The Pfister HotelvsHilton Milwaukee City Center
Both properties are recommended by professional travelers. On balance, The Pfister Hotel ranks significantly better than Hilton Milwaukee City Center. The Pfister Hotel comes in at 82 with endorsements from 8 reviewers such as Time Out, Fodor's and Jetsetter.
The Pfister Hotel
424 E Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53202
From $149/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Fodor's
"The lobby's long, high barrel-vaulted ceiling puts you in a Victorian frame of mind from the moment you step in." Full review
Rough Guide
"This hotel sits nestled like a Victorian Grande Dame in the heart of downtown. Replenish yourself in the spa or visit the 23rd floor martini lounge."
Michelin Guide
"East downtown's oldest property (1893) remains the city's grande dame. A hand-painted mural of the azure sky, with cherubs and garlands, decorates the lobby's three-story ceiling."
DK Eyewitness
"The Pfister Hotel offers luxurious accommodations and excellent service."
Travel + Leisure
"Since it opened, this historic Grand Dame—which includes the 1893 building and a modern tower—in downtown Milwaukee has hosted every U.S. president since McKinley." Full review
Afar Magazine
"This hotel is my first lodging suggestion for anyone that wants a hotel that has no chain feel.The lobby bar is a logical meeting place, and across the street is the Milwaukee Club." Full review
Jetsetter
"An elegant Victorian grande dame blocks from Lake Michigan with a spa and historic art collection." Full review
Time Out
"History buffs will get a kick out of this 125-year-old hotel situated in the heart of downtown Milwaukee." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"This icon of a hotel, built in 1893 near the city's historic Third Ward, is home to the largest collection of Victorian Artwork of any hotel in the world." Full review
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Don't miss Lake Michigan views from Blu, a sophisticated martini and wine bar on the hotel's twenty-third floor or the hotel's indoor pool.
Hilton Milwaukee City Center
509 W Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53203
From $84/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Fodor's
"Kids can splash and slide year-round in the hotel's indoor water park, open on weekends." Full review