Kimpton Journeyman Hotel, Milwaukee
Expert reviews
“The Journeyman brings stylish digs to the heart of the Third Ward, right in the midst of cool-cat shops, bars and restaurants. The 158 large rooms have mod, earth-toned decor with pops of color, comfy beds and chunky wood desks.”
What guests liked
- Top location
- Comfortable beds
- Boutique style
- Free Wifi
- Friendly staff
All you need to know
The Kimpton Journeyman Hotel is a boutique hotel located in the trendy and artistic Historic Third Ward neighborhood of Milwaukee. The area is filled with uber-cool galleries, shops, and attractive cafes, which has attracted many young professionals and creatives to the district.
The Kimpton Journeyman Hotel is a popular boutique hotel with a sophisticated and sleek design. The hotel lobby is fitted with modern light fixtures, an open fire, and reclaimed wood flooring, whereas the guestrooms have a cool modern vibe.
Each room has generous king-size beds, luxuriously upholstered armchairs, and walk-in showers. The bathrooms also include large stand-alone baths where guests can melt away a day of sightseeing and gallery-hopping around the city.
The hotel is also home to the excellent Tre Rivali restaurant serving Mediterranean-inspired modern American cuisine and the stunning Outsider rooftop bar, and lounge offers guests stunning views across the city while they sip on a cocktail.
The Kimpton Journeyman Hotel also offers guests a daily wine hour, complimentary bikes for exploring the city, and a pet-friendly policy that allows guests to bring their furry pals along for the trip.
Overall, the Kimpton Journeyman Hotel is a stylish and welcoming option for travelers looking for a boutique hotel experience in Milwaukee’s vibrant Third Ward neighborhood. Within walking distance to many of the city’s popular attractions, it is a popular destination for visitors to Milwaukee.
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Location
Recent guest reviews
19 March 2022
Exceptional
amazing staff, lovely and clean establishment
29 November 2021
Wonderful staff very willing to accommodate. Someone at the front desk who’s name started with a D w
I requested a bathtub and upper floor and somehow this info was not passed on to the hotel.
I think we were put in a room that had dogs in it and we were both allergic. Also would have liked a tub.
25 October 2021
Very good
The happy hour was a nice touch with good wine and friendly service. Front desk staff were very grand fry.
Restaurant was mediocre.
28 September 2021
Excellent
The hotel was very clean. It was welcoming to us with a little dog. I liked the way the hotel smelled. I liked how it was centrally located and close to Summerfest. The staff were all very nice and friendly
Do not have any complaints
13 September 2021
Great Experience
Friendly Staff, Checked in on us a couple of times to see if we needed anything. Location is fantastic, a bit pricey, but would definitely stay there again
13 September 2021
Exceptional
Nice front desk staff very kind and helpful
Only thing, have a late night food menu option 12am-2am
8 September 2021
Great hotel for Summerfest
location was excellent for walking to Summerfest and a short Uber to a Brewers’ game. 3rd ward is a trendy, clean area with lots of good restaurants.
They missed the checkin time of 3pm and we had to wait an hour for our room. A little noisy one of the nights - couldn’t tell if it was from another room or ambient noise from the street.
7 July 2021
Good stay
The room was nice especially with the spa tub that allowed my wife to unwind and relax.
We got intoxicated, woke up late for an appointment and didn’t grab my eye glasses. Once I noticed I didn’t have them it was well pass my checkout and for some odd reason the cleaning staff “says” they didn’t find any glasses in the room which I high doubt due to us not ever leaving the room.
4 June 2021
Enjoyed our stay
First time to kimpton in Milwaukee, enjoyed our stay we definitely will be back.
13 May 2021
Excellent service, amazing food, expensive room.
The food was incredible, drinks were great. My girlfriend and i were playing cards at the bar and we dropped a card thru the crack in the deck. I asked the front desk if there was anything they could do and they LITERALLY LIFTED THE DECK to get my playing card. A+ customer service!!
The room was a bit expensive overall.
29 February 2024
Bad
Valet stole a handgun out of my car. General Manager Gabriel refused to return my calls nor give a care. Speaking with attorney and police on the matter.
7 August 2023
Never Again
The pillows were very comfortable. The pillows were soft.
