The Pfister Hotel, Milwaukee
Expert reviews
“Milwaukee’s grandest old hotel dates from 1893. The lobby’s long, high barrel-vaulted ceiling puts you in a Victorian frame of mind from the moment you step in. Rooms are decorated with a Victorian flavor and some are odd shapes, reflecting the complications of pouring modern amenities into an old structure—but this actually adds to the charm.”
“Milwaukee’s most historic hotel, the Pfister was built in 1893. The hotel exudes old-style European elegance.”
What guests liked
- Top location
- Boutique style
- Comfortable beds
- Free Wifi
- Friendly staff
All you need to know
The Pfister Hotel is an expansive historic luxury hotel located in downtown Milwaukee. The building was opened in 1893 and was named the “Grand Hotel of the West,” and has since stood as an iconic landmark within the city.
The hotel is known for its grand architecture, lavish interiors, and elegant atmosphere and hosts many cultural and music events throughout the year.
The impressive Pfister Hotel has 307 guest rooms and suites, each with its own unique design and decor. The guest rooms have been designed with modern luxuries while retaining their historic charm.
Each room features modern amenities such as flat-screen TVs, high-speed internet access, luxury bedding, and luxurious private bathrooms. The hotel also offers a range of luxury amenities and services, including a fitness center, a spa, and a salon.
The hotel has a variety of amazing dining options including Mason Street Grill, however, it is its impressive art collection that the Pfister hotel is noted for. With over 80 pieces of original artwork, the hotel is an important fixture in Milwaukee’s art scene and hosts many artists-in-residence, who live and work in the hotel’s studio space and interact with guests.
The glamorous Pfister hotel is well-located in the downtown area of Milwaukee, surrounded by many excellent restaurants and bars. The hotel is within walking distance of the Wisconsin Center, Cathedral Square Park, and the popular Pabst Theatre and is the ideal place for people looking to add a touch of old-style glamor to their stay.
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Recent guest reviews
15 November 2024
it wasn’t what I expected
The room was very dusty. The carpet wasn’t clean.
Better housekeeping
14 November 2024
Great stay, definitely a splurge
Gorgeous! Great location! Amazing amenities!
Cost
11 November 2024
Exceptional
Breakfast was amazing. Wonderful staff, beautiful accommodations. Never disappoints.
11 November 2024
A pleasure as always.
It remains a grande dame of a hotel with all the modern amenities
Nothing
9 November 2024
Fantastic
I love the gold elevators I love the very elegant rooms. The bed was soft. The shower was beautiful.
Nothing
8 November 2024
We had a great time.
I think the hotel is beautiful. The staff is outstanding. The location was perfect for us.
There was really nothing that we didn't like.
6 November 2024
Just happened to stay here. It was a treat!
Historical
1 November 2024
Fabulous
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29 October 2024
We live the Pfister and always enjoy our stays!
Beautiful and the hospitality is exceptional!
The motion detector night lights are too bright!
29 October 2024
Fabulous
Shower was dated and low pressure.
27 October 2024
Exceptional
We loved our stay, the hotel was beautiful. The bed was so comfortable
22 October 2024
It was exciting for my sister and I since VP Harris stayed at same place for a night while she was campaigning!
It is historically splendid and they are doing upgrades and maintaining the history.
The streets around have a lot of construction right now so it was challenging to get around at times
22 October 2024
Spectacular, historical hotel!
The hotel is gorgeous and everything about our stay was perfect. Breakfast in the cafe was wonderful. Prices were as expected for the caliber of the property. I enjoyed learning more about the history of the Pfister and seeing the wonderful art throughout the building. Will most definitely stay here again and recommend to anyone traveling in the area.
19 October 2024
A historic stay in downtown Milwaukee at an excellent value and a prime location.
The hotel is in wonderful condition and well maintained. They have maintained the historic character and value while offering outstanding modern amenities.
I cannot think of a single negative thing.
