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The Ambassador Hotel, Milwaukee

2308 West Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53233, United States of America. (show on map)

Expert reviews

New York Times review:

“The Ambassador Hotel is a recently refurbished Art Deco gem from 1927. There’s a restaurant, cafe and cocktail bar — called the Gin Rickey — on site. Liberace was the house pianist in the 1930s. And Kennedy and the Beatles visited in the 1960s.”

Featured in New York Times’ 36 Hours in Milwaukee.

Lonely Planet review:

“This renovated art deco gem, on the city’s western side, near Marquette University, is an affordable central option. Architecture buffs will love all of those ‘jazz age’ period details, such as the polished marbled flooring in the lobby and the bronze elevator doors.”

Guest rating

This an aggregated customer review rating of The Ambassador Hotel, Milwaukee. We have taken customer review ratings from hotel booking sites, search engines, the official hotel website and other travel platforms. This is the average of all those ratings. We only list places that have a customer review rating of at least 4.0 out of 5.0

4.1 out of 5.0

Ranked 6th in Milwaukee

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All you need to know

The Ambassador Hotel is a recently restored historic hotel located in the heart of downtown Milwaukee. The hotel was originally built in 1927 and has since been restored to its original Art Deco splendor, while also incorporating modern hotel amenities.

The Ambassador Hotel features 132 guest rooms and suites, each of which is individually decorated with a blend of vintage and contemporary furnishings. Rooms have been designed with luxury and elegance and offer a calm oasis to retreat from the vibrant city of Milwaukee.

Guest rooms include amenities such as flat-screen TVs with Apple TV options, complimentary Wi-Fi, and plush comfy bedding. Suites at the hotel include an in-room whirlpool and complimentary Bath & Body Works Bath Salts.

One of the impressive features of the Ambassador Hotel is its historic charm and attention to detail. The hotel’s lobby features an original terrazzo floor and a restored ceiling mural, while guest rooms are decorated with vintage artwork and furnishings. The hotel also includes a fitness center, valet parking, and a complimentary shuttle service to the downtown area.

The hotel also has excellent fine dining options at the Gin Rickey restaurant, where American fare is served using seasonal local produce, and the cozy Deco Cafe which serves coffee and pastries.

The Ambassador Hotel is conveniently located within walking distance of many of Milwaukee’s top attractions, including the Milwaukee Art Museum, the Harley-Davidson Museum, and the Milwaukee Public Market. It is the perfect stay for visitors looking to enjoy the city and then retreat to the comforts of their hotel.

 

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Location

Recent guest reviews

5.0
James

15 June 2025

Excellent hotel with a story too tell

Very cool art deco hotel, awesome staff, really nice rooms, but if you stay in room 507 look up its sinister history 😉

The shop next door is sketchy, nothing to do with the hotel, just don’t go there at night, Drink prices where extremely steep unnecessary

5.0
Jasmine

9 June 2025

Exceptional

How nice all of the staff was! Rico was very nice upon arrival

The elevators

4.0
Uranga

5 June 2025

Very good

Decor

Rough neighborhood. Lack of good dining in neighborhood

5.0
Monica

2 June 2025

Comfortable, Relaxing and 5 Star Amenities.

Keep up the GREAT Customer Service.

None

4.5
Dean

30 May 2025

Stepping back in time not a bad thing

What a good surprise neat place to stay if you want to see how it was done right back in time

One staff member in transport

4.5
Andrew

29 May 2025

Nice older hotel.

Neighborhood is not the greatest.

Hotel itself is old fashioned but very nice. Everyone of the staff was very friendly and helpful. Only issue was the coffee maker in our room. It was filthy so we didn’t use it.

4.0
Sameer

16 May 2025

Very good

Very close to the university campus

4.5
Kassidy

3 May 2025

A very cool historical hotel that was comfortable to stay at.

The over all atmosphere of the hotel was great love the art deco feel. The staff was good, we enjoyed the restaurant and bar, very good good.

Mainly the pillows and bathroom sink size in the room.

5.0
Beth

1 May 2025

Definitely recommend!

Love this place and the people who staff it. Food and drinks were wonderful!

4.5
Leslie

30 April 2025

Fabulous

Connie was great at the front desk . Very hospitable, polite and welcoming

Small toilet area , expensive bottled water

4.0
Jacinto

27 April 2025

Had a great time

Shuttle was a great service

5.0
Carolyn

27 April 2025

We enjoyed our stay

It was beautiful!

Small bathroom

5.0
Mary

27 April 2025

Charm and grace everywhere.

