Governor's Mansion Inn

Property class: 2.5

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
Governor's Mansion Inn provides amenities like free continental breakfast and a coffee shop/cafe. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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A wooden bed with a headboard, two bedside tables with lamps, and a patterned bedspread.

Signature Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A neatly made bed with a patterned bedspread, two bedside lamps, a small bedside table with a lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

Standard Room

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

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A bedroom with two single beds, a nightstand with a lamp, and a wooden floor.

Economy Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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A bedroom with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a chair, and a door.

Signature Studio Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King 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 East Towne Mall and Dane County Farmers' Market. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Camp Randall Stadium or Alliant Energy Center. Visit our Madison travel guide
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130 E. Gilman St, Madison, WI, 53703

What's nearby

  • A calm lake surrounded by dense foliage.
    Lake Mendota
    1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • A large white building with a dome and columns, surrounded by trees and a flower bed.
    Capitol Square
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • A street lined with historic buildings, parked cars, and a tree in the foreground.
    State Street Shopping
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • A large domed building surrounded by modern cityscape and a body of water.
    Wisconsin State Capitol
    11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • A football stadium with a large crowd, a marching band, and a sunset sky.
    University of Wisconsin-Madison
    16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Michelangelo's Coffee House
    10 min walk
  • The Old Fashioned
    7 min walk
  • Ian’s Pizza Madison | State Street
    9 min walk
  • The Plaza Tavern
    8 min walk
  • Eno Vino Downtown
    9 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 smoke-free premises
    • Outdoor furniture
  • 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

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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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Governor's Mansion Inn pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

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 a 15-minute walk of Lake Mendota and University of Wisconsin-Madison. Madison Children's Museum and Capitol Square are also within 10 minutes. Madison Station is 17 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

Governor's Mansion Inn Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

10

Location

9.2

Staff & service

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 164 out of 198 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 198 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 198 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 198 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 198 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Accommodations were great. We found the beds to be very comfortable. Enjoyed the historical prominence of the building. Found the complimentary breakfast satisfactory.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, clean, private entrance and parking with view of lake. Comfortable bed. Walkable to capitol and restaurants. Perfect for our trip to Madison!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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I’ll stay there from now on for visits to Wisconsin, it’s clean, quiet, there is no staff onsite and that’s actually pretty nice. Next time I’ll get a larger bed, travelled with a friend so we needed two, a little tight but we made it work. Overall it was way better then a regular hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The house is beautiful. Bed was comfortable. Continental breakfast was lovely. Coffee was deliciously strong and hot. Easy parking situation.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Ideal location, excellent accommodations, and historic charm. Plus, delicious scones every morning!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Very clean room, welcoming environment. (lights on, fireplace burning in morning, excellent coffee and locally-sourced cheese and scones/bagels. 100% pleased with my stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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Our room was just what we needed and the best part was the private porch with lake view. I’ll definitely be back soon!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Great place. Clean room and super quaint, albeit little scary being in almost 200 year old mansion;) Morning breakfast was great too.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Great location. In walking distance of many attractions
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Nice location; close to lake and downtown Madison.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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The fact that several governors had actually previously lived on the property was fascinating. The downstairs rooms were very spacious and intriguing. The breakfast had a nice variety of items to choose from and the coffee was good!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
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8/10 Good

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The scone & coffee were VERY good! The bed was comfortable!(201) The bathroom had missing tile & the armoire was broken. The room was clean.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness
Charming old mansion. Nice location. Minimal staff. Spartan - closet consists of a rod near door, with an assortment of plastic hangers, and a small fridge in between; dorm-room like.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Amazing and gorgeous place to stay. The rooms were comfy and clean, and the space is marvelously well restored. Staying in such a historic building is also such a privilege! My only comment would be the breakfast. It has a fairly limited menu (just bagels, scones, coffee) with very few "filling" options. I would've appreciated at least some cereal. I'm more than happy bringing my own food when I stay somewhere, but my room also didn't have a fridge and there isn't a public fridge, so I had nowhere to store perishables.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room on the first floor was small but cozy. The host communicated well how to enter the property and the room. The beds were very comfortable. It was nice to be able to control the temperature in the room. The bathroom was extremely clean. There were no chairs in the room but there was a small bench. Breakfast included scones, fruit and bagels, as well as coffee. Delicious! There is parking in the premise. I highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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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