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Governor's Mansion Inn

2.5 star property
Morning rituals at this Madison inn include enjoying fresh air on the outdoor furniture or starting the day with coffee from the on-site shop.

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The Governor's Mansion Inn sits in the heart of Madison, welcoming travelers with continental breakfast and a coffee shop for morning fuel. Guests stay connected with in-room WiFi while outdoor seating areas provide space to relax in the fresh air.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
The current price is ￥17,561
￥20,284 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 16 - Feb 17

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Signature Room | Free WiFi

Signature Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Standard Room | Free WiFi

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 | Free WiFi

Economy Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Signature Studio Suite | Free WiFi

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 neighborhood

Located on a lake, Governor's Mansion Inn is in Downtown Madison, a neighborhood in Madison. Orpheum Theater and Overture Center for the Arts are cultural highlights, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit State Street Shopping and Hilldale Shopping Center. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Camp Randall Stadium or Alliant Energy Center. Visit our Madison travel guide
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53703, WI, Madison, 130 E. Gilman St

What's nearby

  • Madison featuring street scenes
    State Street Shopping
    6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Capitol Building
    Capitol Square
    6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • So much to do around this building. Other than picture opportunities, there are plenty of cafes, restaurants and fun lake activities nearby.
    Wisconsin State Capitol
    10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Orpheum Theater
    9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Overture Center for the Arts
    9 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

About this property

Governor's Mansion Inn

Hotel near University of Wisconsin-Madison
Close to Capitol Square, Governor's Mansion Inn provides amenities like free continental breakfast and a coffee shop/cafe. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Express check-out, express check-in, and outdoor furniture
  • Smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms at Governor's Mansion Inn boast comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers
  • LED TVs with digital channels
  • Heating and housekeeping

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    Property amenities

    Internet

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

    Parking and transportation

    • Limited onsite 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 elevator
    • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking

    More

    • Smoking not allowed

    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

    Pets not allowed

    Children and extra beds

    Children are welcome

    Property 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

    We should mention

    This property does not have elevators

    Property is also known as

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    Frequently asked questions

    Is Governor's Mansion Inn pet-friendly?

    No, pets are not allowed at this property.

    How much does it cost to stay at Governor's Mansion Inn?

    As of Feb 15, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Governor's Mansion Inn on Feb 16, 2026 start from ￥17,561, excluding 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.

    How much is parking?

    Limited spots are available.

    What time is check-in at Governor's Mansion Inn?

    Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

    What time is check-out at Governor's Mansion Inn?

    Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

    Where is Governor's Mansion Inn located?

    Located in Downtown Madison, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Lake Mendota and Capitol Square. University of Wisconsin-Madison and Wisconsin State Capitol are also within 1 mi (2 km). Madison Station is 17 minutes by foot.

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    Reviews

    Governor's Mansion Inn Reviews

    9.6

    Exceptional

    9.8

    Cleanliness

    10

    Location

    9.2

    Staff & service

    9.6

    Property conditions & facilities
    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

    Reviews

    10/10 Excellent

    Pamela

    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

    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

    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

    Linda

    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

    Carrie

    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

    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

    Verified traveler

    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

    Heather

    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

    Karen

    Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
    Great location. In walking distance of many attractions
    Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

    10/10 Excellent

    Steven

    Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
    Nice location; close to lake and downtown Madison.
    Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

    10/10 Excellent

    Shellie

    Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
    My daughter and I had such a great stay at this beautiful and unique inn! Lovely room, wonderful breakfast, great location close to campus. Highly recommend!
    Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

    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

    Anne

    Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
    This was one of my favorite stays ever! We had a private entrance and the whole place to ourselves, and it was a very good bargain for this time of year… walking distance from the capital and the farmers market. The details were immaculate, and it was like having my own apartment away from home. I will definitely stay here again!
    Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