Booked a day in advanced based primarily on location and price. We’re totally surprised by the charm of the property. Took advantage of the free shuttle. Kudos to the bar for excellent cocktails. Had coffee in the Starbucks and a great breakfast burrito to go.

All was good.

4.0
Mahayla

20 April 2025

Very good

The hotel is beautiful. Amazing views, comfortable bed. I love the elevator.

Our couch was dirty in our room, the breakfast order form was already filled out.

4.0
Powell

20 April 2025

Very good

The bed,sheets and pillows were comfy. The whirlpool was amazing. Hotel staff was extremely courteous. We had a great time.

The TV wouldn't stay on it would work for bout 10 to 20 mins then lose signal.

5.0
Dicks

15 April 2025

Exceptional

People were super nice

Nothing was bad everything fine

4.0
Brenda

14 April 2025

Beautiful property. Comfy and unique.

The bed was wonderful and bathtub nice and deep. Floor was clean. Bed linens lovely and spotless. Towels soft and thick. The windows opened for fresh air; such a nice thing to be able to do. The decor at this hotel is just so cool. We didn't have time to visit the bar this trip, but it's been great on other visits.

I realize finding staff to clean hotel rooms is a challenge post-covid and with immigrants being threatened (April 2025) so the cleanliness was imperfect, but not awful. Stains on a couch cushion were not nice. Walls had a few marks and some wall-paper was peeling in bath area. The frig had a sign that said removing things would auto-deduct money, but there was actually nothing in the frig (I prefer that anyhow as I am always needing cooling space). TV kept coming back on - very odd. I finally turned off power strip.

5.0
Michelle

12 April 2025

Great stay

Fantastic staff

Cleanliness and amazing staff

4.5
Pink7749

10 April 2025

Friendly, friendly, helpful staff. Comfortable and clean.

Having a shuttle is the most excellent service. The beds were clean and comfortable. The staff, above all else, was super friendly, warm, friendly, outgoing, and willing to help

Coffee in room could be more. Hate those single cream packets. Not enough tp in the bathroom, that's a small remedy. The tv wouldn't turn off, and I couldn't understand why.

4.5
Beinborn

7 April 2025

We loved it and plan to return!

We loved the history and the and accessibility was very good. Food great! Used the shuttle to see a show and worked out perfectly!

Carpeting is older and worn slightly but it is still okay.

5.0
Andrew

6 April 2025

Amazing

The experience was fantastic and amazing. I can’t complain about anything as we were treated with such great enthusiasm and care. The people at the front desk took care of us even though the craziness that was happening around the hotel due to convention and what.

4.0
Jennifer

5 April 2025

Very good

Loved the proximity to The Rave! It's just across the street! Worked out great for a concert!

4.5
Jeremy

31 March 2025

Great hotel near the concert venue. Would stay here again!

I loved the old time feel of this place. The room as roomy and comfortable with everything we expected! Bonus was being directly across the street from the concert we were attending!

I wish there had been continental breakfast. I am also disappointed that we had to pay for parking. The room was not cheap, and I feel parking should be included.

5.0
Christine

27 March 2025

Exceptional

Excellent stay! Love the nostalgia but still has chic decor! Comfy rooms and amazing staff ❤️

5.0
James

18 March 2025

Exceptional

I love the mix of modern and retro in this wonderfully unique place. The staff and rooms are fantastic.

I don't love the location and wish parking was included, but having to pay for it is common in a city like this.

5.0
Rogers

15 March 2025

It was exceptional will be staying again real soon this my #1 choice if I choose to stay at any hotel

I loved how clean the room was

I loved everything

4.5
Jennifer

5 March 2025

Historic, glamorous, so clean and the bed was comfortable

The history, glamour and cleanliness

Struggled a bit with outlets in range for my CPAP

4.5
Tomlins

3 March 2025

Fabulous

Just a nice classic old hotel. Great brunch with good attentive, friendly staff the bar keep was talented friendly and very helpful.

4.0
Walter

16 February 2025

Very good

The room size, cleanliness, bar, and staff were all really nice.

I didn't like the $150 room deposit, but everything else was nice.

5.0
Judy

10 February 2025

It was awesome and I will be back!!

I liked the nostalgic feel of the hotel and the staff were all very friendly and accommodating.

Really nothing 😊

4.0
Rachel

10 February 2025

Great place to stay in Milwaukee

Location to everything

5.0
Clifton

7 February 2025

Excellent in every way.

The service was excellent, the staff were attentive and helpful. The complimentary shuttle was also absolutely convenient. The property had everything a traveler may need, from restaurant, bar and parking.

5.0
Siobhan

6 February 2025

Fun two night stay over Thanksgiving

Gorgeous hotel, clean, nice bar and friendly staff.

