Hotel Ruby Marie, gay-friendly hotel in Madison
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Hotel Ruby Marie

Google (347) 4.7
Tripadvisor (210) 4.4
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Visitors frequently praise Hotel Ruby Marie for its charming, unique rooms, comfortable beds, and excellent location with convenient free parking. However, a common complaint is the disruptive noise from a nearby train that passes by early in the morning.

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524 E Wilson St, Madison, WI 53703, USA
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Phone
(608) 327-7829
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Website
www.rubymarie.com

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About this place Hotel Ruby Marie

Hotel Ruby Marie is a small boutique hotel on East Wilson Street, in a restored historic building a few blocks from the Wisconsin State Capitol. It is a mainstream, gay-friendly hotel, not a gay venue, though older listings called it one. Rooms vary in size because of the old building, and it rates 4.7 from about 350 reviews. The location is useful. Capitol Square, the Monona Terrace and the restaurants on King Street are all walkable. Madison's small gay bar scene is downtown and within a short walk or ride. Ask about parking when you book, since downtown spaces are limited.

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Gay-friendly (straight venue) LGBTQ+ Walk ins welcome Mixed LGBTQ+ Card payments accepted Reservation required WiFi Year-round Gay-popular Gay-friendly (straight venue) Air conditioning

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4.7
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347 reviews

Based on 347 Google reviews.

Steve Driscoll Jun 2026
★★★★★

Great old school mom n pop experience. Let's just say this place has character and leave it at that. It was a great place to stay.

Joanne M Rust May 2026
★★★★★

Excellent. Great value. Will come again!

Jeananne Bruner May 2026
★★★★★

Local landmark. 3 connecting businesses. for food and beverages. At busy intersection across from Lake Monona. Some employees report spirits occupy certain parts of the connecting businesses

Steve VanDenBerghe May 2026
★☆☆☆☆

No one there to rent a room from you have to go to the bar next door but they close at like midnight

Drew Mosley Apr 2026
★★★★★

I want to yell it from the rooftop...but there aren't enough rooms, so I'll just leave this here. You won't find a more personal and old-school hotel experience in the area.

Lizz Windnagel Apr 2026
★★★★★

I loved staying here! I plan to stay here whenever I come to Madison. The one down side was it was a little loud outside in the corner turret room. But I slept through it!

Jessica Rusch Apr 2026
★★★★★

Beautiful hotel! Was hoping for a haunted room but no dice :( they did upgrade us for free though! Its got so much history in the building, its super neat. And the huge copper tub fit both me and my fiance! And we're not skinny lol. 100/10 would book here again.

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Last updated on 14 November 2026

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