$6 burger AND fries all day on Wednesday?!!! Count me in! Best deal in Milwaukee and amazing quality. Fries were crispy and the burger came with a variety of toppings. The honey feta crostini is always a hit with the perfect mix of sweet, savory and crispy! Ambiance is cozy and the staff are always friendly. read more

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First time visiting with a colleague for a work lunch. The server was a little slow to get to us after being seated but was great with getting us water refills and lunch after we got into it. The caesar salad half portion was plenty for a quick lunch and had good sized anchovy pieces if that's your thing. I really liked the deconstructed crouton crumble with the perfect creamy dressing. Beautiful building with plenty of history and you can tell it's a great spot for professionals looking for a space away from work for meals, wifi, or a workout break. There isn't any easy parking (aside from pay meters with 2 hour limits) as with most of downtown. While I don't think I'd want to become a member, I think it's a good space for those already in the area. read more

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This entire summer, the women at the MAC have been paying equal dues with an unequal access. Update: I've only been met with lawyer like rebuttals from this issue and now they've tacked on a mandatory food and beverage fee on our monthly bills totaling to a whopping $1200 a year for no reason other that to boost their food and beverage profit. I only use these terrible locker rooms and gym I couldn't care less about your restaurant and 30$ salad bar. Also included a video when i was going to shower and there was NO WATER! The video below shows the current state of the MAC women's locker room, which has looked this way for most of the summer. While the recent "out of order" signs are an improvement, the equipment previously sat broken without any notice. Both the women's sauna and steam room have been out of service for an extended period, while the men's facilities have been repaired promptly. The women's only handicappable shower has been broken for 3 1/2 weeks now. The explanation provided was that male maintenance staff cannot access the women's locker room as frequently, which has resulted in slower repairs for our side. read more

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Had an elegant cocktail hour with dear friend Jilaine at the Elephant Club. An exclusive cocktail bar open to the public, this is the perfect place to go for a classy venue when you want to impress someone. Go to the 6th floor. Professional bartenders who know all the classics and understand how to deliver impeccable service while letting you and your guest be the spotlight. I had a French 75, a rare cocktail offering. Fresh and crisp with gin, lemon and high end sparkly. My friend's old fashioned required many customizations; regular or Wisconsin muddled? Brandy, bourbon or whiskey? And yes we have luxurdo cherries! Nice appetizer menu. We had shrimp de jongue, baked cauliflower and truffle oil waffle fries. Yum! Clientele included folks in post workout gear to a wedding party in tuxedoes. Great service, downtown prices that didn't break the bank. A hidden gem - live classy places so I'll be back!!!! read more

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Went to the elephant room on a Friday night with a group of 10, for a night cap following a nice dinner. There were only 5 other people at the bar this evening. We went in groups of 2-3 to the bar and ordered old fashioneds and martinis. The old fashioneds had rave reviews while the dirty martinis had an undesirable cheese smell. What was disappointing is the bartender immediately told our group that we were limited to one drink and he did not do large groups so we would have to leave. Unfortunate to say, but the rudeness of the bartender left a bad taste in our mouths and we would not return. read more

Highlights 1. Top Notch Service 2. Great Gym 3. Awesome Rooftop We've been members at the MAC for a little bit and are loving it! Whether you are talking to someone at the front desk, in the gym or at the restaurant, service is always top notch and so friendly. The recently renovated facilities are awesome. The gym is spacious and the MAC is continually expanding its group fitness classes. I've never had to wait for a treadmill or a machine and there is plenty of room for stretching/ab work. We love visiting the rooftop restaurant either for drinks before dinner downtown or enjoying brunch on the weekend. I appreciate the gluten-free options (pizza crust, bread, and buns!). We've always had good food, cocktails and wine. Elephant Room is open to the public and a great place to grab a drink before heading to a show or dinner! Keep up the great work MAC! read more

The MAC is a great place for all, a place to stay, work, and workout. The relatively recent remodel and upgrades made the experience better. The team is so friendly and willing to help you out whenever they can. There are apartments and hotel rooms on some of the upper floors, great dining for members on the roof, and a beautiful bar lounge for all to enjoy! I love the location, centered in downtown. The lounge spaces are a great place to hang out or get some work done. The athletic facilities offer a variety of options and provide classes to help you improve. read more

