This place is just COOOOOOOOL. You will NOT regret your stay!! My boss took a bunch of us here for…read morea team building. It has been my favorite hotel stay to date. Make the reservation!

My stay at The Iron Horse Hotel was extremely disappointing, especially for a property that markets…read moreitself as a boutique experience. From the moment I walked in, the lobby was overwhelmed with a heavy, Axe body spray-like scent--so strong it felt like walking through a middle school locker room. I assumed it was temporary and that my room would be a relief, but unfortunately, it was worse. The room smelled musty, like a house that hasn't been aired out in years. To make matters worse, the wallpaper was peeling off the walls, which is unacceptable for a hotel at this level. Beyond that, the overall cleanliness of the hotel was lacking. For a boutique property, I expected a much higher standard, but the space felt worn and not well-maintained. The bed was hard and uncomfortable, and the towels were rough--far from the soft, high-end feel you'd expect. The most concerning part of my stay, though, was waking up at 1:45 AM struggling to breathe. It genuinely felt like a reaction to something in the room--possibly mold or poor air quality. I initially thought I was getting sick, but after spending a few hours away the next day, I felt completely normal again, which makes it hard to ignore the room as the cause. If you have any respiratory sensitivities, be cautious. I contacted the front desk to explain the situation and was told checking out early without being charged for another night wouldn't be an issue. I even offered to return around noon so they could turn the room, but was told not to worry since they weren't sold out. When I returned later that day, there was no note, and the staff refused to honor what I had been told, citing the late checkout time. While I understand policies, the inconsistency and lack of follow-through were frustrating. I also dined at the hotel restaurant, which didn't help the experience. The food was overpriced for the quality--my salad was warm, fries were room temperature, and clearly sat out too long. Dessert was equally disappointing; the lemon tart was buried under an excessive amount of powdered sugar, making it unpleasant to eat. It's honestly a sad day when I transferred to a basic airport hotel--Hyatt Place Milwaukee Airport--and had a significantly better experience. The bed was more comfortable, the towels were actually soft, and even the shampoo and conditioner were noticeably better quality. On top of that, the Hyatt was spotless, which only made the lack of cleanliness at Iron Horse stand out even more. Overall, this stay fell far below expectations. Between the condition of the room, air quality concerns, cleanliness issues, and poor service recovery, I won't be returning.

YIKES:( Rooms start $207+tax…read moreParking Valet $40+tax each use. No Parking lots at Hotel. Dog Friendly but $75 a night. Way out of line.

While there are not amenities like a pool or spa services, this hotel is in a great location to…read morereach the public market and just about any Milwaukee venue or The Hoop is within short walk or no more than 15 minutes. The staff is accommodating and knowledgeable about the area. I would return for an overnight when attending a Milwaukee event.

Wow! I recently stayed at The Pfister Hotel for about a week, and I absolutely loved my experience…read more From the moment I walked in, the staff made me feel welcome. They greeted me warmly, helped with my bags, and even brought them up to my room. Before my trip, I was honestly a little nervous because I'd heard so many stories about the hotel being haunted. Thankfully, I didn't experience anything unusual at all. It ended up being one of the best hotel stays I've had. I stayed on one of the upper floors, and the views were beautiful. Waking up to the sunrise and watching the sunset in the evening made the stay even more special. The staff checked in with me every day to make sure I had everything I needed and were always happy to offer recommendations. They even upgraded my room at no extra charge, which was such a thoughtful surprise. The rooms include complimentary coffee, tea, and bottled water, and I was impressed with how fast the elevators were. I never waited more than a couple of minutes. The location is another huge plus. It's right in the heart of downtown Milwaukee, and so many great restaurants, coffee shops, and attractions are within walking distance. If you don't have a car, it's incredibly easy to get around, and Uber rides are very affordable. One fun thing about staying here is that there's always a chance you'll run into someone well known. I was told that every U.S. president has stayed at the hotel, which adds to its rich history and charm. The people staying at the hotel were just as friendly as the staff, and I met so many wonderful people during my visit. If you stay here, make sure to go all the way to the top floor and check out Blu. The views alone are worth it. I truly loved my stay at The Pfister. If I'm back in Milwaukee, I would absolutely stay here again. Next time, I also want to treat myself to the spa and salon inside the hotel.

