General Pickering Room - The Livingston Inn

The Gothic-revival style of The Livingston Inn is modeled after the Pickering House in Salem, Massachusetts. The vaulted ceiling and linen wallpaper of the Pickering Room convey the grandeur of the architectural origin. The room offers the privacy of the former servant's quarters and includes a separate sitting area. Its spacious bathroom boasts of being the first indoor facility in the City of Madison. Guests will enjoy a queen-size bed, decorative gas stove, and private bath featuring a delightful shower with body sprays. Experience a B&B like no other in our 160-year old Gothic-revival house! The Livingston Inn is on the National Register of Historic Places and was home to two Madison mayors. Nine fireplaces, stunning architectural details, lakefront access, and in the heart of our exciting downtown scene. We also offer free breakfast, WiFi, and gym membership with daily maid service. We are inspected, licensed, and insured with the WI B&B Association! The space All of our rooms are air-conditioned and have their own fireplace and private bathroom along with streaming service featuring free Netflix and Amazon Video. The house has a front and back parlor for guests with complimentary wine and sparking water. Breakfast is served daily in our dining room - the best time of day to meet other guests or get some local tips and insight from your hosts, Peggy and Dave. The grounds feature a front and back garden along with lakefront access and pier down on Lake Mendota for the most beautiful sunsets nearly every evening. Guest access Guests have access to most areas of the house except for the kitchen, laundry facilities, and other areas marked Private. There is a guest refrigerator in the dining room and we are happy to make special accommodations if there are needs for a kitchen or laundry.