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The Pfister Hotel in Milwaukee, Wisconsin |
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The Pfister Hotel
424 E Wisconsin Ave
Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53202
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| Situated in the heart of Milwaukee’s exclusive east side, The Pfister Hotel is ideally located three blocks from the beautiful shores of Lake Michigan. Ten blocks from the Midwest Airlines Center. Located just 15 minutes from Mitchell International Airport makes the 19th century European design property, ideal for both business and leisure travel. The Pfister Hotel has been the preferred destination for travelers since 1893. Now more than a century later, The Pfister hotel is an historical landmark which combines original Victorian architecture with a contemporary 23-story tower. The walls of this exquisite hotel are a veritable art gallery with the largest hotel collection of Victorian art in the world. The 307 guestrooms including 82 suites, have every modern-day convenience imaginable. The Pfister Hotel has all the requests of a business traveler and a leisure guest alike. From wireless Internet access to a 23rd floor fitness center overlooking the city makes the historic Pfister Hotel the preferred hotel when traveling to the city.
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Amenities | Recreation | Features | Reviews
The Pfister Hotel Amenities
The hotel offers a fitness center and swimming pool, both with expansive views of Lake Michigan. Fitness equipment includes elliptical machines, treadmills, stationary bikes, free weights, and Universals. There are also four TVs, yoga mats, towels, locker rooms, and massage treatment rooms. The small heated lap pool is surrounded by white wicker seating. A staff of event coordinators can assist in meeting and event planning for up to 1,500 people. Meeting planners can choose from a variety of rooms, including the 5,700-square-foot Imperial Ballroom with 32-foot ornately sculptured ceiling. Photocopies, faxes, computer rental, and shipping can be arranged. Wireless Internet access is available throughout the hotel (surcharge). In addition to a beauty salon and barber shop, the hotel houses several fine stores offering distinctive men’s wear, floral arrangements and home decor, whimsical gifts, fine chocolates, and jewelry.
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Recreation
The hotel offers a fitness center with small heated lap pool, stair and elliptical machines; treadmills, stationary bikes, free weights, and Universals. There are also four TVs, yoga mats, towels, locker rooms, and massage-treatment rooms. The hotel is located three blocks from the well-maintained lakefront path of Lake Michigan where bicycles and inline skates can be rented. Open to the public, the Milwaukee County Golf Courses are a network of 15 courses arranged in skill-level categories. Many have driving ranges and practice areas. The hotel concierge can assist with planning tee times. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or near the hotel; fees may apply.
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Features
What to expect: The hotel’s lobby ceiling showcases a heavenly mural of cherubs and clouds. Fine paintings, objects d’art, silks, brocades, roses, and orchids add to the Victorian ambience. A dapper concierge in morning coat greets business travelers, weekend romantics, and returning guests.
Amenity highlights: The fitness center and pool area offer impressive views of Lake Michigan and are equipped with locker rooms and massage-treatment rooms. Every seat in Blu, a martini and wine bar atop the 23rd floor, has a lake view. Fine shops include a men’s clothier, whimsical florist and home decor nook, and beauty and barber shops. Wireless Internet access is available throughout the hotel (surcharge).
Insider tip: Guido Pfister, the original owner at the turn of the century, amassed a vast collection of Victorian art, most of it now on display throughout the hotel’s public areas. A complementary catalogue with a bit of the hotel’s history is available to guests for self-guided tours.
Celia - Fine dining. Walkway to restaurant lined with cabinetry housing wine collection. Seasonal American cuisine includes Colorado lamb with truffle emulsion, butter-poached Maine lobster, chilled English pea soup, and vanilla scented pear tart. Dinner only. Café Rouge - Business lunch destination; Victorian setting. Weekday lunch buffet and pasta bar offered. Champagne brunch offered Sundays. Open for lunch late morning until mid-afternoon. Open Sundays mid-morning until early afternoon. Café at the Pfister - Bright and airy European-style bistro. Seasonal menu. Low carbohydrate menu available. Features popular Wisconsin tradition–-the Friday night fish fry. Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The Lobby Lounge - Two bronze Pikemen guard entrance. Palms, fresh orchids and roses, brocades and velvets. Ornate carved fireplace and baby grand piano. Extensive selection of martinis. Open midday until late evening. Blu - Martini and wine bar on 23rd floor. Sweeping views of Milwaukee and Lake Michigan. Open late afternoon until late evening.
