This is an older hotel, but it fit my needs better than the Hampton, one block away. Rooms are large, but of an older design. Service was young and inexperienced, but they are trained well and do okay within their limitations. At the Hampton,. service was robotic and the Hampton did not honor my Gold membership. The Doubletree acknowledged my Gold membership and awarded me free breakfasts and cocktails. The Doubletree also has free parking while the Hampton charges per day. In addition, the Hampton has the bathroom sink in the sleeping quarters, and that is a deal breaker for me. Thus, when in Madison, I am a Doubletree man!