Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Madison, WI
By the Top3Hotels editorial team. Based on Booking.com guest scores and reviews, location data and reference prices. We did not stay at this hotel. Updated 2026-10-24.
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Madison, WI is worth booking if you drive and want spacious, spotless rooms with a pool and free parking at a price below the city median. If you want to walk to downtown sights, it is the wrong base.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Who it suits, and who should skip it
This hotel suits families and drivers. The property lists family rooms, a pool, a gym, free parking, free Wi-Fi and air conditioning, and the listing is tagged as pet-friendly. Guests describe the rooms as spacious, modern and consistently spotless.
Skip it if you plan to explore Madison on foot. Every sight in our data is more than an hour away walking. Also note that this is our Luxury pick because of its official 5-star rating, yet it is cheaper than our Best Value pick. If you expect a classic luxury hotel experience, read the room photos and reviews carefully.
Location and getting around Madison
The address is 400 River Place, and the location score is 8.9 out of 10.
Saint Raphael's Cathedral (Madison, Wisconsin) is about 5.7 km away, roughly 71 minutes on foot. Madison Museum of Contemporary Art is about 6.1 km, around 76 minutes. Gates of Heaven Synagogue is also about 6.1 km, close to 76 minutes. These are straight-line estimates.
All three are far. You will need a car, a taxi or public transport to reach them. With free parking on site, a car is the most practical option.
What guests say
The hotel scores 8.9 out of 10 from 578 guest reviews. On review score it ranked joint fifth of the 13 eligible properties in the provider sample.
Breakfast gets detailed praise: a wide variety of hot and cold options served on real china plates. Rooms are the other strong point, described as spacious, modern and consistently spotless.
Beds split opinion. Some guests find them soft and restful, while others say the mattresses are hard or unstable. If you are particular about beds, read the most recent comments.
Price and value against our other Madison picks
Reference prices seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 for 2 adults put this hotel at €93.51 per night. The sample median was €127.97, so it came in 27% below. These are not live quotes. Check today's price for your dates.
Our Budget pick, AmericInn by Wyndham Madison West, was €69.38 per night with 3 stars and a score of 8.3. Our Best Value pick, Embassy Suites By Hilton Madison Downtown, was €139.65 per night with 4 stars and 9.4.
That makes this an unusual Luxury pick: it costs less than the Best Value option. The Embassy Suites scores higher, at 9.4, so if score matters more than stars or price, compare the two closely.
Why it made our top 3
We compared 13 eligible hotels in Madison. Our Luxury choice prioritises five-star hotels, and this one holds an official 5-star rating. A four-star hotel only takes the slot if it scores at least 8.5.
Beyond the stars, it has 578 reviews averaging 8.9, praised rooms and breakfast, and a price well under the median.
Before you book
Breakfast is listed as American and buffet, but whether it is included in your rate is not confirmed. Room size, noise, renovation condition and cancellation terms have not been assessed. Check these on the booking page.
Confirm the pet policy and any fee if you bring an animal, and check pool and gym hours. If you will not have a car, price a taxi to the places you plan to visit.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Questions travellers ask
Is Country Inn & Suites Madison close to downtown sights?
No. The nearest sight in our data, Saint Raphael's Cathedral (Madison, Wisconsin), is about 5.7 km away, around 71 minutes on foot. Plan to drive or use a taxi or public transport.
Is breakfast included?
Breakfast is an American buffet, praised for its hot and cold variety. Whether it is included in your rate is not confirmed, so check the rate details.
Does the hotel have a pool and free parking?
Yes, the property lists a pool, a gym and free parking. Check opening times and availability for your dates.
Why is a Country Inn your Luxury pick in Madison?
It holds an official 5-star rating, and our Luxury slot prioritises five-star hotels. It also scores 8.9 from 578 reviews, though our Best Value pick scores higher at 9.4.
Are the beds comfortable?
Opinions are split. Some guests find the beds soft and restful, others find the mattresses hard or unstable.