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The Iron Horse Hotel

4.0 star property
4-star boutique hotel near Lake Michigan

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3 restaurants, lunch, dinner, brunch served; American cuisine
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Property entrance
Exterior
Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym

Explore the area

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500 W Florida Street, Milwaukee, WI, 53204
  • Place, Harley-Davidson Museum
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Marquette University
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Henry W. Maier Festival Park
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Airport, Milwaukee, WI (MKE-General Mitchell Intl.)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • City view
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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City view

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, City View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Studio Suite, City View

Premium Studio Suite, City View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • City view
  • 56 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Custom Deluxe King

Custom Deluxe King

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(40 reviews)
  • City view
  • 41 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(39 reviews)
  • City view
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Corner Alcove King

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)
  • City view
  • 56 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Milwaukee

City center stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Fifth Ward hotel, you'll find Harley-Davidson Museum and Great Lakes Distillery. Also, Milwaukee Brewing Co. is within half a mile (1 km) and Lake Michigan is within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Harley-Davidson Museum - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Milwaukee Brewing Co. - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Marquette University - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Milwaukee Public Market - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Henry W. Maier Festival Park - 18 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Clybourn & Jefferson Tram Stop - 6 min drive
  • Milwaukee Intermodal Station - 15 min walk
  • General Mitchell Intl. Airport (MKE) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪O'Lydias - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Fixture Pizza Pub - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Catrina Café Mke - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Gyro Palace - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Toast - ‬6 min walk

About this property

The Iron Horse Hotel

4-star boutique hotel near Lake Michigan
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.

  • 1 building
  • 100 guestrooms or units
  • 6 levels
  • 3 dining venues
  • Meeting rooms
  • 4000 sq ft of conference space
  • 360 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 1907
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • 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
  • Elevator
  • 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 onsite spa services. Services include deep-tissue massages and hot stone massages.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Valet parking on site (USD 44 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited onsite valet parking

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 8 to 30 per person
  • 3 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

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

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
  • Elevator (42 inch wide door)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

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

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

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: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
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 at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from March 1 to April 30:
  • One of the dining venues
The following facilities are closed on Monday and Tuesday:
  • Bar/lounge
  • Dining venue(s)
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.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 3 children 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Property 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 to 30 per person
  • Valet parking fee: USD 44 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 cribs/infant beds
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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 cribs/infant beds. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Up to 3 children 17 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

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The Iron Horse Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 775 out of 1027 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 140 out of 1027 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 63 out of 1027 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 30 out of 1027 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 1027 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lesleyann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Decorations were beautiful and the fruit water!!!!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lance

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Magdalene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Beautiful hotel, friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel, would absolutely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The staff right away were extremely welcoming. They went out of their way to help with local entertainment. The room was an incredible corner king room that had wonderful views of the city. We will definitely be making more trips back for more local attractions.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shanna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffery

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gina

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Everything was great. Will be back
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Rebecca

Disliked: Amenities
The room was freezing the whole visitt
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Pamela

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ellen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location in Milwaukee. Bar staff is excellent and bar food choices great.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Karen, Oregon

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room was great but you need MORE LIGHTS.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mehnlehseh

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lan

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Large spotless rooms with a rainfall shower that was wonderful
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Yes
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Catalina

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erich

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cool hotel. We had a small issue with the heat but they moved us to a bigger room and it was gorgeous!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great people who work there! The best! My arms were falling off carrying all my coffees to the elevator and someone who worked for the hotel appeared at the elevator and helped me all the way into our room. Person at the front desk remembered me from our phone conversation days before! Bartender… 14 years of taking good care of people and counting ! Great neighborhood coffee shops!!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jae

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Isaac

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very warm and cozy!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025