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4.7 out of 5

"The entire property is excellent and the staff was marvelous! " More

By a verified traveler on Wed 29 Mar 2023

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Hotel Description

Historic hotel near Lake Michigan

City center stay

Your stay at this Downtown Milwaukee hotel places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Lake Michigan and Fiserv Forum. Marcus Center for the Performing Arts and Milwaukee School of Engineering are also within half a mile (1 km).

Full-service spa, 24-hour fitness

A full-service spa, 2 restaurants, and an indoor pool are all featured at this historic hotel. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the 24-hour business center, free WiFi in public areas, and valet parking. Enjoy the 24-hour gym and visit the 3 bars/lounges and poolside bar for drinks.

Grand Tower King

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max
$167* Per night/room Mar 31 - Apr 1

Pfister King Accessible

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Pfister Double

Bed Count 2 Full Beds Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Lake View King

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Grand Tower Double

Bed Count 2 Full Beds Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Pfister Double Suite

Bed Count 2 Queen Beds Maximum Occupancy 6 Max

The Pfister Hotel ratings based on 21 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
4.7 out of 5 4.5 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness 5.0 out of 5.0
Service & staff 5.0 out of 5.0
Room comfort 0.0 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 5.0 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for The Pfister Hotel

Everyone (12) Couples (7) Family (3)
5 out of 5

Posted by on Dec 26, 2023

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Comment from Hotel Management

Jan 23, 2024 by Guest Services Management

Thank you for your review and for choosing our hotel. I’m happy that you enjoyed your stay and I’m looking forward to having you again as a guest in our hotel.

5 out of 5

Posted by , from ELGIN on Nov 19, 2023

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5 out of 5

Posted by on May 7, 2023

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5 out of 5
The entire property is excellent and the staff was marvelous!

Posted by on Mar 29, 2023

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Comment from Hotel Management

Mar 30, 2023 by Parker

Hello Anthony,Thank you for your review and for choosing our hotel. I’m happy that you enjoyed your stay and I’m looking forward to having you again as a guest in our hotel. Warm regards, Parker

5 out of 5

Posted by , from APPLETON on Jan 17, 2023

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5 out of 5
Its a beautiful hotel in the heart of the city. The staff is superb. Highly recommend staying here.

Posted by on Jan 15, 2023

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Comment from Hotel Management

Jan 17, 2023 by Aaron S

Thank you for your wonderful review! We take pride in our customer service standards and it brings us great joy to hear when a guest has an extraordinary stay. We hope to see you again soon! Warm regards, Aaron.

5 out of 5

Posted by on Jul 4, 2022

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5 out of 5
Beautiful hotel with a lot of energy. Great staff.

Posted by , from KENOSHA on May 9, 2022

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5 out of 5
The Pfister is a very beautiful, historic hotel with top notch rooms, service, restaurants and a wonderful cozy bar off of the lobby. Something good always happens at the Pfister!

Posted by on Apr 21, 2022

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5 out of 5
Everyone was so nice and helpful.

Posted by on Apr 3, 2022

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Property Features

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, tour/ticket assistance, and multilingual staff are also featured at the business-friendly The Pfister Hotel. For a fee, parking is available. This Victorian Milwaukee hotel is smoke free.

  • 307 guestrooms or units
  • 13 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • 2 dining venues
  • 3 bars or lounges
  • Meeting rooms
  • 25005 sq ft of conference space
  • 2323 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 1893
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Conference center
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Gift shop
  • Beauty salon
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Onsite shopping
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Coffee shop
  • Bar by the pool

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • Number of indoor pools - 1
  • Free WiFi
  • Microwave (on request)

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking

Long-term parking (surcharge) , Self parking (surcharge)

Transport

  • Train station: Milwaukee Intermodal Station (1.4 km / 0.9 mi)
  • Metro station: Michigan & Jackson Tram Stop (0.3 km / 0.2 mi)
  • Parking: Valet parking and self parking available for a surcharge

Room Amenities

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, in-room massages, and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested. Housekeeping is provided once per stay.

  • Pillowtop beds
  • IPod dock
  • In-room dining (24 hours)
  • HD television
  • Cable channels
  • Premium channels
  • Movies for purchase
  • Microwave available
  • Coffee maker
  • Egyptian cotton linens
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Shower and tub combination
  • Housekeeping (once per stay)
  • Newspapers (free)
  • Massage in room (surcharge)
  • Hair dryer
  • Laptop safe
  • Slippers
  • Designer toiletries
  • Telephone
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Desk
  • Blackout drapes
  • Climate control (air conditioning)
  • Ensuite bathroom
  • Connecting rooms available

Food & Drink

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.

Nearby Activities

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.

  • Water skiing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Boat tours nearby
  • Segway rental/tour nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scooter/moped rentals nearby

Spa Services

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.

  • Number of treatment rooms 11
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Body treatments
  • Body wraps
  • Facial treatments
  • Body scrubs
  • Aromatherapy treatments
  • Thalassotherapy treatments
  • Hydrotherapy treatments
  • Hot stone massage
  • Deep tissue massage
  • Swedish massage
  • Prenatal massage
  • Spa tub in spa
  • Steam room in spa
  • Minimum age to access spa is 16
  • Reflexology
  • Detoxification wrap
  • Massages

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

  • Wheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Wheelchairs available on site
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Braille or raised signage
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicle
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
  • Wheelchair-accessible meeting spaces/business center

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time ends at midnight
  • Check-in time starts at 3 PM
  • Minimum check-in age is: 18

Special check-in instructions:

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 11:00 AM

Payment types

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.

Pet Policy

  • 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

Policies

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

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions and guests can access their rooms with a mobile device. Contactless check-out is available.

  • Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly
  • Temperature checks are not available to guests
  • Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
  • Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Contactless check-out is available
  • Security system
  • Property follows sanitization practices of SafeStay (AHLA - USA)
  • Staffed front desk
  • Smoke detector
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Guest accommodation is sealed after cleaning
  • Electrostatic spray is used for disinfection
  • Cashless transactions are available
  • Masks are compulsory at the property
  • Contactless food service / room service is available
  • Reservation might be required for some facilities onsite
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Property follows sanitization practices of Ecolab (3rd party expert - Global)
  • Staff wears personal protective equipment
  • Protective clothing is available to guests
  • Masks are available to guests
  • Gloves are available to guests
  • Food service has been amended for enhanced safety
  • Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer
  • Social distancing measures are in place
  • Contactless check-in is not available
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available for breakfast
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available for lunch
  • Parking height restrictions apply
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available for dinner
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available through room service
  • Debit cards
  • No gap period between guest stays

Fees

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 7–25 per person
  • Self parking fee: USD 35 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Valet parking fee: USD 42 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.

Hotel Names

  • Hotel Pfister
  • Pfister
  • Pfister Hotel
  • Pfister Hotel Milwaukee
  • Pfister Milwaukee
  • The Pfister Hotel Hotel
  • The Pfister Hotel Milwaukee
  • The Pfister Hotel Hotel Milwaukee

You should know

  • 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.

Awards & Affiliations

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.