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A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a coffee machine, and a framed picture on the wall.

A Holiday Inn Express & Suites building with a brick facade and large windows.

A pool with a wheelchair-accessible lift, a tiled wall, and a door in the background.

A coffee station with two espresso machines, a coffee press, and various coffee pods and cups.

1. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Madison Central by IHG

2.6 km from Lake Monona

JULIE

₹10,401

₹12,014 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A hotel entrance with a marquee sign, a flag, and a well-lit facade.

A balcony with a view of buildings and a river.

A hotel lobby with a bar area, large windows, and a patterned carpet.

A hotel room with a large window, a flat-screen TV, a sofa, two armchairs, and a small round table.

2. Best Western Premier Park Hotel

2.2 km from Lake Monona

Eve

₹13,833

₹15,977 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A hotel room with a view of a cityscape, including a prominent dome building.

A gym with various exercise equipment, a wall-mounted TV, and a large window providing natural light.

A spacious dining area with a long table and multiple chairs, a bar area with stools, and a seating area with cushioned booths.

A bar area with a long counter, multiple bar stools, and a variety of bottles and glasses.

3. DoubleTree by Hilton Madison Downtown

3 km from Lake Monona

ZOE

₹12,196

₹14,087 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern hotel with a glass facade, multiple floors, and a prominent entrance with outdoor seating.

A room with a fireplace, two armchairs, and a mascot statue.

A modern hotel lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and a dining table.

4. Hampton Inn & Suites Madison / Downtown

2.9 km from Lake Monona

Tomislav

₹12,555

₹14,502 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A staircase with wooden handrails and white walls.

A stone building with a grand entrance, a sign for 'Governor's Mansion Inn & Cafe', and a Christmas tree in the foreground.

A dining area with wooden flooring, white tables, and chairs. There are large windows with views of the outside.

A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a living room with a sofa and a coffee table.

5. Governor's Mansion Inn

2.7 km from Lake Monona

Amy

₹16,852

₹19,465 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A room with a large display of colorful items in glass containers, a sofa, and a coffee table.

A hotel with a modern facade, large windows, and a prominent entrance.

A modern building with a courtyard featuring outdoor seating, a tree with lights, and a bench.

A hotel reception area with a large sign reading "Indigo" and "Hotel Indigo Madison." There is a reception desk with a computer and a chair. The area has a modern design with exposed pipes and a wooden ceiling.

6. Hotel Indigo Madison Downtown by IHG

1.9 km from Lake Monona

Andrew

₹15,217

₹18,321 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A modern restaurant with a bar area, large windows with a city view, and a unique ceiling light fixture.

A dining area with a view of a large dome building through large windows.

A modern hotel lobby with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a view of a historic building.

7. The Madison Concourse Hotel and Governor's Club

2.4 km from Lake Monona

Lori

₹11,379

₹13,143 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a TV.

A modern office space with two desktop computers, a printer, and two grey chairs.

A modern room with a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a desk with a chair, a bench with storage, and a large window providing natural light.

A modern lounge area with seating, a counter, and a TV screen.

8. avid hotels Madison - Monona by IHG

2.8 km from Lake Monona

Hannah

₹9,727

₹11,040 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A waterfront hotel with outdoor seating and a view of the sunset over the water.

A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a sitting area with a chair, and a view of the sea through large windows.

A spacious room with a large window, a sofa, a coffee table, and a lamp.

A hotel with a view of the water at sunset, featuring a prominent entrance and multiple balconies.

9. The Edgewater

2.8 km from Lake Monona

Javier

₹15,095

₹19,881 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

A hotel entrance with a modern design, illuminated signage, and a clear view of the street.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a central island, and pendant lighting.

A modern hotel lobby with a central reception desk, seating area, and a bar.

A modern dining area with round tables and chairs, large windows, and a view of buildings outside.

10. Hyatt Place Madison Downtown

2.4 km from Lake Monona

Jim

₹12,326

₹14,237 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A modern kitchen with a large island, black cabinetry, and a view of a body of water through large windows.

A modern kitchen with a large island, bar stools, and a view of the outdoors.

