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Governor's Mansion Inn

2.5 star property
Lakefront hotel with free breakfast, near University of Wisconsin-Madison

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Staircase
Interior
Interior
Interior entrance
Signature Room

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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130 E. Gilman St, Madison, WI, 53703
  • Place, Capitol Square
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Overture Center for the Arts
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Wisconsin State Capitol
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Madison, WI (MSN-Dane County Regional)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

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Signature Room

Signature Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LED TV
5 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Digital channels
Desk
  • 5 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room

Standard Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Digital channels
Desk
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Economy Room

Economy Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LED TV
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Digital channels
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Signature Studio Suite

Signature Studio Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LED TV
Private bathroom
Digital channels
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Madison

Governor's Mansion Inn puts you in the heart of Madison, within a 20-minute stroll of popular places like University of Wisconsin-Madison and Kohl Center. Highlights at this hotel include in-room free WiFi and LED TVs. .This smoke-free hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, express check-in and express check-out. Plus you'll find a coffee shop/cafe. Free continental breakfast is available daily between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM. There's also the convenience of limited parking. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this Downtown Madison hotel include Camp Randall Stadium and Alliant Energy Center.

What's nearby

  • State Street Shopping - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Capitol Square - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Orpheum Theater - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Overture Center for the Arts - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Wisconsin State Capitol - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Madison Station - 17 min walk
  • Dane County Regional Airport (MSN) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Michelangelo's Coffee House - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Old Fashioned - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Ian’s Pizza Madison | State Street - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Governor's Club - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Cask & Ale - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Governor's Mansion Inn

Lakefront hotel with free breakfast, near University of Wisconsin-Madison
There's a coffee shop/cafe on site. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. Governor's Mansion Inn also features express check-in and express check-out.

This Madison hotel is smoke free.

  • 8 guestrooms or units
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • No smoking on site
  • Coffee shop
Governor's Mansion Inn offers 8 accommodations. LED televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include a shower. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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    Property amenities

    Internet

    • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
    • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

    Parking and transport

    • Limited on-site parking (max 1 space per unit)
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
    • Onsite parking includes off-street options

    Food and drink

    • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
    • A coffee shop/cafe

    Guest services

    • Housekeeping on request

    Outdoors

    • On a lake
    • Outdoor furniture

    Accessibility

    • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
    • No lift
    • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking

    More

    • Smoke-free property

    Room amenities

    Bathroom

    • Private bathroom
    • Shower
    • Towels provided

    Entertainment

    • LED TV with digital channels

    More

    • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
    • Heating (climate-controlled)

    Policies

    Check-in

    Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
    Express check-in available
    Minimum check-in age - 21

    Check-out

    Check-out before 11:00 AM
    Express check-out available

    Special check-in instructions

    There is no front desk at this property
    Guests will receive an email within 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance
    Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

    Access methods

    Access code, private entrance

    Pets

    • No pets allowed

    Children and extra beds

    • Children are welcome.

    Payment types

    Important information

    You need to know

    Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
    Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit 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
    Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
    A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
    Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
      This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and American Express. Cash is not accepted. 

    Property is also known as

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    Frequently asked questions

    Is parking available at Governor's Mansion Inn?

    Onsite parking is limited (max 1 space per unit).

    Are there any beaches close to Governor's Mansion Inn?

    Yep, Governor's Mansion Inn is a short 6-minute walk from James Madison Beach.

    Does Governor's Mansion Inn serve breakfast?

    You bet, complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

    Is there a free airport shuttle available at Governor's Mansion Inn?

    No, Governor's Mansion Inn does not offer an airport shuttle service.

    What time are check-in & check-out at Governor's Mansion Inn?

    Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

    Are pets allowed at Governor's Mansion Inn?

    No, pets are not allowed.

    Governor's Mansion Inn Reviews

    Reviews

    9.6

    Exceptional

    Rating 10 - Excellent. 151 out of 181 reviews
    Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 181 reviews
    Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 181 reviews
    Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 181 reviews
    Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 181 reviews

    9.8/10

    Cleanliness

    9.2/10

    Staff & service

    9.0/10

    Amenities

    9.6/10

    Property conditions & facilities

    Reviews

    8/10 Good

    Dennis

    Travelled with partner
    Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
    The setting was cool, governor's prior mansion and all. The rooms were comfortable however the air conditioners were not working and were told it would be a week before they would be fixed. Luckily, it was cool enough but a little air movement would have been nice. The bigger concern was the number of bees that infiltrated the room. Mentioned it to the host and he replied no worries they are just trying to escape the cold. We actually killed 2 of them on our bed! Thankfully, we did okay but did check out clothes and suitcases to insure we didn't take any with us. Regarding breakfast, it was no more a continental breakfast if that. Really disappointing. Enjoyed the stay but would probably look elsewhere next time.
    Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

