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Madison Plaza Hotel

3.0 star property
Family-friendly hotel with free breakfast and airport shuttle service

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Desk, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi
Bar (on property)
Indoor pool, outdoor pool
Exterior

Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Free airport shuttle
  • Hot Tub
  • Breakfast included

Explore the area

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East Washington Avenue, 3841, Madison, WI, 53704
  • Place, Madison Area Technical College
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, East Towne Mall
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Barrymore Theatre
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Madison, WI (MSN-Dane County Regional)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

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Desk, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Standard Room, Accessible (Handicap Accessible)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Desk, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the neighborhood

Madison

Located in Mayfair Park within a short walk of Madison Area Technical College, Madison Plaza Hotel is within a mile (2 km) of East Towne Mall. This 3-star hotel has 197 rooms and welcomes guests with free breakfast, an outdoor pool, and an indoor pool.

What's nearby

  • Madison Area Technical College - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • East Towne Mall - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Barrymore Theatre - 6 min drive - 3.1 miles
  • Capitol Square - 11 min drive - 5.3 miles
  • University of Wisconsin-Madison - 13 min drive - 6.1 miles

Getting around

  • Madison Station - 21 min drive
  • Dane County Regional Airport (MSN) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Culver's - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Olive Garden - ‬17 min walk

About this property

Madison Plaza Hotel

Family-friendly hotel with free breakfast and airport shuttle service
Madison Plaza Hotel features an indoor pool, an outdoor pool, and a 24-hour gym. You can take advantage of free parking, along with a free airport shuttle (available 24 hours). The front desk is staffed 24/7 to help with securing valuables, dry cleaning/laundry, and luggage storage. Other amenities at this family-friendly hotel include free WiFi in public areas, a hot tub, and conference space.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi and flat-screen TVs with satellite channels. Bathrooms have hair dryers and free toiletries. Coffee makers, free local calls, and ironing boards are also available.
An indoor pool, an outdoor pool, and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a 24-hour fitness center.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour free roundtrip airport shuttle on request
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM on weekdays and 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Northwoods Bar and Grill

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Arcade/game room
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Refrigerator on request
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • 5,200 square feet of conference space
  • 6 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator on request

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport; to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed on Sunday:
  • Dining venue(s)

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for USD 25 per pet, per stay
  • Dogs and cats only
  • 2 total (35 lbs is the maximum weight per pet)
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, guests can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 15.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Pet fee: USD 25 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 15.0 per day

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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
Cashless transactions are available
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Count on Us (Wyndham)
  • Check-in: 4 PM
  • Check-out: noon
  • Minimum check-in age: 21
The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking out is easy with express services. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the free airport shuttle (available 24 hours). Driving? This property offers free self parking, along with free RV, bus, and truck parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A credit card for incidental charges and a government-issued photo ID may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
  • This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Count on Us (Wyndham).

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.
  • Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at Madison Plaza Hotel?

Madison Plaza Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. For more details, review the cancellation policy on our site.

What's there to do within easy reach of Madison Plaza Hotel?

This hotel is situated in Mayfair Park within a short 17-minute walk of East Towne Mall. You'll also find Olbrich Botanical Gardens and Barrymore Theatre within a short drive.

Is there parking available at Madison Plaza Hotel?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel. Accessible parking and free RV/bus/truck parking are also available for guests.

Does Madison Plaza Hotel include a casino on the premises?

No, Madison Plaza Hotel doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Madison Plaza Hotel?

Yes, this hotel has an indoor pool as well as an outdoor pool and a hot tub. Guests have pool access between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM.

Is Madison Plaza Hotel a good place to stay for couples?

There are plenty of amenities for couples at this hotel, including an outdoor pool, a bar, and a restaurant.

Are there hot tubs at Madison Plaza Hotel?

Yes, guests can enjoy a spa tub at this hotel.

Does Madison Plaza Hotel feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, Madison Plaza Hotel serves free buffet breakfast at Northwoods Bar and Grill each morning.

Will Madison Plaza Hotel allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although they can't stay for free, cats and dogs are welcome at Madison Plaza Hotel for a fee of USD 25 per pet, per stay.

Are there connecting rooms at Madison Plaza Hotel?

Yes, this hotel has connecting guestrooms you can book for your group event or vacation.

Where is the closest airport to Madison Plaza Hotel?

The closest major airport to Madison Plaza Hotel is Dane County Regional Airport (MSN), which is 4.3 mi away (13 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Madison Plaza Hotel?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Madison Plaza Hotel.

Does Madison Plaza Hotel have a wedding venue on site?

If wedding bells are in your future, take advantage of the wedding venue at Madison Plaza Hotel.