11. The Saddlery Madison Downtown

1.7 km from Lake Monona

Tyler

₹14,584

₹16,845 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A brick building with a green awning, surrounded by colorful flowers and trees.

A room with a wooden desk, a bookshelf, a mirror, and a clock on the wall.

A hallway with patterned wallpaper, a small table with chairs, and a door leading to another room.

A traditional bedroom with a four-poster bed, a wooden chair, a bedside table, and a mirror.

12. Hotel Ruby Marie

1.7 km from Lake Monona

Spencer

₹13,015

₹15,032 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A modern interior with a brown sofa, a round marble coffee table, and a decorative vase with flowers.

A modern building with a sign reading "The DYLIN" and a brick facade.

13. The Dylin

2.2 km from Lake Monona

Andrea

₹11,786

₹13,613 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A rooftop terrace with red chairs, a fire pit, and a deer statue.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a view of the outside.

A cozy bar area with a checkered floor, wooden bar stools, and a seating area with a sofa and wicker chairs.

A storefront with a neon sign reading "Camp Trippalindee."

14. Graduate by Hilton Madison

3.1 km from Lake Monona

eric

₹13,833

₹17,653 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern dining area with tables and chairs, a bar area with shelves, and a view of the outdoors.

A modern living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a decorative wall.

A modern bar area with a long counter and multiple stools, a television, and a bar stocked with bottles.

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a coffee table, and a round mirror. There are two wall-mounted light fixtures and a wooden ladder structure.

15. Madison Marriott South

2.7 km from Lake Monona

Kerry

₹12,037

₹13,903 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A hotel room with two beds, a wall-mounted lamp, a painting, and a window with curtains.

A snow-covered residential street with houses on both sides, a stop sign, and parked cars.

A hotel room with a desk, chair, air conditioning unit, potted plant, and a decorative mirror.

A two-story building with a sign reading "Marquette Hotel".

16. The Marquette Hotel

1.8 km from Lake Monona

topher

₹10,448

₹12,067 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A wooden deck with outdoor furniture, a view of the lake, and a railing.

A cozy living room with a fireplace, wooden furniture, and a large window.

A wooden staircase with a handrail, leading to a room with a wooden door and a wall-mounted artwork.

A bedroom with a bed, a desk with a lamp, a TV, and large windows with a view of greenery.

17. Mendota Lake House Inn

2.4 km from Lake Monona

Nicholas

₹17,767

₹20,521 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A bar area with a curved counter, bar stools, and a bookshelf with books and bottles.

A room with a view of a large dome building, a lamp, a chair, and a small table.

A cityscape at dusk with a prominent building featuring a dome, surrounded by modern high-rise buildings and a well-lit plaza.

A modern hotel lobby with a large window offering a view of a domed building, a round table, and blue chairs.

18. Hilton Madison Monona Terrace

1.9 km from Lake Monona

Kevin

₹11,846

₹13,682 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

An outdoor patio area with seating and tables, string lights, and a fire pit.

A breakfast area with a counter displaying pastries and a sign reading "Delight in the day."

A reception area with a digital kiosk, a refrigerator stocked with beverages, and a closed door.

A modern lounge area with yellow chairs, a large flat-screen TV, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.

19. Spark By Hilton Madison Central

3.2 km from Lake Monona

Rena

₹8,104

₹9,360 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A spacious dining area with modern furniture and a large TV screen.

A modern hotel room with a sofa, a desk, a chair, a bed, and artwork on the wall.

A modern reception area with a wooden reception desk, a flat-screen TV, and a seating area with two chairs.

A Comfort Suites hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent blue and yellow color scheme, large windows, and a parking lot with several cars.

20. Comfort Suites Cottage Grove – Madison

13.6 km from Lake Monona

Ember

₹10,555

₹11,980 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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Compare popular hotels close to Lake Monona

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Madison Central by IHG	9.8 Exceptional 1,002 reviews	View
Best Western Premier Park Hotel	9.6 Exceptional 1,003 reviews	View
DoubleTree by Hilton Madison Downtown	9.6 Exceptional 1,007 reviews	View
Hampton Inn & Suites Madison / Downtown	9.6 Exceptional 1,003 reviews	View
Governor's Mansion Inn	9.6 Exceptional 198 reviews	View

Top Lake Monona Hotel Reviews

Embassy Suites By Hilton Madison Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Brand new property. Very clean and well staffed. Great breakfast buffet."

