Edgewater Hotel (Le)

666 Wisconsin Ave
Madison, WI 53703
Nightly Rates: ( 129.00 - 359.00 )
5 Star


Property Description

Gracious accommodations for business and pleasure travel. Easy walking distance to State Street shops, theatres, State Capitol, and the University of Wisconsin. Each lakeview guest room or suite was tastefully detailed in the 1998 major renovation project. Deluxe suites with kitchenettes are available for the utmost in luxury. 'The only thing we overlook is beautiful Lake Mendota' is an apt image of the Midwest's most interesting hotel visited by world famous celebrities. The summer season opens up the 'Pleasure Pier', serving cocktails and sandwiches at your Cabana table on the boardwalk.



Amenities

· Bar/Lounge
· Free Parking
· Meeting/Banquet Facilities
· Restaurant
· Restaurant
· Room Service
· Television with Cable
· Laundry/Valet Services


Room Information

Guest Room Features Include
Dataport phones and/or high speed DSL, voicemail messaging, weekday USA Today newspaper, coffee & brewer, satellite tv, hairdryer, iron & board, alarm clock radios, large fluffy signature towels, desks with reading lamps, nightly turn-down service features bedside bottled spring water, ice refill, towel refresh, and weather forecast. Some standard rooms and suites provide a mini-fridge, and/or microwave, wet bar, and dishes. Personal shoeshine and local health club passes with transportation upon request.
Standard Queen Rooms
Standard Queen Rooms are located on each floor of the main tower. Each comes with one queen bed, and while limited in size, it is perfect for the short term or economical visit. Some are equipped with mini-fridge and wet bar and all are have dataport phones, desks, hairdryer, iron with board, coffee with brewer and nightly turn-down services.
Junior Suites
Junior Suites are located in the tower in various areas of the building and a variety of views which include the State Capitol building and/or Lake Mendota. There is nothing Junior about these two room suites however! Each comes with a king bed located in the private bedroom and a livingroom with queen size sofa sleeper, dining table and second television. Some have second bathrooms or a walk-in kitchenette featuring wet bar, mini-fridge, microwave and serving dishes. All Suites are have dataport phones, desks, hairdryer, iron with board, coffee with brewer and nightly turn-down services.
Lakefront Doubles
Lakefront Doubles have a full view of beautiful Lake Mendota and the Edgewater Pier. Each has two double beds, most with double sink vanity bathrooms, and high speed DSL (please ask), and all are have dataport phones, desks, hairdryer, iron with board, coffee with brewer and nightly turn-down services.

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Rate ranges are for search purposes only. Check availability for applicable rate information. Only when a reservation is confirmed can the rate be guaranteed.


Miscellaneous Information

· American Dollars is the native currency.
· Check in time is 3PM
· Check out time is 12PM
· Time Zone is CST, GMT -6
· 107 rooms.
· 0 suites.
· 7 floors.


Directions

Our bellman or concierge will be pleased to assist you with transportation arrangements to local attractions within a 3.5 mile radius on a first come, first serve basis. However, The Edgewater does sit nearby many shops, museums, and restaurants within walking distance. The Edgewater Hotel provides complimentary limousine and/or van service to and from the airport for hotel guests with reservations. The hotel is located only 3.5 miles from the Dane County regional airport. Driving from MSN, you will come to the end of International Drive where you want to turn left onto Northport Drive which splits into the name change of Gorham Street, approximately three miles. Turn right onto Wisconsin Avenue and travel two blocks to the end where it meets Langdon Street at the Lake where the Edgewater sits and park underneath the hotel free of charge with plate registration. Taxis are always readily available from the airport from several companies ranging in share riding prices of $11 to $19.

Overlooks beautiful Lake Mendota, easy walking distance to shops, theatres and the University of Wisconsin campus.

Madison Municipal Airpport (MSN) - 5 Miles


Guarantee Policy

All reservations require a 1 night guarantee by a valid credit card with expiry date only.