9 October 2024
Very good
Beautiful building
9 October 2024
Exceptional
Great Hotel,Great Location ,clean,great service,staff
7 October 2024
Exceptional
The staff and atmosphere was very welcoming!
I couldn't stay longer
30 September 2024
I've traveled across US and across world. The Pfister Hotel is now one of my very most favorite.
I loved this hotel. Staff were fantastic--very nice, professional, and well trained. Bed was the best I've had in any hotel--pillows, too (and I'm including in many other luxury hotels). Hotel was very well located. Soap, shampoo, the heating and cooling in the room, the light-block shades--all such little details were fantastic. Very nice and effective cleaning staff. Hotel had outstanding gym. Excellent, speedy elevators. I even like the Allen Edmonds store and its people, too. Truly, this is a wonderful hotel. Thank you!
Maybe small fridge for room?
14 September 2024
This was the nicest hotel that I have ever stayed at. Holy balls!!
Everything! The detail at every turn left me mesmerized! I can’t even begin to explain how gorgeous this place was.
I loved every single little thing
11 September 2024
Exceptional
The hotel is GORGEOUS and staff is incredible
Although the reservation and everything says queen beds, we all mentioned the beds wr full sized and it was extremely odd we were given one pillow per person and no extra pillow or blankets.
11 September 2024
Exceptional
All
6 September 2024
Exceptional
Incredibly helpful and friendly staff. Beautiful hotel. Great food and drink
6 September 2024
Classic hotel in the heart of Milwaukee
Staff were lovely from arrival through departure. Many have served at the hotel for decades, and they care about their customers.
If you are looking for chrome and glitz, this old hotel is not your place.
4 September 2024
Warm, Welcoming in the Heart of MKE
Stunning historical property well situated to discover MKE on foot or by public transit. Históric tower recently renovated and well appointed. Warm and hospitable welcome by the staff for check in and all team members attentive and kind.
Property was great. The only minor things were that we opted in for housekeeping and they did not come so we had to call and ask for items and to take towels and in room dining trays. They eventually brought the items but didn’t take our trays or used towels.
30 August 2024
Wonderful
Services and food are fantastic
Could of had a better view, was facing the inner courtyard of the original building
20 August 2024
Exceptional
Everything!
Nothing!
20 August 2024
great old hotel
gorgeous hotel - great location — nice and quiet
price
17 August 2024
Wonderful stay!
Beautiful, historic hotel. Wonderful, friendly staff. Room was newly updated, bed was amazingly comfortable. We couldn't have been happier!
11 August 2024
Friendly wonderful staff. Beautiful hotel
Beautiful historical property
You do have to pay for parking every day
10 August 2024
I booked it to celebrate my father’s 80th birthday and it exceeded all expectations.
The property was beautiful and well kept. The staff was very attentive and really went out of their way to make sure we had a fabulous time.
I was completely satisfied.
8 August 2024
We enjoyed our stay - the hotel is beautiful!
We ate at your sister restaurant Saint Kate and our brunch was just ok but pricey.
Finding the elevator easier - also the bathrooms could have been larger!
7 August 2024
A great hotel for families
Location and amenities
Property was fantastic
4 August 2024
We loved it
The whole package
Nothing
30 July 2024
Exceeds every expectation
First of all the beauty of the property captured you immediately, but then the attentiveness of each of the staff members whether you’re passing them in the elevator or when you’re greeted upon arrival they set such a high bar that makes you feel so special and welcomed. I didn’t pass anyone who did not speak or have a conversation or hold the door open etc. I have told everyone so they can enjoy this amazing experience themselves
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30 July 2024
A stay at the Pfister is always enjoyable!!!!
Beautiful hotel! Staff were friendly and accommodating, they really made you feel special and went out of their way to ensure that you were taken care of! The rooms were clean, super comfortable, and so quiet! I absolutely love The Pfister Hotel and will definitely stay there again! My sister and niece were also very impressed and enjoyed their stay! We are hoping to book a longer stay next time so we can utilize some of the spa services!!
