Is parking available at the property?

Free self-parking is available on-site.

What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?

A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 6:00 AM to 9:30 AM.

Are pets allowed at the property?

Pets are allowed in specific rooms only, with a pet fee of USD 25 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

What are the standard check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 3:00 PM to 11:59 PM, and check-out is at 11:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request and could incur additional charges.

What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?

The property offers step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities, including public areas and rooms. Additional features may include accessible bathrooms.

What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?

The hotel is located within a 10-minute drive of the University of Wisconsin-Madison and Alliant Energy Center, approximately 4.5 miles from Camp Randall Stadium and 2.7 miles from Sunnyside Park.

Does the property have a swimming pool?

Yes, there is an indoor pool available, with access from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Up to 2 children aged 16 years old and younger can stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.

What are the policies regarding extra beds and cribs?

The property does not specify the availability of extra beds or cribs. Guests are encouraged to contact the property directly for any specific requests regarding additional sleeping arrangements.

MainStay Suites Fitchburg - Madison Hotel

Average nightly price at MainStay Suites Fitchburg - Madison by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	$76
February	$84
March	$86
April	$96
May	$118
June	$99
July	$115
August	$108
September	$131
October	$142
November	$98
December	$75

What guests think

Across reviews of MainStay Suites Fitchburg - Madison, guests highlight large, apartment-style suites with kitchens and generally comfortable stays, while opinions diverge on service consistency, breakfast quality, and intermittent maintenance issues like hot water, Wi‑Fi, and worn fixtures.

The location is convenient for dining, groceries, parks, and an easy drive to downtown Madison and UW. Facilities include a pool and hot tub and easy parking, though a few guests noted cold pool water, cosmetic wear, elevator problems, or construction noise during the day. Expect a practical, budget-friendly stay centered on space and convenience.

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Facilities

Pool and hot tub available and generally clean, with some reports of cold water or cosmetic wear; parking is easy or ample, and free laundry is a plus. A few guests noted elevator issues or event noise in the lobby.

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Bonnie

Apr 23, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Spacious room, comfortable mattress, small kitchen. Nice breakfast, convenient parking & view out the window was pleasant.

8

Carla

Sep 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly staff...everyone we encountered...check-in person to breakfast staff to check-out! Ample safe parking

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Jean

Feb 23, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Elevator was broken on night of checkin, was fixed the next day. The lobby was rented out for some event that played super loud music very late into the night. The water out of the faucets would come out brownish/yellow. On the plus side, the staff was very friendly.

10

Mary

Jul 26, 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

Staff friendly and helpful, breakfast is your stand at any hotel. Beds super comfortable!! Hot tub and pool was clean and stocked with towels.

10

Victoria

Apr 21, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

I stayed for six nights. First floor room is roomy, with 12 foot ceiling and large window. Hotel looks a bit dated outside but inside it’s been nicely updated. Pool and hot tub were clean. Breakfast was eggs, ham, waffle option, and the usual continental offerings. Free laundry! Convenient to Madison and dining, groceries.

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soshana

Dec 2, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Hotel was fine but several issues. Cons: Not enough pillows or towels for a family of 3 staying in a king suite. Poor (weirdly small) pillows. No dressor in the king bedroom - so no where to put clothes!! Was very strange - how a dressor was missing so could only hang items but not fold or have anywhere for socks, etc. This was a major drawback - when staying nearly a week and nowhere to put folded items. No conditioner in shower - need to ask front desk - cannot get from maid service (which BTW is only every 3 days). WiFi did not work on cell phone. The key card stopped working at least 1-2 times each day over our nearly week stay!! Very annoying to have to go down repeatedly to front desk for new activated card. Pool was cold (confirmed by 3 separate guests) and jacuzzi ok but not really hot. Weekend rate is costly for this type of hotel. Pros: Location good. Breakfast had nice variety. Room spacious and clean.

10

Prateek

May 19, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

It was a solid 2 star hotel the only complaint I would have is that the hallways and elevator smelled bad for some reason (I honestly didn't care much)

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Susan

Nov 10, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The rooms are fairly large and have a full size fridge, dishwasher, etc. The room is stocked with supplies and the beds were comfortable, Could have used extra blankets but we did not ask. Parking is easy. The breakfast hours on the weekend are way too early for us, they close at 9:30a on a Sunday.

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Nicholas

Jul 20, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Clean room and property, friendly staff. Adequate breakfast with various options. Pool and hot tub nice but look like they could use some tlc cosmetically. Overall, would stay again due to convenience of close enough to downtown Madison and but outside of the hustle and bustle of downtown. Bars and restaurants also near by. Try the Tipsy Goat - walking distance from hotel - great outdoor patio with gas fireplace!

