Mendota Lake House Inn

3.0 star property
Historic guesthouse in Madison with free breakfast

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board
Exterior
Coffee service

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
The current price is NZ$348
includes taxes & fees
5 Oct - 6 Oct

Explore the area

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704 East Gorham, Madison, WI, 53703
  • Place, Capitol Square
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Wisconsin State Capitol
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, Madison, WI (MSN-Dane County Regional)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Double Room, Ensuite, Lake View (James Baldwin)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Double Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View (Oscar Wilde)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
Laptop workspace
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Economy Double Room, Ensuite (Tennessee Williams)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
Laptop workspace
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Premium Double Room, Ensuite, Lake View (Walt Whitman)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Premium Double Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Desk
Laptop workspace
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Economy Double Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Hairdryer
Desk
Laptop workspace
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Double Room, Ensuite, Lake View (Gore Vidal)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
Laptop workspace
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Madison

At Mendota Lake House Inn you'll be 2.2 km (1.4 mi) from University of Wisconsin-Madison and 3.3 km (2.1 mi) from Camp Randall Stadium. Highlights at this historic guest house include in-room free WiFi and free high-speed Internet. .This business-friendly guest house offers free WiFi in public areas, concierge services and a library. Additionally, you'll find coffee/tea in a common area, a garden and a computer station. Free local cuisine breakfast is available daily between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM. There's also the convenience of limited parking. .Near this 3-property class Tenney-Lapham guest house, you'll find Alliant Energy Center.

What's nearby

  • Capitol Square - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Wisconsin State Capitol - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • University of Wisconsin-Madison - 4 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Camp Randall Stadium - 5 min drive - 3.2 km

Getting around

  • Madison Station - 3 min drive
  • Dane County Regional Airport (MSN) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Public Parking - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Bradbury's Coffee - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Cargo Coffee - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Prost - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Brass Ring - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Mendota Lake House Inn

Historic guesthouse in Madison with free breakfast
Free breakfast is served daily. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. A library, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly Mendota Lake House Inn.

This 3-star Madison guest house is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 7 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Built in 1911
  • Local cuisine
  • Breakfast available (free)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Garden
  • Computer for guest use
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
Mendota Lake House Inn offers 7 air-conditioned accommodations, with a hairdryer. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include baths or showers. Hypo-allergenic bedding and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Limited on-site parking

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Multilingual staff
  • No housekeeping service
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On a lake

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1911
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance

Access methods

Private entrance

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children 12 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 12 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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Children 12 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.

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Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Mendota Lake House Inn?

Onsite parking is limited.

How much does it cost to stay at Mendota Lake House Inn?

As of 25 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Mendota Lake House Inn on 5 Oct 2025 start from NZ$347.58, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Are there any beaches close to Mendota Lake House Inn?

Yep, Mendota Lake House Inn is a short 3-minute walk from James Madison Beach.

Does Mendota Lake House Inn serve breakfast?

You bet, free local cuisine breakfast is on offer daily between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Mendota Lake House Inn?

No, Mendota Lake House Inn does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Mendota Lake House Inn?

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

Are pets allowed at Mendota Lake House Inn?

No, pets are not allowed.