Grand Geneva Resort & SpavsThe Pfister Hotel
Both properties are rated highly by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, The Pfister Hotel scores significantly better than Grand Geneva Resort & Spa. The Pfister Hotel is ranked #3 in Milwaukee with positive reviews from 6 publications such as Afar Magazine, Fodor's and Rough Guide.
Grand Geneva Resort & Spa
Travel + Leisure
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USA Today 10Best
Lonely Planet
7036 Grand Geneva Way, Lake Geneva, WI 53147
From $177/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Travel + Leisure "One of Wisconsin’s top resorts, the Grand Geneva Resort & Spa is home to its own ski resort, water park, even a rock-climbing wall." Full review
Jetsetter "Original Playboy Club less than two hours from Chicago, with two golf courses, three restaurants and a spa." Full review
10Best Winner
"Located in Wisconsin’s Lake Geneva, this resort and spa offers the perfect holiday getaway. Not only do they have one of the most impressive light displays in the area (with roughly 2..." Full review
Lonely Planet "Turn on relaxation mode by heading to the Grand Geneva Resort Spa, which offers customizable spa packages"
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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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