Milwaukee Travel Guide

The "grande dame of Milwaukee", this 1893 Downtown Victorian is an "elegant", "sophisticated" "unexpected pleasure"; the "lobby is gorgeous", the "charming", though "smallish", rooms are "beautiful" and the top-floor bar with views is "wonderful", so even if a few modernists deem it "tired", most find a "unique" "Midwestern classic."

The "overall cool factor" of this "upscale" hotel with a "bold" art deco design impresses some guests, while others like its location near the restaurants and lakefront of Downtown Milwaukee; although the "friendly" staff can be "unfocused" and "a little in love with itself", especially in the Zen Lounge, and the hip vibe doesn't quite compensate for lackadaisical housekeeping, many still declare this hotel "memorable."

It's always Miller Time at this "grand" hotel built in 1927, where "old elegance" – an "ornate" marble entrance hall, "gorgeous rooms" and a ballroom – coexists with contemporary additions such as "Starbucks in the lobby" and an immense "indoor water park" for kids; the Downtown location is within "walking distance to restaurants, shopping, museums", "sports arenas and conference centers", but lovebirds are happy staying indoors, where the atmosphere is surprisingly "conducive to romantic feelings"; P.S. traveler's tip: the "outdoor parking next to the hotel" is cheaper than on-site.