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Holiday Inn Express Milwaukee Downtown by IHG

2.5 star property

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Free daily continental breakfast
1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace
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Interior
Exterior

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Gym
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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525 N Jefferson Street, Milwaukee, WI, 53202
  • Milwaukee Art Museum
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Harley-Davidson Museum
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Fiserv Forum
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Milwaukee, WI (MKE-General Mitchell Intl.)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace

Suite, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub (Accessible Tub)

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub (Accessible Tub)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace

Suite, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(33 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(78 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Roll-in Shower (Roll-In Shower)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace

Room (Specialty)

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed

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About this property

Holiday Inn Express Milwaukee Downtown by IHG

Hotel with free breakfast, near Lake Michigan
Along with a fitness centre, this smoke-free hotel has a 24-hour business centre and valet parking. Free continental breakfast and free WiFi in public areas are also provided. Additionally, coffee/tea in a common area, a meeting room and laundry facilities are on-site.
Holiday Inn Express Milwaukee Downtown by IHG offers 116 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. 48-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit.

This Milwaukee hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness centre.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Holiday Inn Express Milwaukee Downtown by IHG. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Milwaukee Public Market. Enjoy features like free breakfast and free WiFi in public areas, plus a gym.
  • Free continental breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Valet parking available for a fee
  • Amenities include a 24-hour business centre, a meeting room and laundry facilities
  • On-site recreation includes a gym
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the clean guestrooms
  • Within a 15-minute walk of Lake Michigan and Marquette University
Public spaces have free WiFi. A 24-hour business centre and a meeting room are available. Free breakfast is available daily. The business-friendly Holiday Inn Express Milwaukee Downtown by IHG also features a fitness centre, coffee/tea in common area, and laundry facilities. For a fee, parking is available.

This Milwaukee hotel is smoke free.

Guests are served a free continental breakfast daily.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Valet parking on site (USD 39 per night; includes in/out privileges)

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Gym

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Meeting room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 6 floors
  • Built in 2020
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 48-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 50 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Valet parking fee: USD 39.00 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Administrative fee: USD 50.00 per stay

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Express Milwaukee By Ihg
Holiday Inn Express Milwaukee Downtown
Holiday Inn Express Milwaukee Downtown by IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Milwaukee Downtown an IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Milwaukee Downtown by IHG Milwaukee
Holiday Inn Express Milwaukee Downtown by IHG Hotel Milwaukee

Holiday Inn Express Milwaukee Downtown by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 666 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 181 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 71 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 36 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 47 out of 1001 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was really good - check in and check out, room location and amenities, hot breakfast, workout room. Only complaint, but it’s a biggie - the bed was so hard!!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

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

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth R

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very clean. Confused about Valet charges, higher than stated at Valet station.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monakika

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were kindly greeted by Mr. Paul who was very helpful explaining the parking downtown and getting is checked in promptly after our late night arrival. It was an easy process to check out! All of the staff was friendly and helpful during our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew, Durham

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful front desk staff. Excellent location, easy walk to restaurants and shopping. Room and furnishings look practically brand new.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
EVERYTHING.. SO PERSONAL, CLOSE TO EVERYTHING
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Lindsey

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice to be able to walk to restaurants or get delivery. Lots of options. Milwaukee Market just around the corner. V
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vito

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Essie, Ypsilanti

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There for 2 day business trip. Staff friendly and many dining options within walking distance. Clean, comfortable room with great breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

SERGIO

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet and the front staff were amazing
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Iris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property is really nice and everyone is friendly. They also have a good breakfast. Just wish they had better parking options but other than that it was a nice stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alice

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patti

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They have an amazing continental breakfast and the staff were friendly and knowledgeable.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ryan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
The host working the desk was rude and seemed inconvienenced by having to check us in.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

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

Desk agent

The person at the front desk on the night of my stay was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Check in timely and efficient. Room spacious and clean
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lishen

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

10/10 Excellent

Jody

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

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandy A

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

THE best hotel!!!

THE best hotel we stayed at. Staff = excellent. Breakfast = excellent. Room = excellent. Not one bad thing to say at all.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025