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Governor's Mansion Inn

2.5 star property

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Staircase
Interior entrance
Interior
Interior
Signature Room | Free WiFi

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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130 E. Gilman St, Madison, WI, 53703
  • Place, Capitol Square
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Overture Center for the Arts
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Wisconsin State Capitol
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Madison, WI (MSN-Dane County Regional)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

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Signature Room | Free WiFi

Signature Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Room | Free WiFi

Standard Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Economy Room | Free WiFi

Economy Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Signature Studio Suite | Free WiFi

Signature Studio Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Governor's Mansion Inn

A coffee shop/cafe, express check-in and express check-out are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free continental breakfast and free WiFi in public areas are also provided. Housekeeping is available on request.
Governor's Mansion Inn offers 8 accommodations. LED televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include a shower. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on request.

During your stay at Governor's Mansion Inn, you're just a quick walk from Capitol Square. You'll find features such as free breakfast and free WiFi in public areas, plus a coffee shop/cafe.
  • Free continental breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy a bite to eat at the coffee shop/cafe
  • 6 minutes by foot from Capitol Square and a 3-minute drive from University of Wisconsin-Madison
There's a coffee shop/cafe on site. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. Governor's Mansion Inn also features express check-in and express check-out.

This Madison hotel is smoke free.

Guests are served a free continental breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM. An additional breakfast is available daily for a fee.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Limited on-site parking (max 1 space per unit)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Guest services

  • Housekeeping on request

Outdoors

  • On a lake
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LED TV with digital channels

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Heating (climate-controlled)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property does not have a front desk. Guests will receive an email 48 hours before arrival with check-in information and an access code. Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance.

Property is also known as

Governors Mansion Inn and Cafe Hotel Madison
Governors Mansion Inn and Cafe Hotel
Governors Mansion Inn and Cafe Madison
Governors Mansion Cafe Madison
Governor's Mansion Inn Cafe
Governor's Mansion Inn Hotel
Governor's Mansion Inn Madison
Governor's Mansion Inn Hotel Madison

Governor's Mansion Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 155 out of 187 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 187 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 187 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 187 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 187 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gay

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean room, welcoming environment. (lights on, fireplace burning in morning, excellent coffee and locally-sourced cheese and scones/bagels. 100% pleased with my stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ideal location, excellent accommodations, and historic charm. Plus, delicious scones every morning!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
David was very helpful, and he allowed us to use their microwave in the kitchenette! Location is great for Downtown Madison, great view of the lake. They provide suggestions for dinner, coffee shops and more!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Beth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location. Convenient parking onsite. View of the lake was a bonus and breakfast was yummy. We would stay here again and again!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
NO ICE AVAILABLE AT THE PROPERTY. THE EXTERIOR IS QUITE NICE, PROBABLY BETTER THAN THE INTERIOR. The
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Our room was just what we needed and the best part was the private porch with lake view. I’ll definitely be back soon!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

william

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place. Clean room and super quaint, albeit little scary being in almost 200 year old mansion;) Morning breakfast was great too.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful old manor in a lovely part of town. We loved the proximity to downtown and the waterfront.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carrie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
An absolutely beautiful inn. The room was so comfortable…fabulous bed, modern bathroom, quiet. The inn is gorgeous with a fabulous location on the lake. Will definitely be staying there again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Affordable, comfortable and easy place to stay

Easy independent check in and out View of lake from window Safe neighbourhood not far from Flux bus stop Affordable even booking the week before Clean and cosy room Nice food for breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay here - it immediately felt like a home away from home. The location is beautiful, the Garden Suite was spacious and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in was easy, nice and quiet
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

asana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. In walking distance of many attractions
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice location; close to lake and downtown Madison.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bing

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely loved our stay! Very quaint inn with a lot of history. We will definitely be returning. Only downside I’ll mention is we would’ve loved to have the option to open the windows overnight, as it was a bit warm when we returned. We ended up powering on the AC which worked well, but would’ve been great to feel that fresh air off the lake.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

lois

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very clean. Only saw staff at breakfast. He was very attentive.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shellie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My daughter and I had such a great stay at this beautiful and unique inn! Lovely room, wonderful breakfast, great location close to campus. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Grace

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Its so historic. Beautiful!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Triona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Happy to support small independent inn. Beautifully decorated, great location, easy access, spotlessly clean. Will stay again
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Would definitely stay there again. Very quiet. Great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Kinnan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy to book online, door code to get in.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Tastefully done!

We were a bit hesitant that the renovation was not great, but it was beautiful! Clean, nice, tasteful with a nod to the era of the historic hotel and area. Met the owner who was very nice, had a peaceful walk in historic Mansion Hills are, and a very quiet restful night.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Ethan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Centrally located, quaint, and functional
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022