Hotel Ruby Marie: from $186 for Nov 21–22, 2026, 2 adults (1 night)

From $186 total for Nov 21–22, 2026, 2 adults at Hotel Ruby Marie on Axel (1 night), checked Nov 1, 2026.

Hotel Ruby Marie is a small, historic 3-star inn with a bed-and-breakfast feel in Madison, Wisconsin, United States.

Address: 524 E. Wilson Street, Madison. Property ID: 1301774. Canonical property page: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/madison-wisconsin/hotel-ruby-marie-1301774

Source: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/madison-wisconsin/hotel-ruby-marie-1301774/2026-11-21/2-adults

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Same hotel, same dates, 2 adults, 1 room, USD stay totals. Axel's total is this page's price for those dates; the other total is what that site listed for the same stay on the day shown.

Stay	Axel total	Expedia or Booking.com	Difference	Seen	Links
Dec 15 to Dec 17, 2026 · 2 nights	$277	$321 on Expedia	$44 less (14%)	Nov 2	Select · Share this stay · Check guest price
Jan 1 to Jan 3, 2027 · 2 nights	$356	$413 on Expedia	$57 less (14%)	Nov 2	Select · Share this stay · Check guest price

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1 night

Total price: $186 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-22 · 1 night · 2 adults · 1 room.

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2 nights

Total price: $352 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-23 · 2 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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3 nights

Total price: $514 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-24 · 3 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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4 nights

Total price: $672 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-25 · 4 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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5 nights

Total price: $833 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-26 · 5 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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6 nights

Total price: $995 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-27 · 6 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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7 nights

Total price: $1,167.50 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-28 · 7 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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8 nights

Total price: $1,350.50 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-29 · 8 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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9 nights

Total price: $1,502.50 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-30 · 9 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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10 nights

Total price: $1,656.50 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-12-01 · 10 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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11 nights

Total price: $1,804.50 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-12-02 · 11 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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12 nights

Total price: $1,945.50 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-12-03 · 12 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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13 nights

Total price: $2,101.50 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-12-04 · 13 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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14 nights

Total price: $2,293.50 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-12-05 · 14 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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#6 of 9 hotels in Capitol Square & Downtown by Axel's take. Capitol Square & Downtown is #1 of 5 places to stay in Madison, Wisconsin. The best hotels in Capitol Square & Downtown, ranked · Where to stay in Madison, Wisconsin

Axel's take: 8.8/10

Historic character and generous extras make this a strong downtown pick—unless you sleep lightly. A small, historic 3-star inn with a bed-and-breakfast feel, scored for what it is.

Hotel Ruby Marie is a 15-room historic inn with a bed-and-breakfast feel, not a conventional full-service hotel. We'd pick it for a Madison weekend with personality: antique-filled rooms, Lake Monona nearby, and downtown sights within walking distance. Recent Tripadvisor and Expedia guests consistently praise clean rooms, comfortable beds and welcoming staff. Included breakfast, parking and a happy-hour drink make it particularly good value.

The main trade-off is sound. This former railroad hotel still sits beside active tracks, and recent guests mention nighttime trains; the downstairs bar and neighboring live-music venues add potential noise, though others report quiet stays. Rooms have individual layouts, and soaking tubs are room-specific, so choose carefully rather than assuming every room offers the same setup. We'd skip it for guaranteed silence or sleek, standardized interiors.

Best for: Couples who enjoy historic inns; Downtown weekends without chain-hotel sameness; Travelers who appreciate included parking and breakfast
Watch out for: Nighttime train noise; Live music downstairs and nearby; Room layouts and tubs vary
Location: Near Lake Monona, with Capitol Square and downtown restaurants within walking distance.
Rooms: Fifteen individually configured, antique-furnished rooms; select categories have soaking tubs.
Cleanliness: A consistent strength in recent Tripadvisor and Expedia feedback.
Service: Guests repeatedly describe welcoming, helpful staff and straightforward check-in.
Amenities: Breakfast, parking, Wi-Fi and happy hour are included; Up North bar hosts live music.
Fees and surprises: Parking is complimentary; confirm the exact room features and check-in arrangements before arrival.

Axel's opinion of Hotel Ruby Marie, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Tripadvisor · Expedia. Reviewed Oct 20, 2026.

About Hotel Ruby Marie

Property type: Hotel
3-star hotel
524 E. Wilson Street, Madison
Guest rating: 4.7/5 on Google from 347 reviews (location 4.6/5)
Getting around (travel times from Google's hotel listing): Dane County Regional Airport: 17 min by taxi · Memorial Union: 7 min by taxi · Olbrich Botanical Gardens: 8 min by taxi · Chazen Museum of Art: 8 min by taxi · University of Wisconsin–Madison Arboretum: 9 min by taxi · Henry Vilas Zoo: 10 min by taxi
Amenities: No pool, Breakfast (free), Bar, Parking (free), Accessible, Wi-Fi (free)
Check-in from: 15:00
Check-out by: 11:00
City page: Hotels in Madison, Wisconsin

Room types

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1 Bedroom Standard Quadruple room

Standard Double room (full double bed)

Beds: full double bed
Room features: Fridge; Microwave
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1 Bedroom Standard Double room (full double bed)

Beds: full double bed
Bedrooms: 1
1 Bedroom Standard Double room (full double bed) — room photo 1
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Standard Twin room (twin beds)

Beds: twin beds
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Standard Quadruple room

Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
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Suite

Quadruple Suite

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