Located in the heart of downtown Madison, The Madison Concourse Hotel offers upscale accommodations with ease of access to Madison’s cultural core. This hotel goes beyond providing a comfortable space to meet or unwind—it places your attendees at the center of Madison’s top attractions, offering unmatched convenience and entertainment to enhance the guest experience.

Here are the top reasons why The Madison Concourse Hotel shines as a premier hotel and meeting venue, worthy of a spot on your shortlist:

 

Perfect location in the heart of downtown

Location matters, and this one’s prime. Located steps from Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, the Wisconsin State Capitol Building, State Street shopping and dining, plus several museums, The Madison Concourse Hotel offers an exciting and convenient location for visitors to experience the city’s culture on foot.

Here are some itinerary ideas within a five-minute walk from the hotel:

  • For the culture-seeking sophisticate: Enjoy an elegant brunch at CIRC on the hotel’s lobby level, then catch a matinee at the Overture Center for the Arts (3-minute walk).
  • For the laid-back jokester: Laugh until it hurts at Comedy on State (2-minute walk), then enjoy a nightcap at The Bar.
  • For the outdoor adventurer: Rent a Madison BCycle electric bike (2-minute walk to 117 Wisconsin Ave. station), then cruise along the Lake Monona Bike Loop.
  • For the art admirer: View awe-inspiring collections and exhibits at Madison Museum of Contemporary Art (4-minute walk), then shop for local art and Wisco-themed souvenirs on State St.

And there's always more to explore:

 

Flexible meeting spaces

Whether you’re hosting a board meeting for 20 or a banquet for 1,000, The Madison Concourse Hotel has the expertise and space to help you pull off a seamless event.

The city’s largest convention hotel offers 373 spacious, comfortable guest rooms and 27,000 square feet of event space, including a 10,201-square-foot ballroom, boardrooms and flexible meeting areas. The venue offers 28 meeting rooms and six hospitality suites. View the 3D floor plans and capacity chart.

A team of on-site A/V experts is available, along with an extensive list of A/V equipment. The venue also offers a delicious catering menu under the direction of San Francisco native, Chef Charles Lazzareschi.

The Madison Concourse Hotel is also a short walk to Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, for meeting planners who are hosting larger conventions and interested in booking convenient hotels nearby.

Have attendees flying in? The hotel provides a complimentary shuttle service to and from the Dane County Regional Airport for overnight guests, running daily between 4:30 a.m. and 10:30 p.m.

Experienced team & personalized service

What truly sets the hotel apart is its exceptional staff—many of whom have been part of the team for years. In fact, the average employee tenure is an impressive seven years!

To put that into perspective, workers in leisure and hospitality had the lowest median tenure of all industries in 2025 at just 2.1 years according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The Madison Concourse Hotel is an impressive outlier, signaling a committed, professional and well-supported team that is ready to go above and beyond for your group.

Top-notch amenities, including the Impressive Governor’s Club

The Madison Concourse Hotel and Governor’s Club offers an elegant 100-room Governor’s Club executive level. Located on the top three floors, the Governor's Club executive level offers complimentary breakfast, top shelf cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and desserts in the private 12th floor lounge. To top it all off, the stylish lounge offers breathtaking views of the State Capitol.

See for yourself why The Madison Concourse Hotel was ranked not only "Hotel with the Best Service" but also "Best Conference Center" by the readers of Wisconsin Meetings.

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Contact:

The Madison Concourse Hotel and Governor’s Club
1 W. Dayton St., Madison, WI 53703
Phone: 800-356-8293
Website: https://www.concoursehotel.com/meetings-events
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/madisonconcoursehotel/