The James Madison Inn

My hubby and I stay here 2 or 3 times a year just for a weekend getaway. We love the staff, the rooms, the town, the park. We love it all. Been visiting for several years now. We always ask for a coffee pot for the room (it’s not standard). We sleep in and go down for the free breakfast around 9:00 am. We prefer the upstairs rooms facing the park and usually the weather is good so we can have coffee on the balcony. We can walk everywhere for meals and shopping. The traditional feel is just perfect.

We’re staying at the James Madison Inn for a May wedding. The 2^nd floor suite is stunning! They put a crib in the bedroom for us. My mother in law gets the pull out couch, which is a pull out couch, nothing more nothing less. The kitchen is fully functional. The staff is friendly. The carpet looks like it was shampooed yesterday. Worth every penny! The daily complimentary breakfast is delicious.

Such a CHARMING boutique hotel in Madison, Georgia.
As soon as we walked in we were greeted my Judi who is the sweetest, most hospitable southern lady you could want greeting you. She totally said «Bless your heart.» :) It seems like you walk into an old mansion, with a entry staircase and a lovely waiting area nestled to the side around a fireplace.
There are only 20 or so rooms in this hotel, which are on 2 floors. The 3^rd floor is a private residence. Each room has a balcony (some shared with other rooms), a rain shower, and fireplace. The fireplaces are not operable during warmer months. The rooms are very cozy and comfortable — you definitely know you’re in the south but without going overboard.
We stayed here as guests on a business trip, a first time for the hosts. Apparently we were guinea pigs. The risk was worth it because this could be the most beautiful place within a 50 mile radius. We dined at Town 220 which is literally 10 feet away from the front door of the hotel, and it was delicious! (Review of that place still to come.) The hotel seems to have a connection with this restaurant so let them know you will be dining there. Drink all you want because you can simply crawl to your room.
Pros: Charming, comfortable, great staff (Judi), free wifi, free breakfast, fitness center, local businesses within walking distance, beautiful town
Cons: Rooms that face main street may be louder since you can hear every car that passes through. I stayed on the 2^nd floor and whoever the residents are on the 3^rd were very heavy-​footed and spoke loudly.
I would definitely stay here again. I don’t know why we would ever be in Madison, Georgia again but to stay at the James Madison Inn. Say hi to Judi! Love her!

Stunning new hotel. This is on par with the best small hotels in the country. It has under 25 rooms and is wonderfully built and furnished. Clearly the owner decided to take many extra steps in the construction and profit wasn’t the only consideration. Every room has a balcony.
Amazing location right in the heart of beautiful Madison, GA. There are lots of options within a short walk.
Checkout the last chance specials online or with the front desk a day or two before arriving. Twenty percent off on a well priced, top tier hotel is rockin!!!
WARNING: Every single restaurant in the town if Madison went into major hibernation at 9pm on the weeknight we were in town. Whatever you want to eat or drink should be finished by then before the town turns into a pumpkin.

Nice hotel. For a weekend escape when you need a place to relax after a «day trip». It’s a classy place. I could see this being great in the spring or early fall with each room having it’s own porch. Madison is such a nice town. Worth a visit for those looking to explore the south but not wanting to veer off too much. The historic homes in the area are quite stunning.