Hilton Garden Inn Madison Downtown

8/10 Good

"been here before, loved it and came back. super nice and clean and great location"

DoubleTree by Hilton Madison Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Wonderful place to stay!"

Hotel Ruby Marie

8/10 Good

"It is a very cute "throw back" inn. Its walking distance to the capital and all of that. There is breakfast place next door and 2 bars, neither of them did I hear a peep from at all while staying there. Service is very good! Very good value as well!"

The Saddlery Madison Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"would stay here again!! the process was really smooth and the fully contactless check-in/out was really convenient! the staff member i talked to in order to reserve parking was very kind and very helpful! thank you Mike! i do wish the 30 minute vehicle unloading zone was marked more clearly, as i am still unsure if i used the correct spot. would recommend!!"

Hyatt Place Madison Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Breakfast was outstanding!"

Moxy Madison Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Parking convenient, clean room"

Other attractions near Lake Monona

A calm lake with a city skyline in the background.

Olin Park

9.4/10 (16 reviews)

Olin Park is just one of the places to see in Madison, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

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A large white building with a dome and columns, surrounded by trees and a flower bed.

Capitol Square

9.4/10 (1,420 reviews)

You can find out about the history of Madison when you stop by Capitol Square. Visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its restaurants.

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Olin Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Olin Beach during your trip to Madison? Experience the entertainment choices and acclaimed theatre scene in this family-friendly area.

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Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center

9.0/10 (387 reviews)

Learn about the events happening in Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center during your trip to Madison. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

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Orton Park

Orton Park is just one of the places to see in Madison, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the lakeside or seek out the cycling trails.

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Winnequah Park

Winnequah Park is just one of the places to see in Madison, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

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The Sylvee

You can get tickets for a performance at The Sylvee on your trip to Madison. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.

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Esther Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Esther Beach during your trip to Madison?

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Lake Monona?

Lake Monona is located in Madison. Travellers like this family-friendly area for its restaurants and sporting events. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 5 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay near Lake Monona?

The Madison Concourse Hotel and Governor's Club is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and an indoor pool. It's located 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Lake Monona. Other good choices within 5 miles include The Edgewater and The Dylin.

How many hotels will I be able to find near Lake Monona?

Expedia has 5 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Lake Monona.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Lake Monona, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of room reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before the scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to review the best options available near Lake Monona.

What can I see and do near Lake Monona?

Study the collections at Wisconsin Historical Museum, Madison Museum of Contemporary Art or Chazen Museum of Art. Barrymore Theatre, Memorial Union Terrace and Wisconsin Union Theater are some of the local landmarks to explore. You can catch a show at Overture Center for the Arts, Orpheum Theater and The Sylvee.

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Our top choices for Lake Monona hotels

1. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Madison Central by IHG

2. Best Western Premier Park Hotel

3. DoubleTree by Hilton Madison Downtown

4. Hampton Inn & Suites Madison / Downtown

5. Governor's Mansion Inn

6. Hotel Indigo Madison Downtown by IHG

7. The Madison Concourse Hotel and Governor's Club

8. avid hotels Madison - Monona by IHG

9. The Edgewater

10. Hyatt Place Madison Downtown

11. The Saddlery Madison Downtown

12. Hotel Ruby Marie

13. The Dylin

14. Graduate by Hilton Madison

15. Madison Marriott South

16. The Marquette Hotel

17. Mendota Lake House Inn

18. Hilton Madison Monona Terrace

19. Spark By Hilton Madison Central

20. Comfort Suites Cottage Grove – Madison

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Top Lake Monona Hotel Reviews

Embassy Suites By Hilton Madison Downtown

Hilton Garden Inn Madison Downtown

DoubleTree by Hilton Madison Downtown

Hotel Ruby Marie

The Saddlery Madison Downtown

Hyatt Place Madison Downtown

Moxy Madison Downtown

Other attractions near Lake Monona

Olin Park

Capitol Square

Olin Beach

Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center

Orton Park

Winnequah Park

The Sylvee

Esther Beach

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