Midwest Hospitality with a Colorful Past

Where creative interior design synergistically weaves the history of a space with the elegance of a restful respite - - to the delight of a paint freak.

Missy & Idelle checked in.

When the host of the VRBO house double-booked our reservation for our trip to the “Garden Bloggers Fling” in Madison, Wisconsin, our only option was to stay in a hotel. Traveling with my dog, Missy, I looked forward to staying in a pet-friendly peaceful home. The stressful scramble to find new accommodations, turned out better than I could have imagined.
VRBO booked us in the Hotel Indigo at 901 E. Washington Street.

Historic Landmark

Built in 1915, the historic landmark was built as a grocery warehouse, near the tracks in the former marsh lands. The Mautz Paint Company was a family owned business established in 1922 and later took up residence in the warehouse. Sherwin Williams bought the Mautz line and stores in 2001 and the building was vacant until 2019 when the Hotel Indigo welcomed guests.

Pet friendly hotel in Madison

I feared this would be a stinky noisy college hotel, filled with party goers that would provoke unwanted barking. The entrance was tucked in the back with a well appointed patio sheltered from the noise of the busy street out front. Missy came bouncing in to meet her new friends whom greeted us with cheerful Midwest hospitality.

Hotel Indigo - Madison, Wisconsin

What? Wait, where am I?
This is wonderful!
There was a huge paint can on the backdrop of the reception desk. I wasn't sure if we were in the right place. Paint brushes, color swatches and memorabilia from the previous occupants lined the display shelves below creating a mini Mautz museum. Having worked in a paint store, I felt right at home!

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