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Governor's Mansion Inn

2.5 star property

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Staircase
Signature Studio Suite | Living area | LED TV
Interior
Interior entrance
Signature Room | Free WiFi

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

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130 E. Gilman St, Madison, WI, 53703
  • Place, Capitol Square
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Wisconsin State Capitol
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Camp Randall Stadium
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Madison, WI (MSN-Dane County Regional)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

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Signature Room | Free WiFi

Signature Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • 5 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room | Free WiFi

Standard Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 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)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Signature Studio Suite | Free WiFi

Signature Studio Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Governor's Mansion Inn

Lakefront hotel with free breakfast and coffee shop/cafe
A coffee shop/cafe, express check-in and express check-out are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free continental breakfast and free WiFi in public areas are also provided. Housekeeping is available on request.
Governor's Mansion Inn offers 8 accommodations. LED televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include a shower. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on request.

During your stay at Governor's Mansion Inn, you're just a quick walk from Lake Mendota. You'll find features such as free breakfast and free WiFi in public areas, plus a coffee shop/cafe.
  • Free continental breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy a bite to eat at the coffee shop/cafe
  • Just a 3-minute drive from University of Wisconsin-Madison and a few minutes from Camp Randall Stadium
There's a coffee shop/cafe on site. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. Governor's Mansion Inn also features express check-in and express check-out.

This Madison hotel is smoke free.

Guests are served a free continental breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM. An additional breakfast is available daily for a fee.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Limited on-site 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 lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • Smoke-free property

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

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
This property does not have a front desk. Guests will receive an email 48 hours before arrival with check-in information and an access code. Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Property is also known as

Governors Mansion Inn and Cafe Hotel Madison
Governors Mansion Inn and Cafe Hotel
Governors Mansion Inn and Cafe Madison
Governors Mansion Cafe Madison
Governor's Mansion Inn Cafe
Governor's Mansion Inn Hotel
Governor's Mansion Inn Madison
Governor's Mansion Inn Hotel Madison

Governor's Mansion Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 150 out of 180 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 180 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 180 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 180 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 180 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

asana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful old manor in a lovely part of town. We loved the proximity to downtown and the waterfront.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Anna

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

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

Verified traveller

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

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

Leslie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect for our one night stay. We walked to dinner and the the Overture Center. The mansion has so much character. My husbad did feel the bed was lobsided. My side was fine. Scones and coffee were great!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Affordable, comfortable and easy place to stay

Easy independent check in and out View of lake from window Safe neighbourhood not far from Flux bus stop Affordable even booking the week before Clean and cosy room Nice food for breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carrie

Travelled with family
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

2/10 Terrible

Joseph

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Joseph

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tyson

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Travelled with partner
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

Tuan

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just what you need for a quick trip to a conference.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Toni meador

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Antiques and scones
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Isaac

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

christine

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jeffrey

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property should be avoided. There's no TV, unless you have a ROKU account, which was never communicated in any of their information. The security alarm went off numerous times which was irritating. Mattress sloped heavily on one side of the bed. Not a pleasant experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Travelled with partner
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

Jason

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lewis

Business traveller, Travelled with group
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