30 July 2024
Comfortable beautiful old hotel building
The art, the location, the atmosphere, the employees, the room, the comfortable bed.
The bathroom door didn’t shut, the nightstands were warped, no wi-fi, no refrigerator, the “lake view” of a roof.
30 July 2024
Wish we would have stayed a couple more nights!
Everything!
30 July 2024
I would definitely go back to the Pfister and stay there again.
Beautiful hotel, amazing staff, great location!
Nothing! Everything was amazing!
29 July 2024
Exceptional
Very eloquent place
very expensive
28 July 2024
Beautiful hotel in heart of Milwaukee!
Beautiful, historic hotel in a wonderful location. Front desk was a little flustered at check in, but Paul was great. Vivienne at night at desk was also great. Positives: clean, classic with lots of options for amenities. Beautifully appointed rooms, love the shower and pillows. Nice pool, no one there which made it great. Blu on the 23rd had a beautiful view. Drinks were ok, view made up for it.
Not so great but didn’t take away from the experience. Duvet was stained, mattress was humped in middle.
27 July 2024
Bucket list!
Historic look ! Clean ! Spacious!
Parking expensive! Mattress a bit stiff!
15 July 2024
Exceptional
Always a good stay at Pfister Hotel beautiful redecorating in the main lobby.
11 July 2024
Don’t go during Summerfest
Convenient location
So loud!!! Terrible sleep
10 July 2024
It was pleasurable
An impressive well maintained historic property in an excellent location.
Nada
7 July 2024
Exceptional
Great coffee. Extremely friendly staff. Held open elevators and friendly floor staff.
7 July 2024
Will return again. Welcoming atmosphere, lobby felt like walking through a portal to another time.
Beautiful hotel and room, staff were all very friendly. Overall atmosphere was better than any other hotel experience I have had. I also appreciated the book about some of the hotel’s history. When we return to Milwaukee we would love to stay here again.
Paying for parking in the hotels parking garage as a hotel guest. The garage on site was a convenience though. More on our part, I wish we would have taken the time to see more of the hotel.
6 July 2024
Exceptional
Excellent architecture, generous sized King suite. Clean and modern yet contemporary and historical architecture.
4 July 2024
Exceptional
The hotel is gorgeous
1 July 2024
Would stay again but if tired don’t wait on room service just grab something before you come in
Nice clean quiet
Room service over 1 hr wait
Hotel facilities
Food & Drink
- - Restaurant
- - Bar
- - Breakfast in the room
- - Wine/champagne (additional charge)
- - Coffee house on site
General
- - Room service
- - Non-smoking rooms
- - Facilities for disabled guests
- - Barber/beauty shop
- - Lift
- - Safety deposit box
- - Heating
- - Non-smoking throughout
- - Air conditioning
- - Paid WiFi
Business facilities
- - Meeting/banquet facilities
- - Business centre
- - Fax/photocopying
Reception services
- - 24-hour front desk
- - Luggage storage
- - ATM/cash machine on site
- - Concierge service
Activities
- - Fitness centre
- - Spa and wellness centre (additional charge)
- - Massage (additional charge)
- - Indoor pool
- - Indoor pool (all year)
- - Evening entertainment
- - Spa facilities
- - Back massage
- - Neck massage
- - Foot massage
- - Couples massage
- - Head massage
- - Hand massage
- - Full body massage
- - Fitness
- - Live music/performance
Cleaning services
- - Dry cleaning
Parking
- - Parking garage
Pool and wellness
- - Rooftop pool
- - Pool with view
- - Heated pool
- - Sun loungers or beach chairs
- - Swimming pool
- - Swimming Pool
Miscellaneous
- - Breakfast takeaway containers
- - Delivered food is securely covered
- - Face masks for guests available
22 November 2024
amazing