The Pfister Hotel

4.5 star property

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3 bars/lounges, lobby lounge
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Pfister Double | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe
Indoor pool, open 6:00 AM to 10 PM, sun loungers

Room options

Pfister King

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(30 reviews)
  • City view
  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Pfister King Suite

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(20 reviews)
  • City view
  • 400 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Pfister Double Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • City view
  • 400 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Pfister Double

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • City view
  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Pfister Premier King

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • City view
  • 350 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Pfister Premier Double

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • City view
  • 350 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Grand Tower King

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(59 reviews)
  • City view
  • 350 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Grand Tower Double

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(28 reviews)
  • City view
  • 350 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Lake View King

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 350 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Pfister King Accessible

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • City view
  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Pfister King with Roll-in Shower

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Grand Tower King with Roll-in Shower

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 350 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Pfister Signature Doubles

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • City view
  • 350 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Pfister Signature King

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 350 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Milwaukee

With a stay at The Pfister Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Milwaukee, within a 5-minute drive of Lake Michigan and Fiserv Forum. .This luxury hotel is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Marquette University and 1.3 mi (2 km) from Harley-Davidson Museum.

What's nearby

  • Riverside Theater - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Henry W. Maier Festival Park - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Milwaukee Art Museum - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Discovery World - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Veteran's Park - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Michigan & Jackson Tram Stop - 4 min walk
  • Milwaukee Intermodal Station - 16 min walk
  • General Mitchell Intl. Airport (MKE) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hotel Metro - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪La Playa Cafe - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Oggie's Kitchen & Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Mason Street Grill - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Blu Milwaukee - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Pfister Hotel

The Pfister Hotel offers 307 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and complimentary newspapers. 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 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 hot 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.

Make yourself at home in one of the 307 guestrooms featuring iPod docking stations and plasma televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with Egyptian cotton sheets. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature designer toiletries and hair dryers.
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments, and facials. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, including an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. Additional amenities at this Victorian hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands.
Grab a bite at Mason Street Grill, one of the hotel's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Snacks are also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Relax with a refreshing drink from the poolside bar or one of the 3 bars/lounges. Full breakfasts are available daily from 6 AM to 11 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, express check-in, and express check-out. Planning an event in Milwaukee? This hotel has 25005 square feet (2323 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and meeting rooms. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6 AM and 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.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 7 to 25 per person
  • 2 restaurants
  • 3 bars/lounges
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar

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 center
  • Conference center (25,005 square feet 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
  • Hot tub
  • 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
  • Elevator
  • 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 center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • 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
  • Smoking not allowed
  • 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 movies

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 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 at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 100.00 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
1 total (up to 75 lbs per pet)

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

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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

We should mention

Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 10 PM
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Parking height restrictions apply
Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the fitness facility without adult supervision
Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa, and guests under 18 years old are only allowed with adult supervision

Property is also known as

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The Pfister Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1679 out of 1989 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 173 out of 1989 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 70 out of 1989 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 36 out of 1989 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 31 out of 1989 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gabrielle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Christopher

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I recently stayed at this hotel during a trip to Milwaukee and had a very positive experience overall. The staff was incredibly friendly and attentive from the moment we arrived, which set a great tone for the stay. The property itself—and especially our room—was immaculately clean. Our room had a comfortable bed that made for a great night’s sleep, and we enjoyed a lovely view of the city through the windows. I rated the visit 4 out of 5 stars for two reasons. First, our room was located next to the banquet hall, which happened to be hosting a wedding. While it was fun to see the excitement, we could hear the DJ and music through the walls throughout the evening. Second, the on-site restaurant had poor reviews when it came to gluten-free options, which was disappointing and limited our dining choices. Despite those minor drawbacks, I would absolutely stay at this hotel again on my next visit to Milwaukee. I’d just love to see the restaurant expand its gluten-free offerings to better accommodate guests with dietary needs. Overall, a clean, comfortable, and welcoming place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kellen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very attentive staff.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean room. Friendly staff. Breakfast ordered included fresh fruit. Was able to regulate the room temperature to our liking.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

robert

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best hotel in America? Maybe!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Briana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was great.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
beautiful hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mackenzie

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Superb
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

anita

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aparanjitha

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had an amazing stay! The staff were warm and welcoming, the room was large and spotless, and the entire hotel felt luxurious. The lobby alone was breathtaking—truly an unforgettable experience!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Kristen

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
We were surprised our room was not ready over an hour after check-in, though it was nice to be offered a complimentary drink at check/in while we waited. The well-meaning valets misplaced our car keys resulting in us barely making our dinner reservation. It was unclear if the hotel was short staffed or standards are slipping. It’s a beautiful historic hotel, but the experience did not match the price tag of the room. We have stayed at the hotel many times but this was experience didn’t live up to the past. Orlando, our server at breakfast in the cafe was an absolute delight, and the food & coffee was delicious.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Robbie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Customer service was amazing! The extras are so quality. You never need even to ask!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniela

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Molly, Spokane

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rolan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was perfectly impeccably organized! The art was spectacular and the lobby takes you to another space and time! The service was excellent! The room was very clean! Valet was a breeze! The one thing I have never experienced was housekeeping stopping by to see if we needed anything! I will definitely come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suad

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

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

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

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spotless room-Awesome Experience!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacob

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel. Great staff.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ilan

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent, elegant hotel. Rooms were clean and luxurious, and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Howard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location, great room, very comfortable bed and extremely clean. The staff was exceedingly helpful and the food in the restaurant was impeccable. Always love staying at the Pfister
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025