Inn

424 N Pinckney St, Madison, WI

Originally constructed in 1856 as the McDonnell-Pierce house, this jaw-dropping German Romanesque Revival sandstone mansion is Madison's premier independent historic boutique hotel. Ideally situated in the historic Mansion Hill district just steps from the State Capitol, the University of Wisconsin campus, and the shores of Lake Mendota, the standalone 10-room luxury inn beautifully pairs timeless architectural grandeur with warmly sophisticated modern design. The breathtaking interior features a stunning four-story, oval-shaped mahogany spiral staircase leading up to a belvedere, etched Venetian glass windows, and a majestic parlor bar for evening entertaining. Guests enjoy an intimate, highly intuitive boutique experience complete with a fresh, scratch-made breakfast option served daily.

Part of our guide to independent stays in Wisconsin.