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7.9

727 reviews

Hotel Monona

Hotel Monona

722 John Nolen Drive, Madison (Wisconsin), WI 53713, United States

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Indoor swimming pool

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Fitness center

Air conditioning

Kid-friendly buffet

Parking On Site

24-hour front desk

Hotel Monona

Welcome to Hotel Monona, a charming 3-star hotel located in the heart of Madison, Wisconsin. Situated just 2.3mi from the city center, this hotel offers the perfect blend of convenience and relaxation for your stay.

With 727 reviews, Hotel Monona has established itself as a popular choice among travelers. The friendly and helpful staff at the 24-hour front desk ensures that your needs are met at all times. The hotel offers a range of amenities to enhance your stay, including a pet-friendly policy (with extra charges), an indoor swimming pool, and a hot tub/jacuzzi, all available free of charge. The complimentary breakfast is a great way to start your day before exploring the vibrant city of Madison, known for its picturesque scenery and cultural attractions.

The comfortable and well-equipped rooms at Hotel Monona provide everything you need for a pleasant stay. Each room features air conditioning, a private bathroom with free toiletries, and a bathtub. Additional amenities include free Wi-Fi, a fitness center, and private parking. Whether you're traveling for business or leisure, Hotel Monona offers a convenient and enjoyable experience at a starting price of just $180.

Come and experience the warm hospitality and convenient location of Hotel Monona during your visit to Madison, Wisconsin. Book your stay today and create unforgettable memories in this vibrant city.

After a busy day exploring the vibrant city of Madison, Wisconsin, you can unwind and relax at Hotel Monona's indoor swimming pool. Open all year round, this inviting pool offers the perfect respite from the hustle and bustle of the city. Whether you prefer to take a refreshing dip or simply lounge by the poolside, you'll find a tranquil oasis right in the heart of the hotel. Please note that the pool area is exclusively for adults, providing a serene and peaceful environment for your enjoyment.

To make your stay even more delightful, Hotel Monona offers a range of convenient payment options. Accepted methods include Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa, and American Express. Cash payments, however, are not accepted. With these flexible payment choices, you can easily settle your bill and focus on enjoying your time in Madison.

When it comes to accommodation, Hotel Monona has thoughtfully designed rooms that cater to your comfort and needs. From the cozy and stylish Standard Queen Room to the spacious and luxurious Superior King Room, each option provides ample space and a variety of amenities for a pleasant stay. Free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, and private bathrooms with complimentary toiletries are just a few of the amenities you can expect. Whether you're traveling alone, with a partner, or with family, Hotel Monona offers a room suitable for your needs and preferences.

Experience unparalleled hospitality and a convenient location at Hotel Monona during your trip to Madison. With pet-friendly policies, an indoor swimming pool exclusively for adults, multiple room options, and flexible payment methods, Hotel Monona ensures that every aspect of your stay is enjoyable and stress-free. Book your stay today and embark on a memorable journey in this lively and picturesque city.

Closest airports

Dane County Regional Airport

6.3mi

Chicago/Rockford International Airport

60.2mi

Most popular amenities

Indoor swimming pool

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Fitness center

Air conditioning

Kid-friendly buffet

Parking On Site

24-hour front desk

Non-smoking rooms

Wheelchair accessible

Elevator

Free toiletries

Bathtub

Rooms

Superior King Room in Hotel Monona

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Superior King Room

1 King Size Bed

1 Sofa Bed

390 sqft

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

Wifi

Microwave

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Experience true comfort and luxury in our spacious Superior King Room, featuring a king-size bed, sofa bed, private bathroom with bathtub, and a range of modern amenities including free wifi, a flat-screen TV, and a coffee machine. Perfectly suited for up to 4 adults, this room will ensure a memorable stay.

Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Non-Smoking in Hotel Monona

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Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Non-Smoking

2 Queen Size Beds

335 sqft

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

Microwave

Coffee machine

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Indulge in comfort and convenience in our Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Non-Smoking. This spacious double room boasts modern amenities like a private bathroom with a bathtub, a microwave and refrigerator for quick and easy snacks, and a flat-screen TV for your entertainment. Perfect for a family getaway, with the room able to accommodate 4 adults and 3 children.

