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 Remineralizing Hydrotherapy Bath, deep tissue, Swedish, and hot stone massage, as well as 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.

• Express check-in 
• Elevator/lift 
• Number of bars/lounges - 3 
• Full-service spa 
• Indoor pool 
• 24-hour front desk 
• Turkish bath/Hammam 
• Spa treatment room(s) 
• Porter/bellhop 
• Express check-out 
• Tours/ticket assistance 
• Meeting rooms 22 

• Year Built 1893 
• Coffee shop or café 
• Dry cleaning/laundry service 
• Self parking (surcharge) 
• WiFi (surcharge) 
• Valet parking (surcharge) 
• Smoke-free property 
• Nightclub 
• Safe-deposit box at front desk 
• Conference space size (meters) - 2323 
• Spa services on site 
• Luggage storage 
• Hair salon 
• ATM/banking 
• Breakfast available (surcharge) 
• Number of restaurants - 2 
• 24-hour business center 
• Concierge services 
• Conference space size (feet) - 25000 
• Gift shops or newsstand 
• Conference center 
• Shopping on site 
• 24-hour fitness facilities 
• Total number of rooms - 307 
• Television in common areas 
• Number of floors - 13 
• Number of buildings/towers - 1 
• Wedding services 
• Multilingual staff 
• Fireplace in lobby 
• Free newspapers in lobby 

• English
• Chinese
• Spanish

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, 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.

• Water skiing nearby 
• Golfing nearby 
• Parasailing nearby 
• Rock climbing nearby 
• Windsurfing nearby 
• Rafting nearby 
• Bicycle rentals nearby 
• Boat tours nearby 
• Segway rental/tour nearby 
• Hiking/biking trails nearby 
• Kayaking nearby 
• Sailing nearby 

• Scooter/moped rentals 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 treatments 
• Body scrubs 
• Facial treatments 
• Aromatherapy treatments 
• Thalassotherapy treatments 
• Hydrotherapy treatments 
• Hot stone massage 
• Deep tissue massage 

• Swedish massage 
• Prenatal massage 
• Spa tub in spa 
• Steam room in spa 
• Minimum age to access spa is 16 
• Reflexology 
• Detoxification wrap 
• Massages 

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