Holiday Inn Express Milwaukee Downtown by IHG

2.5 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, near Lake Michigan

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Free daily continental breakfast
Interior
Exterior
Exterior
Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub (Accessible Tub)

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
  • Parking available
  • Business services
The current price is NZ$202
includes taxes & fees
1 Jan - 2 Jan 2026

Explore the area

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525 N Jefferson Street, Milwaukee, WI, 53202
  • Place, Milwaukee Public Market
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Milwaukee Art Museum
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Veteran's Park
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Milwaukee, WI (MKE-General Mitchell Intl.)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(81 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 31 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(34 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub (Accessible Tub)

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub (Accessible Tub)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed

Suite, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Roll-in Shower (Roll-In Shower)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room (Specialty)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed

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About the area

Milwaukee

At Holiday Inn Express Milwaukee Downtown by IHG you'll be within a 20-minute stroll of popular places like Lake Michigan and Baird Center. Highlights at this hotel include free continental breakfast and a 24-hour business centre. .This business-friendly hotel offers free WiFi in public areas and a fitness centre, and has a 24-hour front desk. Additionally, you'll find coffee/tea in a common area and laundry facilities. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also the convenience of valet parking. .Attractions within a 30-minute walk of this Downtown Milwaukee hotel include Fiserv Forum and Harley-Davidson Museum.

What's nearby

  • Milwaukee Public Market - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Henry W. Maier Festival Park - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Discovery World - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Milwaukee Art Museum - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Veteran's Park - 13 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Clybourn & Jefferson Tram Stop - 1 min walk
  • Milwaukee Intermodal Station - 15 min walk
  • Milwaukee, WI (MKE-General Mitchell Intl.) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪La Playa Cafe - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Tupelo Honey - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Swingin' Door Exchange - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Central Standard Crafthouse & Kitchen - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Blu Milwaukee - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express Milwaukee Downtown by IHG

Hotel with free breakfast, near Lake Michigan
Public spaces have free WiFi. A 24-hour business centre and a meeting room are available. Free breakfast is available daily. The business-friendly Holiday Inn Express Milwaukee Downtown by IHG also features a fitness centre, coffee/tea in common area, and laundry facilities. For a fee, parking is available.

This Milwaukee hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 116 guestrooms or units
  • 6 levels
  • Built in 2020
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Business centre (24 hours)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • 1 conference room
Holiday Inn Express Milwaukee Downtown by IHG offers 116 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. 48-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit.

This Milwaukee hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Valet parking on site (USD 39 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited on-site valet parking

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Gym

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Meeting room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 6 floors
  • Built in 2020
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 48-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 50 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Valet parking fee: USD 39.00 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Administrative fee: USD 50.00 per stay

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
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. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
    This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG) guidelines.

We should mention

  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Express Milwaukee By Ihg
Holiday Inn Express Milwaukee Downtown
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Holiday Inn Express Milwaukee Downtown an IHG Hotel
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Holiday Inn Express Milwaukee Downtown by IHG Hotel Milwaukee

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Holiday Inn Express Milwaukee Downtown by IHG?

Holiday Inn Express Milwaukee Downtown by IHG offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Holiday Inn Express Milwaukee Downtown by IHG?

As of 29 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Express Milwaukee Downtown by IHG on 1 Jan 2026 start from NZ$202.02, including 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.

Is parking available at Holiday Inn Express Milwaukee Downtown by IHG?

Yep, Holiday Inn Express Milwaukee Downtown by IHG has valet parking with in/out privileges for USD 39.00 per night.

Are there any beaches close to Holiday Inn Express Milwaukee Downtown by IHG?

Yep, Holiday Inn Express Milwaukee Downtown by IHG is a short 16-minute walk from Pebble Beach.

Does Holiday Inn Express Milwaukee Downtown by IHG serve breakfast?

Yeah, free continental brekkie is on offer daily.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Holiday Inn Express Milwaukee Downtown by IHG?

No, Holiday Inn Express Milwaukee Downtown by IHG does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Holiday Inn Express Milwaukee Downtown by IHG?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Holiday Inn Express Milwaukee Downtown by IHG?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Holiday Inn Express Milwaukee Downtown by IHG Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 682 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 173 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 71 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 33 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 42 out of 1001 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Zachary

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property is walking distance to 3rd ward great area for food and drinks
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samuel

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, nice rooms. The vallet guys were awesome.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beverly

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

10/10 Excellent

Connie

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ray

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff very helpful. Got breakfast was first rate.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greg

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

10/10 Excellent

Marc

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Constance, Canton

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything about the hotel was great. The staff was wonderful and offered suggestions on historical buildings. The hotel was in a great location. It's just 2-3 blocks from the Third Ward where there is lots of shopping and restaurants including the public market. Fun area!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

YAO

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gonzalo, Jupiter

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Located in a very good location close to the Milwaukee Art Museum.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Eric

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good value in a very convenient location!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth, Hudson

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
411 parking garage next door is not the place to park, pedestrian entry is difficult.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Visited Milwaukee for Summerfest and the location was perfect. Breakfast was ok, room was comfortable and staff were great.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alberto

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very friendly and welcoming!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Michalina

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Pros: nice hotel, very clean. Breakfast smelled good and there was always coffee. We stayed for a concert so it was basically a bed to sleep in before we drove home. Cons: they told me the hold was going to be $50 and the charge should fall off in a few days, it's been a week and it was $60. Parking is goofy and it was a cluster trying to find parking for a large truck. Maybe I'm wrong but every other hotel stay, my parking was free when I stayed at the hotel. The $80 ($60 I probably won't get back and the $20 for overnight, unsecured parking) killed the spark here.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Constance

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Hotel is just two or three blocks from the Third Ward and the Public Market. The staff is super. Everyone greets you with a smile. Thr hotel was clean, the breakfast was great and the location is close to everything. A special shout out to Rebecca who provided us with a wealth of information and made recommendations around the hotel, including shopping, restaurants and historial sites. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Lee-anne

Travelled with family
Staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Meghan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was pleasantly surprised by this Holiday Inn! Super friendly, extra clean, very modern! Would 100% stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast, not enough different items.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Mary

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Within walking distance to main attractions. Free street parking on weekends eliminating a hefty valet or public parking charge. Staff courteous and helpful. Snafus with breakfast equip (pancake machine) and limited food (no sausage) 30 minutes before end of breakfast (some assumed Labor Day breakfast hours would be same as weekend). Staff brought out sausage but pancake machine was unusable. Overall very nice stay and staff did their best to accommodate.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed at this hotel for 1 night. The friendly and professional staff assisted with accommodating a late night arrival and late checkout. The room was perfect for what was needed. I was conveniently within walking distance of my destination. My goal for a quick and comfortable trip, within economical means, was accomplished.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025