This was the start of our trip for my cousins wedding. On our arrival the beautiful bay window in…read moreour room was filled with spiderwebs. When we checked out we left our items at the bell desk and got our ticket we were headed to the brewers game. After the game there was no one at the desk and after about 10 mins of waiting another hotel person came to help us. I had to keep telling her we had more stuff, in the stress of waiting and having to tell her we had more items my husband's garment bag was left. It had his suit for the wedding we were going to. The whole reason for the trip. I was sent a link called " I left my stuff" which felt like a slap in the face, I didn't forget it, they did not return it. I had to pay $88 to overnight it. 6/5 it was shipped and I didn't receive it until Monday 6/8 at 10 am. So on top of the $88 we were out we had to go to a suit shop in town and spend $630 for another suit. This definitely was such a big stress of our trip.

Our experience one-night at the Kimpton Journeyman was perfect. We've stayed at a handful of…read moreKimptons around the US (and even one in Paris) so we dig the overall modern-boutique vibe, generally hopping atmosphere, and, of course, the signature complimentary wine hour! We got all of that during our one-night stay. It's perfectly situated in the Historic Third Ward with easy walking access to anywhere you'd want to go in that part of Milwaukee. Our room was nice on a high floor with a decent view of the surrounding buildings. Everyone at wine-hour was friendly and seemed happy to see us. I enjoyed the wine...the snacks part may have been a little less in terms of offerings from what we experienced elsewhere, but halfway through my glass of wine I'm pretty sure I didn't care...it was a pre-dinner situation anyway.) There was always a lot of people and energy in the lobby throughout our stay. They have a very popular roof-top bar which attracts lots of people from outside of the hotel. We loved it here and would definitely stay again!

The rooms are awesome. Hotel is clean and super friendly. Ice machines on every other floor…read more But On my stay the internet sucked. And so did the TV. I called down and asked if there's something wrong with the internet. She said "No it's working great down here"....Solid lol. Nice troubleshooting. So I just used my Hotspot for my stay. I don't know if they have streaming or not because my menu button didn't work on the remote. And BTW when you turn on your TV you need to hit channel up button until you get to channel 5....and then surf. My guide button didn't work. Great location though. Cheers !

Beautiful and clean room. Great location. Excellent service and hot cookies on demand. Room service…read morebreakfast burrito was fat and tasty! Room service Delivery person and hotel personnel were all very friendly and said hello to you in passing... a lost art. Beautiful sitting areas and very spacious. Sincere was the best bartender to us night after night. Had a delicious crispy chicken wrap and cheese curds. Thank you I'll be back.

The DoubleTree's location is great and situated near a bunch of quality restaurants and local…read moreattractions in the area. While the room was okay for the most part, there was a persistent vomit-like odor near the bed that wasn't resolved despite my request for cleaning. As a result, I had to sleep on the couch on the opposite side of the room and my work schedule made it inconvenient to request a new one. The bathroom was missing some basic amenities such as a soap dish, so I had to leave the bar soap on the counter. The shower's strong water pressure was really nice compared to the flow-restricted showers commonly found in California hotels. The staff experience was mixed. The night reception gentleman (working Monday through Thursday) provided outstanding customer service for his consistently warm and energetic greetings every time I passed. The night valet Martin also deserves special recognition for his outstanding service, sprinting to retrieve my car and showing remarkable attention to detail by noticing my night work schedule and trying to proactively have my car ready. However, the daytime valet service was disappointing. Two valets would unnecessarily retrieve my car together (Maybe one was shadowing the other). During these retrievals, one valet would sit on my belongings in the passenger seat (this happened multiple days). I later discovered after leaving Milwaukee that she damaged my glasses. Given the short distance to the garage, this practice seems unnecessary and showed a lack of respect for guest property. If they noticed stuff on the seat, they could've just walked back. For future improvement, I would suggest better attention to guests' personal belongings and a review of valet procedures.

I adore this hotel! I've never had the chance (yet!) to actually stay at Saint Kate, but I'm a huge…read morefan of the entire atmosphere. I love the bar and lounge area. Great bartenders and unique drinks. The "art" part of this hotel is very much evident right when you walk in. They have an artist in residence, a gallery with is regularly changing exhibits or installations. This amazing former cigarette vending machine turned an art vending machine. A bright and colorful design which provides another opportunity to explore art but different mediums. I always make sure I have cash in hand to grab a piece or two from this brilliant addition to the hotel. Such a wonderful feature and an asset for Milwaukee!

Stopped here for a glass of wine before seeing a ballet at Marcus Performing Arts Center. Saint…read moreKate has a very cool, artistic vibe, with a lot to see and cool decor. Nice bar with a lot of seating and on this day they had live jazz music. I'd love to stay here sometime in the future!

