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The Pfister Hotel

4.5 star property
Travelers can indulge in spa treatments or savor meals at two distinct restaurants, then unwind by the indoor pool or step out to explore downtown Milwaukee

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The Pfister Hotel in downtown Milwaukee offers an elegant urban retreat with a coffee shop, on-site shopping, and a poolside bar. Enjoy two restaurants, the WELL Spa, in-room WiFi, and express check-in/out for a streamlined stay.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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

Pfister King

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

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Pfister King Suite

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(20 reviews)
  • City view
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Pfister Double Suite

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

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Pfister Double

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

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Pfister Premier King

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

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Pfister Premier Double

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

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Grand Tower King

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

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Grand Tower Double

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

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Lake View King

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

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Pfister King Accessible

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

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Pfister King with Roll-in Shower

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

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

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Pfister Signature Doubles

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

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

Pfister Signature King

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

About the neighborhood

Located in Downtown Milwaukee, a neighborhood in Milwaukee, The Pfister Hotel is in the entertainment district and near a metro station. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan, while Henry W. Maier Festival Park and Harley-Davidson Museum are cultural highlights. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Fiserv Forum or American Family Field. Kayaking and water skiing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and rock climbing nearby. Visit our Milwaukee travel guide
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424 E Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, WI, 53202

What's nearby

  • #LoveMyTown because living right on the lake is beautiful! Milwaukee sunrises are a sight to see!
    Henry W. Maier Festival Park
    8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Milwaukee Art Museum
    Milwaukee Art Museum
    10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Discovery World
    Discovery World
    10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Milwaukee Wisconsin skyline as seen from Veterans Park in summer
    Veteran's Park
    11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Riverside Theater
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles

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

About this property

The Pfister Hotel

Luxury historic hotel near Lake Michigan
Close to Fiserv Forum and Henry W. Maier Festival Park, The Pfister Hotel provides a poolside bar, shopping on site, and a coffee shop/cafe. Treat yourself to a detox wrap, a hot stone massage, or reflexology at Well Spa, the onsite spa. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and kids' meals. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a hair salon and dry cleaning/laundry services.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An indoor pool along with sun loungers
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), valet parking (surcharge), and an electric car charging station
  • Express check-out, express check-in, and meeting rooms
  • A gift shop, a TV in the lobby, and concierge services
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 307 rooms offer comforts such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, as well as perks like laptop-compatible safes and air conditioning. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean, comfortable rooms at the property.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding, Egyptian cotton sheets, and pillowtop mattresses
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and shower/tub combinations
  • 42-inch HDTVs with premium channels
  • LED light bulbs, on-request microwaves, and coffee/tea makers

Awards and affiliations

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

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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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Smoking not allowed
  • 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 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

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 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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Frequently asked questions

Does The Pfister Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool. Pool access is from 6:00 AM–10 PM.

Is The Pfister Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, this hotel allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 75 lbs per pet. There's a fee of USD 100.00 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for USD 38 per night. Valet parking is available for USD 46 per day.

What time is check-in at The Pfister Hotel?

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

What time is check-out at The Pfister Hotel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is The Pfister Hotel located?

Located in Downtown Milwaukee, this luxury hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Marcus Center for the Performing Arts, Lake Michigan, and Henry W. Maier Festival Park. Fiserv Forum and Harley-Davidson Museum are also within 1 mi (2 km). Michigan & Jackson Tram Stop and Clybourn & Jefferson Tram Stop are within a 5-minute walk.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

The Pfister Hotel Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.6

Amenities

9.8

Staff & service

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1718 out of 2029 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 176 out of 2029 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 69 out of 2029 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 36 out of 2029 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 30 out of 2029 reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Matthew

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Convenient parking beautiful building comfortable beds.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Michelle

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Beautiful hotel! Clean, luxurious and amazing staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location downtown able to walk to several bars and restaurants. It's a fancy, historic hotel so you are paying higher but it's worth it.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very beautiful hotel. Staff was very friendly and efficient. The champagne touch at check in was the perfect greeting.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Beautiful, great location and outstanding staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Camille

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Employees were phenomenal! The room was perfect for me and my sister and definitely coming back!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Heidi

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Wonderful stay, definitely hope to come back. Great location, cafe, staff, room and decor!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast Love the architecture of the hotel and the history behind the hotel
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel, fantastic service - traditional and amazing in every way!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Rochelle

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful property!!!! Excellent staff. Friendly, helpful and professional. Looking forward to returning.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Duncan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were incredibly courteous and helpful throughout the entire stay. Every aspect about the hotel was a great experience from check in to check out. Will definitely be booking again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very welcoming and helpful. Hotel ambiance is great. Such history. Rooms quiet and clean. Good food at restaurant for breakfast and a great server.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Eileen

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Beautiful hotel, great location, excellent service!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Robert

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Staff was fantastic at check in.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Karen

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The staff was supremely courteous and engaged in pleasant “conversation”.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Christopher

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Wonderful staff, clean room and quiet heater. The restaurants had tasty food and bartenders, servers were extra friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Paul

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Clean room and great service
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Drake

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Clean room and courteous staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ted

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Lovely hotel! Professional friendly staff! Enjoyed the live piano player each evening at the lobby bar and jazz at night at the top floor lounge.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sam

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The most gorgeous hotel we have had the pleasure of staying in. The rooms were spotless, the staff were brilliant. Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Dorothy

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My stay was amazing. Hotel staff were very helpful. Room was spotless.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

richard

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Kind people, Clean rooms, and an amazing pool!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Michael

Service was exemplary!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jonathan L

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean room and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025