The Pfister Hotel

4 stars
424 East Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53202, United States
Milwaukee, WI
+1 414 273 8222
9.4
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based on 1107 reviews
1,107 reviews
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1 room, 2 guests
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£101
King room
£102
Double room
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Overview

The Pfister Hotel is within a 10-minute walk of US Bank Center and provides a Turkish steam bath and an indoor pool. This historic hotel is close to everything Milwaukee has to offer.

A variety of personalised services are available for guests of The Pfister Hotel, like valet parking, an express check-in and check-out feature and a 24-hour business centre. The front desk operates 24/7 and the friendly staff can recommend places to visit and provide other tourist information. The hotel also features a well-equipped fitness centre.

All of the cosy rooms at The Pfister Hotel are equipped with a hair dryer.

The Pfister Hotel Milwaukee is close to the Pabst Theater, the Milwaukee Art Museum and Family. It has easy access to public transport with Milwaukee Intermodal Station within a 20-minute walk.

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Premier Room
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£144
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£146
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£153
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King room
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1 king bed
£102
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£108
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1 king bed
£108
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Standard Room
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£101
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£124
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£129
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Double room
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2 double beds
£117
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£118
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£121
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Deluxe room
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£123
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2 double beds
£130
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2 double beds
£180
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Amenities at The Pfister Hotel

  • Indoor pool
  • Fitness centre
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Room service
  • Coffee machine
  • Valet parking
  • Business centre
  • Wi-Fi available in all areas
  • Flat-screen TV

Accessibility and suitability

  • Entire unit wheelchair accessible
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Hypoallergenic pillow
  • No smoking
  • Non-feather pillow
  • Pets allowed on request. Charges may apply.
  • Disabled access
  • Roll-in shower
  • Lift
  • Shower chair
  • Accessible by lift
  • Adapted bath
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Upper floors accessible by lift

Basics

  • Wi-Fi available in all areas
  • Internet
  • Free toiletries
  • Smoke alarms
  • Heating
  • Air-conditioned
  • Wi-Fi (surcharge)
  • Linens
  • Towels
  • Shampoo
  • Body soap
  • Dustbins
  • Conditioner

Services and conveniences

  • ATM on-site
  • Business centre
  • Wake-up service
  • Concierge service
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
  • Room service
  • Key card access
  • Foot massage
  • Express check-out
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Safety deposit box

Bathroom

  • Hairdryer
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Shower cap
  • Additional toilet
  • Bathtub
  • Toilet
  • Toilet paper
  • Walk-in shower

General

  • Interconnected room(s) available
  • Lake view
  • Storage available
  • Seating area
  • Slippers
  • Sofa
  • Telephone
  • Carpeted
  • City view

Pool and spa

  • Heated pool
  • Spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Pool with a view
  • Steam room
  • Rooftop pool
  • Massage

Things to do

  • Gift shop
  • Bicycle hire
  • Evening entertainment
  • Beauty salon
  • Windsurfing
  • Shopping

Media and entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable or satellite TV
  • Pay-per-view channels
  • Radio
  • TV

Bedroom

  • Feather pillow
  • Socket near the bed
  • Alarm clock
  • Sofa bed
  • Wardrobe or closet

Dining

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Coffee machine

Parking and transportation

  • Parking
  • Private parking
  • Valet parking

Workspace

  • Fax/photocopying
  • Laptop safe
  • Desk

Laundry

  • Laundry service
  • Iron and ironing board

Health and safety

  • First-aid kit
  • Safe

Outdoor

  • Beach chairs

Fitness

  • Fitness centre

Reviews of The Pfister Hotel

9.4
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1107 verified ratings
Wonderful
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Very good
104
Good
46
Okay
22
Fair
29
Mediocre
15
Poor
26

