City: Madison, WI

Category: Accommodations

Telephone: (608) 831-7711

Address: 8102 Excelsior Dr.

Description: Not far off the Beltline Highway at the Old Sauk Road exit and just south of Middleton, this 128-room hotel offers a great value for budget travelers. Some rooms have a pool view. Beds are a king or two doubles with options for a standard room or suite. Amenities include cable TV with premium channels, telephone with free local calls, coffeemaker with coffee, iron and ironing board, and hair dryer. USA Today is delivered to rooms weekday mornings and high-speed wireless Internet is included in the rates. The complimentary morning breakfast includes waffles, eggs, and French toast as well as the typical continental items. In the evening the Old Sauk Lounge opens and offers a complimentary drink for overnight guests. A heated indoor pool, whirlpool, sauna, exercise room, and game room are all on-site, and the business center consists of a computer in the lobby area with a printer. Laundry facilities are available. Guests who want to avoid steps should book a 1st-floor room as there is no elevator. Customer service is excellent. A free airport shuttle operates from 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. A variety of chain restaurants are nearby as are several shopping areas. Children under 18 stay free with parents. Pets are allowed. Wheelchair accessible rooms are available.