The Pfister Hotel

4.5 star property
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Deluxe Double Room, 2 Double Beds | View from room
Couples treatment room(s), hot tub, steam room, Turkish bath/hammam
Indoor pool, open 6:00 AM to 10 PM, pool loungers
View from room

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

Map
424 E Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, WI, 53202
  • Marcus Center for the Performing Arts
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Milwaukee School of Engineering
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Riverside Theater
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Milwaukee, WI (MKE-General Mitchell Intl.)
    ‪13 min drive‬
VIP Access
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  • Expect exceptional service
  • Extra savings and perks for BONUS+ members

Room options

Pfister Signature King

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

Pfister King with Roll-in Shower

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Grand Tower King with Roll-in Shower

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

Deluxe Double Room, 2 Double Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Premier Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Pfister Signature Doubles

  • 33 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Premier Room, City View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(28 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Suite, Multiple Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Grand Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(40 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Grand Room, 2 Double Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(22 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Pfister King Accessible

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

The Pfister Hotel

Luxury Milwaukee hotel in Downtown Milwaukee with 2 restaurants
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 center, and a poolside bar. Housekeeping is available once per stay.
The Pfister Hotel offers 307 accommodations with iPod docking stations and laptop-compatible safes. Pillowtop beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. 42-inch plasma televisions come with premium cable channels and pay movies. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, slippers, designer toiletries, and complimentary toiletries.

This Milwaukee hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, complimentary newspapers, and phones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. 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 center.

Children 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.

WELL 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 spa tub, 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, a poolside bar, 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
  • Treat yourself to Swedish massages, body wraps, or facials at WELL Spa
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge, and tour or ticket assistance
  • Onsite recreation includes a 24-hour gym
  • Guests really like the accommodations for the cleanliness and overall comfort
  • 14 minutes by foot from Lake Michigan and a 2-minute drive from Fiserv Forum
  • 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 center. There are 2 restaurants on site, along with a coffee shop/café. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 3 bars/lounges and a poolside bar. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a 24-hour business center and meeting rooms. Event space at this hotel measures 25005 square feet (2323 square meters) and includes a conference center. Spa services, multilingual staff, and gift shops/newsstands 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 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 - Onsite bar. Open daily.
Lobby Lounge - Onsite 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.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and public transport

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

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee daily 6 AM–11 AM: USD 7-25 per person
  • 2 restaurants and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 3 bars/lounges and 1 poolside bar
  • 24-hour room service

Restaurants on site

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

Things to do

  • 24-hour fitness centre
  • Full-service spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Shopping

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool
  • Microwave (on request)

Conveniences

  • ATM/banking services
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Lift
  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Front-desk safe
  • Gift shop/newsstand

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Hair salon
  • Housekeeping (once per stay)
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Conference centre (25005 square feet of space)
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Pool sunloungers

Spa

  • 11 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body treatments
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment room(s)
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Hydrotherapy
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Massage - deep-tissue
  • Massage - hot stone
  • Massage - prenatal
  • Massage - Swedish
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Reflexology
  • Spa open daily
  • Hot tub
  • Steam room
  • Thalassotherapy
  • Turkish bath/hammam

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Braille signage
  • Lift
  • Step-free path to entrance
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicle
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness centre
  • 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 available on site

More

  • Fireplace in reception
  • Smoke-free property
  • TV in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow-top mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bath combination
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 42-inch plasma TV
  • TV channels
  • iPod dock
  • Films for purchase
  • Premium channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave (on request)

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • LED light bulbs
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone
  • Slippers

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 available
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

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 lbs 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.
  • Cribs (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)
  • Covered 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 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.

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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Pfister Hotel Milwaukee
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The Pfister Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1328 out of 1611 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 162 out of 1611 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 61 out of 1611 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 31 out of 1611 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 29 out of 1611 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Take a step back in time in this gorgeous hotel. Friendly staff, comfortable and clean rooms, walk to historic district. Will return.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
How clean it was
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashlie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We absolutely LOVE the Pfister, have been in the past & will be back again! We love the room we stayed in & the staff is always so friendly & helpful!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

jessica

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This historical hotel has kept its beautiful charm. You are immediately greeted with the kindest bellhops, and complimentary champagne for your trip up to your room! 10/10 restaurant and vibes. Definitely will return for our anniversary and already booked our reservation
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Gorgeous but busy
Parking was difficult as the garage was full due to weddings. Property was beautiful though.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great customer service - got champagne when we checked in and had staff help us up to our room with our bags. Very nice clean rooms!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susana

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was our second stay at The Pfister. Lovely hotel. The rooms are well done. The service is great. Old world charm.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel, comfortable beds , excellent lounge options and in a location convenient to attractions.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rajko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing all around!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Jill

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Not as welcoming as I expected
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Classic “old” luxury hotel. Beautiful property well situated in the city to get almost anywhere. Very friendly staff.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Penny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Josefine

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Buffington

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
All staff went above and beyond to assure we were taken care of!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

KELSEY, PLAINFIELD

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darrell

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property was stunning from top to bottom. We knew from the minute we stepped in, that we had made the right choice. We were not mistaken!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rosemary

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful property! So regal and upscale! Staff was exceptional and the accommodations elegant!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kara

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a beautiful hotel and is in easy walking distance of multiple restaurants, the public market and the river walk.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was a good size, clean, and unique. The hotel is impressive upon entry and you get a free glass of champagne which was nice. All of the workers were super friendly and helpful as well.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michele Remey

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful historic hotel with many recent updates
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

ken

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024