Hotel Ruby Marie puts you a short five-minute drive from University of Wisconsin-Madison. You can relax with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the coffee shop/cafe is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff and breakfast.
Languages
English, Spanish
At a glance
Hotel size
15 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [Up North Bar]
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 1:30 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Complimentary wireless Internet access (speed of 25+ Mbps)
Fees & policies
Policies
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards.
Also known as
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Frequently asked questions
Are pets allowed at Hotel Ruby Marie?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Hotel Ruby Marie?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel Ruby Marie?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:30 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.
Is there an on-site casino at Hotel Ruby Marie?
No, this bed & breakfast doesn't have a casino, but Ho-Chunk Gaming Madison (14-min drive) is nearby.
What is there to do at Hotel Ruby Marie and nearby?
Recommended spots to visit include Capitol Square (5-min walk) and Wisconsin State Capitol (11-min walk), along with Overture Center for the Arts (13-min walk) and University of Wisconsin-Madison (1.4 mi).
Are there restaurants at or near Hotel Ruby Marie?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant.
What's the area around Hotel Ruby Marie like?
Hotel Ruby Marie is in Downtown Madison, a short 5-minute walk from Capitol Square and 8 minutes' walk from Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center. Travellers love the bed & breakfast's prime location.
Hotel Ruby Marie Reviews
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
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9.6/10
Cleanliness
9.6/10
Staff & service
9.2/10
Amenities
9.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
20 January 2025
Mike
Mike, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
17 January 2025
A Unique Experience
Overnight in this historic hotel was an experience. Renovated into 15 Victorian decorated rooms & antiques throughout was definitely different than the standard highway chain hotel. If you don’t want German food nearby, there are many bars and restaurants in walking distance, as well as the beautiful capital building. Earplugs are provided for the downtown passing train which was actually very quaint. Two drinks were included for the downstairs bar. Breakfast was good. Our only issue was how overly warm the room was we couldn’t control the heat with the thermostat
Susan
Susan, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
12 January 2025
Charming
Very charming & fun holiday decor in the common areas. Refreshing to be in a non-chain establishment. Property is well taken maintained, within walking distance of many shops, restaurants and other attractions. Nice amenities with happy hour and breakfast.
Julie
Julie, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
12 January 2025
Chris
Chris, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
10 January 2025
Danielle
Danielle, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
29 December 2024
Jeffrey
Jeffrey, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
8 December 2024
Nice but be prepared
Great location and cool old building. easy parking in front(or back) of the hotel. Nice bar and restaurant nearby(free drink at the bar and free breakfast at the restaurant).
Just be prepared for LOTS of traffic noise. They provide earplugs in the room. That should give you an indication that it is bad, but we were there on a Saturday nite.
Arthur
Arthur, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
6 December 2024
Michael
Michael, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
3 December 2024
Michelle
Michelle, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
18 November 2024
Gregory
Gregory, 2-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
17 November 2024
Great Location!
Cute place, friendly staff, and close to what we needed! My boyfriend and I stayed here the night of a concert at The Sylvee so it was nice to be within walking distance. Breakfast was delicious (fresh and not your normal hotel chain breakfast!). Was quiet and comfortable. Would definitely stay here again!
Tiffany
Tiffany, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
11 November 2024
Quaint, Clean, and Close
It was very clean, quaint and with a lot of character. The staff was amazing. I loved my stay there.
Geof
Geof, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
26 October 2024
Francisco
Francisco, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
23 October 2024
Gwen
Gwen, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
21 October 2024
Great place and really cool vibe
Alan
Alan, 3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
21 October 2024
Friendly service. Great breakfast included.
Laura
Laura, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
20 October 2024
Eric
Eric, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
19 October 2024
We loved the vintage, historical aspect. Ourr room was cozy, clean and comfortable. It was convenient to restaurants, the lakes and shopping. Staff was friendly and accommodating.
Margie
Margie, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
18 October 2024
Peter
Peter, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
15 October 2024
Naomi
Naomi, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
15 October 2024
Love the ambiance. Staff very friendly. Could use a second chair to sit in, in Room 25.
Weather became very cold during our stay, and could not get room to heat up past 63 degrees. Also shower not hot at all. Brrr!
Katherine A
Katherine A, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
14 October 2024
This hotel is extremely easy to access with a quick drive from 94 to 30 to Wilson! The hotel is an historic property, with all that is implied - lots of character and fewer amenities (and upward-flushing toilets!). Be prepared to wait until 3 p.m. to check in as the manager is not onsite until just before then. The great bar on the first floor opens at 2:30 if you need to kill time. Bring earplugs - trains go by right outside the hotel, there is a lot of traffic/pedestrian/band noise late at night - but we loved our room with a lakeview and a jacuzzi tub. There is a cafe on the ground floor where we had a very nice, very complete buffet breakfast; when you check in, you will receive two drink tickets for the Essen Haus next door. You will be only a 10-15 minute walk from the state capital and the weekly Farmer's Market, which runs into November. There are MANY super bars and restaurants around the capital square.
Rita
Rita, 1-night romance trip
Verified Orbitz guest review
10/10 Exceptional
12 October 2024
Randy
Randy, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
11 October 2024
Christine
Christine, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
10 October 2024
Beautiful room and bathtub, nice bed and spacious. Loved the vintage look and setting in the heart of the city. We went to a concert at the Sylvee which was only 0.3 miles away. Loved that we could walk and that there were restaurants and bars nearby.