MANSION HILL INN, Madison

Mansion Hill Inn - A German Romanesque Revival boutique hotel with marble fireplaces and a historic belvedere

Located in downtown Madison's Mansion Hill District, this 10-room luxury boutique property occupies a 9000-square-foot German Romanesque Revival building at 424 N. Pinckney Street. A four-story oval mahogany spiral staircase leads to the belvedere, while etched Venetian glass windows illuminate the marble foyer. The Madison hotel features floor-to-ceiling arched windows, private balconies, and wrought-iron architectural details from buttresses to balconies. Guest rooms include marble gas fireplaces, whirlpool tubs, rain showers, and L'Occitane amenities. A classic parlor and majestic bar serve local beers, wines, and cocktails. The property provides complimentary European-style continental breakfast, Nespresso coffee service, and B-cycle bike sharing passes. Mansion Hill Inn sits steps from Capitol Square, State Street, and the University of Wisconsin campus, with the Dane County Farmers Market just 0.5 miles away.

Pros

Original architectural features preserved including a secret bathroom entrance behind a bookcase

Rooftop belvedere offering distinctive views

Private garden and veranda access from select rooms

Complimentary bike sharing program for exploring the area

Cons

Historical building accessible only via stairs, not ADA compliant

6 miles distance from Dane County Regional Airport