Amazing perfect affordable and flexible wedding venue. Don't expect a concierge because it's a…read morepublic space managed by a friendly lady.

My husband and I were married under the Lussier Family Heritage Center's historic oak tree last…read moreOctober. It was a BEAUTIFUL venue and exactly what we were looking for. They allow you to bring your own food and alcohol which is rare among venues in our area and they have a ton of amenities, including an AV system, table cloth rental, an outdoor fire pit, and a ton of beautiful outdoor spaces for photographs. They were also much more affordable than every other venue we looked at in our area.

I've been here a few times after they closed and reopened, so figured I might as well update my…read morereview. The food here is still incredible, and the staff is always super nice and attentive. The menu has changed just a tiny bit, I think there are a few more food options in addition to a lot of their delicious original menu. Pad see ew is one of my favorite dishes, and I'm so glad it's on the menu. I've actually ordered it twice in a row now it's that good. And I don't leave leftovers despite it being plenty for two. Both times I went they did not have an actual bartender, so I was unable to order any cocktails off their menu. They can pour wine/beer, though. But I'd really like to try some of the new things I see on their drink menu. The frustrating part is that I never know when they're open. I try to call ahead and assume if I don't get an answer they're closed for an event. I've no idea what their hours are or which days they're usually serving to the public. I hope they make that more clear to the community, because I think a ton more people would come if they knew about it! But, if you're reading this, you know about it, so give them a call to see if they're open and if they are... go there at once!

This place is huge, the bar area is nice and the service was pretty good. We came in a bit later…read moreand were the only people there for a while. Ordered the pad see ew and it was pretty good. We also ordered the jungle curry and it was really sweet.

This is the place to go! I will definitely be back. I don't write many reviews, but I had to stop…read moreand do it. Hopefully you will too! Get the Reuben or Walleye, the cook is phenomenon. Service is great!! Don't forget to tip the cook along with your server. It's that good. I'm looking forward to coming back. Low-key need to find a date. But I know where to bring her.

sorry bartender was rude , I'm in the business and I would never be so disrespectful. he had a full…read morebar and could make great money if the attitude was dropped. Get a new bartender that has some respect

When my friend, who lives on E Lakeside, told me we were going to hit up the VFW for drinks, I…read moregiggled. Then we walked over there and I realized she wasn't kidding. Fun fact: VFW Post 1318 is open to the public. Even more fun fact: the drinks are strong and cheap. Our group of four brought the total number of people in the bar to 8 (including the bartenders) and no one there tried to hide how shocked they were to see our fresh faces. I think they were thrilled to have us there though because one of the bartenders gave us free shots of Cow Pie Liqueur...or maybe they were trying to get rid of us? Either way, we stayed and sang away to the skipping jukebox. Apparently a new, "digital" jukebox is in their near future. On our calendars now are the meat raffle and karaoke nights they put on once a month. I may or may not have promised one of the regulars I'd duet with her at said karaoke night. We're probably going to go on tour. Great service, far from judgmental atmosphere, a fryer that fries like a champ; God bless America.

How can you beat $1 "mystery" beers that sit in a cooler or $2 taps of High Life? Don't have to be…read morea veteran to enjoy. Simple. Fun. And a great band plays from time to time* (Disclaimer: My dating of the lead singer has nothing to do with my opinion they are great!)

RV show was terrible. No class A's Took us 30 minutes to do…read morewhole show. 15 dollar admission, 10 bucks to park. Don't waste your time

I have been to the main arena part of this complex decades ago for concerts and Badger hockey (yeah…read morethat was a long time ago) but never the exhibition hall. I am not even sure what they call this part of the AEC. We were here for the Canoe-copia event which is a great show if you are into paddling sports. Anyway the spaces for the lectures and the main hall with the exhibits were well laid out. The only thing is the options for food were limited and the common areas were few and small. Parking which was separate from the show was a rip off at $8.