Talk about a trip down memory lane! I attended a meeting here recently and it took me all the way back to 1988 when I lived in Milwaukee and had monthly meetings at the Milwaukee Athletic Club or MAC as it is known. The club was originally built as a men's club in 1882 and moved to it's present 12 story location in 1917. And as late as 1988, women were not allowed to enter through the front doors, but had to go around to the side entrance. Imagine my surprise when I first showed up and was escorted to the "appropriate" door. I thought I was in the Twilight Zone but then realized this was just one rule of this "men's club" trying to make the transition to accommodate women. The other challenge? There were floors that had no women's restrooms on them. We needed to schedule longer breaks just so the women at the meeting could actually use the facilities. While some of that has changed (I can now walk in the front door, hooray for progress!) there are still separate workout facilities and pools for men and women, the women's area is not manned all the time like the men's and women's restrooms are still not on every floor. This is a private club and to get in, you have to be approved by the Board of Directors that governs the club. But there are a number of social benefits, fitness benefits and business benefits you get from joining. The membership is aging and they are doing their best to stay relevant to the next generation of members. The banquet facilities are some of the best. The food and drink is top end -perfect to impress clients or guests. I've attended more functions than I can count at the MAC and I was always impressed with the high level of personal service and attention, and the food. Need to stay the night? There are 50 or so hotel rooms in the club as well. Or if you are hungry- there are two restaurants and a bar, my favorite being the Elephant Room with the exotic wallcovers and animal print fabric on the chairs. Haven't been to the MAC in 15 years before the other day. But like all things of elegance and style, little changes over time. And the MAC is evidence of that. read more

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Definitely not the Athletic Club in Chicago lol. It was not bad but it was passable. The staff seemed like they really didn't want to be there. The neighborhood didn't have too much going on unless you walked to the river or lake front. The river walk should have been nice to see the Bronze Fonzie but there was construction along that part of the river so we didn't get to see the Fonz! read more

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Consistently unsafe. Six months of asking management to improve the parking safety situation. After many cars were broken into in the MAC parking lot, management response is "we can't do anything about a 3rd party parking lot." Improve security before someone is hurt or worse. read more

Older place and older room furnishings. But it is modestly priced, clean, located just Downtown in a great location and has complimentary wi-fi. Parking is $15 in an adjoining lot. I was there on a short overnight stay and unable to use the amenities which include a restaurant, bar, pool and fitness center. I believe it is a historic building and has a lot of character. The big marbled lobby and the plush vibrant red carpet and dark panelling in the elevators are old school swanky. Some caution though, if you park in the lot, there is no covered direct access to the hotel so maneuvering through the lot and sidewalks can be inconvenient, moreso (and possibly dangerous) in inclement Wisconsin weather. I had a standard single queen which was good sized and clean. Comfy bed if not a little on the worn and soft side. But that's okay by me. The bathroom was also well sized with a nice walk-in shower. Loved that they kept the old-time slot for used razor blades built into the wall next to the sink! Coffee maker, flat screen and usual were all in the room and laid out. Well functioning thermostat and HVAC, too. Very cozy and comfortable to me. Unfortunately, the only negative of my visit is that the reservations manager just was not hospitable. I do not like to be negative, but haughty and condescending is how he came off. He was so on the phone when I made my reservation and in person when I was checking out. (He was not there when I checked-in). Among other reasons, he insulted one of his staff members when I was checking out. I do not think his comment was appropriately made to anyone, let alone a guest. I am no shrinking violet and know when folks are good naturedly kidding. This was not the case. I was surprised that a manager would insult his own staff that way to a guest. To be fair, the rest of the people there were very professional and courteous and, perhaps, the manager was just going through a bad stretch. C'est la vie. But for my impressions of the manager, I would not hesitate to stay there again or to more highly recommend it to others. I think the great location, character of the hotel, and modest cost do warrant a stay though. And I suspect I will give it another go and chalk the above interaction as just an anomaly. So more to follow. read more

