 We want to make your visit as stress-free as possible - we hope you find this information useful when planning a visit to Meriter. If you have a question not answered here, call Guest Services at (608) 417-6276. Guest Services is open Monday-Friday, 7 a.m. - 9:30 p.m. and Saturday, Sunday and Holidays, 9 a.m. - 8:30 p.m. The staff is located on the second floor across from the Tower elevators.
Looking for the Meriter Hospital address? We're at 202 S. Park Street, Madison, WI 53715. Our main phone number is (608) 417-6000.
Meriter Hospital Visiting Hours
Adult Psychiatry - 1 East Monday-Friday: 11:30 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. and 5-9 p.m. Weekends and Holidays: 11:30 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Birthing Center - 4/5/6 North Patients set their own visiting hours.
Children under age 14 must check in at the nursing station.
Inpatient Rehabilitation - 3 North Monday-Saturday: 4:30-8 p.m. Sundays and Holidays: 11 a.m. - 8 p.m. Family and direct caregivers may visit anytime.
Intensive Care - 7 Tower Immediate family or close friends over 12 years of age only. Number of visitors and time allotted may be limited. |
NewStart - 1 East Monday-Friday: 5-6:30 p.m. Saturday: 12-6:30 p.m. Sunday: 3-6:30 p.m. Holidays: 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Pediatrics - 6 Tower Parents may visit any time. Visitors other than family from 12-8 p.m. Children under age 14 must check in at the nursing station to ensure patient and visitor safety.
Newborn Intensive Care Unit - 7 North All Days: 11 a.m. - 8 p.m. |
Business-related Services
Meriter provides a variety of business-related services to make your time at Meriter a bit easier. They include:
- ATM Machine - An ATM machine is located outside of Guest Services, which is located on the second floor across from the Tower elevators.
- Check Cashing - Guest Services will cash a personal check for up to $10 without charge.
- Banking Services - The Park Bank has a branch located inside of Meriter Hospital. It is located on the second floor past the Tower elevators and Guest Services.
- Fax Machine - You can use the fax machine in Guest Services free of charge if your fax is being sent within the United States.
- Stamp Machine - A stamp machine is located in the small room across from Guest Services.
- Photocopy Machine - A photocopier is located in the small room across from Guest Services.
- Mail Drop - A mail drop is located in the small room across from Guest Services. Mail is picked up at least once daily, Monday-Friday.
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Lodging at Area Hotels
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Many area hotels offer discounted rates for family members who want to stay nearby while a relative is hospitalized, or for patients scheduled for early morning procedures. Hotels vary with regard to rates, style and amenities, but all include telephone, cable TV, business center options and breakfast options. Some offer courtesy transportation to and from Meriter Hospital when requested.
Please note that the $ room rate codes given below are simply estimates for use in comparing hotels: $ = Economy, $$ = Moderate, and $$$ = Higher Range. Each hotel reserves the right to change rates, depending on availability, area events, time of year and other circumstances.
When you make your reservation, please ask about receiving the special Meriter rate. For more information or for assistance with making reservations, contact Meriter Guest Services at (608) 417-6276. For a broader list of lodging options, please contact the Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce at (608) 356-8348. Another resource for researching hotels near Meriter - as well as making other travel arrangements - is the www.hotelsbyhospitals.com Web site.
Hotel that Offers Reduced-Rate Lodging
| CENTRAL |
| Name/Address |
Phone Number |
Distance from Meriter (miles) |
Shuttle to: |
Cost |
| Hospital |
Airport |
Clarion Suites 2110 Rimrock Rd. |
(608) 284-1234 |
3.0 |
Yes |
Yes |
$ |
Hotels that Offer Special Rates Based on Availability
Select Area: Central | East | South | West/Middleton
| EAST |
| Name/Address |
Phone Number |
Distance from Meriter (miles) |
Shuttle to: |
Room Rate |
| Hospital |
Airport |
Comfort Inn/East 4822 E Washington Ave |
(608) 244-6265 |
7.7 |
No |
Yes |
$ |
Howard Johnson 3841 E Washington Ave |
(608) 244-2481 |
6.3 |
No |
Yes |
$ |
Select Inn 4845 Hayes Rd |
(608) 249-1815 |
7.9 |
No |
No |
$ |
Staybridge Suites/East 3301 City View Dr |
(608) 241-2300 |
7.6 |
No |
Yes |
$$-$$$ |
Wingate Inn 3510 Millpond Rd |
(608) 224-1500 |
9.8 |
No |
Yes |
$ |
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Latex Policy
| Meriter strives to be a latex-safe environment, using latex free alternatives whenever possible for the safety of patients and staff. While balloon bouquets (latex) are appealing, a substitute of Mylar balloons would assist in achieving our goal. |
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