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424 E Wisconsin Ave, 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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305 sq. feet

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305 sq. feet

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Grand Tower King Room Roll Shower

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Transportation Tips

Transportation Options

City Centre

Milwaukee400 ft

Airports

General Mitchell International (MKE) 8.6 mi

Fond du Lac County (FLD) 62.6 mi

Train

Milwaukee Intermodal Station3700 ft

Milwaukee Mitchell Airport Amtrak 6.9 mi

Bus

Bus stop400 ft

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
Parking
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
Jacuzzi
Back massage
Head massage
Full body massage
Foot massage
Pool with view

Room features

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-bar
Sitting area
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Media

AM/FM alarm clock

Hotel Location

424 E Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States, 53202

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424 E Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States, 53202

City landmarks

Museum

Milwaukee Art Museum

2300 ft

Museum

Harley-Davidson Museum

1.3 mi

Library

Milwaukee Public Museum

4600 ft

Museum

Discovery World

3400 ft

Event hall

Wisconsin Center

3800 ft

Museum

Grohmann Museum

2300 ft

Park

Henry Maier Festival Park

3700 ft

Train Station

Historic Third Ward

2000 ft

Landmark

BMO Harris Bradley Center

4100 ft

Art object

Bronze Fonz

2100 ft

Market

Milwaukee Public Market

2200 ft

Museum

National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum

3700 ft

Landmark

The Eisner American Museum of Advertising & Design

2500 ft

Landmark

Old World 3rd St

2800 ft

Landmark

ArtAsia Gallery

2700 ft

Landmark

Charles Allis Art Museum

1.3 mi

Museum

Jewish Museum Milwaukee

4400 ft

Park

Lakeshore State Park

3200 ft

Landmark

American Family Insurance Amphitheater

5100 ft

Amusement Park

Brady Street

1.3 mi

Nearby

Museum

Betty Brinn Children's Museum

2000 ft

Milwaukee

Milwaukee Convention Center Complex

100 ft

811 N Jefferson St

Bye Bye Liver

1000 ft

Church

Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist

1200 ft

Milwaukee River

Milwaukee RiverWalk

1300 ft

Church

Old Saint Mary Parish

1300 ft

517 E Wisconsin Ave

Milwaukee Federal Building & U.S. Courthouse

400 ft

626 E Wisconsin Ave

Wisconsin Gas Building

700 ft

207 E Michigan St

Mitchell Building

1000 ft

Park

Kaszubes Park

200 ft

Restaurants

Cafe At the Pfister

300 ft

424 E Wisconsin Ave

Jing's

200 ft

207 E Buffalo St

Brunch

400 ft

714 N Milwaukee St

Blu at the Pfister

400 ft

424 E Wisconsin Ave The Pfister Hotel

Cubanitas

400 ft

728 N Milwaukee St

Sake Tumi

300 ft

714 N Milwaukee St

East Town Kitchen & Bar

400 ft

323 E Wisconsin Ave Milwaukee Marriott Downtown

Third Coast Provisions

400 ft

724 N Milwaukee St

Metro

600 ft

411 E Mason St

Alem Ethiopian Village

500 ft

307 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.