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Axel's take: 9.3/10

An excellent simple hotel whose staff and cleanliness stand out. a simple, limited-service hotel near the Alliant Energy Center, scored for what it is.

This limited-service Holiday Inn Express is a strong pick for Alliant Energy Center visits and travelers happy staying outside downtown. Recent Tripadvisor and Expedia guests repeatedly praise exceptionally helpful staff, spotless rooms and comfortable beds—backed by unusually strong overall ratings. It delivers the basics particularly well rather than offering luxury. Free hot breakfast, parking and an indoor saltwater pool make it especially practical for families.

The main compromise is location: this isn't a walk-out-the-door downtown base. The complimentary three-mile shuttle helps, but operates during set hours and subject to availability. John Nolen Drive reconstruction toward downtown currently means lane restrictions and a causeway bike-path detour, with this phase expected through summer 2027. We'd skip it for a nightlife-focused, entirely walkable city break; for an uncomplicated stay with attentive service, it's excellent for its class.

  • Best for: Alliant Energy Center visitors; families wanting useful included extras; travelers with a car

  • Watch out for: outside the downtown walking core; John Nolen Drive construction toward downtown; shuttle hours and availability limits

  • Location: Convenient for Alliant Energy Center; downtown generally requires transportation.

  • Rooms: Comfortable, well-reviewed rooms with refrigerators and microwaves.

  • Cleanliness: A standout strength across Tripadvisor, Booking.com and recent Expedia reviews.

  • Service: Repeated praise for welcoming front-desk staff and helpful shuttle drivers.

  • Amenities: Free hot breakfast, indoor saltwater pool, 24-hour gym and guest laundry; no on-site restaurant.

  • Fees and surprises: Parking is free; IHG lists a pet cleaning fee. Local shuttle service is subject to availability.

Axel's opinion of Holiday Inn Express & Suites Madison Central by IHG, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Tripadvisor · Expedia · Booking.com · alliantenergycenter.com. Reviewed Oct 20, 2026.

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a simple, limited-service hotel near the Alliant Energy Center

9.3/10

An excellent simple hotel whose staff and cleanliness stand out.

This limited-service Holiday Inn Express is a strong pick for Alliant Energy Center visits and travelers happy staying outside downtown. Recent Tripadvisor and Expedia guests repeatedly praise exceptionally helpful staff, spotless rooms and comfortable beds—backed by unusually strong overall ratings. It delivers the basics particularly well rather than offering luxury. Free hot breakfast, parking and an indoor saltwater pool make it especially practical for families.

The main compromise is location: this isn't a walk-out-the-door downtown base. The complimentary three-mile shuttle helps, but operates during set hours and subject to availability. John Nolen Drive reconstruction toward downtown currently means lane restrictions and a causeway bike-path detour, with this phase expected through summer 2027. We'd skip it for a nightlife-focused, entirely walkable city break; for an uncomplicated stay with attentive service, it's excellent for its class.

Best for

  • Alliant Energy Center visitors
  • families wanting useful included extras
  • travelers with a car

Watch out for

  • outside the downtown walking core
  • John Nolen Drive construction toward downtown
  • shuttle hours and availability limits
Location
Convenient for Alliant Energy Center; downtown generally requires transportation.
Rooms
Comfortable, well-reviewed rooms with refrigerators and microwaves.
Cleanliness
A standout strength across Tripadvisor, Booking.com and recent Expedia reviews.
Service
Repeated praise for welcoming front-desk staff and helpful shuttle drivers.
Amenities
Free hot breakfast, indoor saltwater pool, 24-hour gym and guest laundry; no on-site restaurant.
Fees and surprises
Parking is free; IHG lists a pet cleaning fee. Local shuttle service is subject to availability.

Axel's opinion, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Tripadvisor · Expedia · Booking.com · alliantenergycenter.com. Reviewed Oct 20, 2026.

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