The Iron Horse Hotel

4.0 star property
Upscale Milwaukee hotel in Fifth Ward with 3 restaurants

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The Iron Horse Hotel

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Lounge
Terrace/patio
Exterior
Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar
Lobby

Overview of The Iron Horse Hotel

Reviews
9.4

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • SpaSpaSpa
  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • Parking availableParking availableParking available
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant

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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

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Plasma TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
  • 56 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Plasma TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Pillow-top bed
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Studio Suite, City View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Fridge
Plasma TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow-top bed
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Blackout curtains
  • 56 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, City View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Plasma TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Pillow-top bed
  • 37 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Plasma TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Pillow-top bed
  • 42 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Custom Deluxe King

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Plasma TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Pillow-top bed
  • 41 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Plasma TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Pillow-top bed
  • 42 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Milwaukee

The Iron Horse Hotel places you in the center of Milwaukee, within just a 15-minute stroll of popular places like Harley-Davidson Museum and Marquette University. Highlights at this boutique hotel include 3 restaurants, a 24-hour gym, and a bar/lounge. .A pampering day can include deep-tissue massages and hot stone massages. Branded serves American cuisine. 4000 square feet (360 square meters) of event facilities include meeting rooms and conference space, and other business amenities include a 24-hour business center. Plus you'll find free WiFi in public areas, a gym, and a coffee shop/cafe. On weekend mornings full breakfast is served between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities such as food and water bowls. There's also the convenience of valet parking. .Within a 30-minute walk of this 4-star Fifth Ward hotel, attractions include Lake Michigan and Henry W. Maier Festival Park.

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

Upscale Milwaukee hotel in Fifth Ward with 3 restaurants
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.

  • Business centre (24 hours)
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Conference rooms
  • 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
  • Lift
  • 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 on-site spa services. Services include deep-tissue massages and hot stone massages.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

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

Restaurants on site

  • Ash
  • Branded
  • The Yard

Things to do

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

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • 4,000 square feet of conference space
  • Computer station
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Spa

  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Hot stone massages
  • Prenatal massages

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
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 6 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Building
  • Built in 1907
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

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

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

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 on Monday and Tuesday:
  • Bar/lounge
  • Restaurant
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.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

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

Property is also known as

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Iron Horse Hotel Milwaukee
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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Iron Horse Hotel?

The Iron Horse Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

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

As of 2 May 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Iron Horse Hotel on 12 May 2024 start from NZ$284.52, 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 there a spa on site at The Iron Horse Hotel?

There's no onsite spa, but this property does offer services like hot stone massages.

What makes The Iron Horse Hotel a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus pillowtop beds in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at The Iron Horse Hotel.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Iron Horse Hotel?

No, The Iron Horse Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Are pets allowed at The Iron Horse Hotel?

Furry friends are welcome at The Iron Horse Hotel, with food and water bowls on offer.

The Iron Horse Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 765 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 145 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 50 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

8/10 Good

Pete

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very old building with touch of class and lots of history. Clean, nice choice of beverages at the bar. Rooms were large and comfortable with nice size bathrooms and shower. I would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judith

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
The staff was fantastic from the door to the desk to the restaurant to the bar. Room was super, view was great. Decor was beautiful in the hotel very welcoming and wanted to stay and enjoy the sofa or the reading room or to have a drink.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

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 traveller

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

Travelled 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