply rundown.