The Pfister Hotel

Property class: 4.5

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Close to Baird Center and Fiserv Forum, The Pfister Hotel provides shopping on site, a coffee shop/cafe, and a hair salon. Treat yourself to a Swedish massage, reflexology, or a body scrub at the onsite spa. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and kids' meals. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as dry cleaning/laundry services and a fireplace in the lobby.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a view of the city through the windows.

Pfister King

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(31 reviews)
  • City view
  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a chair, a small ottoman, a nightstand with a lamp, and a cityscape view through the windows.

Pfister King Suite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(22 reviews)
  • City view
  • 400 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Pfister Double Suite

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • City view
  • 400 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, 2 Double Beds

Pfister Double

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • City view
  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a small table.

Pfister Premier King

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • City view
  • 350 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a window with curtains.

Pfister Premier Double

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • City view
  • 350 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a small table.

Grand Tower King

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(87 reviews)
  • City view
  • 350 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a window with curtains.

Grand Tower Double

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(40 reviews)
  • City view
  • 350 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a small table.

Lake View King

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 350 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a view of the city through the windows.

Pfister King Accessible

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • City view
  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a view of the city through the windows.

Pfister King with Roll-in Shower

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a small table.

Grand Tower King with Roll-in Shower

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 350 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a window with curtains.

Pfister Signature Doubles

7.8 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • City view
  • 350 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a small table.

Pfister Signature King

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 350 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Located in Downtown Milwaukee, a neighborhood in Milwaukee, The Pfister Hotel is in the entertainment district and near a metro station. Harley-Davidson Museum and The Rave-Eagles Club are cultural highlights and Milwaukee County Zoo is a popular area attraction. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Fiserv Forum or American Family Field. Kayaking and water skiing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and rock climbing nearby. Visit our Milwaukee travel guide
Map
424 E Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, WI, 53202

What's nearby

  • A public market building with a rooster sign, a thatched-roof structure, and a tall tower in the background.
    Milwaukee Public Market
    5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • A city skyline at dusk with buildings reflected in calm water.
    Henry W. Maier Festival Park
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • A modern architectural building with a unique design, featuring a prominent tower and curved structures.
    Milwaukee Art Museum
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • An underwater tunnel with marine life and a Caribbean Sea exhibit.
    Discovery World
    11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Riverside Theater
    6 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

  • Michigan & Jackson Tram Stop
    4 min walk
  • Milwaukee Intermodal Station
    16 min walk
  • General Mitchell Intl. Airport (MKE)
    13 min drive

Restaurants

  • Hotel Metro
    2 min walk
  • Oggie's Kitchen & Bar
    2 min walk
  • Mason Street Grill
    2 min walk
  • Uncle Wolfie’s Dinner Diner
    3 min walk
  • Ward's House of Prime
    3 min walk

About this property

The Pfister Hotel

  • Luxury historic hotel in the business district
  • Close to Baird Center and Fiserv Forum, The Pfister Hotel provides shopping on site, a coffee shop/cafe, and a hair salon. Treat yourself to a Swedish massage, reflexology, or a body scrub at the onsite spa. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and kids' meals. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with dry cleaning/laundry services and a fireplace in the lobby.
  • You'll also enjoy perks such as:
    • An indoor pool along with sun loungers
    • Full breakfast (surcharge), valet parking (surcharge), and an electric car charging station
    • Express check-out, express check-in, and a gift shop
    • Luggage storage, a TV in the lobby, and tour/ticket assistance
    • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and location
  • Room features
  • All 307 rooms offer comforts such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, as well as perks like laptop-compatible safes and air conditioning. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean, comfortable rooms at the property.
  • Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Hypo-allergenic bedding, Egyptian cotton sheets, and pillowtop mattresses
    • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and shower/tub combinations
    • 42-inch HDTVs with premium channels
    • LED light bulbs, on-request microwaves, and coffee/tea makers

Awards and affiliations

  • Sustainability Certifications
  • This property is certified by this third-party sustainability certification scheme: Green Key Global. For more information on what this certification requires and verifies, please visit their website.
  • The property is a member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts and Historic Hotels of America.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Covered self parking on site (USD 38 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Covered valet parking on site (USD 46 per day)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 7 to 25 per person
  • 2 restaurants
  • 3 bars/lounges
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Restaurants on site