Reviews

Madison Plaza Hotel Reviews

6.6

6.4/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

6.4/10

Amenities

6.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

5.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 165 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 328 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 223 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 161 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 123 out of 1000 reviews

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Todd

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Pass this one up

Pretty sketchy place. Hotel staff was nice but the lodging is dirty and decrepit. Cannot recommend
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Airport Proximity

Stayed here due to airport shuttle offering Room was large with king bed and coffee maker. Room was clean and bed comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

2/10 Terrible

John

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stay in your car or literally anywhere else

I did not realize it was legal to let a homeless shelter smell this bad. Maybe if it doubles as a truly awful motel, it is okay?
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property needs a lot of cleaning and updating. The carpet in the hallways has massive stains all over that look like someone was murdered and dragged down the hallway. The smell of the hotel was also gross. My husband and I didn't even want to breathe in the elevator because of the smell. Our bathroom sink didn't drain the water very well and it leaked from the pipe all over the bathroom floor. Our bed linens looked like someone had laid on them, so we were unsure if they were even clean. I chose this hotel because it was the closest one to the airport and I booked without reading reviews, my mistake that I won't make again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

greg

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hotel with airport shuttle

They picked me up from airport in a older minivan when I called right away. Two other places with airport shuttles said they were not running due to staffing and to take a cab or ride share. Staff was very friendly. Breakfast was typical hot and cold items. Staff always asked if I needed anything. Not a 4 star hotel but not a dive either.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

2/10 Terrible

Gerald

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Avoid this place

This place was filthy. Outside doors were broken, hallways smelled moldy, parking lot was full of trash. Felt very unsafe.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

4/10 Poor

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

It wasn’t the worst

I thought it’s have been a little nicer from what I gathered from the reviews. I think people may only like it because they have a pool. My room was alright despite the weird smell that never seemed to go away. I had just enough towels. I could’ve used more. It seems at night some suspicious activity goes down. And why does the door get locked at night? People are out late and need to get back to their rooms. The guy came and opened it after knocking on it a couple times, but why it was locked was strange to me.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It is old & run-down. This entire property needs alot of updating & fixing everything. The room was so gross that if we hadn't been driving all day, we would have left & found another. To stay we brought blankets in from the car & did not sleep in the beds. it is disgusting!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

4/10 Poor

Jim

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

2/10 Terrible

Autumn

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

6/10 Okay

Christine

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The bar/restaurant was shut down, despite being used in the ad as an available amenity. Several doors to access my wing of the hotel from the parking lot were broken, forcing me to carry my luggage twice the distance. The landscaping and exterior made the place look like an old abandoned building from a movie set. The room itself and the pool area had no major issues and was the only reason we stuck around.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

6/10 Okay

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Great staff, poor signage.

The staff was very friendly and helpful. The hotel had stairways that smelled of smoke. Worst of all, very poor signage. Several people, myself included could not find the lobby because of very few signs.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

6/10 Okay

Vikki

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Ok but won’t be returning

The room was a good size and the bed was comfortable but there was a strange odor throughout the hotel and in the bedroom. Sheets and towels were clean but I won’t be returning. Hotel needs a complete updating wall paper is peeling off walls, carpet is torn and stains everywhere. I am not very picky but this was below my expectation
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very old, dirty, and badly in need of renovation.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Better than a tent in a storm I guess

We decided to stay here when a stormfront rolled through the campgrounds we were staying at. When we arrived, there was a large amount of people standing outside smoking, who watched us pull in. After check in (which went smoothly) we went to use a cart to move our stuff into the room, as we were not comfortable leaving anything in the car, and the cart barely worked. After taking the elevator up to the second floor, we found there was a small set of stairs we had to go down to get to our room. If you’re on the second floor with a number of 200-300, the room is not wheelchair accessible. Most of the property stank of weed. There were people in adjacent rooms yelling. When we woke up the following morning, we noticed there was a plastic bag tied over the smoke alarm to allow people to smoke in the room. Overall, a sketchy and not very nice hotel. However, it does beat staying in a tent in a Thunderstorm, but not by much.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

4/10 Poor

Mai

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The facility really needs updates, hallways carpet too dirty and smelly. The furnitures in the rooms and in the cafeteria are so old and sticky. The blanket and sheets are old.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

4/10 Poor

Duane

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Needs improvement

We arrived at airport….hotel has a shuttle….called and no shuttle…..hotel paid for a taxi….took too long…there was trash on the floor in elevator during our stay….did not see any employees working….no cleaning people …. In the room….2 lamps did not work……phones don’t work….no blanket on bed…. Breakfast was ok…..overall disappointing
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The indoor pool was closed and the buffet was also closed. I ended up canceled my reservation and stayed in a different hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to airport
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bugs bugs and more bugs....had to get new room keys 4 times...breakfast sucked
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Beds are okay, lots of stains on ceilings, building smells pretty heavily of smoke. A/C worked well
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

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