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Pros: Nice and helpful staff. It is Walking distance from the riverside theater and historic third ward as well as restaurants on Milwaukee st. Valet parking took our bags to our car after we checked out so we could leave our car parked and go to brunch and the shops in the third ward. Reasonably priced valet parking only at 15.00 for the night. Cons: I didn't sleep a wink b/c the bed was so uncomfortable. The rooms are very dated. Very old carpet and furniture. If you are not picky about comfort, want a good deal & want to explore this part if town this could be the place for you. I will not return b/c there are other hotels in the area for a little bit more that I have found to be much more comfortable and have rested well at. I'm trying to catch up on my sleep as I write this. read more

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Was here for a wedding and decided to stay the night. The wedding venue was very nice and the food amazing. The hotel however was very dated .... the bathroom looks like it hasn't been touched since 1970's for instance :... Other that that, it's a clean comfortable bed read more

Very inconsiderate company to work for. When I was interviewed for a cook position I informed them that I have an autistic daughter and a 1st shift job being a care giver for my grandmother and some days may be challenging. Chef grant was well aware of that and so were my other colleagues. I was wrote up for being tardy so I made it my mission to find a secure babysitter for my young one and never was tardy again. On 9/13 I worked from 9am til 3pm in the rooftop kitchen. I clocked in at 8:58am that day; never expected to be fired the next day. Especially when my performance in the kitchen was outstanding. The next day I was scheduled from 3pm - 10pm. They have a tablet that everyone uses to clock in and after so many uses you have to clear the cookies in order for you to clock in which takes one minute. I clocked in at 3:01 on 9/14. I had to take the residents elevator because the freight elevator was down due to maintenance. Once I finally got to my post I greeted everyone. I was asked by chef Matt what time did I get here today and I told him I got here at 2:58 and it took me a minute to clock in because I had to clear the cookies on the tablet because it didn't let me login without clearing the cookies. After that he told me with a stern look on his face that chef Tom wanted to see me. I get down there to meet chef Tom and he directed me to wait for him in the ballroom. I sat there for 45 minutes and chef Tom finally greets me and sit down with termination papers . He asked me what time did I get here today and I told him 2:58 but I clocked in at 3:01 due to me clearing the cookies on tablet and refreshing the page . He cuts me off in the middle of me telling him about the tablet and says "you were late, so with that being said we're terminating you." I let him know that I wasn't late today it was the system freezing up so I couldn't clock in on time. I was on the premises at 2:58pm. He wasn't trying to hear me and it was very clear that he had his mind made up. I told him about my autistic daughter and the babysitter situation and how that was handled so I wouldn't have problems moving forward and I haven't had any since the write up. So that was very upsetting hearing that bad news especially having a marvelous work day the day prior. Everyone was all smiles, it was crazy how the energy changed so quickly the next day and I wasn't even late. He was speaking in a negative tone. He wasn't understanding at all but he was very understanding with the other chefs that have kids letting them leave to go pick up their kids from school and return back to work. Some wouldn't even clock out and would just leave and come back. For example, Chef Grant left on the day of an event 9/14. What was even more upsetting was seeing I wasn't eligible for rehire! I really enjoyed working there granted being despised read more

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I'm a sucker for tall buildings with rooftop views. Milwaukee Athletic Club provided that, and I left satisfied. The venue is hard to beat with that view. My friends and I came for the summer Lunar Rooftop Series, and the place was packed. To be completely honest, it's probably more the humidity than anything that is making me give this place only 3 stars. Still, staff could have been more proactive in making sure the rooftop was not over capacity or have more bartenders since it took a solid 20 minutes to get a very overpriced and overly alcoholic drink. All that being said, I'm a suck for tall buildings with rooftop views, so given the opportunity, I'll be back. read more

We stayed in the hotel as guests from out of town for a wedding that took place at the club. Because the wedding we were attending reserved a block of rooms, and we aren't from the area, we decided to just stay here without researching other hotels. Shame on us for not doing our research, but hopefully our (expensive) mistake can save you from the same disappointment. Pros: + Great location, very walkable + The lobby is (deceptively) beautiful, along with the bar and rooftop. Very old school charm, earning that second star. Cons: - Although we brought our swimsuits, we didn't end up going to the pool because they are segregated by gender (seriously???). At least this outdated practice matched the room decor - VERY outdated furniture/decor. Everything was either musty, stained, and/or yellowed with age - The ceiling was tiled with office style foam tiles. Aesthetically abysmal - Our king bed was old, springy, and didn't even come with a fitted bottom sheet. There was just a regular sheet on top of the mattress (that I spent 10 minutes checking for bed bugs because, trust me, it wouldn't have been a shock) - The toilet didn't have a lid, because it was the same style toilet that you'd find in a walmart - The power outlet next to the bed was old and had exposed wires, I was afraid to plug in my phone Everything about this hotel room was in dire need of updating, and I would never want to stay here again. We would have had a better experience at a Motel 6, at half the price. read more

