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Mendota Lake House Inn

3.0 star property
Comfortable historic guesthouse near University of Wisconsin-Madison

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board
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Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board
Premium Double Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View (Oscar Wilde) | Bathroom
Reviews
8.6

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
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  • Free WiFi
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  • Air conditioning
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  • Business services
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704 East Gorham, Madison, WI, 53703
  • Popular LocationCapitol Square10 min walk
  • Popular LocationWisconsin State Capitol13 min walk
  • Popular LocationMonona Terrace Community and Convention Center18 min walk
  • AirportMadison, WI (MSN-Dane County Regional)7 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Standard Double Room, Ensuite, Lake View (James Baldwin)

Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Standard Double Room, Ensuite, Lake View (James Baldwin)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
Laptop workspace
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Premium Double Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View (Oscar Wilde)

Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Premium Double Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View (Oscar Wilde)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
Laptop workspace
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Economy Double Room, Ensuite (Tennessee Williams)

Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Economy Double Room, Ensuite (Tennessee Williams)

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
Laptop workspace
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Premium Double Room, Ensuite, Lake View (Walt Whitman)

Premium Double Room, Ensuite, Lake View (Walt Whitman)

Premium Double Room, Ensuite, Lake View (Walt Whitman)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Premium Double Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View

Premium Double Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View

Premium Double Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Desk
Laptop workspace
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room, Ensuite, Lake View (Gore Vidal)

Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Standard Double Room, Ensuite, Lake View (Gore Vidal)

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
Laptop workspace
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Madison

Mendota Lake House Inn places you steps from James Madison Beach and within a short 5-minute stroll of Lake Mendota. Highlights at this historic guest house include free breakfast (local cuisine) and free self-parking. .This business-friendly guest house offers free WiFi in public areas, concierge services and a library. Additionally, you'll find coffee/tea in a common area, a garden and a computer station. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also the convenience of limited parking. .Within a 30-minute walk of this 3-property class Tenney-Lapham guest house, attractions include University of Wisconsin-Madison and Wisconsin State Capitol.
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What's nearby

  • Capitol Square - 10 min walk
  • Wisconsin State Capitol - 13 min walk
  • Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center - 18 min walk
  • University of Wisconsin-Madison - 4 min drive
  • Camp Randall Stadium - 5 min drive

Getting around

  • Madison Station - 3 min drive
  • Dane County Regional Airport (MSN) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Old Fashioned - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Graze - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Jacknife - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Robinia Courtyard - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Vintage Brewing Co. Capitol East - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Mendota Lake House Inn

Comfortable historic guesthouse near University of Wisconsin-Madison
Free breakfast is served daily. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. A library, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly Mendota Lake House Inn. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 3-star Madison guest house is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 7 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Built in 1911
  • Local cuisine
  • Breakfast available (free)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Garden
  • Computer for guest use
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
Mendota Lake House Inn offers 7 air-conditioned accommodations, with a hairdryer. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include baths or showers. Hypo-allergenic bedding and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking (max 1 space per unit)

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Multilingual staff
  • No housekeeping
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On a lake

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • 3 floors
  • Building
  • Built in 1911
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • TV

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance

Access methods

Private entrance

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children 12 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 12 are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

We should mention

  • Children 12 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.

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Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Mendota Lake House Inn?

Yep, Mendota Lake House Inn has a free self car park. Onsite parking is limited (max 1 space per unit).

How much does it cost to stay at Mendota Lake House Inn?

As of 3 Jul 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Mendota Lake House Inn on 4 Jul 2024 start from NZ$282.90, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Are there any beaches close to Mendota Lake House Inn?

Yep, Mendota Lake House Inn is a short 3-minute walk from James Madison Beach.

Does Mendota Lake House Inn serve breakfast?

You bet, free local cuisine breakfast is on offer daily between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Mendota Lake House Inn?

No, Mendota Lake House Inn does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Mendota Lake House Inn?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Mendota Lake House Inn?

No, pets are not allowed.

Mendota Lake House Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 177 out of 341 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 105 out of 341 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 46 out of 341 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 341 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 341 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jack

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Close to Silvee
Nice big old home. Nice view of lake.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

GREG

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
great!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robyn

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sinead, Glenview

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely restored vintage property with tons of character and a killer view of Lake Mendota! Our Oscar Wilde room was so spacious and we had a corner view from both windows and a separate sitting area plus a surprisingly big bathroom with updated shower and tub and lots of amenities on hand; king bed very comfortable and thick towels a bonus on a cold night! Best part of our morning was the extra special ready made coffee and selection of scones and mini quiche and bread options with local touches (excellent jam and tea choices) and a wonderful setting to enjoy it all in one of several sitting areas, complete with views! Bob was wonderful, despite having had a late nite dealing with a guest issue who forgot key or code, and we appreciated the on-site parking off street ;) We will plan to stay again hopefully sooner vs.later - thanks again! The McHugh’s
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Kathleen

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Zhidong

Good location, lake front. Room could benefit from upgrades.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dan, Kochav Yair

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dino

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property has a beautiful garden, loved our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bradley

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The lake view is simply stunning. The hosts are amazing and the rooms are charming, eclectic, and perfect.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicole, Green Bay

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property is historical and interesting to learn about. Garden was beautiful and view to lake was very nice!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elmer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Serene
Peaceful beautiful property. The hosts are sweet knowledgeable. The place is very clean, there’s nothing negative there. It was a second stay for us. And there’s plenty to do if you feel adventurous.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

2/10 Terrible

Paolo

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a terrible place: old and run down, and very expensive. In need of total renovation.

10/10 Excellent

Jim

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was awesome, the owners were very accommodating despite a huge screw up by expedia double booking our room. We did not have room at check in despite all the email notifications saying welcome and the check in instructions, etc… the owners worked it out and our stay was awesome! Super huge thanks to them! Shame on expedia…
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Desiree

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice Old House
It is a charming old house. Owners on site were friendly and nice. Only stayed one night. I'm a light sleeper and there is plenty of creakiness to be heard and occasional banging/noise from pipes etc...just be warned. It is after all an old house....but we did have a nice stay. =)
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Amy

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I loved the stay and loved the location. I felt safe, and very comfortable. The place was super clean. The view of the lake was fantastic. I would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cozy and sweet
Excellent location for walks, restaurants and the Capital, Mendota House also looks over Lake Mendota (duh). The view is awesome. There is a lovely community space to sit and sip tea. Everywhere you look there is art and plants. The owners are Covid- conscious, which is important. I appreciated their continental breakfast as well.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Happy New Year
Love staying at the Mendota Lake House, the location and view can't be beat. The Virginia Woolf room is spacious and has a great view. The king size bed is very comfortable. The breakfast is excellent, really enjoyed dining with the view of the lake. The Christmas decorations made the home even more beautiful. Can't wait for our next stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

6/10 Okay

Steven

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Loved the native gardens and close walking proximity downtown and coffee shops. Liked masks required
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great view. Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay
Great setting in lovely old house with incredible views over the lake and easy walk into capital square and university. Friendly hosts and good inclusive breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A Slice of Sanity in Mad Town
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022