  • Blu
  • Cafe Pfister
  • Lobby Lounge
  • Mason Street Grill

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Full-service spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Shopping
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool
  • Microwave on request

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Hair salon
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (once per stay)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • Conference center (25,005 square feet of space)
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers

Full-service spa

  • 11 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Hydrotherapy
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Prenatal massages
  • Reflexology
  • Spa open daily
  • Steam room
  • Swedish massages
  • Thalassotherapy
  • Turkish bath

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
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 13 floors
  • 2 buildings
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1893
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch HDTV with premium cable channels
  • iPod dock
  • Pay movies

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave on request

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • LED lighting
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight

Express check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Contactless check-out available

Late check-out subject to availability

A late check-out fee will be charged

Express check-out available

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 100.00 per accommodation, per stay

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Welcoming dogs and cats only

1 total (up to 75 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 20.0 per night

Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 20.0 per stay

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 7 to 25 per person
  • Covered self parking fee: USD 38 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Covered valet parking fee: USD 46 per day
  • Pet fee: USD 100.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 20.0 per stay
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 20.0 per night

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
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 10 PM
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Parking height restrictions apply
Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the fitness facility without adult supervision
Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa, and guests under 18 years old are only allowed with adult supervision

Frequently asked questions

Does The Pfister Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool. Pool access is from 6:00 AM–10 PM.

How much does it cost to stay at The Pfister Hotel?

As of Sept 18, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Pfister Hotel on Sept 20, 2026 start from CA $271, 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.

Is The Pfister Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, this hotel allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 75 lbs per pet. There's a fee of USD 100.00 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for USD 38 per night. Valet parking is available for USD 46 per day.

What time is check-in at The Pfister Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at The Pfister Hotel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is The Pfister Hotel located?

Located in Downtown Milwaukee, this luxury hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Milwaukee School of Engineering, Lake Michigan, and Baird Center. Marquette University and Fiserv Forum are also within 1 mi (2 km). Michigan & Jackson Tram Stop and Clybourn & Jefferson Tram Stop are within a 5-minute walk.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

The Pfister Hotel Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.6

Amenities

9.8

Staff & service

9.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1948 out of 2271 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 188 out of 2271 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 66 out of 2271 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 34 out of 2271 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 35 out of 2271 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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Value for money, really nice hotel with very accommodating staff.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Gorgeous hotel in a great location. Very much enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very nice hotel rooms very clean and staff was really welcoming
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Loved it there enjoyed room service
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful historic hotel!! Great area to walk around and see the beautiful buildings! Such a great atmosphere to relax
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Clean room and the staff was very helpful and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Friendly professional service and great accommodations.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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What a gorgeous hotel with a fantastic history! The food, drinks and amenities were perfect and the atmosphere of the original building takes you right back to the Victorian era. My husband and I had a blast!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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We try to stay here whenever we are in Milwaukee. The staff is wonderful, rooms clean, beds comfortable and spacious. Great experience and highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Staff was great, hotel was clean. Everyone was very accommodating and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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All staff were helpful and friendly. Lobby is beautiful. Food at the Mason Street grill was delicious.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful hotel, extremely nice staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Excellent historic hotel. Wonderful place to stay in downtown Milwaukee. Only inconvenience I could find is bathroom sink set too far back making it inconvenient for short people.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Room was clean and onsite dining was quality
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The staff was amazing. The history of the hotel is very interesting. The locals a joy. Visited everyday.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Super helpful staff at front desk, gorgeous building
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Staff were extra couteous and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great hotel would definitely stay again. Amazing views.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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It was great old hotel that in very good condition. The service was excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The entire staff we encountered were helpful and kind! From checking in, to valet, to the cafe, to room service, we had a great experience with everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

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Room was good. Bed was terrible. New mattress is definitely needed. Staff was fine. Club room was ok but maybe not worth the $75 ++. Mgmt needs to rethink pricing, as obvious in number of guests utilizing the venue.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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This is such a beautiful hotel! Fantastic views. The pool was nice and warm. The prices at the bar were very fair, and once again great views!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Property is absolutely beautiful! Staff were just great and so helpful. All the bars at the hotel were so much fun. Only thing that was a little off was that they only take a card or room charge no cash but it wasn’t that inconvenient, just a heads up for future travelers
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful building and nice location. We really loved our stay in this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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I thoroughly enjoyed the staff they were 5* customer service. The bars and restaurant choices were great too.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026