Superior Queen Room in Hotel Monona

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Superior Queen Room

2 Queen Size Beds

390 sqft

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

Wifi

Microwave

x4

More details

Experience the ultimate comfort in our spacious Superior Queen Room, complete with two cozy Queen size beds, a private bathroom with a bathtub, and modern amenities such as free Wifi, a microwave, and a coffee machine. Whether you're traveling with friends or family, this room is perfect for accommodating up to four adults.

Standard Queen Room in Hotel Monona

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Standard Queen Room

1 Queen Size Bed

290 sqft

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

Wifi

Microwave

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Indulge in the comfort of our Standard Queen Room, with its spacious 291 sqft layout and plush queen-size bed. Enjoy modern amenities, including a private bathroom with bathtub, free wifi, and a flat-screen TV.

Standard King Room - Non-Smoking  in Hotel Monona

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Standard King Room - Non-Smoking

1 King Size Bed

310 sqft

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

Microwave

Coffee machine

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Relax and unwind in our spacious and smoke-free Standard King Room, featuring a comfortable King size bed, private bathroom with bathtub, and a range of convenient amenities including a microwave, refrigerator, and flat-screen TV. Perfect for a couple's getaway or a small family retreat, this room is the ideal choice for a comfortable stay.

Queen Room - Accessible/Non-Smoking in Hotel Monona

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Queen Room - Accessible/Non-Smoking

1 Queen Size Bed

365 sqft

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

Microwave

Coffee machine

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Welcome to our spacious Queen Room - Accessible/Non-Smoking! This double room is ideal for 2 adults and 1 child, offering a comfortable stay with a queen size bed and a range of modern amenities, including a private bathroom with a bathtub, a microwave, a coffee machine, a flat-screen TV, and free toiletries. Enjoy the convenience of air conditioning, a refrigerator, and a tea/coffee maker while exploring the vibrant surroundings.

Guest reviews

7.9

727 reviews

Categories of assessments

Cleanliness

Comfort

Location

Facilities

Staff

Value for money

WiFi quality

Breakfast

Featured reviews:

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Anonymous

9.1

May 2023

Friendly staff, from the front desk to the breakfast staff. The beds were very comfortable and clean. I liked that they had white sheets AND comforters. Smelled clean with faint bleach smell. I love that! Bathroom looked clean. I liked that they had a small dining table and 2 chairs in the room, as well as a refrigerator and microwave.

They had a great variety for breakfast, but it was very busy and you had to be quick to get food before it was gone, especially the hot food. Took awhile to restock food, even with three people working the breakfast. (Maybe an additional or larger cooking device is needed to increase cooking capacity.) The employees seemed to be doing the best they could. Challenging to get a table to sit at, very crowded. The pool area is very slippery. Textured floors would be safer.

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Wrknactor

10

March 2023

We booked literally minutes before we checked in, as snow had started to become more of a driving burden than we'd hoped. The price was great (less than half of the Sheraton right next door to Hotel Monona), and the facility was excellent. Normally, when you stay at a local-brand hotel, you don't expect it to be anything but average. Hotel Monona was definitely a cut above the rest. Check-in was fast and easy (less than 2 minutes); the room was large, clean, and comfortable (a selection of pillows, large comfy beds, in-room iron/board and coffee maker, etc). Oh, and, the included breakfast was terrific. Normally, smaller hotels give you your basic set of "continental" offerings: dry cereal, white bread, a sweet roll, and some coffee/juice. Hotel Monona had waffle makers, ready for making a hot breakfast (we had the waffles, using their batter from a dispenser, and they were delicious). There were eggs and potatoes warming in a steam tray, and a variety of other items could be had, as well. By the way, they had complimentary cookies (seemingly fresh-baked, but I don't know for sure) at the counter for check-in. They, too, were delicious. Check-out was even quicker than check-in, and the parking lot had been plowed several times throughout the evening snowfall, so getting out and on our way in the morning was a breeze. We DID notice a large number of cars that were not there when we checked in ... presumably many others escaping the snow.

