. "1"^^ . "I don't normally stay at hotels unless a \"happy-ending\" is involved, but I had the opportunity to stay at the Doubletree in Madison, WI on a business trip. Sure it didn't cost me anything because that and my meals were all paid for. So if it was a free ride...again no \"happy-ending\" here.....I can't complain 'bout anything. After all free is free right? Well nuts to you! \nActually, my stay there, albiet brief, was really nice. First off, they offered smoking rooms which really is a nice consideration for the smoking portion of the population, plus being from Washington State with their tough smoking laws in public, but increased taxes on cigarettes for state revenue...makes no sense...anyhoo...yes nice consideration.\nSecond, very helpful staff who picked me up from the airport, pointed me in the right directions when I needed it, help me print out my e-tickets and held my stuff after my check out while I went to meetings then drove me back to airport. They were professional, courteous and down right nice. \nLocation was very key, close to campus and to downtown...easy to find, though I did get lost getting back one night.....too many beers at Genna's.\nAnyhoo, bottom line, I would stay here again, even on my own dime. Based on location, customer service, free wi-fi, smoking rooms, I would recommend it to those who dare to venture to Wisconsin.....which is more diverse than I would've thought."^^ . . "2009-02-13T00:00:00"^^ . "5"^^ . "0"^^ . . "2"^^ .