I have mixed feelings on this private club that is also a hotel, staying here three times the most recent in Oct'16. + Affordable rates + Old classic, solid, downtown building. Ideal for those wanting to step back in time and relive history. + In the heart of downtown Milwaukee + Made the best of nearby garage parking, affordable given the downtown location. + Older, friendly man during my 2bd stay ~2015 provided free shuttle service to the other side of Milwaukee - Front desk staff friendly and willing to share information, but not much more if it requires effort. I had a large piece of luggage to carry w me to the conference center six blocks away three mornings. While the hotel claims it offers free shuttle service, surprisingly it was only available in the evenings. No where was this condition mentioned, but conveyed verbally to me. When I persisted to several at the front desk, they showed empathy but not much more. Seems as if staff to drive the shuttle was lacking. Overall this hotel seems to be riding on its history of the glory days which is enough to attract me. But to keep me as a customer it needs to add more staff. We are in a demographic valley between the Baby Boomers and the next large paying-for-hotel-stay generation. The elder shuttle driver from three years ago will eventually probably be replaced w a 20 something employee. But before then, what are customers to do? A history of service the type of an exclusive club such as the Milwaukee Athlitic Club is what this place rides on. In actuality, service is poor. Seems the owners are milking what is left instead of hiring more people and honestly continuing the service. Old, classic, historic hotels located in city downtowns rock! Lots of potential this place has. read more

Pros: Great location, clean room But the worst part was that we reserved a room here thinking we could go swimming together, only to find out on our way down to the pool was that men and women each have segregated pools and group swimming only happens about twice a month? I understand if it were only a gym that would make sense but maybe let that be a bit more clear when describing a hotel stay! People want to swim together. read more

This review is for the building as an events space, and their catering service. I have not used the gym or stayed in the hotel rooms, though I was in one very briefly and it didn't smell bad to me. [But it certainly had a certain dated elegance that may be an acquired taste.] I love this place! The lobby is elegant and comfortable. The staff are friendly, courteous and helpful. Gorgeous ballroom, very interesting spaces. I love the 1948 wood carved fireplace in the lounge, and I wish I'd been able to play a round of billiards later in the night. I am IN LOVE with the Elephant Room and I'm going to make it my mission to either rent it for a private party or at the VERY least go there for a drink, if I can finagle it, sometime this fall. I also really love all the quirk of the older bathrooms - need to use the ladies' room? Okay, just step right up this flight of stairs, please. I am a lover of old buildings, though, so maybe it's not for everyone. I love it though! Food was good, typical catered plated dinner type stuff but nothing bad and the staff were very prompt, courteous and friendly. Good liquor in their open bar offerings. read more