Honestly, everything was pretty terrific. The only issue we had was one of our key cards needed to be replaced, as it wasn't working. That took all of 30 seconds to rectify.

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Heather

10

July 2021

The staff was awesome, especially front desk. Lots of good food/beverage recommendations. Loved the fresh-baked cookies before bed. The bed and pillows were the most comfortable we've had on our two week road trip. Also was upgraded to a King room without asking.

Nada. Well, except the persons next door to us who at 4:30am made multiple trips down the hall and let their door slam shut each time rather than gently closing it. But those were just fellow travelers being totally unaware!

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Peggy

8.2

February 2023

The room and beds were good. Bed was comfortable. Breakfast was not really that great. Assortment was okay but not spectacular. Eggs were "different" sort of runny. Very disappointed that the hot tub was unavailable, something that should have been listed on the website. Misleading.... The girl checking us in was very good, she was able to put all the family on the same floor and close together.

The room and beds were good. Bed was comfortable. Breakfast was not really that great. Assortment was okay but not spectacular. Eggs were "different" sort of runny. Very disappointed that the hot tub was unavailable, something that should have been listed on the website. Misleading.... The girl checking us in was very good, she was able to put all the family on the same floor and close together.

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John

8.2

January 2023

Excellent value and quality for the price. Very quiet, didn't hear another guest the entire time. Beds are comfortable, lots of good pillows, and the big TV was perfect for watching the amazing NCCA football playoffs. The breakfast was very clean and decent to get the day going. Has an indoor pool, and can use the next door Sheraton pool as well. The location is not a close walk to Madison downtown (maybe 2.5 miles), but only a short 5-minute drive (for parking, plug in State Street Brats and there is a public parking garage just before it). Other Monona restaurant and strip-center facilities nearby ... we really liked hanging out a the fire pit at the Monona Bank RiverRink, and the Off Broadway Drafthouse was a great find for a local pub with great food. Also perfect for us, a very nice forest and lakeside hike at the Turville Conservation Park is just behind the hotel on the other side of the RR tracks (cross the tracks, go right about 20-30 yards for the side trail leading to the main trail -- also can go out to the bike path along Nolen Dr, go right, and pick up the at the trailhead parking lot about a half mile down). When this has snow it looks like a good little cross-country ski park. Other Madison attractions: State Street for shops, restaurants and bars; U of Wisconsin Campus (check to see if seated Pres Lincoln stands up - haha); Picnic Point is a good hike, you can also reserve fire pits near the point; the free Henry Vilas Zoo is a good excursion to walk around, especially for young kids.

$50 "incidentals" credit card reserve charge in addition to what you pay online, supposed to be refunded within "3-5 days." Also, daily maid service was not offered. After day 3 we requested twice from the front desk, but no cleaning when we returned later in the day. Luckily in the evening a maid was on our floor and we asked her to "freshen" the room while we went to dinner.

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Brenda

8.2

April 2023

Staff was great and very helpful.

I just don’t understand why the room doesn’t have a blackout curtain. We had one window with a thin curtain across. There was a very thick blackout curtain that did not extend across the window. It is apparently there to make the room appearance more appealing for photos. The building next to us are condos that have security lighting. This amazing spot light shines directly into the bedroom. If you are the unlucky side of the bed, it hits your eyes. I was that unlucky one that did not sleep well.

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Betty

8.2

June 2023

The room was spacious and very well lit, air conditioner worked well, bed was comfortable with nice linens. The breakfast was generous and standard quality - no surprises. The staff was very helpful and very pleasant.

There was a smell of cleaning fluid or air freshener in the room. I really don't like artificial scents - they're too strong and leave me with the sense that they're masking something so they make the room feel less clean. BUT - the room and the bathroom were very clean.

