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The Pfister Hotel

4.5 star property
4.5-star luxury hotel near Lake Michigan

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Lobby
Indoor pool, open 6:00 AM to 10 PM, sun loungers
Ballroom
Pfister Double | View from room
Indoor wedding

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar

Explore the area

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424 E Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, WI, 53202
  • Place, Milwaukee Art Museum
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Fiserv Forum
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Harley-Davidson Museum
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Milwaukee, WI (MKE-General Mitchell Intl.)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Pfister Signature King

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

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Pfister King with Roll-in Shower

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

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Grand Tower King with Roll-in Shower

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

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Pfister Double | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Pfister Double

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

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Pfister Premier King

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

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Pfister Signature Doubles

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

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Pfister Premier Double

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

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Pfister King

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

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Pfister King Suite | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Pfister King Suite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(19 reviews)
  • 400 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Pfister Double Suite

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

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Grand Tower King

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

View all photos for Grand Tower Double

1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Grand Tower Double

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(26 reviews)
  • 350 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Lake View King

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

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Pfister King Accessible

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

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About the neighborhood

Milwaukee

City center stay.At this Downtown Milwaukee hotel, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Marcus Center for the Performing Arts and Milwaukee School of Engineering. US Bank Center and Riverside Theater are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Riverside Theater - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Pabst Theater - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Milwaukee Art Museum - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Fiserv Forum - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Harley-Davidson Museum - 16 min walk - 0.9 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
  • ‪Oggie's Kitchen & Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Mason Street Grill - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Blu Milwaukee - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Pufferfish - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Pfister Hotel

4.5-star luxury hotel near Lake Michigan
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.

  • 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
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.

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.

Awards and affiliations

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

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool
  • Microwave on request

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

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Full-service spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Shopping
  • 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
  • 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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 42-inch HDTV with premium cable channels
  • iPod dock
  • Pay movies

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

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

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

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.

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 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

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.

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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Frequently asked questions

How close is The Pfister Hotel to the airport?

The Pfister Hotel is 7.5 mi (13-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 Pfister Hotel?

As of Sep 29, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Pfister Hotel on Oct 9, 2025 start from $198.8, 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 Pfister Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Pfister Hotel.

How close is The Pfister Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is 1 mi (6-min drive) from Pebble Beach and 1.9 mi (5-min drive) from McKinley Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Pfister Hotel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at The Pfister Hotel, but full breakfast is offered for a fee of between USD 7 and 25 per person. It's available every day from 6 AM to 11 AM.

Is there a casino at The Pfister Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Potawatomi Bingo Casino (4-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at The Pfister Hotel?

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

Is there free parking at The Pfister Hotel?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for USD 38 per night, and valet parking for USD 46 per day.

Does The Pfister Hotel have a pool?

The Pfister Hotel features an indoor pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 6:00 AM to 10 PM.

Does The Pfister Hotel have a restaurant?

Yes, there are 2 restaurants on site.

Does The Pfister Hotel have a spa?

Pamper yourself with a day at Well Spa, where you can enjoy hot stone massages, facials, and body treatments.

How close is The Pfister Hotel to downtown Milwaukee?

The Pfister Hotel is 0.1 mi away from Milwaukee.