Tee was a fabulous and outgoing breakfast kitchen cook that made the Homewood Suites by Hilton…read moreexperience. For her, five stars. She was friendly and delivered amazing customer service. Thank you Miss Tee for your HOSPITALITY! As they say in life, keep it going :) Life is good for people who do good! Appreciate your dedication and commitment to excellence.

Absolutely loved this hotel. The front desk supervisor was super nice as we got there early. He…read morechecked in our bags to hold and we headed off to the market. Our room was ready about an hour and a half after. The high ceilings are my thing. The room feels so spacious and almost like a mini suite bc of how the roof is shaped. The location is near venues and restaurant options. Would recommend a stay here.

*This review is for the bar in this beautiful and unique hotel--I already 5 star reviewed my stay…read moreat the hotel!* **add this to your list of places to grab a cocktail when downtown MKE, you won't regret it. This is a hidden gem** Since I'm on the email list from my previous stay I saw that Dubbel Dutch was hosting a fun event featuring a local tarot card reader. While we waited for our reading we posted up at the gorgeous bar and Michael took excellent care of us. He personally hand crafts several syrups which get mixed into very unique cocktails. They are served in glassware that resembles antique crystal and it's truly a hidden gem. They serve food which looked and smelled delicious but we came just for the drinks and the tarot reader! What a special place Dubbel Dutch is.

Dubbel Dutch is a good place to stay downtown, if you like a historical place that is clean and…read morecomfortable, with no frills. They have their operation down-no interactions with staff for check in, check out on site. Room 301 south is a king room with a large space that I recommend booking. The Agency is the onsite cocktail bar that is worth booking and trying-see separate review to follow.

Unique hotel that operates more like an Air BNB. Check in is by website and you get a code to…read moredoors by email. Each floor has a communal area with full size luxury kitchen, dining room, and two seating areas. This is an ideal setup for wedding parties, company retreats, and other group gatherings. For me this was very convenient and easy for business travel. Similar to the big chains that are all by app now. Coffee service is excellent and included with nespresso machine, milk, non-cow milk and frother. Workout space is in basement and not bad. Very clean. Mariott clean. Not many service people as no front desk but there is an office and they were nice and helpful. Fun fact- this is my 500th review :)

This review is for Kinn's Guesthouse in downtown Milwaukee…read more Kinn's is a novel lodging offering combining artsy guestrooms with high-end chef's kitchens to cook your own meals. It's like staying at a super contemporary home away from home. The downtown property opened in 2022 and features 31 rooms. My wife and I were in town for a quick visit and a local suggested we stay at Kinn. Among the differences, you enter a five-digit code to access the property and your room and there is no front desk. Nearly everything is done by text. There is a small staff on duty around the clock. We stayed on the third floor and when the elevator opened, I was blown away by the kitchen and dining space. This would be a fabulous setting for a corporate retreat, a bachelor/bachelorette party or a family reunion. There is also a rooftop event space. The rooms are spacious, with super tall ceilings. The local furnishings and artwork are exceptional. The bath and the walk-in shower are huge. Super comfy. The kitchen does offer a Nespresso coffee maker, cereal and yogurt for breakfast. The Milwaukee Public Market is a block away if you want to stock up on additional food to prepare. Check it out!

My wife and I like going to breweries and as part of our Dodgers weekend to Milwaukee I surprised…read moremy wife and booked a few nights at the Brewhouse Inn. I'm not posting pictures because everyone else has given you all you needed shots of the hotel. The staff has been great. The room, very nice. Here's the warning, if you have a car, don't park on the street unless you go on line and get the overnight pass. The parking police here are sneaky and as soon as that meter runs out they're there. Talk to the valet, he can give you the best options for parking. I'm paying more in parking tickets than what I paid for the car. Even with that, this place is worth stopping in and having a PBR.

You'll be hard-pressed to find better customer service than I experienced here. The staff here…read moreclearly takes pride in their friendly hospitality, and it's the kind of place I'd look forward to returning to. I stayed here for a work event, coincidentally hosted at this hotel, and the room was top tier. Having arrived late, I made my way into a gigantic room with two TVs and it's own kitchenette. Bed was really comfortable and room was great to get a little work done in as well. Had breakfast there the next day, then walked over to a nearby coffeeshop that was great to have around. The hotel is in a good location close to downtown, even though I didn't venture out on this particular trip. Watching the staff interact at the party, and with me as a customer was reaffirming across the board. They were friendly and helpful with everyone, and really had that energy of going above and beyond. All in all a great spot!