**This is a review for the Milwaukee Athletic Club as a wedding venue**: Let me start off by saying - the Milwaukee Athletic Club was my ideal venue from the start! The ballroom is amazing and elegant, it can fit large wedding groups comfortably, and the cocktail space on the roof deck / indoor backup space makes the weather a non-factor (which was a good thing - as it poured on my wedding day!). However, the catering/events managers we worked with could have definitely been more organized. The gal we worked with throughout our meetings, tasting, etc. for the first 6 months was GREAT, but she left and the person who picked up for her seemed to have no idea what was going on. On top of that, I could NOT get an email response from anyone in the month or so leading up to my wedding. My wedding planner and I both were constantly trying to get in contact with someone. They completely ignored the instructions I sent on the room/table layout and I did not receive an accurate seating chart until the week before the event (which, meant I couldn't order place cards until then and had to expedite the shipping). Then, I find out a few days before the wedding that THAT person won't even be there the day-of. It was like musical chairs with the venue's POC. The day/night of the actual wedding reception, everything was great. Hats off to the catering staff - and, the food was AMAZING. People actually commented on how great the food was - not your typical banquet fare. From the cocktail hour throughout the dinner and dancing, everyone worked extremely hard and I think everything went perfectly! One other word of caution - when you book the venue you are told that you get the wedding suite complimentary the night of your wedding. This actually isn't true - they say "subject to availability". You would think booking the wedding a year out would ensure availability on your wedding night, but apparently not. There was a mix up with the room reservation, and it turned out not only did we NOT have the suite for our wedding night - we almost didn't have a room at all. The MAC ended up having to bump someone else's reservation to give us a room (a very tiny, frankly crappy room). When I asked for a credit against our final bill because of this, I was told that the suite is not guaranteed and that we received a room, which is all that's promised. Having said all of that - I would still have my wedding there. The reception was amazing! Just a word of caution that the staff can be somewhat unorganized/unresponsive, which is stressful for a bride, and that I was also extremely disappointed that we didn't receive the suite we were promised on our wedding night. read more

I started coming to Milwaukee in 1999 and it's one of my favorite cities in the world, but I could never find a great reasonably priced hotel, until now. I love old school charm. I love feeling like I'm walking into the past. The MAC is EVERYTHING I want in a hotel. Clean, spacious rooms with a view (all guest rooms are on the top few floors of a 12 floor building); comfortable bed, not a million kids running around, perfect location and a great place (in this case 2 or 3) to grab a cocktail and a sandwich. With your stay, you have full use of the MAC amenities. I did a few laps in the pool (gender separate facilities which I also LOVE), jumped in the steam and sauna to sweat out all the "toxins" from the night before and washed myself off with a cool shower before returning to my spacious room. I will never stay anywhere else again when I come to Milwaukee, this is how much I fell in love with the MAC read more

I'm not one to write reviews, nor am I one to complain, however this place has inspired me. I travel for work 26 weeks out of the year and have staying in everything from the Waldorf Astoria resort in Boca, down to a Knights Inn in Christiansburg Va. It's doesn't take much to make me happy when it comes to a basic stay while I'm working. As far as location, it is in a great spot. Plenty of restaurants, bars, and entertainment nearby. Within walking distance I had a great some of the best Bbq I've had, along with my new favorite drink (check out the Smoke Shack). As far as the rest of the amenities, I honestly didn't get a chance to check them out. I've heard it's a nice place to work out, albeit segregated gyms and pools and just a bit outdated and not my style. The two young ladies at the front desk were by far the best experience I had there. Very polite and a pleasure to deal with. Now.....onto the actual hotel. I stayed on the 11th floor. Granted this is a historic building, but it is COMPLETELY outdated. Absolutely nothing has been updated to make this a pleasurable stay. The beds were completely worn out. Pillow had zero support. The linens weren't dirty, but they were just worn and almost looked stained by smoke or something (no smell of smoke, but it DOES smell like your great grandmothers house). All of the furniture was old, poor quality junk. The curtains were as far from blackout as you can get, and the shades were normal shades you have at your house. It's was pretty bright all night. The a/c barely worked, but it wasn't overly hot out that evening, so it was alright once the sun went down. The bathroom looks like something you'd expect in an outdated gym. Reasonably clean, but not very inviting. Now, on to the experience. I get it, this could happen everywhere, and it's not the first time I'd had it happen. It's worth making not though. Upon returning from dinner, there were a few fire trucks outside. I walked in, no smell of smoke, a few people standing around, mostly employees. I walked to the elevator, pressed a button and it didn't work. An employee came over and said the elevators were turned off...just the stairs. So I proceed to start walking upstairs....11 flights. No complaints, I don't mind a little workout. Got to the 8th floor and started to smell a little something before being stopped on the 9th floor. "Electrical fire on 13....have to head down sorry". Now I wouldn't care if it wasn't for the fact that the previous employee just sent me on up. Sat in the lobby for an hour or so and back to the rooms we went. I understand that fires happen, but if you see the hotel....you won't be surprised that is was an electrical fire. I'm sure that hasn't been updated much either. I'm sure this place was an elegant establishment at one time, but those times are LONG gone. read more

