Spark By Hilton Madison Central

3.0 star property

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Terrace/patio
Lobby
In-room safe, iron/ironing board, bed sheets
Breakfast area
Lobby

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
  • Laundry room

Explore the area

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102 E Rusk Avenue, Madison, WI, 53713
  • Place, Alliant Energy Center
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Quann Park Dog Park
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Olin Park
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Madison, WI (MSN-Dane County Regional)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Room options

Suite, 2 Double Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds

Room, 1 King Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Studio, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Studio, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub (Mobility)

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

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub (Mobility)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Hearing)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Studio, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Bathtub

  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Bathtub (Mobility)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Bathtub (Mobility)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Bathtub (Mobility/Hearing)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room, Multiple Beds, Accessible (Mobility, Roll-In Shower)

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Hearing)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, Multiple Beds

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About this property

Spark By Hilton Madison Central

Along with an indoor pool, this smoke-free hotel has a fitness centre and coffee/tea in a common area. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include laundry facilities, a 24-hour front desk and ATM/banking services. Housekeeping is available on request.
Spark By Hilton Madison Central offers 140 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and a hairdryer. Digital televisions are provided. Business-friendly amenities include telephones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided on request.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool and a fitness centre.
With your stay at Spark By Hilton Madison Central, you're connected to the convention centre and just a quick walk from Alliant Energy Center. Features include free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus an indoor pool.
  • Free Wi-Fi in some public areas
  • Free self-parking
  • Take a swim in the indoor pool
  • Amenities include laundry facilities, a lift and a terrace
  • On-site recreation includes a gym
  • Just a 2-minute drive from Alliant Energy Center and 6 minutes from University of Wisconsin-Madison
  • Pets welcome for a fee
Spark By Hilton Madison Central offers its guests an indoor pool and a fitness centre. Public spaces have free WiFi. Spark By Hilton Madison Central also features a terrace, coffee/tea in common area, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available. A complete renovation of Spark By Hilton Madison Central was completed in August 2025.

This 3-star Madison hotel is smoke free.


Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping on request

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 8 floors
  • Built in 2001
  • Renovated entire property - August 2025
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch TV with digital channels

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 50.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: USD 50.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
Property Registration Number Yes
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.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM

Spark By Hilton Madison Central Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 65 out of 79 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 79 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 79 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 79 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 79 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean room and staff was very accommodating.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is very updated & clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Chienyo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect stay -- wonderful staff, clean and spacious room.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, from start to finish!! Definitely will be staying again :)
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room that was set up well, great staff, and proximity to the Alliant Energy Center.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place, very convenient, awesome staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent staff; clean room & good breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Vasiliki

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel and very good customer service!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very Pleasant & Helpful upon arrival & helpful throughout our stay. The room was also very nice & clean. The Pool was also great.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

BARRY

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ease of check-in, very courteous staff, very clean and modernized room, comfortable bed.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

HassaN

Liked: Cleanliness
Good place and nice service
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property was renovated last year and it was a vast improvement from my previous stay. The staff including Roxy, Cody and Tim were the best and I’ll definitely stay there on my next trip to Madison.
The recently renovated rooms are very comfortable and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Tiffany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was great and the staff were all very pleasant. Everyone I spoke to was great - from the front desk staff to the staff in the dining area at breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Lori

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, shuttle service and access to the Alisnt Energy Center's camping and RV show
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

THERESA

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Rooms were clean, check-in, easy, nice accommodations, easy access to the garden show. The only recommendation I would have is to have more protein on the breakfast menu.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kyle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was wonderful. I will be going there again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This is a very nice facility. Opened in August of 2025, it was only six months old at the time of my stay so it is, and still looked, new and spotless. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kurt

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was excellent
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very friendly staff and love that it is connected to Alliant Energy center so you dont even have to go outside to get there.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jei

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
clean, quiet, and enough parking for everyone
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Lynette

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was friendly. Room was clean and everything I expected.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Don

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
All the new improvements are great
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel for an overnight in Madison, room was clean and spacious included a mini fridge and microwave. Large shower stall. Its my second stay here.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

sierra

Nice, clean room. We loved that they offered a shuttle to downtown. Front desk service and shuttle driver were very nice
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Randy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Neat and very modern hotel. Not a huge breakfast selection but well maintained and monitored.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025