Graduate by Hilton Madison

Hotels
8.4 (211 reviews)
601 Langdon Street , Madison , US

Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Heating
Terrace
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location near Madison campus
Rooftop bar/lounge
Comfortable beds
On-site café with breakfast/daily credit
Friendly/helpful staff (in some reviews)
Attractive college-themed decor
Cons:
Expensive / poor value for money ($434 one night)
No/unreliable or insecure wifi
Dismissive desk staff and billing issues after checkout
Hallway smelled of grease (cleanliness concern)

Categories

Cleanliness
6.5
Negative mention: third-floor hallway smelled of grease, lowering perceived cleanliness.
Service
7.6
Mixed: some staff described as friendly and helpful, but there are complaints about a dismissive desk clerk and billing issues after checkout.
Location
10
Strong positive: repeatedly noted as wonderful and convenient for Madison campus, with a rooftop venue that guests enjoyed.
Room Quality
10
Positive: comfortable beds, attractive/cute college-themed decor and several guests described rooms as beautiful.
Amenities
7.5
Mixed: rooftop lounge and on-site café/breakfast praised, but wifi problems (no wifi or insecure wifi) are significant negatives.
Value for Money
6.2
Negative: at least one guest explicitly called $434 for one night pricey, indicating poor value for money.
Food and Beverage
10
Positive: café with breakfast options and rooftop bar (watched World Cup) were highlighted as helpful and enjoyable.
Overall Experience
9.4
Generally positive overall stays reported ('Great stay', 'Great place to stay'), tempered by wifi, billing and occasional service/cleanliness issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-11-05 14:06

Property Description

Prime Location near University Campus and Lake Mendota
Located just a block away from the University of Wisconsin campus, Graduate Madison offers stunning views of Lake Mendota, providing a picturesque backdrop for your stay in the city.

Modern Amenities for Comfort
Each room is equipped with a flat-screen HDTV, refrigerator, and coffee maker for your convenience. Stay productive with a work desk and enjoy your favorite tunes with the iPod docking station provided in every room.

Convenient Facilities for Guests
Take advantage of the 24-hour fitness center during your stay at the hotel. Explore nearby attractions such as Memorial Union Terrace within a short 4-minute walk or catch a game at Camp Randall Stadium just a 6-minute drive away.

Book your stay at Graduate Madison for a memorable experience in the heart of the city.

Important information:

To ensure best-in-class service and a memorable stay, we charge a nightly $15 amenity fee, plus tax. During your stay, you'll receive:

• One complimentary welcome drink per guest
• Two complimentary drip coffees per day
• In-room RightWater canned water, replenished daily
• Complimentary bike rentals, available at the Front Desk
• Access to Peloton bikes in our hotel fitness center
• Complimentary Wi-FiGuests 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.
Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: MSN

Location

Guest Reviews

8.4
Based on 211 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.5
Service: 7.6
Location: 10
Room Quality: 10
Amenities: 7.5
Value for Money: 6.2
Food and Beverage: 10
Overall Experience: 9.4
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Lisa • couple • us
8
Cons:

$434.00 for one night is a bit pricey.

2026-08-26 • via Nuitee
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Amy • solo_traveller • us
10
Pros:

It was super helpful to have the café with breakfast options and to be able to use our daily $.

2026-08-16 • via Nuitee
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Kirsten • family_with_children • us
10
2026-08-16 • via Nuitee
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Victor • couple • us
10
2026-08-15 • via Nuitee
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Matthew • extended_group • us
10
2026-08-05 • via Nuitee
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Maurer • solo_traveller • us
3
Pros:

Wifi wasn't secure. Continuously bothered by Ai. Left 2 days ago and still getting billed.

2026-07-21 • via Nuitee
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Yasmin • extended_group • us
10
Great place to stay while you take a tour of Madison campus! 
Pros:

Wonderful location. Cute college themes. Watched the World Cup at the rooftop bar.
Comfortable beds

2026-07-08 • via Nuitee
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Natasha • family_with_children • us
10
Great stay! Staff were friendly and helpful. Highly recommmend!
Pros:

Beautiful!

2026-06-18 • via Nuitee
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Eric • solo_traveller • us
4
No wifi, dismissive desk staff
Pros:

Great location if you need to be near campus. Nice rooftop lounge.

Cons:

No wifi! The desk clerk somewhat dismissively informed me that the wifi was down only when I asked about it. This should have been communicated to me before check-in; I had an important call that I was scheduling my trip around.

The 3rd floor smelled of grease in the hallway.

2026-06-16 • via Nuitee
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Jennifer • couple • us
8
2026-06-06 • via Nuitee
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Kathleen • family_with_children • us
9
It was really nice. I stayed at the graduate in Ann Arbor and I have to stay the one in Wisconsin wa
Pros:

Clean
Charming Call Design close to school very good coffee and breakfast sandwich sandwiches nights lobby to sit and do computer work and the staff was very helpful. I love my computer. And they were nice enough to hold it for me until I came back and picked it up.

2026-04-13 • via Nuitee
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Fabio Andrijauskas • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-03-06 • via Nuitee
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Samuel McCarthy • extended_group • us
10
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Melanie • couple • us
8
2025-12-15 • via Nuitee
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Eric • extended_group • us
9
Pros:

WHen we checked in... Avery was a true professional. She was great. Once we got in the rooms we received texts from her and followed up later. She is one I certainly would hire. Avery was great!

Cons:

The next AM you had a young lady behind the desk that never looked up. Never smiled or acknowledged us as we left. A weird contrast.

2025-11-25 • via Nuitee
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Julie • family
10
Pros:

We have come to prefer staying at Graduate hotels in any town that has them, even if we have no business with the Universities they are associated with. The hotels are always clean, comfortable, and staffed by friendly students. Front desk staff went out of their way to recommend great places to eat as well as printing out something for me that I needed. Truly outstanding service.
The decor is locally themed and unusual. Most places have a great coffee counter (Poindexters) to get your morning Joe and this one even had a rooftop bar. They are in the heart of a college campus, so not necessarily quiet, but the vibe is always lively and since it is in proximity to college kids, there are always a bunch of great and inexpensive dining options. This location in particular had an amazing array of things to do and places to get a great brat and some curds (Memorial Student Center is aces with views of the lake. Go to Der Rathskeller). The proximity to Lake Mendota and the Lakeshore Nature Preserve is fabulous. My only complaint is that the valet parking (pretty much the only available option) is a gouge, but the staff was lovely and you can get your car in and out as many times a day as you need. I would absolutely stay here again.

2025-10-03 • via Nuitee
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mark
10
Beautiful hotel with great central location.
Pros:

Super friendly and helpful staff. The place was impeccably clean. The John Hughes movie vibe was cool as well. We'll be back next time we're in Madison

2025-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Amy • couple • gb
10
Pros:

Shout out to Oliver! Great front desk experience.

2025-09-04 • via Nuitee
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lia
10
Pros:

Great location and hotel

2025-09-03 • via Nuitee
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Kristine Ann • family
10
Pros:

Great property for campus visit

2025-08-28 • via Nuitee