The Iron Horse Hotel

4.0 star property
4-star boutique hotel near Lake Michigan

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The Iron Horse Hotel

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Lounge
Terrace/patio
Exterior
Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar
Lobby

Overview of The Iron Horse Hotel

Reviews
9.4

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendlyPet friendlyPet friendly
  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • SpaSpaSpa
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Parking availableParking availableParking available
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry

Check out the area

Map
500 W Florida Street, Milwaukee, WI, 53204
  • Popular LocationHarley-Davidson Museum8 min walk
  • Popular LocationPotawatomi Bingo Casino3 min drive
  • Popular LocationFiserv Forum3 min drive
  • AirportMilwaukee, WI (MKE-General Mitchell Intl.)11 min drive

Room options

Corner Alcove King

  • 600 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • 450 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Studio Suite, City View

  • 600 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, City View

  • 398 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View

  • 450 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Custom Deluxe King

  • 441 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 450 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Milwaukee

City center stay.Within a 15-minute walk of this Fifth Ward hotel, you'll find Harley-Davidson Museum and Marquette University. Great Lakes Distillery and Clock Shadow Creamery are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Harley-Davidson Museum - 8 min walk
  • Marquette University - 14 min walk
  • Potawatomi Bingo Casino - 3 min drive
  • Fiserv Forum - 3 min drive
  • Henry W. Maier Festival Park - 3 min drive

Getting around

  • Clybourn & Jefferson Tram Stop - 6 min drive
  • Milwaukee Intermodal Station - 15 min walk
  • General Mitchell Intl. Airport (MKE) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • Zocalo Tavern - 5 min walk
  • Motor Bar and Restaurant - 9 min walk
  • O'Lydias - 6 min walk
  • Fuel Cafe 5th - 4 min walk
  • MobCraft Beer - 2 min walk

About this property

The Iron Horse Hotel

4-star boutique hotel near Lake Michigan
There are 3 restaurants on site, along with a coffee shop/café. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A 24-hour business center and meeting rooms are available.

A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. Event space at this hotel measures 4000 square feet (360 square meters) and includes conference space. A 24-hour fitness center, spa services, and a library are also featured at the business-friendly The Iron Horse Hotel. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This Art Deco Milwaukee hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 100 guestrooms or units
  • 6 levels
  • 3 dining venues
  • Meeting rooms
  • 4000 sq ft of conference space
  • 360 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 1907
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
The Iron Horse Hotel offers 100 accommodations with minibars and safes. Pillowtop beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. 48-inch plasma televisions come with premium cable channels and pay movies. Refrigerators and coffee/tea makers are provided. Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include showers, bathrobes, designer toiletries, and complimentary toiletries.

This Milwaukee hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include deep-tissue massages and hot stone massages.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Valet parking on site (USD 40 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Weekend full breakfast available 7:00 AM–10:00 AM for a fee: USD 8–30 per person
  • 3 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Library
  • TV in common areas

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
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 48-inch plasma TV with premium cable channels
  • Pay movies

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from March 1 to April 30:
  • One of the dining venues
The following facilities are closed on Monday and Tuesday:
  • Bar/lounge
  • Dining venue(s)
The following facilities are closed on Sunday:
  • Bar/lounge

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 3 children 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Property payment types

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 8–30 per person
  • Valet parking fee: USD 40 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit 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. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Up to 3 children 17 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

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Frequently asked questions

How close is The Iron Horse Hotel to the airport?

The Iron Horse Hotel is 6.8 mi (12-min drive) away from the General Mitchell Intl. Airport (MKE) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Iron Horse Hotel?

As of Apr 24, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Iron Horse Hotel on Apr 28, 2024 start from $169.0, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does The Iron Horse Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Iron Horse Hotel.

How close is The Iron Horse Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is 1.6 mi (7-min drive) from Pebble Beach and 4.8 mi (12-min drive) from Bradford Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Iron Horse Hotel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at The Iron Horse Hotel, but full breakfast is offered for a fee of between USD 8 and 30 per person.

Is there a casino at The Iron Horse Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Potawatomi Bingo Casino (3-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at The Iron Horse Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at The Iron Horse Hotel?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Valet parking is available for USD 40 per night.

Does The Iron Horse Hotel have a pool?

The Iron Horse Hotel does not have a pool.

Does The Iron Horse Hotel have a restaurant?

There are 3 onsite restaurants, offering options like American cuisine, brunch, and happy hour. One of the dining venues will be closed seasonally each year from March 1 to April 30.

Does The Iron Horse Hotel have a spa?

This hotel doesn't have a spa, but it does offer hot stone massages.

How close is The Iron Horse Hotel to downtown Milwaukee?

The Iron Horse Hotel is 1 mi away from Milwaukee.

The Iron Horse Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 767 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 144 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 49 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 1002 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great
Great atmosphere and service. Bar was great too. Very comfortable and clean. Feels like a very safe area too.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Autumn B

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel is outstanding. The parking is not as great. The surface lot was $30 for overnight, and valet parking overnight was $40. The structure that was $16 was full. The room service was superb!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brock

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place! Big rooms. Reasonable prices. Nice access to downtown and bay view
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

2/10 Terrible

Don

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023