The days are getting crisper, the leaves are turning along the shores of Lake Mendota, and The Edgewater is here for all of it. For Badger home games, we’re Madison’s Place for Game Day. Ride our shuttle to the game, then take the elevator home. On Friday, October 2, Oktoberfest brings The Rhythm Playboys to The Grand Plaza, plus schnitzel and cherry strudel by the water. Only a few Tuesday Date Nights at The Statehouse remain. Enjoy a three-course dinner for two with a bottle of wine, every Tuesday through October 13. Saturdays start with 8 AM Spa Yoga through October 24, complimentary when you stay with us.
Lights on the Lake at The Boathouse switches on November 18, and the holidays follow right behind it. Join us for Thanksgiving in The Grand Ballroom or at The Statehouse, then for our 12th annual Holiday Tree Lighting the next day. Afterward, Santa stays for dinner at The Statehouse. Stay the night and wake up to PJs & Pancakes with Santa on November 28.
Located in the heart of downtown Madison, next door to the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and within walking distance of the Capitol Square and downtown, The Edgewater Hotel in Madison, Wisconsin serves as an urban resort steps away from eclectic shops and Madison institutions that make the downtown scene so vibrant.
We offer 202 rooms and the finest in luxury hotel services and amenities, and you’ll be mesmerized by our legendary and breathtaking location on the water’s edge of Lake Mendota, which is visible from a large variety of viewpoints and venues throughout the hotel, including most of the elegant guest rooms.
The Edgewater is your place for fun family events, holiday meals with your loved ones, and gatherings with colleagues and friends!
Exclusive rates available when you book online. Book today to reserve your room today for the best available rate.
As the only hotel with a AAA Four Diamond Rating in Madison or Dane County, the property consistently ranks as one of the top hotels in the region, and most recently, was ranked one of the best hotels in the Midwest in Condé Nast Traveler’s Readers’ Choice Awards.
Residents and guests alike gather for the year-round community events, the exceptional restaurants, world-class meetings and event facilities, memorable venues for weddings and celebrations and best-in-class spa and wellness facilities. If you’re looking for a hotel that’s as welcoming and fun as the people who inhabit this great city, this is the place.
Whether it’s a much needed spa treatment, or a local shopping excursion with friends, or a family-fun packed weekend – you can enjoy our multi-faceted property and the city we love, Madison, Wisconsin. Experience the very best that we have to offer by reserving one of these exclusive packages for your next escape.
Book now to reserve an overnight stay with 2 adult and 2 child tickets to our popular Holiday breakfasts.
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Learn more about special events and offerings from The Edgewater, Madison’s Place for traditions, celebrations and lasting memories.
June 17, 2026 in News Press & Media
Between our lakeside spa, the pier, and a plaza that turns into an ice rink in winter and a buzzing gathering place all summer, there’s always a reason to stay a little longer.
Brewgrass Fridays are back on the lakefront plaza at The Edgewater in Madison, WI. This popular summer series, in partnership with Potosi Brewing Company, features some of the nation’s best bluegrass bands along with a Friday Night Fish Fry.
Every Friday from 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM, The Boathouse transforms into the ultimate fish fry destination. With stunning views of Lake Mendota and a menu that pays homage to Wisconsin’s favorite culinary tradition, it’s the kind of evening that makes you proud to call Madison home — or wish you did.
