Hotel Exterior Stand on The Grand Plaza, a public space that lies at the heart of The Edgewater between the Langdon Building and the Wisconsin Building. It is almost an acre in size, with regularly scheduled outdoor events, concerts, and celebrations.

Hotel Exterior Dining at The Edgewater encompasses everything from a great burger and a pint of local beer on the boat dock to a special dinner with a panoramic view of Lake Mendota. The hotel offers two impressive bars that serve the best Wisconsin beers, wines, and cocktails.

Hotel Exterior The Edgewater Spa is Madison’s Place for whole-body well-being. The hotel’s waterfront salon and spa offers a full range of services in a luxurious, lakeside environment—all delivered by professionally trained health and wellness professionals.

Hotel Exterior The Edgewater is just down the street from the Wisconsin State Capitol and its bustling historic square. It is very close to State Street and its eclectic collection of restaurants and shops, as well as the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

Guestroom The overwhelming majority of guestrooms offer expansive views of Lake Mendota; from others, the state Capitol and beautiful downtown Madison are visible. All the accommodations combine the best of comfortable modern luxury with classic architecture, enhanced with memorable touches.

Double Guestroom Guestrooms at The Edgewater feature many outstanding views of Lake Mendota and the greater landscape. The scenery helps cast a tranquil ambiance in every space that is certain to relax guests.

Guestroom Right in the heart of Madison, The Edgewater offers over a variety of over 200 guestrooms and suites, located in either the original and totally refurbished Langdon building, or in the new tower, the Wisconsin building.

Presidential Suite The hotel's most elegant suites are perched high atop the Wisconsin building, featuring a large living room with sleeper sofa and lounge chairs, offering ideal views of the lake, along with additional features such as in-room dining table, two bathrooms, a wet bar, and two HD televisions.

Presidential Suite Living Area These luxurious corner rooms welcome guests with warm wooden floors, richly upholstered furnishings and over-sized bathrooms with custom vanities and soothing textiles. Relax in the living area, or spend a peaceful evening in the stylish and spacious king bedroom.

Fitness Center The Edgewater’s resistance training equipment and cardio machines let guests get in a complete workout at the Fitness Center. A relaxation pool, steam rooms, and full-service locker rooms provide a luxurious wind-down for any workout.

The Statehouse Enjoy a memorable lunch or dinner at signature restaurant, The Statehouse, or simply stop in to catch the sunset over Lake Mendota while enjoying a cocktail at the bar.

The Market The Market serves pastries and light fare, as well as coffee and espresso drinks, all day.

Historical Image Of Edgewater Dock While guests adored exploring Lake Mendota from The Edgewater, they also enjoyed the live entertainment it hosted inside. Jimmy Dorsey and his big band often performed at the hotel, making it a very popular gathering spot in Madison.

Historical Image Of Guestroom The historic guestrooms and suites at the Edgewater have hosted many influential guests over the years. Among the most prominent to stay on-site have been Elvis Presley, Elton John, and Bob Marley.

Historical Image Of Exterior Aerial View Renowned architect Lawrence Monberg had spearheaded the design of The Edgewater at the behest of the Quisling family. He specifically chose Art Moderne architecture as the main source for his inspiration to create the building.

Historical Image Of Hotel Exterior After spending nearly two years constructing the retreat, the Quisling family opened their luxurious vacation getaway as the “Edgewater Hotel” in 1948. In a matter of months, the Edgewater Hotel had emerged as the top holiday destination in Madison.

Historical Image Of Boats On Lake Mendota When the Quislings family decided to construct a luxurious hotel in Madison, they chose to build right alongside Lake Mendota. Prior to owning the hotel, the Quinslings had managed a successful medical clinic downtown for many years.

Historical Image Of Guests Looking Out Onto Lake Mendota Starting in the mid-20th century, The Edgewater had emerged as one of Wisconsin’s most cherished hotels. A main reason for this development was the masterful managerial practices of talented general manager Augie Faulkner.

Event Space This extraordinary hotel, completely modernized, and renovated in 2014, boasts over 45,000 sq. ft. of indoor and outdoor event space. These terrific venues are right on the shores of beautiful Lake Mendota, offering guests an incredibly memorable atmosphere.

Private Event For generations, The Edgewater set the standard as Madison's premier destination for elegance, service, and authentic hospitality. Throughout its venerable history, The Edgewater hosted business travelers, university guests, and wedding parties.

Wedding Setup The Edgewater is home to Madison’s most desirable special events spaces. Indeed, the hotel has both indoor and out venues, including grand ballrooms, intimate private dining areas, a unique plaza, and two penthouses.