    10/10 Excellent

    Mary

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

    Cute B & B

    Really easy check in with code. Really comfortable bed. Very cozy and nice. Clean with good selection for breakfast.
    Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

    10/10 Excellent

    Jenna

    Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
    The room was a little small and doesn’t include a mini fridge or microwave, but every other amenity makes it such an amazing place! I would definitely return and stay here again.
    Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

    10/10 Excellent

    cathy

    Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
    The fact that several governors had actually previously lived on the property was fascinating. The downstairs rooms were very spacious and intriguing. The breakfast had a nice variety of items to choose from and the coffee was good!
    Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

    10/10 Excellent

    Lewis

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

    Great Historic Hotel!

    This is a historic building. Formerly the actual Governor’s Mansion. So the room had a historic feel. More expensive than the usual stay, like a Days Inn, but worth it. Halt the price of where I often stay, Madison Concourse. It is within walking distance of the Capital Building and a ton of great restaurants! Will definitely return!
    Back of the hotel
    Front view
    Common area
    Common area
    Stayed 1 night in May 2024

    8/10 Good

    JUANJO

    Liked: Cleanliness
    Charming old mansion. Nice location. Minimal staff. Spartan - closet consists of a rod near door, with an assortment of plastic hangers, and a small fridge in between; dorm-room like.
    Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

    8/10 Good

    Janice

    Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
    The scone & coffee were VERY good! The bed was comfortable!(201) The bathroom had missing tile & the armoire was broken. The room was clean.
    Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

    10/10 Excellent

    Paul

    Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
    Vintage mansion that housed the governers of Wisconsin from the 1800s through the 1850s. The location on Mansion Hill with a view of the lake is very nice. We walked to the capitol area for dining it's about 5 blocks for dining. The Inn has modern heating and air-conditioning but no elevator and vintage bathroom fixtures. The bed was comfortable, the room light and airy with high ceilings. It's the kind of place that travellers who like vintage, like me, would enjoy.
    Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

    10/10 Excellent

    Daniel

    Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
    I stayed in the Garden Studio, which has a private entrance on the back side of the house. The pictures of the suite don't do justice to how large it is; it's probably 900 square feet, including a large bathroom, a kitchenette, a 4-seat table, and a couch area with TV. The king-size bed was wonderful and I slept very well. There is a slight amount of morning noise coming from upstairs but I think it's just the staff putting out the breakfast. I observed no noise whatsoever after dark.
    Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

    4/10 Poor

    Charles

    Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
    Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

    Disappointed

    I love the location. And the history! And the scones and coffee are very good. But, two problems. First, the air-conditioning is completely inadequate for the heat and humidity in Madison. The owner should’ve learned that by now and provided stronger air conditioning and fans. Secondly, there was a mysterious buzzing sound. That would’ve kept me awake at night, except that I have a white noise machine.
    Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

    4/10 Poor

    Richard

    Disliked: Cleanliness

    Unfortunately not as clean as we had hoped for.

    Hi. My daughter and I checked in here for her college move in. I was given a code and room number which was fine and we entered our room no problem. However, I have to write to say the room was not as clean as we'd hoped for. There were hairs on our pillow cases - the sheets had been cleaned but a long hair was still on there. Also, my daughter looked under the bed and she said it was so dirty. I'm sorry, I don't like giving bad reviews but my daughter didn't want to stay there so we immediately checked out and went to the Hilton Garden Inn. I had paid in full a while back so I knew I would not get a refund nor did I even try to email the owners. Also the chandelier above our bed was hanging out of the ceiling by its wires. Another reason why we didn't stay. Sorry for the review but I wanted to be honest.
    Light fitting above bed.
    Upon check in
    Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

    10/10 Excellent

    Robert

    Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
    David was very helpful, and he allowed us to use their microwave in the kitchenette! Location is great for Downtown Madison, great view of the lake. They provide suggestions for dinner, coffee shops and more!
    Stayed 1 night in Dec 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