Holiday Inn Madison at The American Center by IHG

Hotels
Holiday Inn Hotels & Resorts
9 (446 reviews)
5109 West Terrace Drive , Madison , us

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
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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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

9
Based on 446 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
B
Barbara couple us
8
Pretty good with room for improvement.
Pros:

Comfortable, clean, restaurant onsite, great rate via Booking.com, close to airport

Cons:

The shuttle service was not reliable. I followed the hotel’s instructions to reserve shuttle service no later than 24hrs in advance of need. While my transport from airport to hotel was satisfactory, handled by taxi (paid for by the hotel), my return transportation to airport that I reserved for 5:30 the following morning was not planned for because the shuttle driver was not scheduled to begin work until 6am. So the desk agent, Malakai, arranged an Uber to drive me at the last minute. I was appreciative of his effort but disappointed in the lack of awareness and planning of shuttle service.

2026-08-26 via Nuitee
D
Deborah solo_traveller us
7
Five night stay.
Pros:

Friendly greeting from front desk upon arrival.
Comfortable bed.
TV channel changer not working upon late arrival.
Clerk notified technician and immediately corrected.

Cons:

Breakfast only until 9:00 AM is inconvenient for vacationers. I prepaid for breakfast and was unable to use breakfast vouchers.
Restaurant had limited menu

Hallway rugs on third floor were wrinkling and wet. Floor air dryer was operating my entire stay. Spouse spoke to front desk clerk. He denied problem. Wrinkling rugs should be addressed. This could be a future tripping hazard.

Shower soap dispenser broken. I did not address staff. Used pump soap from sink.

Location from Madison much further than expected.

2026-08-25 via Nuitee
S
Sarah solo_traveller us
10
2026-08-18 via Nuitee
R
Robert solo_traveller us
5
Pros:

It was clean.

Cons:

Cleaning lady needs to knock louder before opening the door, but was very apologetic and friendly.

2026-08-17 via Nuitee
R
Rosenberg solo_traveller us
9
2026-08-10 via Nuitee
C
Collins couple us
1
2026-08-09 via Nuitee
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Patrica couple us
3
not satisfied at all
Cons:

When we got to the hotel - had booked two queen sized beds .. got one king size .. had to go down to the front desk to stand in line again so they could get us a room with two beds. never received our "free breakfast" coupons upon checking in, which was included in the price upon booking- until we went to the front desk again to get the coupons- therefore went/had to go out for breakfast /// . went to use the "hot tub" - was cold water - tried to turn on the hot tub - which did not work -- had stuff floating to the top .. alerted the front desk - a maintenance man had "looked " at it and stated it should be working .. not.... apparently low staffed -- needed new /fresh towels - went down to the front desk again and got fresh towels. Very dissatisfied with the overall hotel ... the only good thing was the bartender was super nice....

2026-08-06 via Nuitee
B
Brandi solo_traveller us
10
2026-08-04 via Nuitee
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vicki solo_traveller us
6
The manager was absolutely terrible the policy of a hard 4 PM check-in for everybody in the hotel was ridiculous for 138
Cons:

I was very disappointed about the check-in process. I had called a few days earlier and asked about an early check-in and they seemed very optimistic and just shared that I should call on my way about an hour out and I most likely could check in early when I arrived at about 245 I was told that they would not accept any check-in until 4 PM and probably 90% of the people at the hotel. We’re going to a concert at Camp Randall Stadium so there are many people in the lobby. I spoke to a manager and asked if I could get on a preferred list for an early check-in before 4 PM and she was adamant. She could not promise something and I integrated I was asking her to promise something I was asking if she could put me on a list for preferred check-in and basically she was arguing with me and just said they will not do any early check-in till 4 PM at which point I asked her how many rooms they had and I believe she said 138 so which in which it was fully booked so at 4 o’clock, they were going to allow people to check in which is absolutely ridiculous. I have never in my travels experience. Anything like that people were standing around in the lobby waiting to check in it was ridiculous and then the bar did not even open up till 430. It would’ve been smart to have the bar opened for us to at least sit and have a drink versus waiting in the lobby. It was very disappointing, and the manager was not very helpful had no empathy and basically just said no one will check in until 4 PM

2026-07-21 via Nuitee
D
David family_with_children us
5
Pros:

Clean

Cons:

Showed pool side rooms on-line but there is none, and breakfast was not include

2026-07-18 via Nuitee
B
Brock couple us
3
Felt like a slum.
Cons:

Holes in the carpets, wrinkles in the carpets. Badly maintained. Only one elevator working.

2026-07-14 via Nuitee
K
Kristen solo_traveller us
8
2026-07-14 via Nuitee
B
Barrington solo_traveller us
8
Pros:

Room cleanliness

Cons:

-Corridors carpet has odor and lifting in areas.
-Elevator stopped working
- iron didn't work

2026-07-09 via Nuitee
E
Elizabeth solo_traveller us
7
Pros:

Staff are courteous and friendly!

Cons:

Rooms was not fully done when checked in. Waited for staff to get done cleaning. No microwave... to inconvenient to go and use the only one at the end of the hallway!

2026-07-09 via Nuitee
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Corey couple us
8
2026-07-05 via Nuitee
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OHIO GUEST solo_traveller us
8
2026-06-29 via Nuitee
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joe couple ca
9
2026-06-23 via Nuitee
C
Caley solo_traveller us
10
Pros:

Very easy to find comfortable and quiet room

Cons:

Breakfast not included in price

2026-06-19 via Nuitee
B
Barbara family_with_children us
7
2026-06-15 via Nuitee
E
Elizabeth couple us
9
2026-06-08 via Nuitee