Convenient Destination in State Capital

The Madison Crowne Plaze Hotel is a great place to stay if you are planning a visit to the state capital. They have the ability to host weddings and events, as well as weary travelers, and those seeing a weekend getaway. The offer a 24-hour shuttle to and from the Madison airport, as well as to downtown Madison, the Alliant Energy Center, The Kohl Center, Overture, and the Monona Terrace Convention Center. Guests love the late check-out time of 12 pm, and pets are allowed to stay at the hotel in designated areas, with a $25.00 fee.

There are 282 onsite parking spaces available, which is complimentary for hotel guests. Valet parking is also available for a fee. The hotel pays special attention to the safety of the guests by having the parking area well lit. The hotel was renovated in 2009 and features six floors with 226 guest rooms. There are 34 suites, just less than 100 single and double bedded rooms, and all of the rooms are non-smoking.

The onsite health and fitness club is open 24 hours and features two treadmills, free weights and an aerobike, as well as an indoor pool, a whirlpool, showers, and natural spring water. There are also trails located nearby of varying lengths for hiking, walking, and jogging.

Nearby entertainment and recreation includes the Princeton Health Club, Madison's largest state of the art fitness center, the Henry Vilas Park Zoo, the Madison Children's Museum, and the Eastgate Cinema. Downtown Madison also features a number of museums, restaurants, stores, and various culture facilities that will keep you active during your stay.

Business services are available onsite and include courier service, email and Internet, fax, copying, printing, a business center, and a person computer should you need it. There are also in room secretarial services available.

Rooms service is available from 6:00 am until 10:00 pm, and the hotel also has a cocktail lounge. Growlers Bar and Grille features tap beers, and a variety of organic menu items and an extensive wine list. The Prairie Cafy is located in the atrium lobby and serves breakfast. This is where guests will find the breakfast buffet from 6:00 am until 11:00 am daily. Also onsite is a Starbucks coffee, open for breakfast service. Nearby is Pedro's Mexican restaurant, Damon's sports bar featuring big screen trivia, and McDonald's, for those who just want to grab a quick bite to eat.

The meeting facilities in the hotel can accommodate large and small groups. There are five professionals onsite, available to help you plan your meeting or event. The largest room available seats up to 850 people theatre style. The hotel has equipment onsite including a slide projector, a cable modem, a DVD player, and flip charts with markers. You can also utilize their LCD projector, the microphone, the overhead projector, the lectern, stage lights, and a whiteboard. While these items may not appeal to the leisure traveler, if you are hosting an event, they may be indispensible.

Those headed to Madison should consider staying at the Crowne Plaze Hotel.