Cancellation Policy

Through the Internet site where your reservation was made, cancellations must be made 24 hours prior to arrival to avoid a 1 night cancellation and/or no show charge.


Restaurant Information

Admiralty Dining Room

Overlooking Lake Mendota and the twinkling lights over the water is a restaurant created to match the traditional service of Chicago's famous Drake Hotel restaurant of yester year. Its evening cuisine is European & Continental with classics such as Beef Wellington and Steak Diana. The Admiralty is open every day of the year serving breakfast, lunch, dinner and an outrageous Sunday Brunch. Each Friday and Saturday plus Sunday brunch features live grand piano music to accompany your exquisite dining experience. Please consult the seasonal room directory for hours of operation. Room service is available from 6:30 AM to 10 PM.

The Pier

The Pier which jets out over the water of Lake Mendota is open mid-April through Labor day for lunch and weather permitting, opening at 4PM throughout the rest of September . Its not unusual for a colorful sailboat to dock up for lunch or a superb sunset. The Pier serves grilled sandwiches including Bratwurst (a Wisconsin tradition!), salads, appetizers to eat under the cabana umbrella tables or to-go. Enjoy the casual laid-back atmosphere while enjoying a craft beer or specialty blended drink and listening to local oldies radio station that plays many of the Beach Boy classic summer songs!

The Cove Lounge

The Cove Lounge is breathtaking when you walk inside..with its full window access to the Lake view! Perfect for sitting by the fireplace on one of the relaxing tapestry couches or chairs with hurricane lamps on each table, nostalgic of the 1940's. This lounge has been the winner, several years running for the best martini in town by local Madison Magazine readers. The Cove serves from 11 AM to Midnight each day and provides appetizers, sandwiches, salads, and local craft beers as well as a large selection of wine vintages.


Meeting Facility

Meetings and Events

The Edgewater Hotel has played host to many weddings, corporate parties, rehearal dinners and conferences for over 55 years and the Catering Director has been here for over 16 of those years! Experience is the key to the perfect events. The Conference Services department has 9 meeting rooms of various sizes from 5 to 500. Most meeting rooms have high-speed internet, electronic screens, adjustable lighting and PA. Audio-visual equipment is available with advance notice with podium and standard microphone provided complimentary. Our banquet staff is finely trained by our Executive Chef of over 12 years catering to all your desires with our high standards. We provide only the most freshest regional ingredients in our cuisine.

Neptune's Ballroom

Neptune's Ballroom is 5,760 square feet holding banquets for up to 400, theatre up to 500, and classroom for 200. Electronic screen, adjustable lighting, high-speed internet outlets, PA system, service dock. This flexible room can be divide into 1, 2 or 3 equal sections for breakouts or simultaneous events. The Atlantic room section overlooks our flowered water fountains and the State Capitol building.

Commodores Room

The smallest of private rooms holds 12 for a board meeting or 16 as a private dining room overlooking the lake. Captain's Table: Holding private dining for up to 40 persons or a board meeting for 22, this room is adjacent to the famous Admiralty Dining Room and overlooks the lake. This room has an electronic screen and a high-speed internet plug.

Holiday Board Room

This is perfect for the private office during your conference or a secluded meeting for up to 20 persons conference style with a private bath, wet bar with mini-fridge, television, and white board. Two phone lines can be used for a fax machine in addition to your private extension. This room is located on level one of the tower building away from the public access of the lobby.

Continental Room

This room can be divided into two smaller breakout rooms for up to 30 or used as a larger room for up to 50. Private rooms with built in buffet cabinet and wet bars.

Rigadoon Room

This room has a wonderful 1940's ambiance with its wall sconces and natural wood. It is located just above the Pier with a full-on view of the Lake which is breathtaking! The Rigadoon has private men's & women's restrooms, built in bar, and kitchen for facilitating banquets up to 60 persons or cocktail receptions for up to 80. This room can also be used as a breakout room for 20 persons classroom with electronic screen.