Parking could have been a little nicer/closer but no real complaints.

4.0
Carrie

6 February 2025

Will Stay Again

The hotel is beautiful and the staff is exceptional.

The restaurant was just ok

5.0
Debbie

2 February 2025

Excellent

This is my preferred place to stay when we go to concerts at the Rave!

Customer service should remind guests there is a $50 incidental charge.

5.0
Michelle

2 February 2025

Another great stay at the Ambassador!

This is my second time staying at the Ambassador. We were heading to the Rave to see Steve Aoki, so staying at the Ambassador was a must. This hotel never disappoints. From the staff to the room, excellent! Comfie beds and those pillows .... delightful. Love Gin Rickey, who has the best bartender, hands down!! Can't forget the Deco Cafe! Had breakfast before we left in the morning, delicious! And the staff at Deco Cafe were just a delight. Another great stay!

4.0
Anissa

30 January 2025

Very good

It was quaint and beautiful

4.0
Trent

27 January 2025

Very good

Shuttle was amazing staff was hands down incredible.

4.5
Evan

19 January 2025

Beautiful old deco hotel with great comfort.

Have stayed here many times now, always enjoy it every time.

They have started charging for parking.

5.0
Price

13 January 2025

Great stay

The room was clean and spacious.

The food and bar is expensive. Don't like the mini fridge in rooms, luckily this time it was a normal fridge.

5.0
Brittni

3 January 2025

Beautiful room and excellent service !!

The room was excellent and worth every penny !! We had an amazing time and the hot tub in the room made it even more fun . Excellent service by the staff and they offer free travel bus within 3 miles to go and do some sightseeing in Milwaukee as well ‘

Loved everything about the hotel, I have no Complaints !

5.0
Sarah

31 December 2024

My favorite hotel when I come into town

I love the old building. I love the elevators. I love the nostalgia.

Not the greatest neighborhood, but you can’t fault the hotel for that

4.5
Quaneisha

23 December 2024

Overall great stay

Very clean and spacious.

The restroom were a little dated and the draining was very low

5.0
Rick

11 December 2024

Exceptional

Staff was great

Bar forgot to put out food in so we xancelled order

5.0
Deborah

5 December 2024

You have everything we need in one convenient location !

Everything!

5.0
Elizabeth

18 November 2024

Exceptional

Clean and friendly staff .

1 of the elevators was out of order

5.0
Dina

17 November 2024

Exceptional

Looks like hotel in Europe, I love it

4.0
Timothy

5 November 2024

It was a pleasant stay

The history of the building

My window had crack in it

5.0
Christopher

5 November 2024

Exceptional

Connie and the front desk staff!

Nothing.

4.0
Sara

3 November 2024

All in all it was a great stay except for the elevator glitch.

Location was perfect. The Fitz restaurants food was exceptional!

They were having issues with the elevator when we were there. It a huge fan of lugging my luggage up 3 floors.

Hotel facilities

Food & Drink

  • - Restaurant
  • - Bar
  • - Breakfast in the room
  • - Special diet menus (on request)
  • - Wine/champagne (additional charge)
  • - Coffee house on site

General

  • - Room service
  • - Non-smoking rooms
  • - Facilities for disabled guests
  • - Family rooms
  • - Lift
  • - Safety deposit box
  • - Soundproof rooms
  • - Heating
  • - Allergy-free room
  • - Non-smoking throughout
  • - Air conditioning
  • - Designated smoking area
  • - Shuttle service (free)
  • - Minimarket on site
  • - Pet basket
  • - Pet bowls

Business facilities

  • - Meeting/banquet facilities (additional charge)
  • - Business centre
  • - Fax/photocopying

Reception services

  • - 24-hour front desk
  • - Express check-in/check-out
  • - Luggage storage
  • - ATM/cash machine on site
  • - Concierge service
  • - Invoice provided

Activities

  • - Fitness centre
  • - Golf course (within 3 km) (additional charge)
  • - Fitness
  • - Happy hour (additional charge)

Cleaning services

  • - Laundry (additional charge)
  • - Dry cleaning (additional charge)

Parking

  • - Parking garage
  • - Accessible parking

Outdoors

  • - Outdoor furniture
  • - Outdoor fireplace

Miscellaneous

  • - 24-hour security
  • - Key access
  • - Key card access
  • - Smoke alarms
  • - CCTV in common areas
  • - CCTV outside property
  • - Fire extinguishers
  • - Breakfast takeaway containers
  • - Delivered food is securely covered
  • - Access to health care professionals
  • - Thermometers for guests provided by property
  • - Face masks for guests available
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