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Thomas

Feb 25, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice clean property. Great suite. Only things are, no pool towels or garbage can in the pool area. Breakfast was a little cold

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Cleanliness

Many guests describe the hotel and rooms as very clean and well maintained. However, there are occasional reports of odors, worn furnishings, and isolated issues like bathroom upkeep or insects.

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Rebekah

Mar 6, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The cleanest hotel I have stayed at in a very long time!

4

Noel

Aug 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Drapery & shower curtain had holes. Very old, not a friendly or warm venue, disappointing stay. Will not return. This place really needs a renovation

10

Jacqueline

Aug 20, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean. Quiet.

10

linda

Mar 22, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The room was clean comfortable and mostly they kind of thought if everything. Hooks where you actually want to hang something. The little kitchen was better stocked than most airbnbs. Soft bed and decent pillows. Nice hot shower with a lot of water pressure. Front desk were all very nice.

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Ariana

Oct 9, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

We had bugs in our room, see photo. We also were very creeped out by the staff. My sister wasn’t feeling well so she went back to the room early. As she was taking a nap, the front desk lady entered our room (no knock or warning). As she saw my sister, she said “oh sorry, I was just seeing if this room was occupied”. Even though my husband and I checked in 15 minutes prior and she saw us leaving the hotel together. It seemed as if she knew we left and thought we were gone so she entered our room to steal things. Very unpleasant experience.

10

Brian

Aug 27, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Cleanest hotel ive been to in a long time.

10

Vicki

Aug 19, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean and well maintained.

6

Joshua

Mar 8, 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

Everything was fine but the bathroom. The bathroom cleaning left quite a bit to be desired and the shower/tub did not drain.

10

Judy

May 30, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Everything was very clean and well maintained. The staff was very friendly and hardworking. The beds were comfortable as well!

4

Matthew

Jul 30, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The rooms smelled like mildew. Pillows smelled too Staff was polite and acomindating

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Rooms

Suites are spacious with kitchenettes and comfortable beds, offering good value and a practical layout. Downsides include small or uncomfortable pillows, some noise, dated or small TVs, temperature control quirks, and occasional Wi‑Fi reliability problems.

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Lori

Sep 1, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

In the main it was a good stay with clean and adequate facilities. It is dog friendly & relatively quiet though we could hear the alarm in the room nextdoor as if it were ours. There are several restaurants and parks within walking distance and you can rent a bike and access the wonderful trail system. Negatives: gambling machines in lobby, spotty hot water, terrible coffee, meh breakfast, unwelcoming check-in person.

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Rebecca

Mar 24, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Room was fine and clean. Biggest issue was sound. Our room faced the front parking lot, and between the hallway and window, so so noisy. We could hear full conversations. It was also a wrestling state weekend, and kids were running all over the hotel so loudly and late at night. Families took over the lobby and pool and left trash everywhere. Hotel staff tried to keep up, but was hard late at night with limited staff.

8

Kathleen

Feb 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Beds are comfortable, rooms are large, hot and cold breakfast choices are good,

10

Carole

Aug 10, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

It was nice to have a mini kitchen, although I didn't stay there very long, it was nice to have a full size refrigerator. The TV was very small, and had 25 dots on the screen, had to have it changed out. the replacement had 2 white dots on the screen. difficult to view the tv as it was.

8

Shoua

Apr 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It’s clean and convenient. Staff was friendly. Room was decent and bed was comfortable but the pillows were so tiny! It’s like half the size of a standard pillow size. Wish breakfast had a better offering, very basic. Overall, it was good but nothing memorable. May consider staying again if in area and price is reasonable.

6

soshana

Dec 2, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Hotel was fine but several issues. Cons: Not enough pillows or towels for a family of 3 staying in a king suite. Poor (weirdly small) pillows. No dressor in the king bedroom - so no where to put clothes!! Was very strange - how a dressor was missing so could only hang items but not fold or have anywhere for socks, etc. This was a major drawback - when staying nearly a week and nowhere to put folded items. No conditioner in shower - need to ask front desk - cannot get from maid service (which BTW is only every 3 days). WiFi did not work on cell phone. The key card stopped working at least 1-2 times each day over our nearly week stay!! Very annoying to have to go down repeatedly to front desk for new activated card. Pool was cold (confirmed by 3 separate guests) and jacuzzi ok but not really hot. Weekend rate is costly for this type of hotel. Pros: Location good. Breakfast had nice variety. Room spacious and clean.

