Hotel Ruby Marie 524 East Wilson Street, Madison, WI 53703

"Stayed at Hotel Ruby Marie over two days while my wife had a procedure done at UW Carbone. I fell in love with the place. The entire hotel feels like walking into utter nostalgia, while keeping grounded in the fact that everything outside is quite modern. There is a bar downstairs attached to the hotel called Up North, but I never had the time on this visit to attend their services. Seems like a lively place though."

"This is a hidden gem of a hotel in downtown Madison, WI. Complimentary parking, happy hour and a gift certificate to the Essen House were included in my stay. Whoo hoo! Friendly staff, super charming rooms.......Totally Awesome."

"If you're looking for a different kind of hotel, this is it. Unique, vintage & super clean. Definitely a different kind of experience. I stayed in room 21 which was huge. A different kind of stay in a historical building that's definitely worth it. In a great location, you're across the street from the lake and can easily walk to many different activities. 3 restaurants/bars right on the hotel property. You get 2 drink tickets upon check in if that's your thing. They do offer breakfast, I didn't partake. Plenty parking right onsite. I would definitely stay here again. Only 2 negatives - the train woke me starting at 4am, the heat didn't work so well. I could see it being noisy during warmer months as it's located on a busy street."

"The rooms combine 19th century aesthetics with 21st century comfort and amenities. We slept very well and the lake view was lovely. Breakfast was tasty and had some unusual bonuses like flan. Late checkin is at the bar but that went smoothly. Comfortable and quirky."

"I haven't stayed here myself but colleagues visiting from out of town have stayed here and enjoyed it. It's a little dated but the service is great, plus it's right above the Up North, the best dive bar around! The location is perfect (minutes-walk from the Capitol) and there's a lot of food options nearby. Also, they say it's haunted, so if you're into that, check it out! The few hotels in the area are insanely expensive, so this is a great option if you just want a decent place to stay at a reasonable price that's downtown."