The Pfister HotelvsThe Iron Horse Hotel
Both The Pfister Hotel and The Iron Horse Hotel are praised by expert reviewers. On balance, The Iron Horse Hotel ranks slightly better than The Pfister Hotel. The Iron Horse Hotel is ranked #1 in Milwaukee with recommendations from 5 publications such as Lonely Planet, Fodor's and Condé Nast Traveler.
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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The Iron Horse Hotel Fodor's
Tablet
Oyster Condé Nast Traveler Lonely Planet Michelin Guide
500 West Florida Street, Milwaukee, WI 53204
From $119/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Fodor's "Inside a 100-year-old former warehouse just south of downtown Milwaukee, the Iron Horse Hotel breathes new life into this historic building with its unique design and welcoming approach." Full review
Tablet19.3
"Not only is it a high-end boutique hotel in a contemporary urban-loft style... but it’s certainly the world’s first such hotel with a motorcycling theme." Full review
OysterUpscale
"Housed in a century-old factory, the four-pearl Iron Horse Hotel has become a focal point in Milwaukee's hip Walkers Point neighborhood, offering a great patio, an upscale eatery, and a popular lobby bar." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler Readers' Choice Award
"Expect "a fun atmosphere within walking distance of the heart of Milwaukee" at this hotel in a former bedding company building that was constructed in 1907." Full review
Lonely Planet "Rooms are big, and we do love the industrial post-and-beam, exposed-brick interiors. The Iron Horse is within walking distance of the Harley-Davidson Museum and some great restaurants and bars." Full review
Michelin Guide Bib Gourmand
"If you’re in the upscale Midwestern Harley-riding demographic that The Iron Horse Hotel is aimed at (yes, you read that right) then chances are you already know about it. Not only is it a..." Full review
