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The Pfister Hotel

4.5 star property
Luxury hotel with 2 restaurants and a full-service spa

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Lobby
View from room
Ballroom
Indoor pool, open 6:00 AM to 10 PM, sun loungers
Pfister Double | View from room

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar

Room options

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

Pfister Signature King

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
  • 33 sq m
  • 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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
  • 28 sq m
  • 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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 33 sq m
  • 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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
  • 28 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

Pfister Premier King

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 33 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Pfister Signature Doubles

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
  • 33 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

Pfister Premier Double

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 33 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

Pfister King

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 28 sq m
  • 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

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Egyptian cotton linens
  • 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

Pfister Double Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Egyptian cotton linens
  • 37 sq m
  • 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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 33 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Grand Tower Double

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 33 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

Lake View King

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 33 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Pfister King Accessible

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
  • 28 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
424 E Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, WI, 53202

What's nearby

  • Riverside Theater - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Henry W. Maier Festival Park - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Milwaukee Art Museum - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Fiserv Forum - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Harley-Davidson Museum - 16 min walk - 0.9 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

  • ‪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

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 body treatment, thalassotherapy, or a manicure/pedicure 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 with sun loungers
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), valet parking (surcharge), and an electric car charging station
  • Express check-out, express check-in, and a ballroom
  • A 24-hour front desk, free newspapers, and a TV in the lobby
  • 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.

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
  • 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
  • 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 at the property

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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Pfister Hotel Milwaukee
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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 at The Pfister Hotel?

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. Marquette University and Fiserv Forum are also within 1 mi (2 km). Michigan & Jackson Tram Stop and Clybourn & Jefferson Tram Stop are within a 5-minute walk.

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The Pfister Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1375 out of 1645 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 150 out of 1645 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 63 out of 1645 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 28 out of 1645 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 29 out of 1645 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

Lasharle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel. Service, rooms, bar were fantastic
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cory

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a beautiful, unique hotel I loved the history behind it
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful historic hotel, beautifully maintained and managed.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was a good visit.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tonya

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel with superb sevice
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

S

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful stay at a beautiful hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Floyd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice location, cleanly historical hotel at an excellent time
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property and staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were helpful and friendly and the valet was fast and efficient. The Bed was very comfortable as well.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aysha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was phenomenal and made sure our stay was memorable!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel. Great location. Loved staying there.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Great service Great room Excellent breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brett

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay. Extremely friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was incredible and facility was beautiful.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cecilia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing property, top notch hotel, luxurious.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Food and service was great
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

THOMAS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel staff very attentive. Had a suite that was phenomenal - gorgeous and impeccably clean.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is clean and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The decor was beautiful!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Customer service was excellent. We enjoyed a very comfortable stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean, Super Nice Friendly & Helpful Staff! Room Service Breakfast was not good and I had greasy sausage and cold "leftover" potatoes.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful building and architecture.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great history and architecture. Front desk was fantastic as well as the bartender on Blu. However, bartender on main floor and the food was sub par.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025