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The Pfister Hotel

4.5 star property

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Lobby
Pfister Double | View from room
Ballroom
Ballroom
Indoor pool, open 6:00 AM to 10 PM, sun loungers

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar

Explore the area

Map
424 E Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, WI, 53202
  • Milwaukee Art Museum
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Fiserv Forum
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Harley-Davidson Museum
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Milwaukee, WI (MKE-General Mitchell Intl.)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Pfister Signature King

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 350 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Pfister King with Roll-in Shower

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Grand Tower King with Roll-in Shower

1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Grand Tower King with Roll-in Shower

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 350 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Pfister Double | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Pfister Double

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Pfister Premier King

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 350 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Pfister Signature Doubles

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 350 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Pfister Premier Double

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 350 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Pfister King

1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Pfister King

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(28 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Pfister King Suite | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Pfister King Suite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(17 reviews)
  • 400 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Pfister Double Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 400 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Grand Tower King

1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Grand Tower King

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(40 reviews)
  • 350 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Grand Tower Double

1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Grand Tower Double

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(24 reviews)
  • 350 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Lake View King

1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Lake View King

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 350 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Pfister King Accessible

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

The Pfister Hotel

4.5-star hotel in Downtown Milwaukee
This smoke-free hotel features 2 restaurants, a full-service spa, and an indoor pool. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include 3 bars/lounges, a 24-hour fitness center, and a poolside bar. Housekeeping is available once per stay.
The Pfister Hotel offers 307 accommodations with iPod docking stations and laptop-compatible safes. Pillowtop beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. 42-inch plasma televisions come with premium cable channels and pay movies. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, slippers, designer toiletries, and complimentary toiletries.

This Milwaukee hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, complimentary newspapers, and phones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Microwaves and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested. Housekeeping is provided once per stay.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center.

Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the fitness facility without adult supervision.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

WELL Spa has 11 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, Swedish massages, and facials. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy, hydrotherapy, and reflexology. The spa is equipped with a hot tub, a steam room, and Turkish bath/hammam.

The spa is open daily. Children under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision. Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa.

In addition to a full-service spa, The Pfister Hotel features an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. Dining is available at one of the hotel's 2 restaurants and guests can grab coffee at the coffee shop/café. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the hotel's bars, which include 3 bars/lounges and a poolside bar. Wireless Internet access is complimentary.

Business-related amenities at this 4.5-star property consist of a 24-hour business center and meeting rooms. This Victorian hotel also offers spa services, multilingual staff, and gift shops/newsstands. Onsite parking is available (surcharge), along with a car charging station.

The Pfister Hotel is a smoke-free property.

Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6 AM and 11 AM.
Mason Street Grill - This restaurant serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Cafe Pfister - This café serves breakfast, brunch, and lunch. A children's menu is available. Open daily.
Blu - Onsite bar. Open daily.
Lobby Lounge - Onsite lobby lounge. Open daily.
24-hour room service is available.

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts and Historic Hotels of America.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Covered self parking on site (USD 38 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Covered valet parking on site (USD 46 per day)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 7 to 25 per person
  • 2 restaurants
  • 3 bars/lounges
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar

Restaurants on site

  • Blu
  • Cafe Pfister
  • Lobby Lounge
  • Mason Street Grill

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Full-service spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Shopping
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool
  • Microwave on request

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Hair salon
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (once per stay)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • Conference center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers

Full-service spa

  • 11 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Hot tub
  • Hydrotherapy
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Prenatal massages
  • Reflexology
  • Spa open daily
  • Steam room
  • Swedish massages
  • Thalassotherapy
  • Turkish bath

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 13 floors
  • 2 buildings
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1893
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch HDTV with premium cable channels
  • iPod dock
  • Pay movies

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave on request

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • LED lighting
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 100.00 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
1 total (up to 75 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 20.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 20.0 per stay

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 7 to 25 per person
  • Covered self parking fee: USD 38 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Covered valet parking fee: USD 46 per day
  • Pet fee: USD 100.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 20.0 per stay
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 20.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 10 PM
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Parking height restrictions apply
Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the fitness facility without adult supervision
Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa, and guests under 18 years old are only allowed with adult supervision

Property is also known as

Hotel Pfister
Pfister
Pfister Hotel
Pfister Hotel Milwaukee
Pfister Milwaukee
The Pfister Hotel Hotel
The Pfister Hotel Milwaukee
The Pfister Hotel Hotel Milwaukee

The Pfister Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1374 out of 1646 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 151 out of 1646 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 63 out of 1646 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 29 out of 1646 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 29 out of 1646 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jaimie

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Delbert

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Classy without being stuffy.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A great stay.

We booked the room last-minute when another reservation fell through. Though we were only there for one night, everything from check-in, to the room itself, to breakfast at the cafe was smooth, with no complaints. Would happily return.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was incredible and facility was beautiful.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Floyd, ELGIN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice location, cleanly historical hotel at an excellent time
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brett

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay. Extremely friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Joy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
LOVED the absolute quietness of the place, even with all that was going on with basketball teams and their fans (including me), airline staff, etc. Once I closed my room door it was complete quiet. The overall vibe of the hotel is wonderful. It smells good, the hallways are wide with high ceilings, and although there were tons if folks here I never had to wait long for an elevator. The staff was good and friendly. There were a couple of "land of nit quite right"
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shawna

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a beautiful property!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

dwight allen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

simon

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danny

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful building and architecture.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nehomah Thundercloud

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great weekend. Breakfast on our last morning was fabulous!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The decor was beautiful!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Alex

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness

Avoid the 'Historical Part' of the Hotel

I paid for an upgrade to a luxury suite in the 'historical part'. However, the 'historical part ' of the hotel had paper thin walls. My room was directly above the lobby. Not only it had a noisy lobby bar, it also keep the music on in the lobby throughout the night. I got to hear all night. I had stayed in the newer part in a trip last year. The room was excellent. The restaurant was crowded the first night I got there. The receptionist said I could easily get a table when I ask him to make a reservation at checkin. It wasn't the case. The only seat I could get was at end of the bar by a trash can. Downtown Milwarkee is not safe to walk after dark. So, there was really no other dining option if you arrive late.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The Pfister is always the hotel of choice for us in Milwaukee. From top to bottom it’s exemplary.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

stay here if you dare

we ALWAYS stay at the pfister when we’re in MKE! definitely the nicest hotel around. staff was very friendly and helpful, there is zero tude here! we actually got upgraded to a suite at no extra charge..so my bday was already starting out good :) i love everything about this property, even the haunted history of it!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cecilia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing property, top notch hotel, luxurious.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Warren, Sun Prairie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025