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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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What guests liked

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

4.0
Jennifer

21 July 2025

Overall, a convenient and clean place to stay close to concert venue.

Conveniently located close to our concert venue, The Rave.

Older building.

5.0
Melanie

19 July 2025

Perfect location for concert at The Rave

Beautiful decor, spacious room, great location, friendly staff

Nothing

5.0
Mila

18 July 2025

It was fun and amazing, comfortable. I felt really royal.

Style, coffee shop amazing breakfast and front desk efficient and nice.

I am not sure. Everything seems in order and the hotel was beautiful and in a great location.

5.0
Nadine

12 July 2025

Exceptional

The Art Deco. Built in 1927, the hotel still has the charm and character.

5.0
Nicci

11 July 2025

Fun mid-week get away!

Central to many great restaurants and bars. The Gin Ricky they serve in the hotel bar is great!

5.0
Jen

10 July 2025

Old feel with a comfortable atmosphere

Room was bigger than expected and it was very comfortable

NA

5.0
Hilary

8 July 2025

Historic charm with a great shuttle service.

The historic nature of the hotel. The shuttle service to restaurants and attractions near the hotel. The drivers were great.

Nothing.

5.0
Chase

8 July 2025

Love the hotel room and price

Old school vibe

Confusing for first time where to park

4.0
Piyaporn

7 July 2025

Very good

Nice location , nice bed and nice staff

Old carpet in the room , tiny bathroom and small toilet

4.0
Aaron

3 July 2025

I had no problems with the hotel, the rooms are big and I loved the 1920’s feel about it

You could feel the history as you walked in

It’s not the hotels fault but the neighbourhood isn’t the best

5.0
Lisa

1 July 2025

Exceptional

The room was beautiful. Art Deco. Wonderful bed and staff. The bathroom was huge with a separate vanity area. Perfect.

No complaints

4.0
Beltrame

30 June 2025

Very good

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5.0
Kyla

28 June 2025

It was a awesome stay

The was comfortable and staff was hella awesome

No dislikes

4.5
Walter

28 June 2025

Midwest Hospitality

Very welcoming. Their free shuttle around town was most helpful to and from ballgame and various restaurants.

Nothing comes to mind.

5.0
Nancy

25 June 2025

Exceptional

Clean and the room was very big !! The staff was great and the location was good .

No microwave in room they don't have coffee in the lobby which I found odd .

5.0
Kristie

23 June 2025

Going to a Brewers game? Stay here!!!

We Loved our extra large room!! Bed and linens were nice and comfortable!! And the shuttle service was FANTASTIC!!!!! Especially the driver she was Amazing!!

4.5
Trent

21 June 2025

Incredible staff and gorgeous rooms

The staff was incredible! Very friendly, personable and helpful. The shuttle driver went above and beyond his duties.givingbusvhisvphone number, standing on the street making sure we found him and the van. The bartender staying open for us so we could get a drink after the concert. Great little cafe. Gorgeous and comfortable rooms. It was incredible ❤️

Nothing

4.5
Amy

16 June 2025

Great hotel

Across the street from the event venue. Outdoor seating area.

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

3.5
Carlos

3 June 2025

Sweet and simple for the night to sleep !

The location the shuttle and the bar.

The room was nice but the bed was very uncomfortable, could hear everything,people leaving theirs rooms and could hear other visitors coughing.

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!

3.5
Cantu

31 March 2025

Pleasant

The TV was not operational(connection issues), the staff was not able to solve the issue. Other guests up till 2am playing music loudly

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 😊

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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