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The Iron Horse Hotel

4.0 star property
Art Deco hotel with 3 restaurants and a 24-hour fitness center

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Lobby lounge
Lobby
3 restaurants, lunch, dinner, brunch served; American cuisine
Exterior
Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet friendly
  • Breakfast available

Room options

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Corner Alcove King | City view

Corner Alcove King

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Plasma TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
  • 56 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Plasma TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Premium bedding
  • 42 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Studio Suite, City View | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Premium Studio Suite, City View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Plasma TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop bed
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • 56 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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City view

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, City View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Plasma TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Premium bedding
  • 37 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Plasma TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Premium bedding
  • 42 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Custom Deluxe King | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Custom Deluxe King

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Plasma TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Premium bedding
  • 41 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Plasma TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Premium bedding
  • 42 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
500 W Florida Street, Milwaukee, WI, 53204

What's nearby

  • Harley-Davidson Museum - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Henry W. Maier Festival Park - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Baird Center - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Fiserv Forum - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Potawatomi Bingo Casino - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

  • Clybourn & Jefferson Tram Stop - 6 min drive
  • Milwaukee Intermodal Station - 15 min walk
  • General Mitchell Intl. Airport (MKE) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Gyro Palace - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪O'Lydias - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Zocalo Tavern - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Purple Door Ice Cream - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Motor Bar and Restaurant - ‬9 min walk

About this property

The Iron Horse Hotel

Upscale boutique hotel near Harley-Davidson Museum
Close to Potawatomi Bingo Casino and Henry W. Maier Festival Park, The Iron Horse Hotel provides a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and a library. Treat yourself to a deep-tissue massage or other spa services. At the 3 on-site restaurants, enjoy brunch, lunch, dinner, light fare, and American cuisine. In addition to dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), valet parking (surcharge), and a front-desk safe
  • Free newspapers, a porter/bellhop, and ATM/banking services
  • Concierge services, coffee/tea in the lobby, and wedding services
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff, first-rate property condition, and location
Room features
All 100 rooms offer comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to perks like air conditioning and bathrobes. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding, Egyptian cotton sheets, and pillowtop mattresses
  • Shared bathrooms with designer toiletries and showers
  • 48-inch plasma TVs with premium channels
  • Refrigerators, coffee/tea makers, and daily housekeeping

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Valet parking on site (USD 44 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Weekend full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 8 to 30 per person
  • 3 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Ash
  • Branded
  • The Yard

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • 4,000 square feet of conference space
  • Computer station
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Spa

  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Hot stone massages
  • Prenatal massages

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 (42 inch wide door)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 6 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1907
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 48-inch plasma TV with premium cable channels
  • Pay movies

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from March 1 to April 30:
  • One of the dining venues
The following facilities are closed on Monday and Tuesday:
  • Bar/lounge
  • Dining venue(s)
The following facilities are closed on Sunday:
  • Bar/lounge

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 100 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
3 children, up to the age of 17 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 8 to 30 per person
  • Valet parking fee: USD 44 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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 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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Iron Horse Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 100 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at The Iron Horse Hotel?

Valet parking is available for USD 44 per night. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at The Iron Horse Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at The Iron Horse Hotel?

Check-out is at noon. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is The Iron Horse Hotel located?

Located in Fifth Ward, this boutique hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Great Lakes Distillery and Harley-Davidson Museum. Lake Michigan and Marquette University are also within 1 mi (2 km). Milwaukee Intermodal Station is 15 minutes by foot and Clybourn & Jefferson Tram Stop is 22 minutes.

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The Iron Horse Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 763 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 140 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 53 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 30 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 1003 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect hotel and area in every way.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam

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

10/10 Excellent

Charles W

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast and food. Staff is friendly and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The hotel was super nice and we loved all the art work around the hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Place was awesome and the staff was great we really enjoyed our stay
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jesse

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Flora

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Check in was great got into our room early, the theme and the bikes and lobby are like being in a museum quality throughout the whole building. Wonderful couple get away
Lobby
Outside from park
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It was a great hotel..very helpful and friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tyler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The atmosphere and staff were great!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Annika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, friendly staff, quiet, and walkable to local bars and shops!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Property decor was great but staff overall were pretty rude.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Todd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super safe feeling, great atmosphere
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect place
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very unique interior design. Love it!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Walking distance to many things in MKE
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
beautiful hotel. The staff was great. Especially Lindsey (?) the receptionist
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose Luis

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Always good experience
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All the staff were great and very unique place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very rustic
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very unique hotel! Bed was very comfortable and the atmosphere was extremely interesting! I love that they allow dogs!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Best place to stay in Milwaukee

My favorite place to stay when I visit Milwaukee! Great staff, peaceful room, classy decor
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Crystal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the iron horse and will definitely return!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aubrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zachary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice spot in Milwaukee
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

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