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The Pfister Hotel

4.5 star property

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Lobby
Indoor pool, open 6:00 AM to 10 PM, sun loungers
View from room
3 bars/lounges, lobby lounge
3 bars/lounges, lobby lounge

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Restaurant
  • Spa
  • Pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
    Room service
  • Parking available
    Parking available

Explore the area

Map
424 E Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, WI, 53202
  • Milwaukee School of Engineering
    5 min walk
  • Riverside Theater
    5 min walk
  • Milwaukee Public Market
    6 min walk
  • Milwaukee, WI (MKE-General Mitchell Intl.)
    13 min drive

Room options

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Pfister Signature King

  • 350 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Pfister King with Roll-in Shower

  • 300 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Grand Tower King with Roll-in Shower

  • 350 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Pfister Double | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Pfister Double

  • 300 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Pfister Premier King

  • 350 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Pfister Signature Doubles

  • 350 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Pfister Premier Double

  • 350 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Pfister King

  • 300 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Pfister King Suite | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Pfister King Suite

  • 400 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Pfister Double Suite

  • 400 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Grand Tower King

  • 350 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Grand Tower Double

  • 350 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Lake View King

  • 350 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Pfister King Accessible

  • 300 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

The Pfister Hotel

4.5-star hotel in Downtown Milwaukee
This smoke-free hotel features 2 restaurants, a full-service spa, and an indoor pool. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include 3 bars/lounges, a 24-hour fitness center, and a poolside bar. Housekeeping is available once per stay.
The Pfister Hotel offers 307 accommodations with iPod docking stations and laptop-compatible safes. Pillowtop beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. 42-inch plasma televisions come with premium cable channels and pay movies. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, slippers, designer toiletries, and complimentary toiletries.

This Milwaukee hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, complimentary newspapers, and phones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Microwaves and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested. Housekeeping is provided once per stay.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center.

Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the fitness facility without adult supervision.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

WELL Spa has 11 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, Swedish massages, and facials. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy, hydrotherapy, and reflexology. The spa is equipped with a spa tub, a steam room, and Turkish bath/hammam.

The spa is open daily. Children under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision. Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa.

In addition to a full-service spa, The Pfister Hotel features an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. Dining is available at one of the hotel's 2 restaurants and guests can grab coffee at the coffee shop/café. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the hotel's bars, which include 3 bars/lounges and a poolside bar. Wireless Internet access is complimentary.

Business-related amenities at this 4.5-star property consist of a 24-hour business center and meeting rooms. Event facilities measuring 25005 square feet (2323 square meters) include a conference center. This Victorian hotel also offers spa services, multilingual staff, and gift shops/newsstands. Onsite parking is available (surcharge), along with a car charging station.

The Pfister Hotel is a smoke-free property.

Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6 AM and 11 AM.
Mason Street Grill - This restaurant serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Cafe Pfister - This café serves breakfast, brunch, and lunch. A children's menu is available. Open daily.
Blu - Onsite bar. Open daily.
Lobby Lounge - Onsite lobby lounge. Open daily.
24-hour room service is available.

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts and Historic Hotels of America.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Covered self parking on site (USD 38 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Covered valet parking on site (USD 46 per day)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 7 to 25 per person
  • 2 restaurants
  • 3 bars/lounges
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar

Restaurants on site

  • Blu
  • Cafe Pfister
  • Lobby Lounge
  • Mason Street Grill

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Full-service spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Shopping
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool
  • Microwave on request

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Hair salon
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (once per stay)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • Conference center (25,005 square feet of space)
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers

Full-service spa

  • 11 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Hydrotherapy
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Prenatal massages
  • Reflexology
  • Spa open daily
  • Spa tub
  • Steam room
  • Swedish massages
  • Thalassotherapy
  • Turkish bath

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 13 floors
  • 2 buildings
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1893
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch HDTV with premium cable channels
  • iPod dock
  • Pay movies

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave on request

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • LED lighting
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 100.00 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
1 total (up to 75 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 20.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 20.0 per stay

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 7 to 25 per person
  • Covered self parking fee: USD 38 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Covered valet parking fee: USD 46 per day
  • Pet fee: USD 100.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 20.0 per stay
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 20.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 10 PM
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Parking height restrictions apply
Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the fitness facility without adult supervision
Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa, and guests under 18 years old are only allowed with adult supervision

Property is also known as

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Pfister Hotel Milwaukee
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The Pfister Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1265 out of 1538 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 156 out of 1538 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 58 out of 1538 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 33 out of 1538 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 26 out of 1538 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Jonathan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Our room had an odor like cat urine and our room was very damp.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

ZONIA

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good service and beautiful
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The lobby is beautiful and makes you feel like you are in a really special hotel. The staff at check in was extremely welcoming, offered a glass of Champaign, gave great suggestions for dining and also gave me an upgrade to a higher floor. The staff in the restaurant was also great and the food was great (we had breakfast there).
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

George Anne

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

holly j

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not as clean as expected. Housekeeping came in the first day and made the bed but did not vacuum or clean the bathroom. Soap dish empty as was shower pump. No top sheet on bed only heavy comforter. Not ideal in summer. All was taken care of when they first asked how my stay was going. First impressions are key!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful historic property. Would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

James

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel with nice staff. The suite was lovely but small. The restaurant hours were restrictive. The rooftop lounge was fun!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Gretta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful ambiance and staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cindy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was a dream for us
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful old hotel!
Staff was marvelous about changing our room when the one we were assigned was not a handicap room. I gave a score 4 for comfort as chairs in the room were difficult for handicapped person to get out of. Loved the hotel would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Henry

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shana

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love staying at the Pfister when we travel to Milwaukee! The pool is a must with little ones. Location is great, and the parking ramp is so convenient and easy to use. 10/10!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Ben

Business traveler, Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was exceptional. From the valet guy answering questions, even though I wasn't using valet, to the front desk clerks, cleaning people, etc. All very friendly and helpful. The king bed was not pillow top comfortable and the blackout curtains were too short and had spaces so it didn't black out the room, very hard to sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Michael

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Chose to spend our 25th anniversary at this hotel and upon check in, was not told about the construction outside our window. Got a wake up call at 7am with the jackhammer! Very poor communication. If they knew, and communicated with us I would’ve asked to be on the opposite side.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

cheryl

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Incredible older building with updated rooms. We enjoyed our stay and the intricate lobby. We would highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deneitra, Playa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024