I look forward to the additional work that will be done on the Alliant but look for any event this…read moreis the place that's easy to access from the Beltline. You can host gatherings at Badger bowl as it's easily up the road. If they have to charge your attendees for parking then park across the street or ride a bike in. Shoot to the capitol. Get the Chicagoans, Milwaukeeans and Minnesotans back on the road with little to no fuss and two hotels appropriately situated nearby; whereas. the Sheraton has always given us great room deals and followed a recipe like no one else - this is a stress free venue with all honesty. Wifi, too. It's a win-win.

We waited for 20 min with the phone ringing last night waiting to be let in to get a room. Nobody…read moreever answered the phone or the front desk. Just because it's late, doesn't mean people don't need to stop and get some rest from driving. Do not recommend if you're pulling in late.

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If you follow me you know I give all Holiday Inn hotels a 3 star rating. It would need to be an…read moreabove and beyond to get a 4 and a disappointment to get a 2. So my 3 stars for this hotel is nothing bad. The hotel seems fairly new. The rooms are done in the current decor for this chain. The rooms are clean and comfortable. The staff was friendly. Even during the COVID era the pool and fitness room are open. The hotel is right off the freeway with many restaurants to choose from within a short drive. Pizzeria Uno is right across the street. Ok, so I have to say one bad thing to make this review legit. Once in awhile you may hear a truck on the freeway. It's not like a constant roar of traffic but more of a deceleration for the ramp. That's the only negative I had. Therefore, the next time I am in Madison I will probably be staying here again.

I cannot say enough good things about the staff this hotel. They are professional, genuinely…read morecaring, friendly and do not hesitate to go above and beyond. They truly offer a 5 star level of service. On the first day of my 5 day visit I had an accident and broke my ankle. The front desk staff received and fulled assembled (competently, I might add) the knee scooter my family had delivered to the hotel and brought it up to me. And expressed multiple times how happy they were to be able to help. They also thoughfully provided me with extra towels, extra pillows for elevating my ankle, and a shower stool. They also called my when my delivery from Walmart arrived and delived that to my door as well. They shuttled me (and my scooter) back and forth to Epic the rest of the week, and the shuttle drivers are outstanding. Each of them kind, funny and great to talk to, as well as fantastic at making sure I felt safe entering and exiting the vechicle in my hobbled state. I would like to give a special shout out to Sean, who saw me rearranging my car in preparation to travel in the parking lot and immediately approached me to make sure I was getting the assistance I needed. He packed all of my stuff on the lugged cart for me, brought it down to the parking lot and packed my car up for me as well, checking with me for the location I wanted each item. I have stayed a lot of places in my time, and I have never seen a hotel staff shine so brightly. And they were also kind and friendly with each other, I was able to watch them working a few times while I waited (briefly- they are also fast) and their coordination and teamwork was obvious. I am so glad I got a chance to speak the manager about her wonderful team. Additionally, my room was clean, the bed was comfortable and the amenities were very nice. Another thing, I was on the 2nd floor of a packed house and it was QUIET. Though I was tired after my crazy week, I almost didn't want to go home due to the hotel staff making things as easy for me as possible. THANK YOU, Holiday Inn and Suites Madison Central.

I have been to this site a few times - at least twice for when the Farmer's market was relocated…read morehere during Covid and then again recently for Brat Fest. Willow Island is basically a big open dirt/gravel lot with a few trees and a bit of grass and water around the perimeter. Not exactly attractive but OK for some of these uses. There was plenty of parking for the market and for big events like the BratFest I am guessing that is more limited. We biked to the Fest which worked well. Other events at the Alliant Center really are ripoff for parking but for Brat Fest it was free. Not much else to say about an empty lot.

Like most, I've visited the Willow Island part of the Alliant Energy Center complex as an attendee…read moreof BratFest. The area is easy to navigate and there is plenty of parking with the arena and convention center parking lots (though getting out of the lots can be a bear). Since it's just an open area that runs alongside John Nolen Drive it can be customized for the event, and BratFest has been easy to navigate with amusements on one end and the grills on the other. The grounds are dirt/gravel and grass. For being named after a tree there's certainly not enough shade in the dead of summer, but I understand why they want to keep wide open spaces. Not a destination in and of itself, but a decent spot to end up if your event takes place there.