The rooms are very nice. Spacious and clean, especially for the price. (I was surprised overall at how expensive things were in Madison). No rooms were available when I checked in, and I realize there was nothing the desk agent could do about that, but she was not the most helpful-seeming to a bit annoyed that I had interrupted a conversation with a co worker. The rest of the time the staff were very helpful. When I finally did check in, the women who helped me went out of her way to get me a good/quiet room. They have a nice breakfast space, and the food was really good. It's easy for those kinds of set ups to be in bad shape, but they did a top notch job.

Check in was fast and friendly. Modern decor in lobby and seating area. Rooms are spacious and clean. Walking distance to State Capitol and both lakes. The free breakfast in the morning was fantastic. One of the best breakfast included with a room that I've had in a long time. Easy to find right on Washington Ave.

Tips: Late check out until 1p.m. if available and upon request
Take a right and another right out of the parking garage to enter washington ave. easier and faster because the front of the hotel has a steep bank that won't allow you to enter traffic and cross the lanes of traffic needed during busy times.

I stayed here recently with one of my children for a college visit. I also have a daughter who lives off campus so I wanted a place with good proximity to both. The room was large and clean. Huge television in the room. We were able to walk most places and I really liked being a bit further from the "college" part of State Street and closer to the more "business" section. We walked 5 minutes to a fabulous farmer's market that's held on the capital grounds every Saturday and parking was a breeze. The staff was friendly and helpful. I've been visiting Madison for many years as I also have a third child who is an alum. My usual hotel was the Doubletree but I think I may change to the Hyatt Place from now on.

Stayed here three nights in June and were very pleased. Location is very convenient to downtown and the university. Room was spacious and comfortable. Free breakfast was much, much better than what you usually see in chain hotels.