A cozy and quiet luxury B&B/inn located a few blocks from the capital square and not far from Langdon St and the University.
Built in 1857 and rescued and restored to its current brilliance by Trek Bicycle scion, this place is my new favorite Madison retreat. We regularly visit Madison from Minneapolis and have stayed in most of its hotels-especially those close to the University . This place dripping in creature comforts sets a new high bar.
Pros:
-Gorgeous public spaces on the first floor-restored to 1880s brilliance and they even have a nice bar (not original) tucked into the former parlor serving beer and wine.
-our room-7-(out of a total of 10) located on the second floor was massive with cheery classical decorations and all the modern features expected in a high-end property including a gas fireplace, large outside patio, soaring windows making the room bright and airy, large comfy sleigh -style king bed
-bathroom was also huge and in room 7 hidden behind a secret wall in the floor to ceiling bookcase. The bathroom had its own separate heat/A/C control and featured a heated floor-very nice! Their were tons of windows and a large shower with a rain shower shower head.
-fresh chocolate chip cookies were left on the bed when we returned from dinner-very yummy
-free snacks are available in the bar including mixed nuts, m&m's, almonds, and chocolate covered raisins-plus they put our cookies later in the day.
-top flight service from the staff from check in to check out
-room includes breakfast (although we didn't partake)
Opportunities:
-it's an older house in a busy neighborhood so parking is tricky on the street. They have three spots next to the house off street (first come first serve) that are valet spots and it is $10 per night -they also have some spaces a few blocks away. Seems like parking should be included to me.
-probably not a place for an older person-at least for rooms 6-10 as the only way up is a steep spiral staircase that would be a challenge for some.
I would definitely stay here again, even though it's one of the most expensive rooms in Madison.
Highly recommended