Spark By Hilton Madison Central

When you stay at Spark By Hilton Madison Central in Madison, you'll be connected to the convention center, a 2-minute drive from Alliant Energy Center and 6 minutes from University of Wisconsin-Madison. This hotel is 3.9 mi (6.2 km) from Camp Randall Stadium and 10.4 mi (16.7 km) from East Towne Mall.

Make yourself at home in one of the 140 guestrooms. Digital television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include laptop-compatible safes and irons/ironing boards, as well as phones with free local calls.

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

Alliant Energy Center of Dane County Exhibition Hall - 0.4 mi
State Historical Museum - 0.7 mi
University of Wisconsin-Madison - 0.7 mi
Wisconsin Veterans Museum - 0.7 mi
Madison Art Center - 0.7 mi
Henry Vilas Zoo - 0.7 mi
Olbrich Botanical Gardens - 0.7 mi
Meriter Hospital Park - 1.9 mi
Us Air Force Medical Recruit - 2.0 mi
University of Wisconsin - 2.0 mi
Monona Terrace - 2.0 mi
Frank Lloyd Wright Wisconsin - 2.0 mi
Meriter Hospital Capitol - 2.1 mi
Kohl Center - 2.1 mi
Henry Vilas Park Zoological Society - 2.1 mi
Downtown Madison - 2.1 mi
Wisconsin Historical Museum - 2.2 mi
State Historical Museum - 2.2 mi
Wisconsin State Capitol Building - 2.2 mi
Madison Childrens Museum - 2.2 mi
Overture Center for the Arts - 2.2 mi
Monona Terrace Convention Center - 2.2 mi
Wis Veterans Museum - 2.2 mi
Fanny Garver Gallery - 2.2 mi
Glaeve Gallery - 2.3 mi
Elvehjem Museum of Art - 2.3 mi
Chazen Art Museum - 2.4 mi
University of Wisconsin Madison Geology Museum - 2.4 mi
Geology Museum - 2.4 mi
UW Memorial Union - 2.4 mi
University of Wisconsin Field House - 2.5 mi
Grace Chosy Gallery - 2.5 mi
Camp Randall Stadium - 2.5 mi
Us Army Rotc - 2.6 mi
Concordia University Wisconsin - 2.6 mi
University of Wisconsin Madison Arboretum - 2.7 mi
Us Naval Rotc - 2.8 mi
Us Army Dept - 3.2 mi
U W Comprehensive Cancer Center - 3.3 mi
U W Children's Hospital - 3.3 mi

Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.

Enjoy recreational amenities such as an indoor pool and a fitness center.

Welcome to the Spark by Hilton-Madison Central, a Madison hotel located on the grounds of the Alliant Energy Center campus. Formerly under another name and brand at the Alliant Energy Center, the hotel has undergone a full renovation during the first half of 2025, giving it a whole new look to go along with its new name and brand. It is connected to the Alliant Energy Center Exhibition Hall by a climate-controlled indoor walkway. Multiple trade shows, meetings, and other events are held in the Exhibition Hall each year. Whether your group is 10 or 1000, the hotel being connected to an event center allows for a wide range of possibilities for events. The Alliant Energy Center Campus also is home to the Veteran's Memorial Coliseum, where multiple large events such as concerts are held. Also, the New Holland Pavilions are on campus, which are world-class animal exhibition and event facilities. The Spark by Hilton-Madison Central is ideally located, just off the exit of all the many highways around Madison, and minutes from downtown Madison and the Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center. Nestled on the shore of Lake Monona, Olin Park and the lake are both within walking distance from this Madison, WI hotel. Additional popular points of interest within three miles of the hotel include the Wisconsin State Capitol building, Lake Mendota and the University of Wisconsin-Madison, home of the Kohl Center sports arena and Camp Randall Stadium. Henry Vilas Park Zoo is a great place to take the kids, where they can run in fields, play on playgrounds, and say hello to animals to expend some energy while traveling. There are several music and entertainment venues, including but not limited to the Overture Center for the Arts, The Sylvee, and Breese Stevens Field. Madison hosts a variety of sports tournaments throughout the year. The city and surrounding area are filled with outstanding sports venues multiple ice areas, soccer parks, and a Rugby Center, to name just a few. Madison is also known as one of the top ten most friendly bike cities in the US, and the nearby biking trail connects to a network of trails that can take you not only all over the city, but the state as well. This vibrant city offers something for everyone, including cultural attractions, all kinds of shopping, arts and entertainment, summer festivals and much more. The city's Dane County Farmers' Market is a favorite destination every Saturday, featuring fresh vegetables, beautiful flowers, arts and crafts, and specialty products from approximately 300 vendors. Dining options in Madison range from fast food, to family-friendly, to world-class fine dining - the decision is yours. Be sure to take advantage of value-minded amenities including: Complimentary continental breakfast including bagels, muffins, yogurt, and freshly brewed Folgers coffee. Complimentary wireless internet Complimentary airport transportation and transportation to restaurants and venues within a 3-mile radius of the hotel Complimentary local calls 24-hour fitness center for a refreshing workout after a busy day of work or play Indoor saltwater pool for a relaxing swim Outdoor patio with fireplaces, providing relaxing spaces to unwind with your group and other hotel guests Dog run Coffee bar Guest laundry Event space:978 sq. ft. of meeting and event space