Sleep Inn & Suites Madison - Monona  

In Madison, just off Tradewinds Parkway at 4802 Tradewinds Parkway, this pet-friendly, family-friendly hotel sits minutes from the Alliant Energy Center, Olbrich Botanical Gardens, the Wisconsin State Capitol, East Towne and West Towne malls, and near the Aldo Leopold Nature Center.

Rooms are practical and modern with air-conditioning, flat-screen TVs, a desk, refrigerator, microwave and coffee maker; some rooms note mini-bars and all offer a private bathroom and daily housekeeping.

Take a post-gym dip in the indoor pool or hit the fitness center, unwind in the massage room, or fire up the picnic and barbecue area; the hotel also offers free parking, free Wi-Fi, a playroom for kids, laundry and dry-cleaning, an ATM and a safety deposit box.

High-speed internet and 24-hour front desk service keep you connected and on schedule, plus accessible facilities are available.

Start each day with a free breakfast and grab a meal at the on-site restaurant; room service is available for later cravings.