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They have a very nice staff, (5 star for this) The staff is top notch - very nice - very helpful - van services second section (2 star): in the club you have bar - restaurant - it is clean - many conference rooms - family room - monthly magazine with activities of the members and promotion at work - social gathering this sound very nice but the problem is that it is old - it needs renovation!! The monthly fee was 225$ (because i am under 32, it is more expensive if you are more than 32) so it does not explain the monthly fee of 225$ if you need to reserve one of these rooms you have to pay more also for reserving a room or a conference room or family room etc.. what the monthly fee of 225$ gives you is the gym facility. the gym very old fitness equipment and no choices. But the pool is nice 25 meter - they give you your own towel this is the best thing in the club and also the club it wants to display itself as an "exclusive club". a club of elites. For me though it is a lot of show off f :)) and especially advertising our activity in the magazine to show how successful we are at work. the first thing i would advise renovate :) I assume they need money in reality to get in, you have to be approved by the Board of Directors or get invited by an existing member - But for me since I was new to the area they told me they will make an exception. I am not sure if it was because they liked me or they like that i can pay 225 $ /monthly this does not even include parking they have a bar open bar at the top which is nice for summer facility building vs price -- 1 star staff -- 5 star show off read more

Overall dissapointed but for the price, meh I guess it was ok. I got this on a hotels.com deal or something and we were there a few weeks ago for Summer jam (which was freakin awesome) but anyway, so to get a hotel over a weekend that is within 1 mile from SJ the price was $120/night, sold! Also within walking distance from a Brueggers Bagels, good breakfast each morning when your hungover! Ok so on to the hotel itself. Felt an eerie presence, nothing bothered us particularly but it was just there you know? The beds are comfortable, this is probably the only thing that has been updated in about 40 years! Toilets reminded me of a commercial high school. The yellow tile on the wall was ick. The workout facility onsite is nice, we played racquetball just to mess around, it was fun and physical, who plays that anymore? The men's and women's gyms are separated though, which is a little weird to me nowadays....... And dont get me started on the front desk folks, rude, rude, rude. After dealing with them for oh I dont know simple things such as directions and places to eat, I choose to use my iphone & yelp instead, much nicer of an experience :) Free shuttle? Well kinda, during SJ they have special rules for that, meaning not really running, if it did it was only every 1/2 hour & never left on time, and no pick up's! So call ahead if you intend to book this hotel b/c of the free shuttle. Had a salad from the onsite bar, decent but $12, I guess what you normally pay from a hotel bar right? Lot's of decent places within walking distance, just hard to find stuff open on a Sunday, it is the city..... read more

I was really excited to book this place being that it was very close to the Metallica show at the Fiserv Forum. It seemed like a really cool hotel with a rich history, unfortunately it was a little too much history. The rooms here need a severe overhaul! The outlets are very old and I fear the electrical isn't updated, which is concerning and some outlets do not work. Ceiling tiles are bulging from the ceiling and have been poorly patched. The bathroom which looks like an old pool locker room. Only has one light in the vanity and with the toilet being in a semi separate room it leaves it's completely dark. The wallpaper in the room is coming off the walls and the TV is not only tiny but the cords behind it are not plugged in properly and the TV itself is hung in a way that it could fall at any moment. There is duct tape on the carpet and two radiators that bang/groan loudly when they kick on. On the other side of things the staff seem genuinely nice and helpful. read more

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This place is a hidden gem. 100-year-old historic building with tons of character and charm. the rooms are big, clean and look newly appointed, fridge, microwave, great athletic and pool area, some dining and room service available. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Parking was easy, and for the price, it is one of the great deals available for a downtown venue. We stay in Milwaukee a couple times a year and this place is becoming a favorite. Such a cool and unique option. read more

Went to the rooftop of the MAC for the first time this weekend. Not only is the view amazing, but the food and drinks were great! The staff was friendly and very attentive. Ordered the wings for an appetizer and loved them. I ordered the Cuban sandwich. While it was no cuban from Cubanitas I still enjoyed it. Will probably try a burger next time. The drinks were great...strong. I definitely will be going back! read more

This is a review for the hotel- it's terrible. Don't go. Yes, the building is charming, but that's it. It was so hot- no air conditioning - we had to check out and find another hotel. Why on earth do you have separate men's facilities and women's facilities?!? It's 2016. Putting the women's facility in the basement is dated and dumb. read more

