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The Iron Horse Hotel

500 West Florida Street, Milwaukee, WI, US
4.0Very Good
Hotel amenities
Laundry
Non-Smoking
Parking
Gym
Pet Friendly

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About this property

The Iron Horse Hotel is a 4-star property located in the heart of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, within a 5-minute drive of the Harley-Davidson Museum and Baird Center. This 100-room hotel, including 2 suites, offers guests a well-positioned base for exploring Milwaukee's cultural and entertainment attractions.

The 100 guestrooms feature pillowtop beds dressed in Egyptian cotton sheets, refrigerators, and plasma televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available throughout, along with cable programming. Bathrooms are outfitted with showers, designer toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests consistently rate room comfort highly at 4.7 out of 5.

Dining options include three on-site restaurants, with Branded serving American cuisine. A coffee shop and cafe provide additional dining flexibility, and a bar and lounge are available for beverages. Room service is offered during limited hours, and full breakfast is available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for an additional fee.

The Art Deco hotel offers a range of amenities designed for both leisure and business travelers. A 24-hour fitness center caters to those maintaining wellness routines, while massage services provide relaxation. The property features complimentary wireless internet, concierge services, an arcade and game room, a library, and a terrace. Meeting and conference facilities span 4,000 square feet across five meeting rooms, making the hotel suitable for events and gatherings. Additional conveniences include safe-deposit boxes, laundry services, and luggage storage.

The Iron Horse Hotel is positioned 1.2 miles from Henry W. Maier Festival Park and 1.3 miles from Fiserv Forum. General Mitchell Airport is 6 miles away with taxi service available for $10 one way. For travelers arriving from Chicago O'Hare International Airport, the distance is 90 miles with taxi service at $150 one way. The hotel maintains a guest rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars across 1,000 reviews.

Check-in is available from 4:00 PM to midnight, with check-out at 11:00 AM. The property is pet-friendly, welcoming all pets including large dogs, with a $100 cleaning fee per stay. The hotel is smoke-free and wheelchair-accessible.

Location & nearby attractions

In the heart of Milwaukee, The Iron Horse Hotel is within a 5-minute drive of Harley-Davidson Museum and Baird Center. This family-friendly hotel is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Henry W. Maier Festival Park and 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Fiserv Forum.
Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

Great Lakes Distillery - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Milwaukee Brewing Co. - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Harley-Davidson Museum - 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design - 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Marquette University - 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Allen-Bradley Company Clock Tower - 1.3 km / 0.8 mi
Milwaukee Public Market - 1.4 km / 0.8 mi
The Shops of Grand Avenue - 1.5 km / 0.9 mi
Baird Center - 1.7 km / 1 mi
Henry W. Maier Festival Park - 1.7 km / 1 mi
Frontier Airlines Center - 1.7 km / 1 mi
Marcus Center for the Performing Arts - 1.8 km / 1.1 mi
Miller High Life Theatre - 1.8 km / 1.1 mi
Milwaukee Public Museum - 1.8 km / 1.1 mi
Lake Michigan - 1.8 km / 1.1 mi

The nearest airports are:
General Mitchell Intl. Airport (MKE) - 11 km / 6.8 mi
Waukesha, WI (UES-Waukesha County) - 30.6 km / 19 mi
Kenosha, WI (ENW-Kenosha Regional) - 52.8 km / 32.8 mi

The preferred airport for The Iron Horse Hotel is General Mitchell Intl. Airport (MKE).

Rooms

Make yourself at home in one of the 100 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and plasma televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with Egyptian cotton sheets. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature showers, designer toiletries, and hair dryers.

Dining

Enjoy American cuisine at Branded, one of the hotel's 3 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Snacks are also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Full breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.

Amenities & features

Pamper yourself with onsite massages or enjoy recreation amenities such as a 24-hour fitness center. Additional amenities at this Art Deco hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and an arcade/game room.
Featured amenities include a computer station, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Planning an event in Milwaukee? This hotel has 4000 square feet (360 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and 5 meeting rooms. Limited parking is available onsite.

Getting here

6 miles from General Mitchell Airport Taxi Drive $10.00, one way 90 miles from Chicago O'Hare. $150.00 taxi charge, one way.
Sorry, no airport shuttle available.
Daily and overnight valet parking. $10 for daily and $44 for overnight parking. Brix parking garage next to hotel is $6 per 2 hours and free parking next to Mob Craft Brewery

Check-in & check-out

Check-in 4:00 PM - midnight
Check-out 11:00 AM
  • 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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.

Pet policy

  • Pets allowed
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • All pets are allowed. We are big dog friendly
  • as well. There is a $100 cleaning fee per stay.
  • Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.

Fees & policies

  • 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)

Know before you go

  • Reservations are required for massage services. Reservations can be made by contacting the hotel prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Up to 3 children 17 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).