The Best Hotels Closest to James Madison Beach in Madison for 2026

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A modern hotel with a glass facade, multiple floors, and a prominent entrance.

A modern indoor dining area with wooden tables and white chairs, a staircase, and green plants on the walls.

A bar area with a long counter, multiple shelves with bottles, glasses, and a flat-screen TV. There are four bar stools with green cushions.

A modern interior with a spherical light fixture, wooden flooring, and two rectangular planters with water features.

1. Embassy Suites By Hilton Madison Downtown

Capitol, 0.9 km from James Madison Beach

Stella

AED 509

AED 588 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern hotel with a glass facade, multiple floors, and a prominent entrance with outdoor seating.

A modern hotel lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and a dining table.

An indoor swimming pool with a red and white color scheme, seating areas, and large windows.

2. Hampton Inn & Suites Madison / Downtown

Campus Area, 1.4 km from James Madison Beach

Lyndsay

AED 449

AED 518 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A hotel entrance with a marquee sign, a flag, and a well-lit facade.

A hotel lobby with a bar area, large windows, and a patterned carpet.

A large indoor swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by a tiled floor and a glass railing.

A balcony with a view of buildings and a river.

3. Best Western Premier Park Hotel

Capitol, 1 km from James Madison Beach

Eve

AED 528

AED 609 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A staircase with wooden handrails and white walls.

A spacious living room with a large window, a grand piano, and a Christmas tree.

A stone building with a grand entrance, a sign for 'Governor's Mansion Inn & Cafe', and a Christmas tree in the foreground.

A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a living room with a sofa and a coffee table.

4. Governor's Mansion Inn

Capitol, 0.5 km from James Madison Beach

Amy

AED 606

AED 700 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A room with a large display of colorful items in glass containers, a sofa, and a coffee table.

A hotel reception area with a large sign reading "Indigo" and "Hotel Indigo Madison." There is a reception desk with a computer and a chair. The area has a modern design with exposed pipes and a wooden ceiling.

A bar area with multiple shelves of liquor bottles, glasses, and a television screen. There are several chairs and tables arranged for seating.

A modern building with a courtyard featuring outdoor seating, a tree with lights, and a bench.

5. Hotel Indigo Madison Downtown by IHG

Marquette, 0.8 km from James Madison Beach

Ryan

AED 514

AED 619 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A waterfront hotel with outdoor seating and a view of the sunset over the water.

A spacious room with a large window, a sofa, a coffee table, and a lamp.

A spacious restaurant with high ceilings, pendant lighting, and large windows offering views of the city.

A hotel with a view of the water at sunset, featuring a prominent entrance and multiple balconies.

6. The Edgewater

Capitol, 0.7 km from James Madison Beach

Javier

AED 626

AED 816 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A modern kitchen with a large island, black cabinetry, and a view of a body of water through large windows.

A modern kitchen with a large island, bar stools, and a view of the outdoors.

7. The Saddlery Madison Downtown

Capitol, 0.9 km from James Madison Beach

BENJAMIN

AED 525

AED 607 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A hotel entrance with a modern design, illuminated signage, and a clear view of the street.

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, and a window with curtains.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a central island, and pendant lighting.

A modern hotel lobby with a central reception desk, seating area, and a bar.

8. Hyatt Place Madison Downtown

Capitol, 1.2 km from James Madison Beach

joseph

AED 466

AED 539 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Nov - 12 Nov

A modern interior with a brown sofa, a round marble coffee table, and a decorative vase with flowers.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a built-in oven, and a sink. There is a dining area with a table and chairs, and a bed with a pink blanket.

A modern building with a sign reading "The DYLIN" and a brick facade.

9. The Dylin

Tenney-Lapham, 0.3 km from James Madison Beach

ANCA

AED 411

AED 475 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Nov - 20 Nov

A brick building with a green awning, surrounded by colorful flowers and trees.

A hallway with patterned wallpaper, a small table with chairs, and a door leading to another room.

A room with a wooden desk, a bookshelf, a mirror, and a clock on the wall.

A living room with a fireplace, two armchairs, a small table, and a painting on the wall.

10. Hotel Ruby Marie

Capitol, 0.8 km from James Madison Beach

Anthony

AED 511

AED 590 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A spacious lounge area with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a foosball table.

A modern interior with a central table, chairs, a sofa, and a colorful abstract mural.

A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple stools, and a seating area with a sofa and chairs.

11. Moxy Madison Downtown

Marquette, 0.7 km from James Madison Beach

Megan

AED 474

AED 547 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Nov - 17 Nov

A rooftop terrace with red chairs, a fire pit, and a deer statue.

A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple seating options, and a ceiling with a unique design.

A cozy bar area with a checkered floor, wooden bar stools, and a seating area with a sofa and wicker chairs.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a view of the outside.

12. Graduate by Hilton Madison

Campus Area, 1.3 km from James Madison Beach

eric

AED 581

AED 735 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

A hotel room with two beds, a wall-mounted lamp, a painting, and a window with curtains.

A two-story building with a sign reading "Marquette Hotel".

A hotel room with a desk, chair, air conditioning unit, potted plant, and a decorative mirror.