Summary of reviews

Guests say
Guests appreciated the friendly and helpful staff, as well as the beautiful atmosphere of the historic hotel. However, many expressed dissatisfaction with cleanliness and room service, with some experiencing issues related to renovations and noise from events. Overall, the charm of the hotel was noted, but service inconsistencies affected the experience.
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Atmosphere8.5 out of 10
Service3 out of 10
Cleanliness2.5 out of 10
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10
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Nick, Apr 2022
Very much enjoyed the Pfister. Would stay here again!
10
Wonderful
Anonymous, Jul 2020
Pros (+) Amazing breakfast. Wonder king bed. The lobby rivals all others. They did a great job working with the tremendous constraints of Covid. All guests and staffed were masked in common areas. Tissue and h...
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8.8
Very good
Phil, Oct 2019
Pros (+) Beautiful hotel, the paintings were incredible, great staff. The food at our conference (held at the hotel) was the best I've ever had at a conference.
Cons (-) The elevators were very slow on the "old" side of the hotel
10
Wonderful
Anonymous, Sept 2019
Pros (+) Room and view was amazing! The lobby was beautiful and historic.
Cons (-) NA
10
Wonderful
Timothy, Apr 2019
Pros (+) The service was amazing, cannot stress enough how cool and polite and unpretentious the staff was.......I would highly recommend this place to anyone who is looking for a hotel in Milwaukee.
10
Wonderful
Anonymous, May 2017
Pros (+) Ask me what I didn't like I loved everything
Cons (-) None
7.4
Good
Anonymous, Jan 2017
Pros (+) I do like the atmosphere and location of this hotel.
Cons (-) They forgot to freshen up our room. We came back after being out for the day to find the bed not made and no fresh Towels.
4.2
Mediocre
Anonymous, Nov 2016
Pros (+) The Club option is nice...quite a refuge from a horrible room.
Cons (-) Couldn't check in until 5:00 despite the 3:00PM check in time. Tub and sink had hair in them. Bedding was ripped.
9.1
Wonderful
Anonymous, May 2016
Pros (+) Beautiful hotel with tons of character and charm. Good service, friendly staff, comfortable accommodations. Hotel lobby bar and Blu were excellent. Complimentary breakfast in the Cafe offered good foo...
Cons (-) For the price of the rooms, wifi was not free. Given the necessity in today's day and age, not to mention that it is complimentary in many more basic hotels, this was a big let down. Especially when s...
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10
Wonderful
Anonymous, Apr 2016
Pros (+) We booked a last-minute room at the Pfister and loved our stay from start to finish. The room was beautiful and clean with a great view, service was stellar, and the location could hardly be improved....
Cons (-) Pretty much perfect.
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Location

424 East Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53202

What's nearby

  • US Bank Center395 yd
  • Family0.4 mi
  • Milwaukee Art Museum0.5 mi
  • Bradley Center0.7 mi
  • Harley-Davidson Museum0.7 mi
  • Milwaukee Public Museum0.8 mi
  • Milwaukee Public Library0.8 mi
  • Marquette University1.3 mi
  • Menomonee1.4 mi
  • America's Black Holocaust Museum1.5 mi
  • Potawatomi Hotel & Casino1.6 mi
  • The Rave Eagles Club1.9 mi

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Check-in/Check-out

Check in anytime after 15:00, check out anytime before 11:00

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£236
£357
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Most expensive month to stay with an average 45% rise in price.
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KAYAK's top tips for your stay at The Pfister Hotel

  • If you’re after a cheap room at The Pfister Hotel, then you should consider staying during the low season. The cheapest deals can generally be found in December and November.
  • Prices can also vary depending on which day of the week you stay. For the best room deals at The Pfister Hotel, plan to stay on a Thursday or Sunday. The most expensive day is usually Friday.
  • The cheapest price a room at The Pfister Hotel was booked for on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks was £357, while the most expensive was £357.
  • How long should you stay at The Pfister Hotel? KAYAK users usually book their rooms here for 4 days.

