First opened in the 1940s in Madison, Wis. along the shores of Lake Mendota, The Edgewater has been named a member of the Historic Hotels of America. Its sterling roster of guests includes Elton John, Elvis Presley, Bob Marley, Sammy Davis Jr. and the Dalai Lama. Jazz musician and Big Band leader Woody Herman once performed atop the original building’s roof. A new tower and a complete renovation of the property’s two original buildings, completed in September 2014, brought the room count to 202, including presidential suites and studio accommodations with kitchenettes. Most rooms offer views of the lake.
Meeting and event spaces supplement The Edgewater Spa and fitness center, and The Plaza, where concerts take place during warm weather, and ice skating takes over in winter months. The Statehouse is the property’s new fine-dining restaurant; other venues include The Icehouse and The Café for casual meals, and The Boathouse for traditional American fare.
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