Madison Plaza Hotel

3.0 star property
Escape to an oasis of relaxation by day, then dive into exciting games by night. Savor delicious dinners that bring everyone together.

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Lobby
Bar (on property)
Exterior
Indoor pool, outdoor pool
Desk, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Reviews

6,6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Airport transfer
  • Bar
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Gym
  • Free breakfast

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Indoor pool and outdoor pool
  • Free airport shuttle
  • 24-hour fitness center
  • Spa tub
  • Room service
  • 24-hour business center
  • Business center
  • 6 meeting rooms
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk

For families (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Rollaway/extra beds
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Premium TV channels
  • Terrace

Room options

Available filters for rooms
Showing 3 of 3 rooms

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, Accessible (Handicap Accessible)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Map
East Washington Avenue, 3841, Madison, WI, 53704

What's nearby

  • Madison Area Technical College - 11 min walk
  • East Towne Mall - 17 min walk
  • Barrymore Theatre - 6 min drive
  • Capitol Square - 10 min drive
  • University of Wisconsin-Madison - 12 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Culver's - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Portillo's Madison, Wisconsin - East Towne - ‬20 min walk

About this property

Madison Plaza Hotel

Located just 4.3 mi (6.8 km) from the airport, Madison Plaza Hotel offers a free shuttle (available 24 hours). Guests can hang out at the outdoor pool or indoor pool, or grab a bite to eat at Northwoods Bar and Grill, which serves dinner. A bar/lounge, a 24-hour fitness center, and a fitness center are other highlights.

Languages

English

At a glance

DONE

Hotel size

    • 197 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors
DONE

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: midnight
    • Express check-out available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age – 21
    • Check-out time is noon
    • Contactless check-out
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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
    • For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 21
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Children

    • Children (17 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
DONE

Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs and cats only, 2 total, up to 16 kg per pet)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Restrictions apply*
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free on-site self-parking
    • Free on-site motorhome/coach/lorry parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking on site
DONE

Transfers

    • Free airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours a day)*
DONE

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast 6:00 AM–9:00 AM on weekdays and 6:00 AM–10:00 AM on weekends
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Barbecue grills
  • Room service (limited hours)

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)

Working away

  • 24-hour business center
  • 6 meeting rooms
  • Conference space (5200 square feet)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • ATM/banking
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in common areas
  • 24-hour fitness center
  • An outdoor pool
  • An indoor pool
  • Arcade/game room
  • Spa tub
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Closed captioned TV
  • Stair-free path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Premium satellite channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Free local calls

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator (on request)

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available

Special features

Dining

Northwoods Bar and Grill - This restaurant serves dinner only.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)

Renovations and closures

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

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for USD 15.0 per day

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 25 per pet, per stay

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM

Policies

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
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).

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Frequently asked questions

Does Madison Plaza Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Madison Plaza Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Madison Plaza Hotel?
Yes, there's an indoor pool and an outdoor pool. Guests have pool access from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.
Are pets allowed at Madison Plaza Hotel?
Yes, cats and dogs are welcome, with a limit of 2 total and maximum weight of 35 lbs per pet. There's a charge of USD 25 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.
Is parking offered on site at Madison Plaza Hotel?
Yes, there's free self parking. Free RV/bus/truck parking is available.
Is airport shuttle service offered by Madison Plaza Hotel?
Yes, a free airport shuttle is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Madison Plaza Hotel?
Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is noon. Express check-out and contactless check-out are available.
Is there an onsite casino at Madison Plaza Hotel?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Ho-Chunk Gaming Madison (12-min drive) is nearby.
What is there to do at Madison Plaza Hotel and nearby?
Madison Plaza Hotel has an outdoor pool, a 24-hour fitness center, and a spa tub, as well as an arcade and a picnic area.
Are there restaurants at or near Madison Plaza Hotel?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, Northwoods Bar and Grill.
What's the area around Madison Plaza Hotel like?
Madison Plaza Hotel is a short 11-minute walk from Madison Area Technical College and 17 minutes' walk from East Towne Mall.

Madison Plaza Hotel Reviews

Reviews

6,6

Good

6,4/10

Cleanliness

7,6/10

Staff & service

6,4/10

Amenities

6,2/10

Property conditions & facilities

5,0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Good

Pass this one up
Pretty sketchy place. Hotel staff was nice but the lodging is dirty and decrepit. Cannot recommend
Todd, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Airport Proximity
Stayed here due to airport shuttle offering Room was large with king bed and coffee maker. Room was clean and bed comfortable.
Robert, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

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?
John, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

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.
1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

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.
greg, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

Avoid this place
This place was filthy. Outside doors were broken, hallways smelled moldy, parking lot was full of trash. Felt very unsafe.
Gerald, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

Michael, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

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.
2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

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!
1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

Jim, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

Autumn, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Christine, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

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.
2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

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.
David, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

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
Vikki, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

Very old, dirty, and badly in need of renovation.
1-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

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.
1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

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.
Mai, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

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
Duane, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

The indoor pool was closed and the buffet was also closed. I ended up canceled my reservation and stayed in a different hotel.
2-night business trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

Close to airport
1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

Bugs bugs and more bugs....had to get new room keys 4 times...breakfast sucked
6-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Beds are okay, lots of stains on ceilings, building smells pretty heavily of smoke. A/C worked well
1-night business trip
Verified Travelocity guest review