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European Elegance Inspired Furnishings
Experience luxury and sophistication in every room with furnishings inspired by European elegance. Enjoy the comfort and style that make your stay truly memorable.
Entertainment at Your Fingertips
Relax and unwind with a SmartTV in each room, allowing you to stream your favorite shows on Netflix and other film channels. Stay entertained during your downtime and make the most of your stay.
Convenient Location
Located just minutes away from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and the State Capitol Building, AC Hotel by Marriott Madison Downtown offers easy access to the best attractions in the area. Explore the city with ease and make the most of your visit.
Book your stay at AC Hotel by Marriott Madison Downtown now for an unforgettable experience.
A fee will be assessed for smoking in a nonsmoking room.
Our hotel will be undergoing renovations from November 17, 2025, through early March 2026.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.
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Children of any age are allowed.
Children up to and including 17 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
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Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
Public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed) and costs USD 35 per day.
First off this hotel smells amazing! Its location is awesome with a view of the capital or a water view. Walking distance to so many incredible food options! Thermostat only goes down to 67 (bad for hot sleepers) but the awesome
front desk brought me a box fan and we were back in business!
Valet parking was wonderful. The staff were kind.
Nothing, it’s a great property.
Had a grand ole time at AC. Heather was so personable and made us feel at home. Would return!
We had a very frustrating experience during our stay.
Despite having a “Do Not Disturb” sign clearly displayed on both of our rooms (311 and 313), housekeeping still entered and stripped the beds. This was not only a clear invasion of privacy, but it also resulted in a personal item—AirPods that were left in the sheets—going missing.
When I reported the issue to the front desk, there was little urgency or ownership. It took speaking with three different people before anyone meaningfully engaged. I was told the manager, Renatta, would call me directly, but I never received that call. I ultimately spent over an hour at the front desk trying to get assistance while tracking the AirPods, which showed they were still in the hotel.
As I suspected, the AirPods were eventually found in the laundry—but only after I stood there waiting for someone to take action. This entire situation could have been avoided had our “Do Not Disturb” request been respected in the first place.
Additionally, our room was missing basic amenities like shampoo. After three calls and over an hour wait, it was finally delivered—causing us to be late to a family engagement.
Overall, the lack of respect for guest privacy, poor responsiveness, and lack of follow-through from management made this an extremely disappointing stay. This level of service is simply unacceptable.
Had an amazing experience at the lobby bar! Heather is the best! So welcoming and friendly.
Heather, at the lobby bar, provides great service and a fun atmosphere.
Had a small trip to meet up with friends in Madison.
I very much enjoyed the atmosphere and accommodations.
The place and staff felt put together and professional but not so much that it would be intimidating to anyone.
The Valet staff was quick and friendly, Olivia and Tandon were enthusiastic and enjoyable.
The hotels location was exactly what I was looking for and I very much enjoyed my short stay.
Swell neighborhood downstairs lounge. New furniture seems like interior design store. Rooms are tops. Less costs for rooms on non-campus events. Squeaky clean overall. Come for the surly (Heather) at the downstairs lounge.
One of the highlights of the trip was hanging out in the lobby bar. Watching jeopardy and wheel of fortune with Heather (bartender) was a true treat. She was friendly and attentive.
Heather in the lobby bar was a great server. She was attentive, personable, and knowledgeable. Will return and recommend.
Heather made the hotel lobby bar feel as special as our honeymoon!
Marriott Ambassador Elite. Have stayed here numerous times, mainly because it’s the best option in Madison. The staff are nice and it’s a fine hotel. However, there’s really no benefit of status here. Never been upgraded. Suite night awards never come through. No free breakfast. Parking is a fortune. No room service. Dont expect any meaningful benefits to having status here.
Actually considering trying out some of the other hotels in the area. Have heard good things about the concourse, the double tree and the edge water. Will report back.
La vista lo más bonito
The hotel staff was so nice and the rooms were very clean . Amazing view to the capitol . The rooms was quiet and the bar was so nice . Loved the breakfast i will be back.
The Valet process is a little confusing but Shivam helped me out, he explained the whole process to me and how to pay from the link. He also made sure to heat up my car before I got to it.
Visiting Madison go the first time and staying at this hotel made my whole week! Couldn’t be happier with the provided services. When I go on trips like this I really value taking care of my care, especially with the cold weather. Your valet drivers are excellent at what they do and I would like to give a special praise to Maurice for attending to my car. I will definitely be staying here during my future visits!!
Great stay. Excellet stay, as I was traveling across the country. Maurice was very high class and took good care of my car.
Maurice did a great job valeting my car. Super quick, professional, and respectful. Made the whole experience smooth and easy. Would definitely trust him again.
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