Edgewater Hotel
1001 Wisconsin Place, Madison, WI, 53703
restaurant
Ownership
The Edgewater is owned by the Dunn and Frautschi/Rowland Families, not a corporate chain, but the ownership structure involves developer Robert Dunn and his company, suggesting partial corporate/institutional involvement rather than purely individual local ownership. It is owned and operated by a team that lives in, and loves, their city.
Local Sourcing
The Statehouse culinary team defines Modern Midwestern cuisine with inspiration from many local, artisanal producers, and New American, regionally sourced specialties grace the tables of signature Statehouse restaurant. The Market features coffee and espresso drinks from Barriques, grab and go snacks and lighter fare from local brands.
Community Involvement
The property accepts charitable donation or sponsorship requests benefiting non-profit organizations, and the Edgewater provides free entertainment to the community. Residents and guests alike gather for the year-round community events, though specific major sponsorship details are limited in available sources.
Local Workforce
The Edgewater Hotel rates 3.6 out of 5 stars with 25 reviews on Indeed. Over 30 front desk agents came and went over 2 years, with low pay attracting only college kids, and some reviews state they really don't treat their employees well, with an overall negative experience.
Revenue Retention
Unlike most hotels that generate 90 percent of revenue from room rentals, The Edgewater's business model relies on events to provide 40 percent of the hotel's income. As a luxury hotel with significant local event hosting, some revenue likely stays local, but detailed financial data on local vs. external revenue flows is not publicly available.
Local Presence
The website exhibits primarily corporate signals including templated structure, generic boutique hotel language, careers portal, and standardized room/venue descriptions. While it includes Madison location references and some local restaurant names (Augie's Tavern, The Statehouse), there are no owner/staff names, named local suppliers, or personality-driven copy that would elevate the local feel.