Lodging Policies
- Each suite at The Buckingham Inn is furnished with one king bed. Rates apply to single or double occupancy.
- No extra beds or rollaways are available.
- Maximum 2 guests per room. All guests staying in the room must be identified.
- Must be an adult to check-in. Infants and children under age 16 are not allowed to stay. Underage guests aged 16 or older are allowed only if accompanied by an adult parent or guardian who is a registered guest.
- A valid credit card is required to confirm a reservation. Accepted credit cards are VISA, MasterCard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB.
- Pets are not allowed.
- Service animals as defined by ADA are allowed. Guests with service animals are asked to call us at 608-819-8029 at time of booking. ADA law states it is permissible to ask if the dog is a service animal that is required because of a disability and what work or tasks the dog has been trained to perform.
- The Buckingham Inn is a smoke-free property, both inside the inn and on the exterior of the property.
- A $200 charge is assessed for smoking in the building or if excessive cleaning is necessary.
- Every guest is responsible for any and all damages that occur in the room, including violations of no smoking policy, and will be charged for items damaged or removed, such as furnishings, linens, towels, robes.
- Anyone who disrupts the peace, quiet and enjoyment of any other guest will be subject to ejection without a refund. Depending on the circumstances, police will be called.
- The Buckingham Inn is open for check-in after 4 PM. Self check-in is provided to all guests. Check-in earlier than 4 PM must be arranged in advance with the innkeepers.
- Check-out time is 11 AM.
- If you have specific dietary needs or requests, please inform the innkeepers at time of booking or prior to your date of check-in.
- Buckingham Inn amenities include free access to video and music streaming services. In the event a guest orders premium programming that results in charges to the innkeepers’ account, such charges will be assessed to the guest’s method of payment. Guests who sign in to their personal streaming accounts are expected to sign out of such accounts before departure. The Buckingham Inn is not responsible for any charges incurred on guests’ streaming accounts.
- 2-night minimum stay is required for peak weekends, other peak dates, and special events such as University of Wisconsin home football weekends. Visit Reservations Availability page for details.
- A deposit equal to the first night’s stay is required at time of booking. The remaining amount of the reservation will be charged at check-in. For special event dates, a two-night deposit is required at time of booking.
- Special event dates in 2024: Oct. 24, 25, 26, 27; Nov. 14, 15, 16, 17, 28, 29, 30.
- Coldplay Concert July 16-21, 2025 Special Deposit and Cancellation Policy: A $300 non-refundable deposit per room is required at time of booking. If all or part of the reservation is cancelled, the deposit is forfeited. On May 15, 2025, payment of the full amount of the reservation is required. After this date, the reservation cannot be cancelled and there will be no refund.
- Taxes and Fees: Room Tax 10.0%, Sales Tax 5.5%.
- Cancellations 14 or more days prior to arrival – full refund, no cancellation fee.
- Cancellations less than 14 days but 7 or more days prior to arrival – 50% refund of total deposit.
- Cancellations or changes less than 7 days prior to arrival – full payment for all days of reservation is charged.
- By confirming your booking, you agree to receive SMS messages from us regarding your reservation prior to, during, and after your stay. You may opt out of these messages at any time by replying “Stop.”
- Guest information is collected for the purpose of processing your reservation. This information is kept confidential and is not shared. View our full Privacy Policy.