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The Pfister Hotel

4.5 star property
4.5-star luxury hotel near Lake Michigan

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Lobby
Deluxe Double Room, 2 Double Beds | View from room
Indoor pool, open 6:00 AM to 10 PM, sun loungers
Couples treatment rooms, spa tub, steam room, Turkish bath
View from room

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Guests liked:

Clean rooms, comfy beds, friendly staff

Popular amenities

  • Pool
    Pool
  • Spa
    Spa
  • Room service
    Room service
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Gym
    Gym
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly

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

View all photos for Pfister Signature King

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

Pfister Signature King

  • 33 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Pfister King with Roll-in Shower

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

Pfister King with Roll-in Shower

  • 28 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Grand Tower King with Roll-in Shower

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

Grand Tower King with Roll-in Shower

  • 33 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, 2 Double Beds

Deluxe Double Room, 2 Double Beds

  • 28 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

Premier Room

  • 33 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Pfister Signature Doubles

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

Pfister Signature Doubles

  • 33 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Premier Room, City View

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

Premier Room, City View

  • 33 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

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

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

  • 28 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

  • 37 sq m
  • 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

Suite, Multiple Beds

  • 37 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Grand Room, 1 King Bed

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

Grand Room, 1 King Bed

  • 33 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Grand Room, 2 Double Beds

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

Grand Room, 2 Double Beds

  • 33 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View

  • 33 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Pfister King Accessible

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

Pfister King Accessible

  • 28 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Milwaukee

City center stay.Within a 15-minute walk of this Downtown Milwaukee hotel, you'll find Lake Michigan and Milwaukee Art Museum. Marcus Center for the Performing Arts and Milwaukee School of Engineering are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Riverside Theater - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Pabst Theater - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Milwaukee Art Museum - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Fiserv Forum - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Harley-Davidson Museum - 3 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

  • Michigan & Jackson Tram Stop - 4 min walk
  • Milwaukee Intermodal Station - 16 min walk
  • General Mitchell Intl. Airport (MKE) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Oggie's Kitchen & Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪SportClub - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Mason Street Grill - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Third Coast Provisions - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Ward's House of Prime - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Pfister Hotel

4.5-star luxury hotel near Lake Michigan
The Pfister Hotel offers its guests a full-service spa, an indoor pool, and a 24-hour fitness center. There are 2 restaurants on site, along with a coffee shop/café. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 3 bars/lounges and a poolside bar. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a 24-hour business center and meeting rooms. Event space at this hotel measures 25005 square feet (2323 square meters) and includes a conference center. Spa services, multilingual staff, and gift shops/newsstands are also featured at the luxury The Pfister Hotel. For a fee, parking is available.

This 4.5-star Milwaukee hotel is smoke free.

  • 307 guestrooms or units
  • 13 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • 2 dining venues
  • 3 bars or lounges
  • Meeting rooms
  • 25005 sq ft of conference space
  • 2323 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 1893
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Conference center
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Gift shop
  • Beauty salon
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Onsite shopping
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Coffee shop
  • Bar by the pool
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.

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.

Awards and affiliations

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

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, Spanish

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool
  • Microwave (on request)

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee daily 6 AM–11 AM: USD 7-25 per person
  • 2 restaurants and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 3 bars/lounges and 1 poolside bar
  • 24-hour room service

Things to do

  • 24-hour fitness center
  • Full-service spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Shopping

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 available
  • Braille signage
  • Elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicle
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
  • 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 available on site

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 42-inch plasma TV
  • Cable channels
  • iPod dock
  • Pay movies
  • Premium channels

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow-top mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave (on request)

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • LED light bulbs
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone
  • Slippers

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: USD 100.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 75 lbs per pet)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions and guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 10 PM.
  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

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. 1266 out of 1540 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 156 out of 1540 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 59 out of 1540 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 33 out of 1540 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 26 out of 1540 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

10/10 Excellent

Norm

Place was great made us feel like Royalty!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Norm

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Night stay for girlfriends out. Lovely hotel staff were great. Make sure you visit Blu(bar) for a wonderful view. Place made us feel like Royalty. I love hotels that stand out and don’t look cookie cuter.

10/10 Excellent

Buffington

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

4/10 Poor

KELSEY, PLAINFIELD

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Jonathan

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled with family, Business traveller
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

Travelled 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Travelled 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Shana

Travelled 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 traveller

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

6/10 Okay

Ben

Travelled with family, Business traveller, Travelled with partner
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

Travelled 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

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