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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, pool loungers
Lobby
Deluxe Double Room, 2 Double Beds
3 bars/lounges, lobby lounge

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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424 E Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, WI, 53202
  • Place, Riverside Theater
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Milwaukee Art Museum
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Veteran's Park
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Milwaukee, WI (MKE-General Mitchell Intl.)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(30 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • City view

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Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(19 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • City view

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Suite, Multiple Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • City view

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Deluxe Double Room, 2 Double Beds

Deluxe Double Room, 2 Double Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • City view

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Premier Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • City view

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Premier Room, City View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • City view

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Grand Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(52 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • City view

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Grand Room, 2 Double Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(27 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • City view

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Lake view

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Pfister King Accessible

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • City view

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Pfister King with Roll-in Shower

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • City view

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Grand Tower King with Roll-in Shower

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • City view

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Pfister Signature Doubles

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • City view

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Pfister Signature King

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • City view

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About the area

Milwaukee

A stay at The Pfister Hotel places you in the heart of Milwaukee, within a 15-minute walk of Lake Michigan and Baird Center. .This luxury hotel is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Fiserv Forum and 1.3 mi (2 km) from Harley-Davidson Museum.

What's nearby

  • Riverside Theater - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Henry W. Maier Festival Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Milwaukee Art Museum - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Discovery World - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Veteran's Park - 11 min walk - 1.0 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

  • ‪Hotel Metro - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Oggie's Kitchen & Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪La Playa Cafe - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Blu Milwaukee - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Mason Street Grill - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Pfister Hotel

Luxury hotel with 2 restaurants, near Lake Michigan
The Pfister Hotel offers 307 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and complimentary newspapers. 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 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 hot 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.

Make yourself at home in one of the 307 guestrooms featuring iPod docking stations and plasma televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with Egyptian cotton sheets. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature designer toiletries and hair dryers.
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments, and facials. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, including an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. Additional amenities at this Victorian hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands.
Grab a bite at Mason Street Grill, one of the hotel's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Snacks are also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Relax with a refreshing drink from the poolside bar or one of the 3 bars/lounges. Full breakfasts are available daily from 6 AM to 11 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, express check-in, and express check-out. Planning an event in Milwaukee? This hotel has 25005 square feet (2323 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and meeting rooms. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
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.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 6 AM to 11 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 centre
  • Conference centre (25,005 square foot 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
  • Hot tub
  • Hydrotherapy
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Prenatal massages
  • Reflexology
  • Spa open daily
  • 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
  • Lift
  • 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 centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • 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 films

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 at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

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 smoke detector, 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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The Pfister Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1614 out of 1919 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 170 out of 1919 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 70 out of 1919 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 35 out of 1919 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 30 out of 1919 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Rosa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
O
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darin

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Always a first class experience at Pfister. Beautiful property and excellent staff.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

jean

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was beautiful.The history all around was breathtaking.The lobby was gorgeous all the old world charm.The details on the fireplace.I loved it!The staff was friendly and attentive.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kaylen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Grant, Asheville

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice historic downtown hotel. Small room but comfortable and nicely decorated. Bed was comfortable! Best hotel out of all the ones we stayed in during our vacation.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Samantha

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

aaron

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Everything was A1 from arrival to checkout. Will definitely be back
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cathy

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff was very professional.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anita

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The Tower room was spacious, clean and quiet. Walk in shower was huge. Stopped in the hotel lobby for a drink. Friendly atmosphere with the piano music.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Valerie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keoni

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Johannes, White Rock

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Classy, beautiful older hotel in good location.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place we’ll definitely stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Marlene

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

shawn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Every facet of the hotel was excellent; staff at the restaurants, front desk, bars etc. Amazing decor and architecture. On site dining was wonderful and my wife loved her spa experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela, Centennial

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room with a lovely view. Both the cafe and Blu were excellent as well!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous hotel & close to everything. I would love to stay again & next time longer!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unmatched hotel experience
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michele

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
First time. Beautiful.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Lei

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025