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Serena

9.1

July 2021

Vincent on the front desk was awesome, very helpful. Breakfast selection was one of the best, far superior to other hotels in same price category. BREAFAST WAS GREAT! Great location close to downtown. I'd definitely stay here again. Great value. Helpful staff.

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Wendy

8.2

September 2023

The breakfast exceeded my expectations. And it was great that it started at 6 even on the weekends.

I was not expecting the construction so was very surprised by that. And the wireless did not have a password so I was unable to use it (no password = not secure). Also not expecting to have such limited food nearby / Sheraton was close but service hours were less than desired.

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Diane

9.1

March 2023

Breakfast was amazing and the location to our event was perfect. Hotel was very clean. room was large and comfortable

there was one day where they didn't service the room and said we had requested no service, which was strange. the hot tub was broken so sad - a long soak after a busy day is wonderful. they did offer the hotel next door but it was snowing and who wants to be all wet in the snow! The pillows offered no support.

Points of Interest Around Hotel Monona

Airports

Dane County Regional Airport

6.3mi

Chicago/Rockford International Airport

60.2mi

Pools

Location

  • Indoor

Age restrictions

  • Adults only

Availability

  • All season

Amenities of Hotel Monona

Indoor swimming pool

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Fitness center

Air conditioning

Kid-friendly buffet

Parking On Site

24-hour front desk

Non-smoking rooms

Wheelchair accessible

Elevator

Free toiletries

Bathtub

Stay rules - Hotel Monona

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Curfew

  • Parking

  • Reservations

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property

Frequently Asked Questions - Hotel Monona

Can pets stay with guests at Hotel Monona?

Yes, you can stay with your pet at Hotel Monona. However, it is important to note that charges may apply and you need to request permission beforehand.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel Monona?

For those planning to reside at Hotel Monona, the doors open for check-in at 03:00 PM and it's time to say goodbye by 12:00 PM.

Can guests park for free at Hotel Monona?

Yes, there is ample parking available at Hotel Monona. The hotel provides free parking for guests, which is conveniently located on the premises. Additionally, as the parking is private, guests can rest assured that their vehicles will be safe and secure during their stay. The on-site parking also eliminates the need for any advanced reservation.

What are the rates at Hotel Monona?

The entry-level price at Hotel Monona is $180. These rates are subject to change based on room selection and travel dates. Kindly input your dates to view current rates.

Which room categories can I book at Hotel Monona?

Hotel Monona offers a variety of room types, including Standard Queen, Superior King, Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Non-Smoking, Superior Queen, Queen Room - Accessible/Non-Smoking, and Standard King Room - Non-Smoking. All rooms are non-smoking and have different sizes ranging from 291 sqft to 388 sqft. The occupancy of the rooms varies from accommodating 2 adults to 4 adults, with some rooms also allowing children. Bed sizes include Queen and King beds, with some rooms also having a sofa bed.

Where can guests find entertainment in Hotel Monona?

Guests at Hotel Monona can spend their time enjoying the leisure amenities offered by the hotel. The hotel features an indoor swimming pool, perfect for guests to relax and take a dip throughout the year. Additionally, there is a hot tub/jacuzzi available for guests to unwind and enjoy a soothing soak.

For guests looking to stay active during their stay, the hotel offers a fitness center equipped with various exercise equipment. Guests can maintain their fitness regime or start their day with a workout.

In addition to these amenities, guests can also choose to explore the surroundings on a cycling adventure. The hotel provides cycling facilities for guests who enjoy outdoor activities.

Overall, guests at Hotel Monona have numerous options to spend their leisure time, whether it be swimming in the indoor pool, relaxing in the hot tub, working out in the fitness center, or exploring the area on a cycling excursion.

Can guests use a pool at Hotel Monona?

Hotel Monona has one pool available. This pool is open all year round and is located indoors. However, there are age restrictions in place, as it is for adults only.

What methods of payment does Hotel Monona accept?

Hotel Monona accepts payment through Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa, and American Express. However, cash payments are not accepted.