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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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424 E Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, WI, 53202
  • Place, Milwaukee Public Market
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Milwaukee Art Museum
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Veteran's Park
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Milwaukee, WI (MKE-General Mitchell Intl.)
    ‪15 min drive‬
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Room options

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(30 reviews)
  • City view
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(21 reviews)
  • City view
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Suite, Multiple Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • City view
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Deluxe Double Room, 2 Double Beds | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Deluxe Double Room, 2 Double Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • City view
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Premier Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • City view
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Premier Room, City View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • City view
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Grand Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(67 reviews)
  • City view
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Grand Room, 2 Double Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(35 reviews)
  • City view
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Pfister King Accessible

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • City view
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Pfister King with Roll-in Shower

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Grand Tower King with Roll-in Shower

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Pfister Signature Doubles

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • City view
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Pfister Signature King

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

The Pfister Hotel

This smoke-free hotel features 2 restaurants, a full-service spa and an indoor pool. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include 3 bars/lounges, a 24-hour fitness centre and a 24-hour business centre. Housekeeping is available once per stay.
The Pfister Hotel offers 307 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and free newspapers. Pillowtop beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. 42-inch plasma televisions come with premium cable channels and pay-per-view films. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, slippers, designer toiletries and complimentary toiletries.

This Milwaukee hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Microwaves and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested. Housekeeping is provided once per stay.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness centre.

Children aged under 16 years old are not allowed in the fitness facility without adult supervision.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

The on-site spa has 11 treatment rooms, including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, Swedish massages and facials. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy, hydrotherapy and reflexology. The spa is equipped with a steam room and Turkish bath/hammam.

The spa is open daily. Children under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision. Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of The Pfister Hotel's great location. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Marcus Center for the Performing Arts. Features include free WiFi in public areas, plus 2 restaurants and 3 bars.
  • Free WiFi
  • Drinking and dining options include 2 restaurants, a coffee shop and 3 bars/lounges
  • Full breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Valet parking and self-parking available for a fee
  • Take a swim in the indoor pool
  • Indulge with aromatherapy, facials or body scrubs at the spa
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and tour or ticket assistance
  • On-site recreation includes a 24-hour gym
  • Guests really like the accommodation for the overall comfort and cleanliness
  • Within a 15-minute walk of Lake Michigan and Henry W. Maier Festival Park
  • Cats and dogs welcome for a fee
The Pfister Hotel offers its guests a full-service spa, an indoor pool, and a 24-hour fitness centre. There are 2 restaurants on site, along with a coffee shop/cafΘ. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 3 bars/lounges. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a 24-hour business centre and meeting rooms. Event space at this hotel measures 25005 square feet (2323 square metres) and includes a conference centre. Multilingual staff, gift shops/newsstands, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the luxury The Pfister Hotel. For a fee, parking is available.

This 4.5-star Milwaukee hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a full breakfast daily from 6 AM to 11 AM.
Mason Street Grill – This restaurant serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Cafe Pfister – This café serves breakfast, brunch and lunch. A children's menu is available. Open daily.
Blu – On-site bar. Open daily.
Lobby Lounge – On-site lobby lounge. Open daily.
24-hour room service is available.

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts and Historic Hotels of America.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Covered parking on site (USD 38 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Covered valet parking on site (USD 46 per day)
  • Limited on-site valet and self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 6 AM to 11 AM for a fee: USD 7 to 25 per person
  • 2 restaurants
  • 3 bars/lounges
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Restaurants on site

  • Blu
  • Cafe Pfister
  • Lobby Lounge
  • Mason Street Grill

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Full-service spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Shopping
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool
  • Microwave on request

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Hair salon
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (once per stay)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Conference centre (25,005 square foot of space)
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers

Full-service spa

  • 11 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Hydrotherapy
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Prenatal massages
  • Reflexology
  • Spa open daily
  • Steam room
  • Swedish massages
  • Thalassotherapy
  • Turkish bath

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 13 floors
  • 2 buildings
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1893
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch HDTV with premium cable channels
  • IPod dock
  • Pay films

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave on request

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • LED lighting
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 100.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 75 lb per pet)
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 20.0 per night.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for USD 20.0 per stay.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 7 to 25 per person
  • Covered self-parking fee: USD 38 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Valet parking fee: USD 46 per day
  • Pet fee: USD 100.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 20.0 per stay
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 20.0 per night

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
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 10 PM
  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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The Pfister Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1805 out of 2124 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 181 out of 2124 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 71 out of 2124 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 35 out of 2124 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 32 out of 2124 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Shana S.

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kris

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
An excellent place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Beautiful property and excellent staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Courtland

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, location and staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Beautiful hotel. Perfect stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

CINDY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The hotel is gorgeous and the staff are so friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel! Clean, luxurious and amazing staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Mable

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms, champagne at check in was majestic, location was great!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Always a great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Awesome place Will stay again
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Ken

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was nice staff was amazing
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Beautiful, great location and outstanding staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful stay
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Judith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
One of my favorite hotels in the USA. Beautiful historic hotel, staff is well trained and always smiling. Food is excellent and room is 5 star.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Terrance

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Just an overall really nice hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast Love the architecture of the hotel and the history behind the hotel
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Hunter

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place is beautiful and the staf are so kind and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff very helpful, lovely hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

molly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spa was fabulous
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Heidi

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful stay, definitely hope to come back. Great location, cafe, staff, room and decor!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
it was a beautiful stay all around
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean hotel, staff was wonderful and the room was spacious. The hotel has old fashioned vibes with all modern amenities and was truly beautiful to walk into. Will definitely stay again
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location amazing lobby. Wish the bar on the top floor had a better view of lake michigan
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very beautiful hotel. Staff was very friendly and efficient. The champagne touch at check in was the perfect greeting.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lindsay

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel with friendly staff. The room was perfectly updated to fit the hotel design & the lobby/bar area is so pretty. Would def stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026