Benefit from Deforest, WI Hotel's Location Near MadisonStay conveniently close to the big city while enjoying the comfort and safety of a small town at the Holiday Inn Express® Hotel & Suites Deforest (Madison Area).From this hotel, you can play on Madison's famous glacier-created lakes, ski and mountain bike and, in the same trip, explore downtown Madison, WI.The hotel's property is near major Madison businesses, including ABS, Demco and Evco Plastics, and we're just a few minutes from the Alliant Energy Center and the Dane County Expo Center. Airport shuttle available with 72 hour notice. We provide free high-speed, wireless Internet access throughout the hotel to help you stay productive, we have a small meeting room that can be used for business meetings as well as small social gatherings.Head to East Towne Mall, just a few minutes away, for a day of retail shopping or walk across the street from this hotel for a distinctly Wisconsin experience at Ehlenbach's Cheese Chalet. In downtown Madison, WI, our hotel's guests love strolling through the arboretum at the University of Wisconsin, taking in a Badgers game and dining by the water.Relax in the heated, indoor pool and whirlpool or workout in the state-of-the-art Fitness Center with Precor equipment and a 37-inch flat panel TV. Find out what sets us apart from other hotels near Madison. We are certified green, pet-friendly and we're waiting to make your visit memorable.