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The Edgewater Hotel

Google (2685) 4.5
Tripadvisor (1527) 4.4
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Many guests praise The Edgewater for its elegant atmosphere, comfortable accommodations, and excellent lakefront location, with some highlighting exceptional service. However, a significant complaint is that the quality of service and rooms does not justify the cost, with one reviewer also mentioning inappropriate management behavior.

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Address
1001 Wisconsin Ave, Madison, WI 53703, USA
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Phone
(608) 535-8200
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Website
www.theedgewater.com

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About this place The Edgewater Hotel

The Edgewater is a large lakefront hotel on Lake Mendota in Madison, Wisconsin, a short walk from Capitol Square and State Street. The original 1940s hotel was expanded and renovated, and its public terrace on the lake hosts events in summer and an ice rink in winter. It's a mainstream hotel listed as gay-friendly, not a gay venue. Reviews are strong (about 4.5 from 2,600-plus guests). Madison is one of the Midwest's most progressive cities, and downtown has a few gay bars within reach. Lake-view rooms cost more; on University of Wisconsin football weekends and graduation, book early.

Features

Gay-friendly (straight venue) Card payments accepted Walk-ins welcome Reservation required WiFi Day venue Evening venue Late night (after midnight) Year-round Gay-friendly (straight venue) Air conditioning

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4.5
★★★★★
2,685 reviews

Based on 2,685 Google reviews.

Brandon Mcgee
Brandon Mcgee Jun 2026
★★★★★

Very upscale

A. O.
A. O. Jun 2026
★★★★★

Staff don’t have accountability.

Tyler Diers
Tyler Diers Jun 2026
★★★★★

Great hotel on Lake Mendota. We were able to grab an upgrade on a patio first floor, just feet from the shore line. Great sunsets!front desk also granted us a complementary 1 pm checkout. Service was outstanding. Also shoutout to the vault guy, Jason. Rooms were spacious and used great materials. My only complaint is the AC was a bit musty but other than that will definitely come back.

Emmanuel Shamoun
Emmanuel Shamoun Jun 2026
★★★★★

Long wait time to get seated but service and food were good

Samuel Bagenstos
Samuel Bagenstos Jun 2026
★★★★★
Robert Hayes
Robert Hayes Jun 2026
★★★★★
Jake Carolan
Jake Carolan Jun 2026
★★★★★

Luxurious and beautiful. Right in the shore of Lake Mendota, the Edgewater places you in a serene setting just minutes away from the Wisconsin state capitol building and the world-class University of Wisconsin Madison. Interesting architecture and history. Comfortable beds and clean rooms. Couldn't ask for more.

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Last updated on 6 November 2026

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