6

Sandra

Mar 18, 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

The basic conditions (safety and ability to have a quiet night’s sleep) were good but the technology needed to conduct business was not. Internet was not reliable and TV was unusable. That is a desl breaker for us and means we will not stay here in the future. It was nice to have a decent kitchenette but there was no dishwasher detergent. There was soap but they are small chips. There were a couple of outlets for tech but not enough to use in all parts of the room wherethere was furniture. There was a cutting board but it was made of glass which dulls all knives. Those are the most notable nice to haves, but as I wrote the desl breaker is bad tech. The remote control was unusuable; there must be a document in the room to explain how to use. We downloaded a user manual and still couldn‘t use it so we just didn‘t use the TV for the four days we were here. TV nice to have, internet is a must have and we were kicked offline many times. Staff was nice so kudos there, but a staff member insisted on coming in the first night to adjust TV controls. This should never happen and goes back to my point about remote instructions.

10

James

Oct 14, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Room was spacious with a full kitchen and full-size fridge. Bed was comfortable, bathroom was clean, and we enjoyed our two-night stay. Plenty of dining options in the area and a fairly quick drive to UW. The pool and hot tub looked nice, but we didn't use these. The breakfast was average; did have eggs and waffles, so no real complaints. We would stay again when in the area.

8

Susan

Nov 10, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The rooms are fairly large and have a full size fridge, dishwasher, etc. The room is stocked with supplies and the beds were comfortable, Could have used extra blankets but we did not ask. Parking is easy. The breakfast hours on the weekend are way too early for us, they close at 9:30a on a Sunday.

8

Aileen

Mar 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Kitchenette was a pleasant surprise, and we got a large space for the price we paid for. The only things I didn’t like was not knowing it was pet friendly in the rooms since I have allergies. I also couldn’t get the room to stay a consistent temperature with auto temp control on the wall thermostat. It would get hot before the air kicked in, and the air was super cold, then it would shut off and the process would repeat itself.

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Service

Feedback is mixed: many found staff friendly, helpful, and check‑in smooth, but several reviews cite rude or absent front‑desk coverage and inconsistent problem handling.

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Cathy

Dec 30, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I have stayed here many times in the past and it has always been a good experience until this time. There was a new girl at the front desk that has nearly zero costumer service skills. I got all unpacked in my room and when I turned on the tv it would not work so I called the front desk and she said she would give me the room next to me instead so I went to get the key to transfer my stuff. When I get to the desk she then tells me I need to get all of my stuff out of my current room first then bring the key down to get the key to the new room. She could have told me this to begin with, before I made the trip down there. So this means I have to repack suitcase and food and leave it all in the hall or tote all it back to the front desk, she states this is policy but on two of my other visits with a broken entry door hinge and a very strong perfume smell when I needed a new room this was not the policy, the staff then was very professional and did not make me the paying customer deal with all the inconveniences for their shortcomings. I’m not sure if I’ll stay here again.

8

Carla

Sep 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly staff...everyone we encountered...check-in person to breakfast staff to check-out! Ample safe parking

2

Lisa

May 31, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

No one was available when we arrived & had to call for room keys. One of our 2 rooms was filled with cigarette smoke. Then had to call again for help. Got a room on another floor with no sheets on 2nd bed & no sheets in the room to make a bed. Had to call a 3rd time for help & got a 3rd room on a different floor. No sheets in this room either. Had to call a 4th time and were given sheets to make the bed ourselves. No one was at the front desk the entire time so that is why calling for help each time.

10

Janet

Jun 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent service and staff were amazing

10

Stephanie

Jul 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly staff. Easy check-in and check-out. Clean rooms. Quiet atmosphere.

10

Amy

Nov 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

There was no staff to check us in when we arrived. We tried ringing the bell multiple times, called number, no answer. Walked around hotel, knocking on doors, nothing. About to give up and go to another hotel, and then someone came out. Waited about 30 minutes

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Douglas

Nov 29, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The proprietor and staff were exceptional.

10

Karen

Sep 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The lady working the night of check in wasn’t very friendly but everyone else was.

4

Kristin

Oct 13, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Room was fairly clean. Had to run the hot water for 10 minutes to get it warm for the initial shower of the day. Stayed 2 nights, was not told that room would not be serviced unless it was 3 day stay. Standard breakfast was okay. Staff was very indifferent, unfriendly, and overall not welcoming. Would never stay at this property again.

10

Neal

Nov 13, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The first employee we encountered when we stopped to see about a little bit of an early check in was incredibly rude! To the point we almost just went to another hotel. We decided to stop back later in the evening to check in when a new employee was on duty. She was incredible! Very helpful and extremely apologetic for the rudeness of the earlier employee. I would hire her in a heartbeat for my own company. The first employee I wouldn’t even give an interview to. She saved our business and we stay at this property yearly and because of her we will be back.

