I spent two nights at the Hampton Inn & Suites during a Badger Game weekend in Madison. I lived in Madison for 12 years, so this added traffic is welcome, and not a bother. The hotel, like most in the City, were full to capacity. The hotel did not feel "overly full"; staff, elevators, parking and breakfast were all good despise being at room capacity.

The first floor lounge is very comfortable, modern yet classic design, with TVs, good seating and variety of seating, fireplaces, ability to gather but was not loud.

I stayed in a two-queen suite with my parents, wife and two kids (4 adults, 2 children). Although it is all in one room, plus one bathroom, there was sufficient space for all of us to be comfortable. Being a new facility, everything is new and found no wear.

There is on-site structured parking, which is nice to be out of the elements, and not have to find parking elsewhere (although there are multiple City ramps within 2 blocks).

The beds were much more stiff than I prefer, and the pillows were very flat. This resulted in not very good sleep quality for me, but the rest of my family was fine.

The breakfast was good, but not exceptional. Eggs and sausages; waffles; selection of pastries; fruit; yogurt cups. There is also an on-site restaurant, which we did not visit.

I did not personally use the pool, but my wife and kids found it to be heated and enjoyable.

The location is very good. It is only two blocks from State Street, and less than 10 minute walk from each the Capital and Capital Square area as well as UW Campus. There are several bus routes that go right by in either direction, so very easy to get around.

Service was good, nothing notably good or bad.

Overall my experience at the Hampton Inn & Suites was positive and would return.