2 Best Hotels in Madison, Indiana

Surrounded by the 1,416-acre Clifty Falls State Park, Clifty Inn boasts fantastic scenery and is perfect for nature enthusiasts. Many rooms overlook the park's woodsy environment and the Ohio River. Among the on-property perks are an indoor swimming pool, a restaurant open for all three meals, and a large sunporch with river views. Waterfalls, gorges, and hiking trails are just outside the hotel's front door. There are plenty of amenities designed to help guests relax, such as free Wi-Fi, bottomless cups of coffee and tea, lounging areas for reading or playing board games, and a nightly bonfire pit. In each room or suite are a microwave, coffeemaker, and small refrigerator.

Guests at this bed-and-breakfast, just 5 miles outside the city, are treated to vineyard views a few steps from their beds. Each of the four rooms has private baths, complimentary chocolates, satellite television, and plush mattresses, plus access to a well-stocked library. The Beaujolais Cottage features a screened-in porch and full kitchen, complete with dishes, glassware, and cookware. Be sure to check with the inn about wine tastings hosted in the wine cellar on select dates.