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The Pfister Hotel Reviews
| Traveler Ratings Summary for The Pfister Hotel
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Overall: 4.45 |
Service
4.45 |
Condition
4.45 |
Cleanliness
4.64 |
Comfort
4.64 |
Recommend
90.91 % |
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| Out of date hotel, very disappointed |
Overall: 2 |
Service
2 |
Condition
2 |
Cleanliness
2 |
Comfort
2 |
Recommend
No |
| The hotel was old and in poor repair. The carpet in our room was threadbare and showed many stains. The air conditioning didn't cool the room (it was around 95F that day). After patiently closing all the blinds and turning the a/c down significantly, we called the front desk to see if there was anything they could do--they said they were "beyond capacity" and couldn't do anything. I asked for a fan and was told they didn't have any more. I then went in search of ice, only to find that the machine on our floor (20) didn't work. I went up to 21--nothing. Down to 19--about 25 cubes. Down to 18, where I finally found a working ice machine. Note also that you can't just walk up and down the stairs to go between floors--you HAVE to take the elevator--the stairs only open onto the 23rd and 2nd floors. So, add to all this the inconvenience of waiting for an elevator each time. To top it all off, despite having a confirmed King bed, we got there only to be told that they had reserved two rooms for us, both with Queen beds. I then had to call Expedia when we got back from our trip and they, of course, had not double booked us and had no idea what the hotel was talking about. Now, we'll have to monitor our statement to make sure we don't incur two room charges for our one disappointing night's stay.
Reviewed by traveler from Hopkins, MN on August 2, 2006 |
| Very Nice |
Overall: 5 |
Service
5 |
Condition
5 |
Cleanliness
5 |
Comfort
5 |
Recommend
Yes |
| Teh hotel was the highlight of our trip to Milwaukee. It was beautiful and the staff in the hotel, the restaurants, and lounge were extremely nice.
Reviewed by traveler from Dallas, TX on July 30, 2006 |
| Very nice experience. Wuold go back again. |
Overall: 5 |
Service
5 |
Condition
5 |
Cleanliness
5 |
Comfort
5 |
Recommend
Yes |
| The hotel has been renovated over the years and is in wonderful condition. The rooms are in a round tower with great views of the lake or the downtown area. The employees were very friendly and keepimg the guets happy was a top priority.
Reviewed by traveler from Minneapolis/ MN on July 19, 2006 |
| Very good |
Overall: 5 |
Service
5 |
Condition
5 |
Cleanliness
5 |
Comfort
5 |
Recommend
Yes |
| Lovely hotel
Reviewed by traveler from Little Rock, AR on July 11, 2006 |
| Class Act |
Overall: 4 |
Service
5 |
Condition
4 |
Cleanliness
5 |
Comfort
4 |
Recommend
Yes |
| My stays at the Pfister have not ever disappointed. The staff is highly professional and alway courteous and helpful. I would like to recommend that the hotel have better ventilation from its top floor bar as the gym is adjacent and has a strong residual odor from the smokers next door.
Reviewed by traveler from Ridgefield, CT on May 24, 2006 |
| impressed ...however... |
Overall: 4 |
Service
4 |
Condition
4 |
Cleanliness
5 |
Comfort
5 |
Recommend
Yes |
| the hotel is beautiful the staff great,however this stay was a birthday present for my boyfriend.I had bought him a new swimming suit and was looking forward to the pool.when we arrived we were told that the pool was closed due to repair.If I had known ahead of time I would not have chosen this hotel for this occasion.
Reviewed by traveler from oshkosh wi on May 10, 2006 |
| wonderful room but horrific room service |
Overall: 4 |
Service
3 |
Condition
5 |
Cleanliness
5 |
Comfort
5 |
Recommend
Yes |
| This is a stunning hotel with loads of character. The Blu lounge on the 23rd floor was great, but almost no bar food to oder while socializing. There were however whole cashews to munch on instead of peanuts. Nice touch. Bartenders were very pleasant and fun to watch too. Only bad part was room service. Room service delivery was late, extremely expensive and food quality was worst I've ever had. Couldn't eat 1/4 of it, it tasted so foul. Bed was wonderful, room was very comfortable. Consierge was extremely helpful with directions.
Reviewed by traveler from Denver, CO on March 28, 2006 |
| Wonderful experience |
Overall: 5 |
Service
5 |
Condition
4 |
Cleanliness
4 |
Comfort
5 |
Recommend
Yes |
| Everyone was very nice and helpful
Reviewed by traveler from Gurnee, Illinois on March 15, 2006 |
| Beautiful and impressive! |
Overall: 5 |
Service
5 |
Condition
5 |
Cleanliness
5 |
Comfort
5 |
Recommend
Yes |
| The hotel itself is beautiful and historic. Bars, lounges and restaurants within the hotel are very nice- lounge in the lobby is lovely- great place to sit and have a nice glass of wine. Rooms are very nice. Location in Milwaukee is exceptional.
Reviewed by traveler from Fort Atkinson, WI on March 9, 2006 |
| Lovely experience |
Overall: 5 |
Service
5 |
Condition
5 |
Cleanliness
5 |
Comfort
5 |
Recommend
Yes |
| As always, the Hotel Pfister offers old world charm, modern conveniences and an overall ambience of luxury. The staff is helpful, friendly, nd the cafe makes a great cup of cappuccino! The Pfister is my choice of hotel in Milwaukee, close to the Art Museum, expressways, and good restaurants.
Reviewed by traveler from Chicago, Il on March 8, 2006 |
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