FAQs when booking at The Pfister Hotel

  • Does The Pfister Hotel offer any special amenities for guests traveling with pets?

    One of the city’s most pet friendly hotels, The Pfister Hotel is pleased to welcome four-legged guests along with you. It is possible to book add-on extras such as a doggy gift basket, which contains the likes of treats, toys, soft pillows and guides to local walks or dog parks.

  • Are special honeymoon packages available at The Pfister Hotel?

    Priding itself on being a romantic destination in its own right, the hotel is pleased to offer honeymooning couples special services. As well as being able to opt for a romantic suite, you can book extra touches such as a turndown services, breakfast in bed, champagne on arrival and late checkout upon request. Other options include treats like chocolate truffles and luxurious massages.

  • Are there any VIP areas at The Pfister Hotel?

    If you opt to book a Pfister Club room (guestrooms available on the upper floors), you can benefit from VIP access to the hotel’s exclusive 23rd floor lounge. The Pfister Lounge features a fireplace, library, comfortable armchair seating and workstations, as well as complimentary daily breakfast, non-alcoholic drinks and canapés in the evening.

  • Does The Pfister Hotel host any regular events?

    There are plenty of regular events to keep you entertained during your stay at this hotel, with many of them focused towards music. On several days of the week you can enjoy live music performances in the hotel’s bar or restaurant, with a menu featuring mainly jazz and classical, and there are occasional one-off events scheduled too. Sundays see a special brunch held in the historic dining room, and there are also regular cocktail happy hours plus celebrity bartenders or bartender battles at Blu.

  • What are the breakfast options at The Pfister Hotel?

    The Café at The Pfister is open for breakfast from 6:00 am daily, offering guests several options within one location. Choose from an a la carte menu that features hot egg dishes, pancakes, granola and cereals, continental platters and fresh fruit, or select a hearty brunch option if you’ve started the day a little later. For guests looking to get out and about, the patisserie and barista counters offer coffee and pastries to grab and go.

  • What is the best way to get to The Pfister Hotel from the airport?

    The journey from Milwaukee’s General Mitchell International Airport to The Pfister Hotel should take just over 15m in good traffic if you opt to take a rental car or taxicab from the airport. The cab journey should cost around $30, while rideshare services like Uber and Lyft might provide a slightly cheaper option. It is also possible to take bus route 80 or the GreenLine from the airport to downtown Milwaukee, from where it will be just a short cab ride or walk to the hotel.

  • What features does The Pfister Hotel offer for guests with reduced mobility?

    The hotel is extremely accessible, with special routes and entrances to all public areas available for guests with reduced mobility. Service support animals are welcome, and accessible parking, elevators and registration desks are all available. Certain guestrooms feature 32-inch entries and additional features such as mobility aids.(Prices checked 13/05/19).

  • Where is The Pfister Hotel located?

    The Pfister Hotel is located at 424 East Wisconsin Avenue in East Town, 0 miles from the centre of Milwaukee. US Bank Center is the closest landmark to The Pfister Hotel.

  • When is check-in time and check-out time at The Pfister Hotel?

    Check-in time is 15:00 and check-out time is 11:00 at The Pfister Hotel.

  • How far is The Pfister Hotel from the airport?

    The Pfister Hotel is 6.4 miles from Milwaukee-Mitchell. The Pfister Hotel is 72.3 miles from Madison Truax Field.

  • Does The Pfister Hotel have a pool?

    Yes, The Pfister Hotel has a pool on-site.

  • How does KAYAK find such great The Pfister Hotel hotel deals?

    KAYAK scours the web for all room deals available at The Pfister Hotel in Milwaukee and lets you compare them to find the best rate for your stay. Many different travel sites will offer discounts or deals at different times for rooms at The Pfister Hotel and KAYAK will provide you with prices from a huge range of travel sites. That means that you can always find a great deal for The Pfister Hotel.

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Milwaukee-Mitchell
6.4 mi

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