Best hotel I've stayed at for EPIC training so far, and closest to DT Madison for me.
Upsides:
+ Staff is AMAZING. Very accommodating and willing to work with you, even the shuttle drivers who are super friendly.
+ Breakfast buffet was actually really good. I couldn't have the fresh food (hah, gluten free) but they had Yoplait yogurt and milk cartons available in a fridge. This meant I didn't have to worry about stocking up on breakfast.
+ Mini-fridge and microwave in EVERY room. I was extremely worried with my previous hotel because I had to special-request a fridge and would have to share a microwave. Not here!
+ Shuttle. You can shuttle to downtown, or anywhere close by, then call to request a pickup. Grocery shopping? Yes. Kohl's? Yes. Restaurants? Yes. Plus you have the default EPIC shuttle.
I don't really have any downsides. Yeah, there's not much within walking distance, but the shuttle service more than made up for it.
Would stay again.