Graduate by Hilton Madison

The hotel has a great vibe with its retro-chic decor and stylish furnishings. The staff was incredibly friendly and helpful, making me feel right at home from the moment I arrived. The room was comfortable, clean, and well-appointed, with all the amenities I needed. The location is also fantastic, right in the heart of downtown Madison, with easy access to all the attractions and restaurants. I especially enjoyed the morning walk by the Lake Mendota. Additionally, as a platinum member, I received a generous discount on my stay, which was a fantastic bonus.

I love the pet friendliness (though the fee is high) and fresh, clean décor of the Graduate hotels, including this one in Madison. The staff is very courteous.

The add-on fees for parking and pets increased the cost of my stay by half, which seems excessive. The rooftop bar/restaurant is really for the college kids all around the hotel - not the guests at the hotel. It was too overrun even in July (school not yet in session) to make any use of the free drink voucher they hand out at check-in. The restaurant also gave way to the drink-a-thon atmosphere of the bar and closed early - which was very disappointing after driving 13+ hours that day in anticipation of an easy-to-access dinner before bedtime.

This was my first time to Madison and was referred to this place by a friend. I guess I thought for $400 in the end, the room should have been larger and nicer. The Cafe staff was unaware of what the hotel offers for breakfast packages and the gal at the front desk did not know either. The cafe staff tried to argue with me at first and then acted awkwardly the rest of the time. The parking is overpriced and there was a red(blood?) spot on one of the pillows. We were thoroughly unimpressed and won't be staying there again. Thank you.

Did not like the idea of valet parking. Way too expensive for the stay. Added $106 to the two day stay. Ridiculous.

Staff was great - front desk and valet - warm friendly and inviting - awesome location in heart of downtown

Very helpful and friendly staff. The building and rooms aren’t perfect but make up for it with a boutique-y feel and exceptional location.

The Graduate was a perfect place for us to stay for 1 night due to the location, the aesthetic and the hotel staff. As an alumna, I took a quick trip to Madison to show my children where I went to university, and it was the perfect place to stay. We could easily get to key university points - Memorial Union, Library Mall, State Street, Bascom Hill, etc. In the morning we took a lovely walk on the Lakeshore Path, and enjoyed scenic views of Lake Mendota. The cafe and restaurant also provide a fun atmosphere. If you are pressed for time, and want to see many of the university spots, I highly recommend this hotel.

We always stay here, location is great, and the people are even better. Highly recommend!