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Tru By Hilton Milwaukee Downtown, WI

2.5 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, near Lake Michigan

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Exterior
Lobby
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Exterior
Free daily continental breakfast
Tru By Hilton Milwaukee Downtown offers a convenient base with practical amenities. Enjoy continental breakfast, laundry facilities, free WiFi, an outdoor terrace, and a gym. The business center and multilingual staff help access nearby attractions like the Harley-Davidson Museum.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking available
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

Room options

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Room, 1 King Bed

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(34 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • 20 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Hearing)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • 35 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(34 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • 25 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Roll-In Shower)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • 37 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Roll-In Shower, Mobility & Hearing)

7.2 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • 25 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Hearing)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • 25 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
515 N Jefferson St, Milwaukee, WI, 53202

What's nearby

  • Milwaukee Public Market - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Riverside Theater - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Milwaukee Art Museum - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Harley-Davidson Museum - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Fiserv Forum - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Clybourn & Jefferson Tram Stop - 1 min walk
  • Milwaukee Intermodal Station - 14 min walk
  • General Mitchell Intl. Airport (MKE) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Café Benelux - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Wicked Hop - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Tupelo Honey - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪St Paul’s Fish Market Tiki Bar - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Central Standard Crafthouse & Kitchen - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Tru By Hilton Milwaukee Downtown, WI

Hotel near Lake Michigan
Harley-Davidson Museum and Fiserv Forum are located near Tru By Hilton Milwaukee Downtown, WI, which provides free continental breakfast, a terrace, and laundry facilities. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a gym and a business center.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Valet parking (surcharge), an elevator, and luggage storage
  • Smoke-free premises, coffee/tea in the lobby, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 100 rooms feature comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and desk chairs. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and hair dryers
  • 50-inch TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, coffee/tea makers, and heating

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Secured, covered valet parking on site (USD 39 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Gym

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Business center

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator (28 inch wide door)
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 6 floors
  • Built in 2020
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless 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 75 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 40 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Covered valet parking fee: USD 39.00 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 75 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of CleanStay (Hilton)

We should mention

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Tru By Hilton Milwaukee Downtown, WI Hotel
Tru By Hilton Milwaukee Downtown, WI Milwaukee
Tru By Hilton Milwaukee Downtown, WI Hotel Milwaukee

Frequently asked questions

Is Tru By Hilton Milwaukee Downtown, WI pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet. There's a fee of USD 75 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Tru By Hilton Milwaukee Downtown, WI?

Valet parking is available for USD 39.00 per day.

What time is check-in at Tru By Hilton Milwaukee Downtown, WI?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Tru By Hilton Milwaukee Downtown, WI?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Tru By Hilton Milwaukee Downtown, WI located?

Located in Downtown Milwaukee, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Milwaukee Public Market and Lake Michigan. Marquette University and Fiserv Forum are also within 1 mi (2 km). Clybourn & Jefferson Tram Stop is only a 2-minute walk and Michigan & Jackson Tram Stop is 3 minutes.

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Reviews

Tru By Hilton Milwaukee Downtown, WI Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.8

Cleanliness

8.0

Amenities

8.4

Staff & service

8.6

Eco-friendliness

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 556 out of 1023 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 200 out of 1023 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 101 out of 1023 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 69 out of 1023 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 97 out of 1023 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were very happy with our stay! Definitely would stay there again
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dezra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean and the staff were all kind and informed. Great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tawni

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very clean and spacious. Great price for all the amenities included. Staff was super friendly and helpful, would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Varry nice staff from the cleaners to the kitchen to the front desk. It was a nice experience thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Smooth check-in was great, the room is clean and the is comfortable b
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Very clean and check in gentleman was so nice!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
No complaints. Great stay and place
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a great little hotel for a short stay in Milwaukee. Will be back.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Patricia

Liked: Staff & service
Nice location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location in the Historic Third Ward! It is very convenient and walkable for dining and shops. The staff was attentive and very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay. Very clean and in a convenient location, quite for the location too. Highly recommend!

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Amenities
Great stay! A+ service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Amenities
Great location, facility and staff, valet parking was seamless. We will not hesitate visiting this location in the future,
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very helpful
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

King

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very good all around
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

DAWN

Liked: Amenities
This was a perfect location. Always felt safe. So many attractions within walking distance. The staff were very friendly. Would stay here again for sure
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is the second time we stay at this hotel. We love that it is within walking distance to the 3rd Ward and many other local places. The hotel is very clean and well maintained. Staff were friendly and professional. Would recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed my stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jake

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice rooms and great service from the employees. All around a great stay!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location was great. Interstate noise was bad.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ron

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good location fir Summerfest!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eliabeth

Liked: Amenities
Just need dedicated closer parking. All things considered, it worked.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paige

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

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and pretty hotel, enjoyed the fireplace outside and the up to date rooms.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was spotless and the lobby had a pool table which was amazing after we returned from our concert. Parking on the street is free over the weekend so we scored free parking right around the corner from the hotel! The staff was also very friendly and helpful. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

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