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Location

Convenient south‑Madison base near restaurants, grocery stores, parks, and major roads, with an easy drive to downtown and UW/Alliant Energy Center. A few guests felt a car was needed for most errands.

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Abigail

Jun 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Took a Trip to New Glarus and ended up staying here. Perfect location just outside of Madison. Good bar and grille and food spots close. Walkable businesses nearby.

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Lance

Dec 27, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Love the location

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Eric

Sep 5, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great location and near bicycle trails, restaurants and grocery stores! Mini kitchen in room making it a place great for the family.

10

John

Aug 12, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Close to downtown without having to be downtown. Nearby restaurants and stores. Perfect for a business trip or a night in town.

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Candace

Jul 18, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

This is one of the nicest property I've stayed in. Clean, safe, comfortable beds and pillows, large room with kitchenette and roomy bathroom. Near shopping and easy commute to St. Marys hospital.

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James

Oct 14, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Room was spacious with a full kitchen and full-size fridge. Bed was comfortable, bathroom was clean, and we enjoyed our two-night stay. Plenty of dining options in the area and a fairly quick drive to UW. The pool and hot tub looked nice, but we didn't use these. The breakfast was average; did have eggs and waffles, so no real complaints. We would stay again when in the area.

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Gregory

Jun 28, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Good location to dining options and some shopping. Parks nearby if green area needed or activities for kids.

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PAUL

Oct 21, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Great location

10

John

Oct 6, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Ideal location with a grocery store and several dining options right across the street. Rooms are large, and the beds are very comfortable.

8

Susan

Oct 18, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

There were a few fast-food restaurants close to the hotel, and the hotel has no restaurant on the property. The good news is that it is a short distance to the highway to get around. A vehicle is needed as there aren’t any convenient places to walk to. I am not aware of how public transportation works for that srea.

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Dining

Hot breakfast with items like eggs and waffles is included, but quality and variety are inconsistent—many were satisfied while others found options limited or items cold; weekend breakfast may end early.

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John

Apr 17, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great property. Fairly priced. Excellent location. Can depend on a great stay! Very good breakfast.

8

Aminah

Jul 18, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

I loved the location close to freeway, shopping and food. The location breakfast offering poor selection of options. Needs more fresh fruit and maybe a breakfast sandwich grab-n- go//

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Judy

Aug 14, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Decent hotel with comfy bed and pillows. Breakfast was ok. Id stay again for 1 night business trip.

8

Shoua

Apr 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It’s clean and convenient. Staff was friendly. Room was decent and bed was comfortable but the pillows were so tiny! It’s like half the size of a standard pillow size. Wish breakfast had a better offering, very basic. Overall, it was good but nothing memorable. May consider staying again if in area and price is reasonable.

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Josh

Dec 10, 2023

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Breakfast warming dishes didn’t work. Hot food was cold. Property needs some general maintenance.

10

James

Oct 14, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Room was spacious with a full kitchen and full-size fridge. Bed was comfortable, bathroom was clean, and we enjoyed our two-night stay. Plenty of dining options in the area and a fairly quick drive to UW. The pool and hot tub looked nice, but we didn't use these. The breakfast was average; did have eggs and waffles, so no real complaints. We would stay again when in the area.

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Dawn

Mar 25, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Breakfast was poor quality - liquidly eggs, cold ham and bruised fruit

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Akua

Jun 6, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

We had a great stay here. The staff was friendly, the hotel is clean throughout, and the breakfast was wonderful. The ice water and coffee in the lobby was a bonus for our early mornings and hot days.

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Susan

Nov 10, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The rooms are fairly large and have a full size fridge, dishwasher, etc. The room is stocked with supplies and the beds were comfortable, Could have used extra blankets but we did not ask. Parking is easy. The breakfast hours on the weekend are way too early for us, they close at 9:30a on a Sunday.

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constantin

Jul 29, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

This is a more extended stay suite than a hotel. Rooms are a good size, and they come equipped with a stove, fridge, and dishwasher. The hotel is clean, quiet, and in a good area, close to a Super Saver, and across the road from a bus station, making it easy to travel to downtown and the UW campus without a car. The staff is not so friendly, they don't smile, and they look grumpy all the time. Breakfast was not so good, and they clean the rooms after 3 days you staying in the hotel. And for managers, if they see those comments, one of your employees was with slippers working on breakfast time, and in one day they mop the floor the front of the breakfast room during breakfast hours, this is not safe. If you are on budget, it is a nice hotel to stay in

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MainStay Suites Fitchburg - Madison

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Room, 1 King Bed (Efficiency)

1 King Bed, Accessible (Efficiency, Accessible Tub)

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1 King Bed, Accessible (Efficiency, Roll-In Shower)

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Efficiency)

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