THE EDGEWATER, Madison – Your ideal downtown stay

The Edgewater - Historic lakefront hotel with event spaces near University of Wisconsin

Located on the shores of Lake Mendota in downtown Madison, adjacent to the University of Wisconsin. The property features multiple dining options including The Statehouse restaurant serving modern Midwestern cuisine, The Boathouse with casual waterfront dining, and The Market for grab-and-go items. The hotel offers a waterfront spa with massage treatments, fitness center, indoor relaxation pool, and steam showers. Event facilities include 14,500 square feet of indoor space and 30,500 square feet of outdoor space with ballrooms and plaza areas. The historic Langdon Building features Art Moderne architecture. The hotel is a 10-minute drive from Dane County Regional Airport and within walking distance of the Capitol Square.

Additional perks of the hotel

Public ice rink on The Plaza during winter months

Live music events and public programming throughout the year

Car service within two miles of the hotel

Covered secure parking ramp with self-parking and valet options

Wedding concierge team for event planning

Multiple private dining rooms for events

Water taxi access for transportation

Shopping at The Market for clothing, home décor, and gifts

Accommodations Overview

The hotel offers 202 rooms across two buildings: The Wisconsin Building and the historic Langdon Building. Room types include Lakeview King rooms with panoramic lake views, Terrace rooms with balconies overlooking The Plaza, and Lakeshore rooms positioned above the shoreline. The Langdon Studio King rooms feature over 600 square feet of space, full kitchenettes with Sub-Zero appliances, and Kohler clawfoot tubs. Presidential Suites offer corner locations with floor-to-ceiling windows and living areas. All rooms include spa showers, flat-screen TVs, and free Wi-Fi.

Other conveniences

iPod docking stations in all rooms

Coffee makers and bathrobes provided

In-room safes and work desks

Kitchenettes with dishwashers in extended-stay rooms

Tile or marble flooring in select rooms

ADA accessible rooms with lake views available

Connecting rooms for multi-room suites

Sub-Zero refrigerators in kitchenette rooms