The view was of the roof on 3rd floor of a 9 floor hotel. The price- cud of stayed at a super 8 for 80% less and that would be comparable. Suppose to be king bed and it was a king essential room, whatever that is. No water in room, no coffee pot or coffee. We wanted to order a pizza and was told they were out of dough. 4 drinks cost 68 dollars at the bar. So extremely let down on our stay we waited so long to take from Iowa. Will never stay again or suggest it to anyone else.
22 May 2023
it was nice, but overpriced for the amenities.
nice location and property
Roof top bar bought in large amount of non-hotel guest in the evening, making the elevator trips like being in a drunk club setting.
2 May 2023
Pleasant
The location and the setup was wonderful
Questionable stain on the curtains...
13 July 2022
Great location and nice facility. Be weary of when you stay, noise can be an issue if you want rest.
Location great, facilities were nice. My husband took advantage of the bike services. Shampoo/conditioner/body wash products were nice. Appreciated the robe.
Noise level was terrible. I was awakened by other guests at 3am-4:30am with constant door slamming and loud partying in rooms. Hotel should do something to decrease sound when other guests are rude and let doors slam shut.
12 July 2022
Pleasant
Loved the location, rooftop bar was very fun.
For the cost of the room, we thought there could be a few more amenities. Some bottled water would have been nice, mini bar, snacks available. We did go down to the lobby to get something but that is not convenient. There is nothing near the hotel to buy anything like that. The food was very good at the restaurant but you really needed to make a reservation in advance which was hard if you're just trying to grab lunch.
18 May 2022
Bad
it was very nice
the front desk was very rude because I wasn’t dressed proper when I had just come from my job and they treat you rudely based on how u look
9 October 2021
Very poor
Covid protocols were non existent
9 September 2021
Just ok. Not worth the money we paid.
Proximity to downtown
The staff was not very attentive. We requested the room be tidied on the second day, and it doesn’t seem like they did anything. They brought new towels, but left them unfolded and strewn around the bathroom. A friend left a gift for us at the front desk and asked that it be brought to our room, but the receptionist never gave it to us, even when we checked out. We thought this would be a special place to stay on our wedding night but it wasn’t.
17 January 2022
This is the place to stay when you need a getaway even if it’s still in your hometown.
My boyfriend and I stayed in the King Suite and loved the spa tub! We stayed up all night and enjoyed the moonlight beaming through the bay window. Got to wake up to an amazing view and the location is exceptional for a day out in downtown. An amazing experience. Def. booking again.
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19 March 2024
Pleasant
2 March 2024
Exceptional
28 December 2023
Exceptional
12 December 2023
Excellent exlerience
Hotel facilities
Food & Drink
- - Restaurant
- - Bar
- - Breakfast in the room
- - Special diet menus (on request)
- - Wine/champagne (additional charge)
- - Coffee house on site
Business facilities
- - Meeting/banquet facilities (additional charge)
- - Business centre (additional charge)
- - Fax/photocopying (additional charge)
Reception services
- - 24-hour front desk
- - Express check-in/check-out
- - Luggage storage
- - ATM/cash machine on site
- - Concierge service
Activities
- - Fitness centre
- - Games room
- - Billiards
- - Fitness
- - Happy hour
- - Bicycle rental
General
- - Non-smoking rooms
- - Facilities for disabled guests
- - Family rooms
- - Lift
- - Safety deposit box
- - Heating
- - Allergy-free room
- - Non-smoking throughout
- - Air conditioning
- - Pet basket
- - Pet bowls
Cleaning services
- - Laundry (additional charge)
- - Dry cleaning (additional charge)
- - Ironing service (additional charge)
- - Trouser press (additional charge)
- - Daily housekeeping
Outdoors
- - Sun terrace
- - Outdoor furniture
- - Outdoor fireplace
Parking
- - Parking garage
- - Accessible parking
Miscellaneous
- - Key card access
- - Smoke alarms
- - Fire extinguishers
- - Face masks for guests available
20 March 2022
It was a great few days to get away and forget about your troubles for a few days.
Almost everything, the rooms, the staff, happy hour and the roof top bar.
The restaurant was very pricey and the food was was a bit snobby.