Holiday Inn Madison at The American Center by IHG

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Holiday Inn Hotels & Resorts
9 (391 reviews)
5109 West Terrace Drive , Madison , us

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Free beach shuttle
Offsite parking discounted rates available
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Lift / Elevator
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Good breakfast
Cons:
Dated rooms
High prices

Categories

Cleanliness
8.46
Multiple mentions of dirty or dated rooms, particularly bathrooms.
Service
9.93
Staff described as friendly, professional, and ready to help.
Location
9.47
Convenient for airport access but not close to other amenities.
Room Quality
7.92
Mentioned as dated with various issues like bad plumbing.
Amenities
8.95
Nice pool area but mixed reviews on food options.
Value for Money
7.91
Complaints about high prices versus room quality.
Food and Beverage
9.96
High praise for breakfast quality.
Overall Experience
9.43
Mixed experiences but overall satisfactory despite issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 22:52

Property Description

Convenient Location and Shuttle Service

Located near East Towne Mall and offering free 24-hour shuttle service, Holiday Inn Madison at the American Center ensures easy access to the airport and nearby attractions within a 5-mile radius.

Relaxing Amenities

Unwind in the indoor swimming pool, stay active in the fitness center, and dine at Geier's Grill or Chief's lounge. The hotel also provides a business center for work convenience.

Comfortable Guestrooms

Enjoy modern amenities like free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, and in-room coffee makers. Relax with MP3 compatible radios after a productive day exploring Madison.

Ready to experience convenience and comfort at Holiday Inn Madison? Book your stay now!

Important information:

Upon check-in photo identification and credit card are required. All special requests are subject to availability upon check-in. Special requests cannot be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

For any Room Including Breakfast: The rate includes a voucher redeemable for breakfast in the hotel restaurant. Limit USD 20 per room per day.

Any adult beyond the 2 adults per room rate are charged USD 10 per person per night.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: MSN

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 6 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 3 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 17 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

Location

Guest Reviews

9
Based on 391 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.46
Service: 9.93
Location: 9.47
Room Quality: 7.92
Amenities: 8.95
Value for Money: 7.91
Food and Beverage: 9.96
Overall Experience: 9.43
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Madison • couple • us
5
Cons:

the entire hotel reaked of cigarette smoke. staff was not super friendly

2026-01-28 • via Nuitee
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Frank • family_with_children • us
10
Awesome stay
Pros:

Was very quiet, and the front desk ladies was very sweet and informative of everything that was available to me

Cons:

Nothing, except the cold. It was -16 below zero, and i gad my heater on full blast, and still felt chilly. But i don't think thats the hotels fault. Just mother nature. Lol

2026-01-24 • via Nuitee
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James • extended_group • us
10
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Pete • family_with_children • us
10
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Katherine • couple • us
10
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Shirley • extended_group • us
6
Great welcoming and compromising staff, beautiful lobby, however, rest of hotel needs updating.
Pros:

The staff at the front desk was professional, ready to help and courteous. As well as the gentleman who had to fix something in the room. Pool was a nice space. Bed was comfortable. The lobby area was clean, warm and inviting.

Cons:

Breakfast buffet not worth $14.95. Rugs in halls were loose (careful not to trip) and dirty. Chair by desk in room the top part of leather was worn away. Toilet paper holder came off the wall. TV didn't work, but was fixed immediately. Front part of sink in bathroom broken. Very outdated room which could use updating.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Robin • couple • us
1
2026-01-16 • via Nuitee
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Rick • couple • us
4
2026-01-12 • via Nuitee
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Les • family_with_children • us
9
2025-12-29 • via Nuitee
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Jason • couple • us
10
Solid place!
Pros:

Facility was clean, good staff, solid location!

Cons:

A bit expensive for the amenities but that’s the game in 2025. Great hotel though-no issues

2025-12-29 • via Nuitee
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sabel_skiles • Business • Appleton, Wisconsin
6
Mediocre
Pros:

We've been to this location several times because of its location near the UW Hospital. The rooms could use some updating, The toilet seat was gross and very stained. Luckily we carry disenfecting wipes and wiped it down good. After we had settled in, when we returned from bringing the luggage cart back, we noticed the door did not close tight or lock and could be pushed open freely. We immediately requested a new room. Good thing we noticed or we would have been in an unlocked room. Food and service was good at the bar/restaraunt for dinner. I would suggest being able to do carry out for breakfast or take to your room. Not everyone has time to sit down and eat.

2025-12-09 • via Tripadvisor
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RichardS156 • Family
2
Old and worn out
Pros:

This hotel is dated. See pictures. Carpets ripping and falling apart. Guest room bathrooms are in dire need of a renovation. Everything in the room is dated.

We were put up here due to a flight disruption. We called the hotel for a shuttle and were told that there was no staff and we were transferred to a cab company. We got to the hotel and checked in. Our room comments are above.

This hotel is not close to anything so we had to eat there. We went down to the one restaurant on property and were told they do not serve food on Sundays. But they do have frozen pizzas that they can heat up. See picture.

This is not a place anyone should stay. Out right gross.

2025-10-30 • via Tripadvisor
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Kevin • couple • us
3
Prices were high with events in the area but the price for the quality of the room was not worth it
Cons:

Parts of the shower were moldy and discolored. The heater was very noisy and rattled when starting up.

2025-10-29 • via Nuitee
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Brenda • couple • us
8
2025-10-23 • via Nuitee
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Kadiedra • family_with_children • us
1
2025-10-17 • via Nuitee
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SandrineM426 • Family • Shanghai
10
Overnight stay at the Holiday Inn
Pros:

Spent one night at the Holiday Inn with my daughter. I was especially pleased by the quality of the food served at the breakfast buffet which was included in my stay - fresh cut fruits including strawberries, well seasoned scrambled eggs with vegetables, Greek yogurts, etc. The service was friendly and efficient. Overall a wonderful stay.

2025-10-15 • via Tripadvisor
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Kathy • extended_group • us
10
Great hotel, clean and great linens
Pros:

The hotel is clean and nice, the linens are fantastic.

Cons:

The cost- I have to guess the cost was increased for a Badger game weekend? It was approximately $300, and breakfast was not included.

2025-10-13 • via Nuitee
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Matt • partner
4
Pros:

The front desk was not very welcoming or friendly at all. It seemed like they were disappointed we were there.

2025-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Derek
10
Pros:

No rooms available 1 hour before check in. Understandable, went to football game without having a room. Came back to hotel around 11:30pm to check in and had to wait 20 minutes for the front desk person to show up. Used phone that is supplied to call them and that rang for 20 minutes. The front desk person final came walking out of somewhere with a glass of water. No apologies didn’t say a word just asked name on reservation. Completely no security for lobby no locked doors no one at desk.

2025-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Renato • extended_group • br
10
2025-10-12 • via Nuitee