The Edgewater

The Edgewater sits directly on the shores of Lake Mendota, with guest rooms offering tile or marble floors, a refrigerator, and either a full view of the lake or the city. Select rooms include a sofa, a spa bath, and a kitchenette for longer stays. The property is split into two buildings: the main Art Deco building and the Langdon building, which houses the spa and fitness center.

The hotel operates three on-site restaurants: the fine-dining Statehouse, which serves regionally sourced cuisine with an extensive wine list, and the casual Icehouse and Boathouse, which offer pub fare and a local brew selection. Evening entertainment includes live music and performance, plus live sport events and movie nights. A coffee house on site and a snack bar are available, and guests can order breakfast in the room or from room service.

The full-service spa and wellness center provides body treatments, facials, massages, and access to a steam room, sauna, and spa lounge with relaxation area. Guests can use the fitness center, fitness/spa locker rooms, and book spa/wellness packages that include body scrubs, wraps, and foot baths. The spa also offers manicure, pedicure, and waxing services, with a massage chair available in the treatment area.

The hotel offers a complimentary shuttle service to the airport and a shuttle that covers a 2-mile radius around the property. On-site parking includes a parking garage and valet parking, plus an electric vehicle charging station and accessible parking spaces. Additional services include a business center, meeting/banquet facilities, dry cleaning, and a minimarket on site, as well as pet bowls and designated pet-friendly rooms.

The hotel features a seasonal outdoor ice skating rink on the plaza, and directly on the lake, guests can access water sport facilities on site. Walking tours and happy hour events are organized regularly, and the property includes an outdoor fireplace, a picnic area, and a sun terrace. The Edgewater also offers evening entertainment with live sport events and movie nights for guests staying on property.

Location: Directly on Lake Mendota, 850 m from the University of Wisconsin-Madison

Rooms: Select rooms with spa bath, kitchenette, and lake views

Dining: 3 on-site restaurants including the fine-dining Statehouse

Wellness: Full-service spa with steam room, sauna, and fitness center

Service: Complimentary airport shuttle and 2-mile-radius shuttle service

Parking: Electric vehicle charging station and valet parking