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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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Recent guest reviews

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.

3.5
Jennifer

20 January 2025

Pleasant

The rooms were clean but I definitely expected more for as much as I paid. The staff was excellent and very sweet.

I expected more for the money that I paid for the room.

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.

4.5
Luke

2 November 2024

Fantastic.

Location was right across from the venue so it was perfect. Room service was excellent.

Hotel was great. Shady looking people hanging around outside though

4.5
Wayne

28 October 2024

Great place

Everything

Location

5.0
Lengyel

27 October 2024

A very nice hotel, will stay here again

Easy to find

3.5
Logan

19 October 2024

Overall it was great besides the location

The bed was comfortable and the view was great

The location, me and my friend were scared to go and get food from McDonald’s down the street that night because of where it is

3.5
Mirza

16 October 2024

Great location

The location was great and the room was clean and spacious

The toilet in our room was not flushing and it was like that for our whole stay, it made the stay uncomfortable

4.5
Samantha

16 October 2024

We really enjoyed our stay here!

We were on the 7th floor, LOVED the view. The Starbucks coffee in the morning was phenomenal!

The bathroom was extremely outdated. The breakfast was very expensive and not very good.

3.5
Mary

7 October 2024

Didn’t feel safe in area bed comfortable restaurant in hotel which was convenient

Restaurant and bar there reasonably priced. Bed and pillows comfortable

Location not great homeless people walking around couldn’t walk around the area at night Very small bathroom Parking behind property they said there was security didn’t see any didn’t feel safe

4.5
Moreno

6 October 2024

Great

The customer service the food and staff

There was nothing I didn’t like I love it all

5.0
Jack

3 October 2024

Nice hotel, I would probably stay here again.

Close to the Rave

I used their gym. Alittle small and outdated.

5.0
Peter

3 October 2024

Beautiful boutique hotel close to the city

Amazing older boutique hotel with a fantastic vibe. It's located a bit out of the city center, but definitely within walking distance if you are up for it. The staff was super friendly and helpful as well. Rooms are quite spacious. Parking is easy as they have their own parking lot.

Would have loved for breakfast to be included as they have a cafe connected to the hotel.

4.0
Philip

2 October 2024

Very good

classic art deco, great bar and bartender

toilet backed, but staff moved us immediately

4.5
Douglas

17 September 2024

Very nice

Nice people

Beautiful rooms

5.0
Nya

8 September 2024

Exceptional

It was right across from the Rave where we were going for a concert. Parking was good. Online check in was breeze. Staff was all friendly.

Bar was a bit congested and could have used 1 more helper but not terrible!

5.0
Alexlyon7

6 September 2024

Exceptional

Great location from Milwaukee intermodal station, Complimentary shuttle to American family field and back to hotel was great, not faults at all. 100% recommend

4.5
Shannon

5 September 2024

Fabulous

Close to our favorite restaurant the 5 o’clock Steakhouse

Having to pay for parking. That should be included

5.0
Levi

3 September 2024

Exceptional

Very clean and great staff

5.0
Lisa

1 September 2024

Can’t wait to stay again

It was like stepping back in time. I was in the middle of a 12 day road trip and this was the most comfortable bed and coldest AC. The staff was superb. The bartender was on point. The location wasn’t great BUT you can park your car in the parking structure and they have a van service that will take you almost anywhere in a 3 mile radius except the airport which leaves you free to sample all the breweries and even a Brewers game.

The TV wasn’t ideal. I think it was Roku or similar. Whenever you turned it on it blasted full volume. Not ideal at 5:30am. Since the med was right next to a window there should really be more light blocking. All around the edges. I doesn’t usually bother me but this was right next to my head. I really had to think about something I didn’t like.

5.0
Bret

1 September 2024

Exceptional

Historic

Location

5.0
Buske

27 August 2024

Perfection

Staff food room

Nothing

4.0
Michelle

26 August 2024

Very good

The staff was friendly.

Too far from restaurants and attractions

3.5
Melissa

26 August 2024

Nice hotel but I feel I overpaid. I wouldn’t stay here again, too many options.

The rooms were clean, it was only a 13.00 Uber ride to American family field. Overnight parking garage for 20.00. Would be perfect if you were going to the rave as it’s right across the street. Bed was super comfortable

The neighborhood wasn’t awesome. A little sketch in my opinion. Neither the sink or tub drain seemed to work in my room so my daughter passed on a shower.

5.0
Daniel

25 August 2024

Exceptional

Fun downtown hotel - rustic hotel but clean and quiet.

3.5
Keith

22 August 2024

Pleasant

Hotel itself, room, and staff were great.

Area is sketchy, didn't feel safe outside hotel. Very aggressive street people.

4.0
Cynthia

22 August 2024

It’s a beautiful hotel, but the staff needs to be reminded not to take shortcuts when cleaning a room. I normally do not

The property is beautiful. Very classy and takes you back in time to the roaring 20s.

I can’t say there’s anything I didn’t like about the property.

4.0
Sandra

15 August 2024

Lovely vintage hotel with updated interior and amenities.

Beautiful old well maintained hotel with 30-40's vibe.

Parking could have been better. We did street parking which was available with a permit (free) from Milwaukee City, but I think the hotel would be better served by offering free (or heavily discounted) parking.

4.0
Jennifer

15 August 2024

Good location for concert, very nice room

Big room, comfortable bed.

Short staffed, long wait for service at Gin Rickey.

5.0
Xavier

14 August 2024

Exceptional

The location and food options. Our room was clean, comfortable, and spacious.

The parking garage is a little bit of a walk from the front desk.

4.0
Kim

12 August 2024

Very good

Shuttle, customer service, bar area

N/A

5.0
Tara

11 August 2024

Fun and interesting

How clean and organized it was. Easy check in and out. Would come back again

N/A

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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