Stay in a University Residence Hall
Students and families are invited to stay at the Lowell Center for the SOAR Program. This low cost option is available to anyone participating in the program. Learn more about staying on campus at go.wisc.edu/soar-housing. Parking is not included in your Lowell Center reservation, don’t forget to add parking to your SOAR reservation.
Additional Recommendations
Hotels managed
by the University of Wisconsin
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Wisconsin Union Hotel and Club Suites
1308 West Dayton Street (Located at Union South)
608-263-2600 | hotel@union.wisc.edu
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The Wisconsin Union Hotel is conveniently located in the heart of the UW–Madison campus at Union South, an organic prairie-style building influenced by Frank Lloyd Wright. Many SOAR sessions are held right in Union South, plus the hotel offers convenient on-site parking, dining, and activities to enjoy during your stay. The best part? You’ll receive an exclusive discounted nightly rate as a SOAR participant.
The Wisconsin Union Hotel features 60 boutique-style guest rooms that include extended stay suites complete with kitchenette and living area—each decorated with thoughtfully selected furniture and artful decor. Rooms provide spectacular views of historic Camp Randall Stadium or downtown Madison, Union South Plaza, or the 10,000 sq. ft. green roof, putting you at the center of the vibrant UW-Madison Campus.
Hotel parking spaces in Lot 80 (most on B1 level, with some on B2) under Union South are available at no extra cost from 3:00 p.m. on the day of check-in to around 1:30 p.m. on the day of check-out.
Other Amenities Include:
- 24-hour fitness center complete with cardio machines, free weight and stretching area
- 24-hour front desk, located on the first floor of Union South
- On-site underground parking included in room rate
- Access to on-site activities in Union South including bowling, dining, movie theater, and rock climbing wall
Fluno Center
601 University Ave (0.8 miles from Union South)
877-773-5866 | reservations@fluno.com
fluno.com/reservations.php
The Fluno Center provides a lodging experience unlike any other. If you’re looking for overnight accommodations in Madison, WI, we provide 100 well-appointed guest rooms for program participants, UW-Madison alumni, UW Foundation donors, parents of past, current, and future students, corporate partners, and other guests visiting Madison and the UW campus.
Our guest rooms are located on the fourth through seventh floors and complement the Prairie Style design and comfort of the Center’s main rooms. The Fluno Center is 100% non-smoking.
Our recently refreshed guest rooms feature:
- Your choice of one or two Queen-sized bed(s)
- Suites available with King-sized beds
- Relaxing Kohler whirlpool baths
- Direct-dial, two-line telephone with voicemail
- A spacious workstation
- Complimentary building-wide wifi
- Large mini-refrigerator
- Keurig coffee maker
- 40-inch, flat-screen, high-definition TVs with cable
- Free local and 800 calls
- Microwave delivered to your room upon request
- A host of additional amenities in the Fluno Center and on the UW campus are available to our guests
Private Hotels
Sponsoring the SOAR Program
Book your SOAR stay at our partner’s premier hotels! For more information on the NCG Hospitality hotels click here. Properties include:
- AC Hilton Madison
- Home2 Suites by Hilton Madison Central
- Fairfield Inn Middleton
- Hampton Inn Madison West
- Homewood Suites Madison West
- Tru by Hilton Madison West
- Double Tree Hilton Madison East