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Holiday Inn Express Milwaukee Downtown by IHG

2.5 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, near Lake Michigan

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Enjoy a diverse selection of dishes at our self-service buffet.
Relax in the stylish lobby with a comfortable seating area, featuring a sofa and armchairs, and a large window offering a view.
Welcome to Holiday Inn Express, featuring a modern design with a flat roof and glass facades.
Welcome to the hotel lobby, featuring a modern reception desk with an illuminated panel and a decorative wall with geometric patterns.
Enjoy a compact kitchenette with a coffee machine, microwave, and refrigerator, and relax in a cozy seating area with a chair and table.

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Gym
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry

Room options

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace

Suite, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 389 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 321 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace

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
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 388 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace

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
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace

Suite, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 387 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(32 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 322 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 388 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(73 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 336 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Roll-in Shower (Roll-In Shower)

1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace

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
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 389 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Room (Specialty)

1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace

Room (Specialty)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 321 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the area

Map
525 N Jefferson Street, Milwaukee, WI, 53202

What's nearby

  • Milwaukee Public Market - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Riverside Theater - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Milwaukee Art Museum - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Harley-Davidson Museum - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Fiserv Forum - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Café Benelux - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Tupelo Honey - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Central Standard Crafthouse & Kitchen - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Colectivo Coffee - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Swingin' Door Exchange - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express Milwaukee Downtown by IHG

Hotel near Lake Michigan
Near Harley-Davidson Museum and Fiserv Forum, Holiday Inn Express Milwaukee Downtown by IHG provides free continental breakfast, laundry facilities, and a gym. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a 24-hour business center.
Other perks include:
  • Valet parking (surcharge), coffee/tea in the lobby, and an elevator
  • 1 meeting room, a 24-hour front desk, and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 116 rooms include comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and desk chairs. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and hair dryers
  • 48-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, coffee/tea makers, and heating

Languages

English

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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 transportation

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

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 center
  • 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.
  • Elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 6 floors
  • Built in 2020
  • Smoking not allowed

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 50 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)

We should mention

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

Property is also known as

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Holiday Inn Express Milwaukee Downtown
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Holiday Inn Express Milwaukee Downtown by IHG Hotel Milwaukee

Frequently asked questions

Is Holiday Inn Express Milwaukee Downtown by IHG pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

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

As of Jul 29, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Express Milwaukee Downtown by IHG on Aug 28, 2025 start from CA $141.49, excluding 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.

How much is parking at Holiday Inn Express Milwaukee Downtown by IHG?

Valet parking is available for USD 39.00 per night.

What time is check-in at Holiday Inn Express Milwaukee Downtown by IHG?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Holiday Inn Express Milwaukee Downtown by IHG?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Holiday Inn Express Milwaukee Downtown by IHG located?

Located in Downtown Milwaukee, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Milwaukee Public Market, Lake Michigan, and Marquette University. Fiserv Forum and Harley-Davidson Museum are also within 1 mi (2 km). Clybourn & Jefferson Tram Stop is only a 2-minute walk and Michigan & Jackson Tram Stop is 2 minutes.

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Holiday Inn Express Milwaukee Downtown by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 651 out of 1019 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 185 out of 1019 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 84 out of 1019 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 43 out of 1019 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 56 out of 1019 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Caryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Would stay here again and recommend to friends.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome staff, very knowledgeable about the area and giving directions to events!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Thx - great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel, great location for summerfest
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

MaryAnn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location and wonderful staff Our v Fav place to stay in Milwaukee
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The valet parking (and the valet himself) was awesome and breakfast was excellent. We will definitely stay here again when in Milwaukee.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great experience and very clean facility. Staff was very friendly and welcoming.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Collin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were very nice, staff was really nice, plenty of near by parking options if you don’t want to use the valet parking
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I d stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abby

Liked: Amenities
The staff was so friendly and very accommodating. This was the cleanest, most comfortable hotel stay I’ve had in a long time.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

jimmie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice, clean and good breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is fairly new so the rooms are clean and fresh- looking. Service at the front desk was super friendly. The full breakfast bar was nice to have (although the quality is just average). Overall a nice stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a clean, comfortable hotel with a good free breakfast! Nice to have parking just across the street for less! Great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patti

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They have an amazing continental breakfast and the staff were friendly and knowledgeable.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bianca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff Breakfast could improve
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was the perfect stay for Summerfest . Everything was walkable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient to Summerfest
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ciji

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great! Within 20 minutes walking distance to Fiserv for the concert we attended. I would book again!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The Holiday Inn express downtown Milwaukee Lake completely surprised us came in town for a concert walk to the fires and back. It was fantastic.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and helpful staff, very clean. Comfy beds and pillows and roomy. We got a great deal on our room too.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charlene

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and extremely comfortable. Staff was courteous and friendly. Extremely convenient location with walkable dining options.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was a great place to stay while visiting son and daughter in law in Milwaukee. The hotel was clean, staff was friendly and it was an easy walk to shopping, dining, the public Market and even to Lake Michigan. We would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Reginald

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff and valet (RJ) where very nice pleasant and accommodating
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brittany

Liked: Amenities
Perfect location and a nice clean hotel
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to downtown and lakefront. 20 minute walk to veterans park for HD homecoming
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025