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Mendota Lake House Inn

3.0 star property
3-star historic guest house near University of Wisconsin-Madison

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Mendota Lake House Inn

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board
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Premium Double Room, Ensuite, Lake View (Walt Whitman) | Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board
Premium Double Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View (Oscar Wilde) | Bathroom | Hair dryer, towels

Overview of Mendota Lake House Inn

Reviews
8.6

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast includedBreakfast includedBreakfast included
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • Business servicesBusiness servicesBusiness services

Check out the area

Map
704 East Gorham, Madison, WI, 53703
  • Popular LocationCapitol Square10 min walk
  • Popular LocationWisconsin State Capitol13 min walk
  • Popular LocationMonona Terrace Community and Convention Center17 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)

  • 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)

  • 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)

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

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

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

Premium Double Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View

  • 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)

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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May 9 - May 10
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About the neighborhood

Madison

Tenney-Lapham stay.A stay at this Tenney-Lapham guesthouse places you steps from James Madison Beach and within a 5-minute walk of Lake Mendota. Breese Stevens Field and Madison Children's Museum are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Capitol Square - 10 min walk
  • Wisconsin State Capitol - 13 min walk
  • Overture Center for the Arts - 14 min walk
  • Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center - 17 min walk
  • University of Wisconsin-Madison - 4 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

3-star historic guest house 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, tour/ticket assistance, and multilingual staff 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 guesthouse is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 7 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Built in 1911
  • Local cuisine breakfast (free)
  • Breakfast available (free)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Staff is 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 hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers. Hypo-allergenic bedding and irons/ironing boards 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 transportation

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

Food and drink

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

Things to do

  • Library
  • TV in common areas

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV

Bedroom

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

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 available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

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

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.

Property 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 each 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

How close is Mendota Lake House Inn to the airport?

Mendota Lake House Inn is 4.5 mi (7-min drive) away from the Dane County Regional Airport (MSN) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

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

As of Apr 25, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Mendota Lake House Inn on May 16, 2024 start from $144.0, excluding 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.

Does Mendota Lake House Inn have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Mendota Lake House Inn.

How close is Mendota Lake House Inn to the beach?

This guesthouse is a short 3-minute walk from James Madison Beach and 2.5 mi (11-min drive) from Willow Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Mendota Lake House Inn offer free breakfast?

Mendota Lake House Inn offers free local cuisine breakfast every day from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Mendota Lake House Inn?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse, but Ho-Chunk Gaming Madison (15-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Mendota Lake House Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Mendota Lake House Inn?

This guesthouse offers free self parking.

Does Mendota Lake House Inn have a pool?

Mendota Lake House Inn does not have a pool.

Does Mendota Lake House Inn have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this guesthouse.

How close is Mendota Lake House Inn to downtown Madison?

Mendota Lake House Inn is 0.8 mi away from Madison.

Mendota Lake House Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 174 out of 337 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 104 out of 337 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 46 out of 337 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 337 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 337 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

Robyn

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Kathleen

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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