Stayed after the Metallica show last night place was nasty the vent above the toilet hasn't been cleaned in a very long time along with other very dirty areas. Tv did not work and the thermostat is stuck in the 70's. We told the guy on checkout of the issues and he said he would get it fixed but did nothing at all to fix the shitty stay we had. If you stay bring a fan, bug spray and febreez the shit out of everything. read more

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The staff here deserve way more than 5 stars. Everyone, from John (the lovely eyed guy at the front desk = 37 stars) to Erin in the women's fitness area were extremely friendly and helpful. This was pure genuine kindness. The gym downstairs was excellent, the location was perfect, and the rooms were comfy. I don't write reviews often, but my experience here compelled me to share. My trip to Milwaukee was way better thanks to my stay here. read more

Worst hotel I've ever stayed in. Looks abandoned from the outside and is incredibly dated on the inside. The bed is the only reason this place earns two stars - it's very comfortable with plenty of pillows. The TV is old and there are endless hallways with doors to nowhere. It seems like something out of a Stephen King novel. Don't stay here! Also, it costs money to park your car with the valet anytime you want to leave the hotel. Ridiculous! read more

If your priorities are location, price and workouts this is a five star. If you want latest design, amenities or fancy dining options, probably not for you. Yes, its a bit dated but clean comfortable and spacious rooms. Nice staff. Great workout options. read more

Booked two separate events and the catering staff is amazing. Compare the pricing for a meeting or event and you will come back everytime!

If you're looking for modern, this place isn't for you. We went to Milwaukee and stayed at the MAC for six nights. This place is old school and amazing. The rooms are as expected. They are older but well kept and clean. The front desk staff was nice and helpful. We used the gym facilities and the staff was welcoming and accommodating. They came by to see if I needed water while I was working out. Loved that! I did a total body workout class which was ok but the spin class was excellent. The hotel location was perfect for walking to summerfest and you're close to great restaurants like Benelux in the third ward. Be sure to head to the roof top bar for happy hour and amazing views or stop by the MAC bar for a drink. read more

If you want an overpriced, last decorated in the 1940's hotel room. Come here. Add a bit of crumby customer service, 2 towels to a room. Add no air conditioning to the list and you have yourself the Milwaukee Athletic Club. Come spend an off weekend for $450 and you'll be just as happy that I was that I paid for this dump. This is an honest review. Don't believe the other decent reviews. This place will be condemned before 2017. PUKE read more

Not impressed! Traveled to Wisconsin for a work trip and stayed at this hotel/club. The hotel is incredibly dated on the inside. I could smell the mold and triggered my allergies. The staff was not as friendly and it also costs money to park your car with the valet anytime you want to leave the hotel. If I had to travel to Milwaukee, I would not stay at this hotel. read more

Good workout facility - not always the latest/greatest equipment, but the trainers are first-rate and very helpful at no charge (except for full-hour session). It is the only gym downtown (not including MU or UWM) and they play basketball there six days/week. The food is the best. Be sure to try their soups. The new chef (Larry) has really made a difference. And the rooftop deck is the best venue in town. Mac's sports bar is dead on Monday nights when the kitchen is closed, but it's hopping on Thirsty Thursdays and First Fridays. I can't speak to the hotel rooms, but I understand they are pretty Spartan. Still, at about half the going rate, a bargain. Overall, a great private club. My home away from home. read more

Are you kidding me? This place is awful. I am sitting here in my bed on the 10th floor with the sound from the "hottest bar in town" reverberating throughout. This place is old, worn, crappy and loud. How much did they pay for the people to leave these ridiculous reviews? read more

Pretty nice hotel with the old school charm. The carpet is kinda gross. Nice facilities with gyms and pools. The bar is nice with free pool, except my girlfriend wasn't very good at it. read more

Milwaukee Athletic Club - Gyms Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

I hear the MAC is a solid place for working out, but I've only been here for the Lunar Rooftop Series. It's one of the only rooftops in town, and it's got a great southeast view of the lake. The drinks tended to be pricey, but it's a unique space that no one else in town can really offer. When it gets warm again, give it a shot! read more