Best Way Inn — Hotel in Madison

If you’re a fan of Jerry Springer, Maury Povich and Steve Wilkos then this is the place for you. I went to Madison for a hunting trip with my buddy and decided to save $30 booking this place vs the one down the road. After hunting we pulled into the hotel parking lot and had the cops pull in right behind us. But no worries they weren’t there for us they were there for the drunk people that were drunk before we even showed up (around 8 pm). Everything settled down then a half hour later the cops showed up a second time for another disturbance. No big deal they take care of it and everything settles down again. Then its bedtime and I really need some sleep because I got up early for hunting and it’s been a long day with a lot of walking but oh no the drunk people are right outside your door now, its fine though if you’re into that sort of thing. You’ve got the slow talking and they don’t make any sense screaming at each other then theres that drunk guy with no shirt walking around the parking lot (in the cold) with a bottle of booze and he’s yelling at someone because they’re trying to leave because they have decided that they don’t want to be part of the entertainment anymore. Ok then its fine they’re calming down now. Then comes 10 o clock and they’re back at it again maybe we should call the office and let them know… but there’s no way the office can’t here them from there because it’s so loud. Did they just bang on our door ? because it’s so ridiculously loud, No they’re just wrestling outside our room on the balcony. Ok they’re calming down yet again, but I’m going to take a sleeping pill just in case so I can sleep through it if it happens again. Now it’s 11 O’clock they’re doing it again. Take a sleeping pill, did I already take one at 10? Can’t remember but I have to sleep through this because I have to be up at 4:30 because I drove 3.5 hours to come here for a hunting trip that’s why were in a hotel. At least we got a free show and saved $30. Ok now its midnight what is going on? They’re at it again. Now they’re slamming the doors screaming and at this point it’s just hilarious or maybe I’m just delirious from exhaustion. It’s an involuntary viewing of the Springer show. Cops are here again and it sounds like someones getting arrested so I should be able to get some sleep after this at least ill get 4.5 hours of sleep even though I went to bed at 9. And after the Springer show Oprah is on next and she’s giving things away go ahead and take a look but instead of car keys under your seat you have bedbugs under your pillow. Ive never experienced the sensation of bedbug bites before. Just make sure in room 244 you sleep in the bed closest to the bathroom because that’s the bed I got. My hunting buddy wasn’t so lucky he didn’t get any free gifts from his bed. Lucky me. Free of charge. And that’s great because upon arriving home my wife informed me that im not allowed to come inside the house with any clothing in fact I may as well just throw it all away because the clothes that Can be washed on extremely high heat I can keep but it has to go into a bag outside before it can come in and everything else that needs to be washed on delicate which is most of my hunting clothes equaling 1500+ is going to the trash because it will still be cheaper than paying the exterminator if we get an infestation. So all right I get to buy all new hunting clothes in the middle of hunting season which definitely aren’t going to be available in my size this time of year. and since I trasnsported the clothes in my truck that needs cleaned too. But on the bright side I did save 30 bucks on the hotel room. So that is why I give this hotel 6 stars. Its only lets me put 5 so I just clicked 1 that 1 is the extra star for all the extra stuff I got. Enjoy the show. Almost forgot you have to scan the room key upside down but they don't tell you until you walk back to the office and tell them your key card doesn't work. This place should definitely be on your...

Stayed here two days when our fuse box fried at home. The place was moderately clean, but it smelled dank like it used to be a smoking room. There was a gross wad of gum on the headboard and several hairs in the bed, so I'd recommend getting extra bed linens, towels, and cleaning supplies if you're any degree of a germ freak. The cable channel selection is good and the indoor pool is a perk if you have kids. Any outside temp above 50° would be suitable to use the pool or workout area. The parking lot has some mean potholes on the way in off the main drive, but seems secure enough that with locked doors I felt our cars were safe.

The staff seems pretty friendly, minus one lady that chided me the second morning about taking waffles and donuts back to the room to my small children. I doubted she would want my toddlers rampaging in her quiet dining area at 7:30am, so I took it back to them. The first day the desk lady offered me a box to take the food back to the room with, but the second made it a point to let me know that it wasn't allowed. As a customer that made me feel really uncomfortable, especially knowing that I paid for the entire customer experience and in a way wasn't getting it. Ive never been to a hotel where the breakfast is "policed" like this. If anything, I saved them money in cleanup labor by just taking it back to the room, so I don't know why it was even worth mentioning besides to make me feel less "at home". On the bright side of the staff, the room service ladies were super nice and attentive of our needs. They definitely deserve a raise!

Overall, I'd probably stay again in an emergency because of the price online ($65-something after taxes or whatever). You can't really beat this for a sub-$75 a night room. Anywhere else around here, there are only hotels with legitimate security problems for that rate. If they would have charged over $75, I definitely would have gone to the holiday or comfort inn here. If you're in the market for something less than $75 a night...

Needed an inexpensive room for the night. Cheapest I could find was Best Way and it came in at $99. Paid way too much! The staff at check in (Erika?) was wonderful. The hotel itself seemed low class but what can one expect when needing a cheap room?

Upon entering the room, I was immediately greeted by an overwhelming sense of neglect and disappointment. The room's condition left much to be desired, with a pervasive sense of dinginess that permeated every corner. The bathtub was so unclean that it made me question whether it had been properly sanitized in ages, the mildew on ceiling was horrid and the holes in the flooring were an unwelcome surprise.

Adding to the unpleasant experience, the air conditioner emitted a truly repugnant odor that made it difficult to breathe comfortably. As someone who was hoping for a budget-friendly option for a single night's stay, I found myself regretting every penny spent here. Any attempt at "updates," such as the paint jobs, appeared to have been executed with a reckless disregard for quality, resulting in an appearance that could only be described as the work of an intoxicated painter.

The walls of the room were an eyesore, featuring a mishmash of disorienting orange shades that could only be compared to vomit. This nauseating color palette combined with a dark reddish-orange hue served only to intensify the room's overall unclean atmosphere.

The condition of the exterior walkway along the second floor mirrored the interior's lack of upkeep. Scuffs, dings, and signs of wear and tear were everywhere, contributing to an overall feeling of neglect and disregard for guest comfort. If you have a strange affinity for the sensation of being trapped in a forgotten sitcom set from the 1970s, then this establishment might strangely appeal to you. However, for anyone seeking a clean, well-maintained, and welcoming accommodation that is truly value for money, I strongly recommend...