The Edgewater

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. In this versatile, glorious location right on the shores of Lake Mendota, with beautiful views from all over the hotel, including most guest rooms, our Wedding Concierge Team has thought of everything to perfectly orchestrate every element of your great event. The Edgewater offers unsurpassed indoor and outdoor spaces including The Grand Plaza, the Veranda and two ballrooms. Exquisite dining options are available both in the restaurants and in private rooms at the top of both towers, perfect for rehearsal dinners as well as bridal and bachelor parties. Special venues like our Madison Room, adjacent to the ballroom, are perfect for the bride and her party’s final preparations. The Edgewater Spa offers nerve-soothing, relaxing massage, as well as hair and makeup, manicure and pedicure for the bride and her party. Families and their guests can choose from a wide variety of guest rooms and Lake Mendota itself provides not only the greatest views in Madison, but also the option of a dinner cruise and local transportation by water taxi.