The Pfister Hotel

Three blocks from Lake Michigan, The Pfister is within eight blocks of Milwaukee's convention, cultural, financial, and sporting venues. Dating from 1893, this grand dame hotel is cocooned in Victorian splendor, with an ornate lobby and a large selection of period art.

WELL Spa, with 11 private suites and a boutique, offers treatments such as Dairy State of Mind, Peace Core, massages and the Hammam Experience Shower. A range of body and facial treatments, salon services, waxing, and makeup application are also available (surcharges for all). Within the spa is a fitness center, which is complimentary for hotel guests. Glass windows and panoramic views surround the 23rd-floor indoor lap pool.

Also on the 23rd floor, Blu specializes in martinis and wine flights. Mason Street Grill showcases wood-grilled steaks and chops and a Continental-style café overlooks the passing parade on Jefferson Street. A full breakfast is served daily, from 6 AM to 11 AM. Hotel shops include a menswear store, women's boutique, and florist. A 24-hour business center and conference center are available, and complimentary newspapers are available in the lobby. This hotel is pet-friendly (surcharges apply). Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the property; fines apply for violations.

• 24-hour front desk 
• ATM/banking 
• Valet parking (surcharge) 
• Number of bars/lounges - 3 
• Breakfast available (surcharge) 
• Free newspapers in lobby 
• Coffee shop or café 
• Concierge services 
• 24-hour fitness facilities 
• Dry cleaning/laundry service 
• Elevator/lift 
• Express check-in 

• Express check-out 
• Fireplace in lobby 
• Full-service spa 
• Turkish bath/Hammam 
• Gift shops or newsstand 
• Hair salon 
• Tours/ticket assistance 
• Luggage storage 
• Spa treatment room(s) 
• Meeting rooms 22 
• Multilingual staff 
• Nightclub 
• Number of floors - 13 
• Total number of rooms - 307 
• Porter/bellhop 
• Safe-deposit box at front desk 
• Year Built 1893 
• Number of restaurants - 2 
• 24-hour business center 
• Conference space size (feet) - 25000 
• Conference center 
• Conference space size (meters) - 2323 
• Self parking (surcharge) 
• Shopping on site 
• Smoke-free property 
• Number of buildings/towers - 1 
• Spa services on site 
• Indoor pool 
• Wedding services 
• Television in common areas 
• WiFi (surcharge) 
• Wired Internet access - surcharge 

Mason Street Grill - Classic American-style grill with bar, and views of the city. Wood-grilled steaks and chops, creative sandwiches, and house-made desserts. Open for lunch and dinner.

Café Pfister - Varied menu including traditional breakfast items, housemade soups and seasonal salads, as well as housemade pastries and desserts, with views of the city. Low-carb and heart-healthy options. Coffee, breakfast, lunch and dinner, including a children's menu, are available.

The Rouge - Lavish Sunday Champagne brunch. Over 40 items including carving stations, made-to-order pasta, omelettes, fresh fruits, cheeses, and decadent desserts, as well as Mimosas and signature Bloody Marys. Reservations recommended.

Lobby Lounge - A carved fireplace and comfortable sofas. Live piano music evenings and during the weekday lunch hour. Open for beverages and light appetizers until 1 AM.

Blu - On the hotel's 23rd floor, with panoramic views of downtown Milwaukee and Lake Michigan. Enjoy classic cocktails, Martinis and an extensive wine selection.

Room service - Available 24 hours.

In WELL Spa, the complimentary fitness center provides treadmills, stair machines, elliptical trainers, weight-training machines, and free weights. Glass windows and panoramic views surround an indoor lap pool on the 23rd floor.

The hotel is three blocks from Lake Michigan's well-maintained lakefront path where bicycles and inline skates can be rented. Seasonal water sports at the lake includes sailing, personal watercraft, windsurfing, and kayaking.

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.

• Golfing nearby 
• Kayaking nearby 
• Sailing nearby 
• Water skiing nearby 
• Personal motorized watercraft on site 
• Rafting nearby 
• Windsurfing nearby 
• Hiking/biking trails nearby 
• Bicycle rentals nearby 
• Parasailing nearby 

The WELL Spa is a new urban oasis for nourishing mind, body and soul. From the blending of aromatics to the selection of music, guests indulge in an experience of pure luxury. The WELL Spa, located on the first floor of the Pfister Hotel, provides health and wellness services, featuring couples treatment rooms, a spa tub and a Turkish bath/Hammam.

• Number of treatment rooms 11 
• Couples treatment rooms 
• Manicures and pedicures 
• Body wraps 
• Body scrubs 
• Aromatherapy treatments 
• Hydrotherapy treatments 
• Spa tub in spa 
• Massages 
• Minimum age to access spa is 16 
• Body treatments 
• Facial treatments 

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please note them at check-out when you book your room.

• Accessible bathroom 
• Roll-in shower 
• In-room accessibility