A snow-covered residential street with houses on both sides, a stop sign, and parked cars.

13. The Marquette Hotel

Marquette, 1.7 km from James Madison Beach

topher

AED 394

AED 455 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Nov - 17 Nov

A wooden deck with outdoor furniture, a view of the lake, and a railing.

A bedroom with a bed, a desk with a lamp, a TV, and large windows with a view of greenery.

A two-story house with a front porch, a fire escape, and a well-maintained garden with colorful flowers.

A cozy living room with a fireplace, wooden furniture, and a large window.

14. Mendota Lake House Inn

Tenney-Lapham, 0.2 km from James Madison Beach

Nicholas

AED 678

AED 783 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A bar area with a curved counter, bar stools, and a bookshelf with books and bottles.

A modern hotel lobby with a large window offering a view of a domed building, a round table, and blue chairs.

A room with a view of a large dome building, a lamp, a chair, and a small table.

A cityscape at dusk with a prominent building featuring a dome, surrounded by modern high-rise buildings and a well-lit plaza.

15. Hilton Madison Monona Terrace

Capitol, 1.1 km from James Madison Beach

Brittany

AED 509

AED 588 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a coffee machine, and a framed picture on the wall.

A coffee station with two espresso machines, a coffee press, and various coffee pods and cups.

A Holiday Inn Express & Suites building with a brick facade and large windows.

An indoor swimming pool with a lifeguard sign, chairs, and a no diving sign.

16. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Madison Central by IHG

3.7 km from James Madison Beach

JULIE

AED 367

AED 424 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A spacious dining area with modern furniture and a large TV screen.

A modern reception area with a wooden reception desk, a flat-screen TV, and a seating area with two chairs.

A modern hotel room with a sofa, a desk, a chair, a bed, and artwork on the wall.

A Comfort Suites hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent blue and yellow color scheme, large windows, and a parking lot with several cars.

17. Comfort Suites Cottage Grove – Madison

15.2 km from James Madison Beach

Charles

AED 403

AED 457 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A hotel room with a bed, bedside lamps, a nightstand, a window with curtains, and a view of the outside.

18. Hampton Inn by Hilton Deforest

18.7 km from James Madison Beach

Phillip

AED 470

AED 519 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a reception desk, and a display of various items on the wall.

An indoor swimming pool with clear markings for non-diving and diving areas, surrounded by lounge chairs and tables.

A modern bar area with a counter, seating, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A modern building with a glass facade, a covered entrance, and a flagpole.

19. DoubleTree by Hilton Madison East

Greater Sandburg, 7.8 km from James Madison Beach

Humberto

AED 389

AED 449 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

An indoor swimming pool with clear glass walls, red chairs, and a table with chairs.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a wardrobe.

A modern dining area with multiple tables and booths, red and brown patterned chairs, and large windows providing natural light.

A Hampton Inn hotel with a modern facade, a covered entrance, and a parking lot.

20. Hampton Inn Madison East Towne Mall Area

Greater Sandburg, 9.1 km from James Madison Beach

Cami

AED 372

AED 429 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to James Madison Beach

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Embassy Suites By Hilton Madison Downtown	9.8 Exceptional 744 reviews	View
Hampton Inn & Suites Madison / Downtown	9.6 Exceptional 1,006 reviews	View
Best Western Premier Park Hotel	9.6 Exceptional 1,006 reviews	View
Governor's Mansion Inn	9.6 Exceptional 198 reviews	View
Hotel Indigo Madison Downtown by IHG	9.6 Exceptional 854 reviews	View

Hotels recommended for families near James Madison Beach

The Edgewater

Downtown Madison

AED 626

AED 816 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

Best Western Premier Park Hotel

Downtown Madison

AED 528

AED 609 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

The Dylin

Downtown Madison

AED 411

AED 475 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Nov - 20 Nov

Hyatt Place Madison Downtown

Downtown Madison

AED 466

AED 539 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Nov - 12 Nov

Hampton Inn & Suites Madison / Downtown

Downtown Madison

AED 449

AED 518 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A balcony with ornate metal railings, a wooden door, and a seating area with chairs and a table.

A wooden balcony with a metal railing, a wooden barrel, and a stone building with an arched doorway.

A grand hallway with a checkered floor, ornate wooden doors, and a chandelier.

A cozy living room with a fireplace, bookshelves, a television, and a leather sofa.

Mansion Hill Inn

Downtown Madison

AED 974

AED 1,215 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

A hotel room with a view of a cityscape, including a prominent dome building.

A gym with exercise equipment, a wall of dumbbells, and large windows.

A spacious lobby with seating areas, a reception desk, and a glass door entrance.

A conference room with multiple tables and chairs, arranged in a grid pattern.

DoubleTree by Hilton Madison Downtown

Downtown Madison

AED 412

AED 476 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Nov - 20 Nov

Hilton Madison Monona Terrace

Downtown Madison

AED 509

AED 588 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

Top James Madison Beach Hotel Reviews

Moxy Madison Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Very nice establishment, clean and staff was friendly. Delivered a mini frig when we arrived as they are available by request. Valet parking was available."