    10/10 Excellent

    Isaac

    Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
    Amazing and gorgeous place to stay. The rooms were comfy and clean, and the space is marvelously well restored. Staying in such a historic building is also such a privilege! My only comment would be the breakfast. It has a fairly limited menu (just bagels, scones, coffee) with very few "filling" options. I would've appreciated at least some cereal. I'm more than happy bringing my own food when I stay somewhere, but my room also didn't have a fridge and there isn't a public fridge, so I had nowhere to store perishables.
    Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

    10/10 Excellent

    James, Madison

    Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
    Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

    10/10 Excellent

    Heather

    Travelled with family
    Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
    The room on the first floor was small but cozy. The host communicated well how to enter the property and the room. The beds were very comfortable. It was nice to be able to control the temperature in the room. The bathroom was extremely clean. There were no chairs in the room but there was a small bench. Breakfast included scones, fruit and bagels, as well as coffee. Delicious! There is parking in the premise. I highly recommend staying here.
    Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

    10/10 Excellent

    lois

    Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
    Very clean. Only saw staff at breakfast. He was very attentive.
    Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

    10/10 Excellent

    Pamela

    Travelled with group
    Liked: Staff & service, amenities
    Our room was just what we needed and the best part was the private porch with lake view. I’ll definitely be back soon!
    Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

    10/10 Excellent

    Bing

    Travelled with family
    Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
    Comfortable
    Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

    10/10 Excellent

    william

    Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
    Great place. Clean room and super quaint, albeit little scary being in almost 200 year old mansion;) Morning breakfast was great too.
    Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

    10/10 Excellent

    Linda

    Travelled with family
    Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
    Absolutely loved our stay! Very quaint inn with a lot of history. We will definitely be returning. Only downside I’ll mention is we would’ve loved to have the option to open the windows overnight, as it was a bit warm when we returned. We ended up powering on the AC which worked well, but would’ve been great to feel that fresh air off the lake.
    Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

    10/10 Excellent

    Stephanie

    Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
    Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

    10/10 Excellent

    Beth

    Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
    Great location. Convenient parking onsite. View of the lake was a bonus and breakfast was yummy. We would stay here again and again!
    Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

    10/10 Excellent

    asana

    Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
    Excellent
    Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

    10/10 Excellent

    Kelly

    Travelled with family
    Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
    Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

    10/10 Excellent

    Eric

    Travelled with partner
    Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
    A beautiful old manor in a lovely part of town. We loved the proximity to downtown and the waterfront.
    Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

    8/10 Good

    Anna

    Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

    8/10 Good

    Liann

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

    No frills Charm. Completely comfortable.

    I had a last-minute trip to Madison. This hotel was near where my friend’s wedding was. It’s completely charming. The house is great, reminded me of a sorority house from college. It’s pretty much a self service place, but the room was comfortable, location was fantastic. If you’re not looking for any special frills, this place does the trick.
    Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

    10/10 Excellent

    Verified traveller

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

    Tastefully done!

    We were a bit hesitant that the renovation was not great, but it was beautiful! Clean, nice, tasteful with a nod to the era of the historic hotel and area. Met the owner who was very nice, had a peaceful walk in historic Mansion Hills are, and a very quiet restful night.
    Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

    10/10 Excellent

    Shannon

    Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
    Ideal location, excellent accommodations, and historic charm. Plus, delicious scones every morning!
    Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

    10/10 Excellent

    Leslie

    Travelled with partner
    Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
    Perfect for our one night stay. We walked to dinner and the the Overture Center. The mansion has so much character. My husbad did feel the bed was lobsided. My side was fine. Scones and coffee were great!
    Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

    10/10 Excellent

    Verified traveller

    Travelled with group
    Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
    Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

    10/10 Excellent

    Verified traveller

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

    Affordable, comfortable and easy place to stay

    Easy independent check in and out View of lake from window Safe neighbourhood not far from Flux bus stop Affordable even booking the week before Clean and cosy room Nice food for breakfast
    Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

    10/10 Excellent

    Carrie

    Travelled with family
    Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
    An absolutely beautiful inn. The room was so comfortable…fabulous bed, modern bathroom, quiet. The inn is gorgeous with a fabulous location on the lake. Will definitely be staying there again!
    Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

    2/10 Terrible

    Joseph

    Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

    2/10 Terrible

    Joseph

    Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

    10/10 Excellent

    Tyson

    Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024