The Pfister HotelvsAloft by Marriott Milwaukee Downtown
Both properties are rated highly by expert writers. Overall, The Pfister Hotel ranks significantly higher than Aloft Milwaukee Downtown. The Pfister Hotel comes in at #3 in Milwaukee with recommendations from 8 publications like Rough Guide, Travel + Leisure and Michelin Guide.
The Pfister Hotel
Fodor's
Rough Guide
Michelin Guide
DK Eyewitness
Travel + Leisure
Afar Magazine
Time Out
Condé Nast Traveler
Lonely Planet
424 E Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53202
From $149/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Fodor's "The lobby's long, high barrel-vaulted ceiling puts you in a Victorian frame of mind from the moment you step in." Full review
Rough Guide "This hotel sits nestled like a Victorian Grande Dame in the heart of downtown. Replenish yourself in the spa or visit the 23rd floor martini lounge."
Michelin Guide "East downtown's oldest property (1893) remains the city's grande dame. A hand-painted mural of the azure sky, with cherubs and garlands, decorates the lobby's three-story ceiling."
DK Eyewitness "The Pfister Hotel offers luxurious accommodations and excellent service."
Travel + Leisure "Since it opened, this historic Grand Dame—which includes the 1893 building and a modern tower—in downtown Milwaukee has hosted every U.S. president since McKinley." Full review
Afar Magazine "This hotel is my first lodging suggestion for anyone that wants a hotel that has no chain feel.The lobby bar is a logical meeting place, and across the street is the Milwaukee Club." Full review
Time Out "History buffs will get a kick out of this 125-year-old hotel situated in the heart of downtown Milwaukee." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "This icon of a hotel, built in 1893 near the city's historic Third Ward, is home to the largest collection of Victorian Artwork of any hotel in the world." Full review
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Don't miss Lake Michigan views from Blu, a sophisticated martini and wine bar on the hotel's twenty-third floor or the hotel's indoor pool.
Lonely Planet "The landmark Pfister Hotel is said to be haunted by the ghost of its founder, Charles Pfister, who died in 1927. It's especially infamous among visiting baseball teams playing at Miller..."
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Aloft by Marriott Milwaukee Downtown Rough Guide Lonely Planet
1230 Old World Third Street, Milwaukee, WI 53203
From $71/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Laundy Room
Rough Guide "With its close proximity to some of Milwaukee’s storeyed “Old World” brew pubs and its modish jet-set-style interiors, this hotel is a good bet for those who want to be close to the nightlife."
Lonely Planet "The chain's Milwaukee property has the usual compact, industrial-looking tone."
