The Pfister HotelvsHampton Inn & Suites Milwaukee Downtown
Both properties are highly recommended by those who travel for a living. On balance, The Pfister Hotel ranks significantly better than Hampton Inn & Suites Milwaukee Downtown. The Pfister Hotel ranks #3 in Milwaukee with positive reviews from 8 reviews including Rough Guide, Afar Magazine and Michelin Guide.
The Pfister Hotel
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 Rough Guide
 Michelin Guide
 DK Eyewitness
 Travel + Leisure
 Afar Magazine
 Jetsetter
 Time Out
 Condé Nast Traveler
424 E Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53202
From $149/night
- Pet Friendly
 - Bar/Lounge
 - Free Internet
 - Room Service
 - Laundry Service
 - Concierge
 
 "The lobby's long, high barrel-vaulted ceiling puts you in a Victorian frame of mind from the moment you step in." Full review
 "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." 
 "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." 
 "The Pfister Hotel offers luxurious accommodations and excellent service." 
 "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
 "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
 "An elegant Victorian grande dame blocks from Lake Michigan with a spa and historic art collection." Full review
 "History buffs will get a kick out of this 125-year-old hotel situated in the heart of downtown Milwaukee." Full review
 "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.
Hampton Inn & Suites Milwaukee Downtown
 Fodor's
176 W Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53203 
From $71/night
- Hot Tub
 - Free Internet
 - Free Breakfast
 - Shuttle Bus
 - Laundry Service
 - Laundy Room
 
 "Not as opulent as some similarly priced downtown hotels, the Hampton is still a convenient location for business travelers and festival-goers." Full review