Welcome to The Pfister Hotel – Milwaukee

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About the Hotel

424 East Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States, 53202

The Pfister Hotel, a 4-star icon built in 1893, houses the largest Victorian art collection of any hotel in the world while celebrating a tradition of gracious service and impeccable style.

Luxurious Suite Accommodations

Each of The Pfister's Milwaukee hotel room suites consists of two rooms: a parlor that functions as a sitting room and a bedroom with one king-size bed. Guests staying in one of The Pfister's 82 suites will enjoy the luxury of sitting rooms and wet bars in addition to standard amenities.

Exceptional Dining Options

The Café at the Pfister is a well known-hidden gem amongst Milwaukee's elite - a place to get business done while enjoying delicious food and Starbucks coffee. Mason Street Grill highlights grilled steaks, seafood, and perfect desserts in a traditional café setting with elegance and delicious cuisine.

Luxury Spa Services

The Pfister WELL Spa + Salon, available to both overnight guests and local visitors, boasts private treatment suites for spa services. The full-service salon and day spa includes professional haircuts and color, hair and eyelash extensions, special occasion hair, airbrush makeup, and a myriad of nail services.

Central Downtown Location

The Pfister Hotel is 15 km from General Mitchell International and 1.5 km from Milwaukee Intermodal. Located just blocks from Lake Michigan, the hotel is minutes away from the Milwaukee Art Museum, Summerfest Grounds, and Discovery World.

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28 m² 
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28 m² 
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28 m² 
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Getting around

A guide to all available transportation options

City Centre
Milwaukee100 m
Airports
General Mitchell International (MKE) 13.9 km
Fond du Lac County (FLD) 100.7 km
Train
Milwaukee Intermodal Station 1.1 km
Milwaukee Mitchell Airport Amtrak 11.1 km
Bus
Bus stop100 m

Facilities

Boutique hotels design their amenities with your relaxation and unique travel experiences in mind

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Paid Wi-Fi
  • Parking
  • Safe deposit box
  • 24-hour reception
  • Pets allowed
  • Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
  • Luggage storage
  • Lift
  • ATM/Cash machine
  • Barber shop
  • Coffee shop

Sports & Fitness

  • Fitness centre

Services

  • Valet parking
  • Room service
  • Dry cleaning
  • Welcome drink

Dining

  • In-room breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/ Lounge area

Business

  • Business centre
  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

Spa & Leisure

  • Rooftop pool
  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Sun loungers
  • Live entertainment
  • Spa & wellness centre
  • Back massage
  • Head massage
  • Full body massage
  • Foot massage
  • Pool with view

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Sitting area
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Location

424 East Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States, 53202
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424 East Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States, 53202
Nearby
Museum
Betty Brinn Children's Museum
580 m
Milwaukee
Milwaukee Convention Center Complex
30 m
811 N Jefferson St
Bye Bye Liver
300 m
Church
Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist
350 m
Milwaukee River
Milwaukee RiverWalk
380 m
Church
Old Saint Mary Parish
390 m
517 E Wisconsin Ave
Milwaukee Federal Building & U.S. Courthouse
100 m
626 E Wisconsin Ave
Wisconsin Gas Building
200 m
207 E Michigan St
Mitchell Building
300 m
Park
Kaszubes Park
40 m
Restaurants
Cafe At the Pfister
70 m
424 E Wisconsin Ave
Jing's
40 m
207 E Buffalo St
Brunch
100 m
714 N Milwaukee St
Blu at the Pfister
100 m
424 E Wisconsin Ave The Pfister Hotel
Cubanitas
120 m
728 N Milwaukee St
Sake Tumi
80 m
714 N Milwaukee St
East Town Kitchen & Bar
120 m
323 E Wisconsin Ave Milwaukee Marriott Downtown
Third Coast Provisions
120 m
724 N Milwaukee St
Metro
160 m
411 E Mason St
Alem Ethiopian Village
150 m
307 E Wisconsin Ave

Reviews and Ratings

Real comments from travelers who have already stayed
64%
said they enjoyed their stay and plan to return.
beautiful views
amazing service
pricey dining
limited breakfast options
6.4/10
Nice
Rooms
8.0
Location
7.7
Service
9.0
Dining
8.0
Guest reviews
6.4/10
based on 5 reviews
9.3
9.3/10 based on 672 reviews
Frank
United States, October  2023
7.8/10

The hotel offers a beautiful vintage experience with all the needed amenities, showcasing elegant touches throughout. The rooms provide an awesome view, although some dusting is required.

Rooms
8.0
Stunning rooms with elegant touches and a beautiful view, but a bit dusty.
Service
9.0
The service was truly a gem, with extremely friendly and helpful staff who are well hired and trained to match the opulence of the space.
Location
7.0
The hotel is in a perfect location for exploring the city, with easy access to restaurants and bars, plus nearby street car stops. However, some behavior around the pool area was not properly managed by staff.
Dining
7.0
Dining comes with a beautiful view and wonderful service, though reaching out to the waiter for drinks can be a task.
Facilities
8.0
The facilities are awesomely vintage, adding to the overall experience of the hotel.
Scott
United States, July  2023
9.0/10

I found the hotel to be a wonderful place to stay with comfortable rooms and amazing service. The location was perfect, although dining options were a bit pricey. Overall, a great value for the quality of the stay.

Rooms
9.0
The room was large, beautiful, and had a comfortable bed with views of both the river and the lake. It was a delight to wake up to that view every morning.
Service
10.0
The service was SO AMAZING! The staff was friendly, very helpful, and welcoming. From the moment we arrived, we felt well taken care of.
Location
9.0
The hotel is located in the heart of downtown and just minutes away from the Milwaukee Public Market. A perfect spot to explore the city!
Dining
8.0
The dining experience was excellent, especially the service. However, it was a little pricey which was the only downside.
Facilities
9.0
The facilities were top-notch, with everything you need for a comfortable and enjoyable stay. The swimming pool was a great bonus.
beautiful views
pricey dining
Ralph
United States, June  2023
7.8/10

I had a lovely and convenient stay at this hotel, which I would highly recommend. The rooms, although equally elegant, had some drawbacks like subpar plumbing and inadequate closet space. The noise from the vending machines and the busy street was a bit bothersome at times.

Rooms
7.0
The rooms are so lovely and convenient, but there were some issues with plumbing and closet space.
Service
8.0
The service was pleasant, accommodating, and the staff seemed well trained. However, there were some complaints about coworkers that I overheard, which was a bit off-putting.
Location
7.0
The hotel's location is excellent, central to downtown and within walking distance of many points of interest, including the Art Museum. However, being near the noisy vending machines and busy street detracted from the overall experience.
Dining
9.0
I enjoyed the dining experience, especially the breakfast package I purchased with the room. The service in the elegant Pfister Club was wonderful.
Facilities
8.0
The facilities were well-maintained, and I appreciated the convenience of the amenities provided.
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