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424 East Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States, 53202

The Pfister Hotel - Historic luxury hotel with Victorian art collection near Milwaukee Intermodal Station

The Pfister Hotel, built in 1893, features 307 guest rooms and suites, including 82 suites with sitting rooms and wet bars. The hotel houses the largest collection of Victorian artwork of any hotel in the world. Located in downtown Milwaukee, it is a 20-minute walk from Milwaukee Intermodal Station and 15 km from General Mitchell International Airport. Dining options include Mason Street Grill and Café at the Pfister, serving Starbucks coffee. The WELL Spa + Salon offers haircuts, color, extensions, and nail services. The hotel has a 23rd-floor indoor pool, fitness center, and Blu cocktail lounge with city views. Event spaces include the 9,000-square-foot Grand Ballroom and 5,700-square-foot Imperial Ballroom.

Additional perks of the hotel

Live piano performances on the first Thursday of each month

Artist-in-Residence program with an on-site studio

Pet-friendly accommodations with a doggy gift basket

Complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi throughout the hotel

24-hour business center and concierge services

Valet parking and electric vehicle charging stations

On-site gift shop and wellness spa services

Rooms & Suites

The Pfister Hotel offers 307 rooms, including 82 suites. Signature Rooms on the 17th and 18th floors feature customizable sleep amenities and views of Lake Michigan or the downtown skyline. Premier Rooms on higher floors include marble bathrooms with walk-in showers. The Governor's Suite has a parlor, two bedrooms, and a granite bathroom with a jetted bathtub. Heritage Suites include a large parlor with a sofa sleeper and a king-size bedroom. All rooms have flat-screen TVs, minibars, and Nespresso coffee makers.

Other conveniences

Featherbed toppers and hypo-allergenic bedding

Smartphone-compatible alarm clocks and cordless phones

Laptop-sized in-room safes and ironing facilities

Deluxe WELL Spa toiletries and hairdryers

Access to streaming video services and premium TV channels

Complimentary dry cleaning and 24-hour room service

Accessible rooms with roll-in showers and visual alarms

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Our listed hotels offer a variety of room types—double rooms, family suites, or deluxe options—all with features like breakfast, flexible cancellation policies, and exclusive deals.

Deluxe Double Room Two Double Beds

Max:

2 persons

28 m²

Bed options:

2 Double beds

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King Room Roll Shower Disability Access

Max:

2 persons

42 m²

Bed options:

1 King-size bed

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Pfister Premier King

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2 persons

28 m²

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1 King-size bed

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Transportation Tips

Transportation Options

City Centre

Milwaukee100 m

Airports

General Mitchell International (MKE) 13.9 km

Fond du Lac County (FLD) 100.7 km

Train

Milwaukee Intermodal Station 1.1 km

Milwaukee Mitchell Airport Amtrak 11.1 km

Bus

Bus stop100 m

Amenities

Thoughtful hotel amenities for a comfortable stay

Paid Wi-Fi

Parking

USD 38 per day

Luggage storage

24-hour services

24-hour reception

General

No smoking on site
Paid Wi-Fi
On-site car park
Safe deposit box
24-hour reception
Pets allowed
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
Luggage storage
Lift
ATM/Cash machine
Barber shop
Coffee shop

Sports & Fitness

Fitness centre

Services

Valet parking
Room service
Dry cleaning
Welcome drink

Dining

In-room breakfast
Restaurant
Bar/ Lounge area

Business

Business centre
Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Fax/Photocopying

Spa & Leisure

Rooftop pool
Indoor swimming pool
Sun loungers
Live entertainment
Spa & wellness centre
Back massage
Head massage
Full body massage
Foot massage
Pool with view

Room features

Air conditioning
Heating
Sitting area
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Media

Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

Carpeted floor

Hotel Location

424 East Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States, 53202

Map view

424 East Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States, 53202

City landmarks

Museum

Milwaukee Art Museum

700 m

Museum

Harley-Davidson Museum

2.0 km

Library

Milwaukee Public Museum

1.4 km

Museum

Discovery World

1.0 km

Event hall

Wisconsin Center

1.1 km

Museum

Grohmann Museum

680 m

Park

Henry Maier Festival Park

1.1 km

Train Station

Historic Third Ward

600 m

Landmark

BMO Harris Bradley Center

1.2 km

Art object

Bronze Fonz

610 m

Market

Milwaukee Public Market

650 m

Museum

National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum

1.1 km

Landmark

Old World 3rd St

840 m

Landmark

The Eisner American Museum of Advertising & Design

770 m

Landmark

Charles Allis Art Museum

2.0 km

Landmark

ArtAsia Gallery

840 m

Museum

Jewish Museum Milwaukee

1.3 km

Park

Lakeshore State Park

970 m

Landmark

American Family Insurance Amphitheater

1.6 km

Amusement Park

Brady Street

2.1 km

Nearby

Museum

Betty Brinn Children's Museum

580 m

Milwaukee

Milwaukee Convention Center Complex

50 m

811 N Jefferson St

Bye Bye Liver

270 m

Church

Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist

320 m

Milwaukee River

Milwaukee RiverWalk

380 m

Church

Old Saint Mary Parish

370 m

517 E Wisconsin Ave

Milwaukee Federal Building & U.S. Courthouse

110 m

626 E Wisconsin Ave

Wisconsin Gas Building

180 m

207 E Michigan St

Mitchell Building

340 m

Park

Kaszubes Park

40 m

Restaurants

Cafe At the Pfister

70 m

424 E Wisconsin Ave

Blu at the Pfister

100 m

424 E Wisconsin Ave The Pfister Hotel

Brunch

100 m

714 N Milwaukee St

Cubanitas

120 m

728 N Milwaukee St

Metro

160 m

411 E Mason St

Sake Tumi

80 m

714 N Milwaukee St

Third Coast Provisions

120 m

724 N Milwaukee St

Indulge

80 m

708 N Milwaukee St

East Town Kitchen & Bar

120 m

323 E Wisconsin Ave Milwaukee Marriott Downtown

SportClub

180 m

750 N Jefferson St

600 East Cafe

330 m

600 E Wisconsin Ave

Guest Reviews & Ratings

What Guests Are Saying?

Frank

United States, October 2023

7.8/10

The hotel offers a beautiful vintage experience with all the needed amenities, showcasing elegant touches throughout. The rooms provide an awesome view, although some dusting is required.

Rooms

8.0

Stunning rooms with elegant touches and a beautiful view, but a bit dusty.

Service

9.0

The service was truly a gem, with extremely friendly and helpful staff who are well hired and trained to match the opulence of the space.

Location

7.0

The hotel is in a perfect location for exploring the city, with easy access to restaurants and bars, plus nearby street car stops. However, some behavior around the pool area was not properly managed by staff.

Dining

7.0

Dining comes with a beautiful view and wonderful service, though reaching out to the waiter for drinks can be a task.

Facilities

8.0

The facilities are awesomely vintage, adding to the overall experience of the hotel.

Scott

United States, July 2023

9.0/10

I found the hotel to be a wonderful place to stay with comfortable rooms and amazing service. The location was perfect, although dining options were a bit pricey. Overall, a great value for the quality of the stay.

Rooms

9.0

The room was large, beautiful, and had a comfortable bed with views of both the river and the lake. It was a delight to wake up to that view every morning.

Service

10.0

The service was SO AMAZING! The staff was friendly, very helpful, and welcoming. From the moment we arrived, we felt well taken care of.

Location

9.0

The hotel is located in the heart of downtown and just minutes away from the Milwaukee Public Market. A perfect spot to explore the city!

Dining

8.0

The dining experience was excellent, especially the service. However, it was a little pricey which was the only downside.

Facilities

9.0

The facilities were top-notch, with everything you need for a comfortable and enjoyable stay. The swimming pool was a great bonus.

beautiful views

pricey dining

Ralph

United States, June 2023

7.8/10

I had a lovely and convenient stay at this hotel, which I would highly recommend. The rooms, although equally elegant, had some drawbacks like subpar plumbing and inadequate closet space. The noise from the vending machines and the busy street was a bit bothersome at times.

Rooms

7.0

The rooms are so lovely and convenient, but there were some issues with plumbing and closet space.

Service

8.0

The service was pleasant, accommodating, and the staff seemed well trained. However, there were some complaints about coworkers that I overheard, which was a bit off-putting.

Location

7.0

The hotel's location is excellent, central to downtown and within walking distance of many points of interest, including the Art Museum. However, being near the noisy vending machines and busy street detracted from the overall experience.

Dining

9.0

I enjoyed the dining experience, especially the breakfast package I purchased with the room. The service in the elegant Pfister Club was wonderful.

Facilities

8.0

The facilities were well-maintained, and I appreciated the convenience of the amenities provided.