Madison: our three hotels side by side

Our three hotel picks in Madison side by side: guest score, reviews, stars, area and reference price per night.

	Budget Hampton Inn & Suites Madison Downtown	Best Value Embassy Suites By Hilton Madison Downtown	Luxury The Edgewater
Guest score	9.0/10	9.4/10	8.8/10
Reviews	477	310	148
Stars	★★★	★★★★	★★★★
Area	Downtown Madison	231 S. Pinckney Street	Downtown Madison
Reference price per night	€126	€140	€329
Guests like		Location: Central downtown setting near Lake Monona and a short walk to Capitol Square. Breakfast: Fresh buffet features made-to-order omelets, fruit, and a wide variety of hot options.
Guests mention		Parking Costs: Affordable public garage nearby, though on-site valet fees are considered expensive.
Good for		family, gym, ac, breakfast

Which one?

Choose Hampton Inn & Suites Madison Downtown if price matters most, Embassy Suites By Hilton Madison Downtown for the best balance of score and price, and The Edgewater if you want the best-reviewed upscale stay.

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Prices are reference rates for a 2-night stay for 2 adults (10 to 12 Nov 2026), not live quotes. Scores and review counts are Booking.com snapshots from September 2026. Always check the current price before quoting it as today's.