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| - I've stayed at this Sheraton several times, most recently for a conference this September. It's a solid small city hotel. The beds are Sheraton beds, nice and comfy. It has a pool (large enough to swim abbreviated laps, though not a full-size lap pool), a sauna, and a hot tub. It's well-located -- walking distance to the Reliant Center, and only two miles from downtown. There's ample parking. The BBQ chicken pizza from Heartland, the attached restaurant, was tasty, though I haven't had it since 2004. Also, the curtains in the room are very effective in shutting out the sunlight, which the vampiric among us (or simply anyone like me, who's woken up by the sunrise) will appreciate.
A few things to keep in mind: while there is wireless internet, it's not free. The rooms don't have minibar fridges. Those two miles to downtown may be too farther than you want to walk after a night out (though it's a short, cheap cab ride). Make sure to check the electronic clock when you arrive to make sure the alarm is off -- the last time I stayed, they didn't reset the alarm clock after the last guest left, which punctured my last hour of sleep.
I'm an Starwood member, so whenever I'm in Madison, this is where I stay. If you're collecting SPG points or this has a good rate, you shouldn't go wrong here.
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