Recreation Information

Services and Facilities

* Complimentary Health Club passes and transportation to Camp Fitness with two nearby locations for state of the art exercise equipment * Newspaper stand featuring your favorite local, regional and national news headlines * Valet laundry services daily: Out by 8AM, back by 5 PM. Pets accepted * Business Services available: copy, fax, DSL plug-in, and secretarial services upon availability * Valet parking service upon request * Complimentary Indoor heated car garage for all guests and visitors parking * Babysitting services available with advance reservations * Airport limousine service Sunday through Friday * Nightly turn-down service featuring bottled spring water, towel refresh and weather forecast * USA Today newspaper delivered each weekday morning * Private voicemail messaging * Full size irons and ironing boards, skirt hangers and laundry bags * Personal shoeshine services to your door upon request * Seasonal Outdoor Pier serving casual lunch or dinner over the lake mid-April through Labor Day Dataports phones in all rooms. DSL plugs in all East wing lakefront double guest rooms * Local transportation for hotel guests within 3.5 miles upon availability to attractions, offices, and dining. * Full service dining room overlooking lake Mendota with 5-star service and over 200 selections of fine wines * Cove lounge features a warm fireplace, a cool drink and comfortable couches and chairs overlooking the lake. A great place to meet for wine or cocktails! * Bellman and concierge services are available to help plan the perfect visit in Madison * Safe deposit boxes are available for all valuables at no charge * Beach is one block walking distance from The Edgewater Hotel at James Madison park with a seasonal lifeguard, picnic tables and playground equipment. A favorite spot for University students and families alike

For the Business Traveler

The Edgewater Hotel has 9 meeting rooms of various sizes from 5 to 500. Most meeting rooms have high-speed internet, electronic screens, adjustable lighting and PA. Audio-visual equipment is available with advance notice with podium and standard microphone provided complimentary. The Edgewater Hotel is known for fine service and delicious food for all social and corporate events with a full menu of options to choose from. For the first time meeting planner, we provide simplified meeting packages.

For the Leisure Traveler

The Edgewater Hotel has a variety of guest room and suite packages to choose from and they are centrally located downtown near the Capitol building, University, on Lake Mendota in the heart of the Mansion Hill district. The hotel is of historic and architectural significance in the community with a perfectly wonderful walk to nearby State Street which features boutiques, cafes, coffee houses, Children's museum, Historical and Veteran's museum along with the Art and Civic Centers, clubs and bookstores. Cameo Day is nearby or ask us about scheduling a massage in your own private guest room by Massage 104.


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Points of Interest

* State Historical Museum - 0 Miles E * State Capitol - 0 Miles E * Madison Art Center - 0 Miles SW * Elvehjem Museum of Art - 0 Miles SW * Wisconsin Veterans Museum - 0 Miles SE * Madison Children's Museum - 0 Miles SW * University of Wisconsin at Madison - 0 Miles SW * Geology Museum - 0 Miles SW * Washburn Observatory - 0 Miles SW * Henry Vilas Park Zoo - 1 Mile SW * Maple Bluff - 2 Miles N * Shorewood Hills - 2 Miles W * Monona - 3 Miles E * Olbrich Botanical Gardens - 3 Miles E * Governor Nelson State Park - 4 Miles NW * International Credit Union Museum - 4 Miles W * Mohs - 4 Miles W * Pheasant Branch - 5 Miles W * Middleton - 5 Miles W * McFarland - 6 Miles SE * Burke - 6 Miles NE * Middleton Junction - 7 Miles W * Lakeview - 7 Miles S * Ashton Corners - 7 Miles NW * Waunakee - 8 Miles NW * Lake Windsor - 8 Miles N * Fitchburg - 9 Miles SW * Oak Hall - 9 Miles S

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