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| - After a wonderful stay at Hotel Ruby Marie, I think it's safe to say that I don't believe i'll ever stay anywhere else when i'm in Madison. It's not often you find a hotel with such character and charm as the Ruby Marie, without the heavy pricetag.
The hotel is really run much like a bed and breakfast or a traditional Inn. First off, it should be noted that it is independently owned and operated so you if you're into all that Hilton or bestwestern tomfoolery, the laid-back and relaxed vibe of this place might not suite you. When you enter, it may very well be that the guy running the front desk is also scrubbing toilets.
The hotel itself is ancient, but with a somewhat recent overhaul, the rooms are excellent. The bed was large and comfortable, the rooms were extremely clean and the bathrooms were very nicely equipped with quality high-pressure showers. And as if it couldn't get any better??! It does! The owner also owns, well, basically the entire row of businesses surrounding the hotel. Consequently, on the weekends you get a complimentary breakfast from the 'Comeback Inn.' I'm not talking some crusty muffins...you get to choose whatever you want on the menu! Wait! There's more! Each person also get's two free drinks downstairs at the 'Up North bar'. Talk about value. Hilton couldn't shake a stick at that! A highly recommended spot.
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