This could possibly have been the worst hotel I have ever stayed at... I'll start with the positives - it is on the water and has a lovely view of the lake. There is literallhy nothing else to say in its defense. The hotel is badly outdated and in need of renovation. Despite that fact, their room rate is expensive, especially in comparison to the other hotels in the area. Windows rattled all night long from the wind , room too cold on night #1 and then far too hot on night #2, without any means to monitor the thermastat. Telvesion was from circa 1979. Brown water came out of the faucets. Few towels, small towels, Motel 6 type soap and shampoo... I coud go on, but you must have the point by now. Stay away!

Just stayed for parents weekend as my oldest is now a badger as well. I told my wife we have to stay at edgewater as best place on campus. Well it's still got a fabulous view and great location but I don't think they have changed the furniture since I was a student in the early 80s. Musty moldy odors as well. Poor Internet service. It needs to be gutted and start over. The food was ok though probably because we enjoyed the view so much.

the edgewater hotel was a place to be and a place to be. i was recruited to play football there years ago and have returned through the years. on my last visit, there was no one there. the night before and after the game was like a ghost town.

i am told a "local" blocked a recent sale attempt but another is succeding.....i do not know the reason for blocking but it has to be one of madison's premier properties and one of madison's biggest blemish.

there is not much good to say except: look out the window and remember the way it was and imagine the way it could be...

i say this all with a heavy heart

Everything is old and musty and there were several insects. (There were no bedbugs, just to be clear.) Clearly they are facing financial strains. They provide cheap toiletries, the towels are rough, and as others have said, it's very old. It's a lovely setting and someone needs to buy it and fix it up! Finally, there is spotty Wi-Fi when it hooks up at all.