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Governor's Mansion Inn

2.5 star property
Lakefront hotel with free breakfast and a coffee shop

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Staircase
Free WiFi
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Interior entrance
Living area
The Governor's Mansion Inn sits in the heart of Madison, welcoming travelers with continental breakfast and a coffee shop for morning fuel. Guests stay connected with in-room WiFi while outdoor seating areas provide space to relax in the fresh air.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
The current price is P8,253
P9,532 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 21 - Sep 22

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Economy Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LED TV
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Digital channels
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Free WiFi

Signature Studio Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
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Highlights

Air conditioning
LED TV
Private bathroom
Digital channels
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Free WiFi

Signature Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LED TV
5 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Digital channels
Desk
  • 5 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Free WiFi

Standard Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Digital channels
Desk
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Located on a lake, Governor's Mansion Inn is in Downtown Madison, a neighborhood in Madison. Orpheum Theater and Wisconsin Veterans Museum are cultural highlights, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Dane County Farmers' Market and State Street Shopping. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Camp Randall Stadium or Alliant Energy Center.
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130 E. Gilman St, Madison, WI, 53703

What's nearby

  • Capitol Square - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Overture Center for the Arts - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Wisconsin State Capitol - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • University of Wisconsin-Madison - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Camp Randall Stadium - 4 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

  • Madison Station - 17 min walk
  • Dane County Regional Airport (MSN) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Old Fashioned - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Ian’s Pizza Madison | State Street - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Coopers Tavern - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Bradbury's Coffee - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Governor's Club - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Governor's Mansion Inn

Hotel near University of Wisconsin-Madison
Governor's Mansion Inn provides amenities like free continental breakfast and a coffee shop/cafe. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Express check-out, express check-in, and outdoor furniture
  • Smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms at Governor's Mansion Inn boast comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers
  • LED TVs with digital channels
  • Heating and housekeeping

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Limited onsite 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 elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • Smoking not allowed

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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Governor's Mansion Inn pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Governor's Mansion Inn?

As of Sep 17, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Governor's Mansion Inn on Sep 21, 2025 start from P 8,252.68, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Governor's Mansion Inn?

Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Governor's Mansion Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Governor's Mansion Inn?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Governor's Mansion Inn located?

Located in Downtown Madison, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Lake Mendota and University of Wisconsin-Madison. Camp Randall Stadium is 1.7 mi (2.7 km) away. Madison Station is 17 minutes by foot.

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Governor's Mansion Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 143 out of 172 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 172 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 172 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 172 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 172 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

Eric

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

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

asana

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

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely loved our stay! Very quaint inn with a lot of history. We will definitely be returning. Only downside I’ll mention is we would’ve loved to have the option to open the windows overnight, as it was a bit warm when we returned. We ended up powering on the AC which worked well, but would’ve been great to feel that fresh air off the lake.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carrie

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. In walking distance of many attractions
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

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

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay here - it immediately felt like a home away from home. The location is beautiful, the Garden Suite was spacious and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in was easy, nice and quiet
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shellie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My daughter and I had such a great stay at this beautiful and unique inn! Lovely room, wonderful breakfast, great location close to campus. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice location; close to lake and downtown Madison.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Triona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Happy to support small independent inn. Beautifully decorated, great location, easy access, spotlessly clean. Will stay again
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Would definitely stay there again. Very quiet. Great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janice

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

Charming

A charming room with a wonderful view of Lake Mendota
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Martin

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

Perfectly restored

What a beautiful and historic property. Everything was top notch.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anne

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

Tuan

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

Mary

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

Cute B & B

Really easy check in with code. Really comfortable bed. Very cozy and nice. Clean with good selection for breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Toni meador

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

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful room

The garden studio is amazing! Will gladly stay there again! Beautiful!
Studio
Shower
Bed
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robyn

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

Family time

The Governor's Mansion Inn Garden suite was perfect for our stay to visit with family. The suite was modern, clean and had everything we needed. The location is great. Enjoyed seeing the first floor of the mansion and learning of its history.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jenna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was a little small and doesn’t include a mini fridge or microwave, but every other amenity makes it such an amazing place! I would definitely return and stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robyn

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

Anniversary celebration.

Love the garden suite at the Governors Mansion Inn. It has all the amenities you need, beautifully decorated. Location can't be beat, very walkable to capitol and to Lake Mendota. The Governors Mansion and the Mendota Lakehouse Inn are our go to for special occasions..
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Crystal

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

Night out in Madison

We would definitely come back because of the check in and out, very clean and location. We were impressed we the size of the room. The bathroom seemed new and the water pressure was great. The whole place is so beautiful. There is access to the lake and you’re near a public beach. Loved our stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023