Hilton Garden Inn Madison Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Close to UW. Could walk most anywhere"

Spark By Hilton Madison Central

10/10 Excellent

"The staff the counter greeted us upon arrival. They were super friendly. Parking was free and on site. The room was meticulously clean. We particularly enjoyed the manager’s happy hour complete with fresh out of the oven cookies. The whole breakfast area was very spacious and the breakfast was delicious. Our first time visiting, but it won’t be our last! Kudos to the staff."

AC Hotel by Marriott Madison Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"The room was clean and check in/out was smooth. Valet parking was quick too"

The Edgewater

10/10 Excellent

"Loved the location, right on time lake. Reasonable price"

Hotel Ruby Marie

8/10 Good

"No"

Hotel Indigo Madison Downtown by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Nice hotel. Appreciated the nespresso machine."

The Saddlery Madison Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Great spot for 6 people. Kitchen was useful, could have used more plates and silverware"

Other attractions near James Madison Beach

Capitol Square

9.4/10 (1,420 reviews)

You can find out about the history of Madison with a visit to Capitol Square. Visit the area's shops, or simply enjoy its restaurants.

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Madison Children's Museum

9.0/10 (48 reviews)

You can take time to visit Madison Children's Museum during your travels to Madison. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

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The Sylvee

You can get tickets for a performance at The Sylvee on your trip to Madison. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.

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Breese Stevens Field

9.0/10 (2 reviews)

Catch an event at Breese Stevens Field during your trip to Madison. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.

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Dane County Farmers' Market

You can enjoy retail therapy at Dane County Farmers' Market during your trip to Madison. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

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Wisconsin Veterans Museum

10.0/10 (2 reviews)

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Wisconsin Veterans Museum during your trip to Madison. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

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Wisconsin Historical Museum

8.8/10 (77 reviews)

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Wisconsin Historical Museum in Madison. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the shops in the area.

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Overture Center for the Arts

8.8/10 (214 reviews)

You can enjoy a show at Overture Center for the Arts during your stay in Madison. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around James Madison Beach?

James Madison Beach is located in Madison. Travelers love the area for its array of dining options, sporting events, and major shopping area. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 46 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay close to James Madison Beach?

Adjacent to James Madison Beach, The Dylin is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this aparthotel offers in-room kitchens and a 24-hour fitness center. Other good choices close by include The Madison Concourse Hotel and Governor's Club and The Edgewater.

How many hotels will I be able to find close to James Madison Beach?

Expedia has 46 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from James Madison Beach.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near James Madison Beach, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, it might still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add dates, click "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to review top deals close to James Madison Beach.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near James Madison Beach?

To find more details about rescheduling or cancelling your stay near James Madison Beach, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.

What can I see and do near James Madison Beach?

Wisconsin Historical Museum, Madison Museum of Contemporary Art, and Chazen Museum of Art feature a variety of fascinating exhibits to see while you're in town. Memorial Union Terrace, Barrymore Theatre, and Wisconsin Union Theater are some of the notable landmarks to see in the area. You can check out the local talent at Overture Center for the Arts, Orpheum Theater, and The Sylvee.

How can I get to James Madison Beach?

If you're hopping a train into the city, Madison Station is the closest station to Downtown Madison. There may not be many public transit stops near by James Madison Beach so consider renting a car to see more of the area.

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Our top choices for James Madison Beach hotels

1. Embassy Suites By Hilton Madison Downtown

2. Hampton Inn & Suites Madison / Downtown

3. Best Western Premier Park Hotel

4. Governor's Mansion Inn

5. Hotel Indigo Madison Downtown by IHG

6. The Edgewater

7. The Saddlery Madison Downtown

8. Hyatt Place Madison Downtown

9. The Dylin

10. Hotel Ruby Marie

11. Moxy Madison Downtown

12. Graduate by Hilton Madison

13. The Marquette Hotel

14. Mendota Lake House Inn

15. Hilton Madison Monona Terrace

16. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Madison Central by IHG

17. Comfort Suites Cottage Grove – Madison

18. Hampton Inn by Hilton Deforest

19. DoubleTree by Hilton Madison East

20. Hampton Inn Madison East Towne Mall Area

Compare popular hotels close to James Madison Beach

Hotels recommended for families near James Madison Beach

The Edgewater

Best Western Premier Park Hotel

The Dylin

Hyatt Place Madison Downtown

Hampton Inn & Suites Madison / Downtown

Mansion Hill Inn

DoubleTree by Hilton Madison Downtown

Hilton Madison Monona Terrace

Top James Madison Beach Hotel Reviews

Moxy Madison Downtown

Hilton Garden Inn Madison Downtown

Spark By Hilton Madison Central

AC Hotel by Marriott Madison Downtown

The Edgewater

Hotel Ruby Marie

Hotel Indigo Madison Downtown by IHG

The Saddlery Madison Downtown

Other attractions near James Madison Beach

Capitol Square

Madison Children's Museum

The Sylvee

Breese Stevens Field

Dane County Farmers' Market

Wisconsin Veterans Museum

Wisconsin Historical Museum

Overture Center for the Arts

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