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Holiday Inn Express Milwaukee Downtown by IHG

Property class: 2.5

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A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and a desk with a chair.
A snack aisle with various packaged foods.
A hotel lobby with a sofa, chairs, a large window, and a ceiling with recessed lighting.
A coffee station with two coffee machines and a display of coffee products.
A modern breakfast bar with a variety of cereal options, a coffee station, and a sign indicating the start of breakfast.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Parking available
  • Business services
The current price is $144
$122 nightly
$144 total
Total with taxes and fees
Sep 27 - Sep 28

Explore the area

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525 N Jefferson Street, Milwaukee, WI, 53202
  • Place, Milwaukee Public Market
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Discovery World
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Milwaukee Art Museum
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Milwaukee, WI (MKE-General Mitchell Intl.)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a television, and a lamp.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(101 reviews)
  • City view
  • 336 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp, and a window with blinds.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(39 reviews)
  • 322 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free wired internet

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

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a television, and a lamp.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(22 reviews)
  • 388 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and a chair.

Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 387 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and a chair.

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub (Accessible Tub)

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • 388 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with a kitchenette, a bed, a desk, and a microwave.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub (Accessible Tub)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A bed with white bedding and two pillows.

Standard Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 321 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp, and a window with blinds.

Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)
  • 389 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp, and a window with blinds.

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Roll-in Shower (Roll-In Shower)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 389 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free wired internet

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A bed with white bedding and two pillows.

Room (Specialty)

  • 321 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free wired internet

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About the neighborhood

Milwaukee

Located in Milwaukee (Downtown Milwaukee), Holiday Inn Express Milwaukee Downtown by IHG is within a 15-minute walk of Lake Michigan and Marquette University. .This hotel is 4.8 mi (7.7 km) from American Family Field and 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Baird Center.

What's nearby

  • Milwaukee Public Market - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Henry W. Maier Festival Park - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Riverside Theater - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Discovery World - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Milwaukee Art Museum - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Hotel Metro - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Café Benelux - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Wicked Hop - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Central Standard Crafthouse & Kitchen - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪St Paul’s Fish Market Tiki Bar - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express Milwaukee Downtown by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Milwaukee Downtown by IHG offers 116 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. 48-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations.

This Milwaukee hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center.
Make yourself at home in one of the 116 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming provides entertainment. Bathrooms have shower/tub combinations and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Enjoy the recreation opportunities such as a fitness center or make use of other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served on weekdays from 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, a 24-hour front desk, and laundry facilities.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served on weekdays between 6:00 AM and 9:00 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

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 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends
  • 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 noon

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 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

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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

Express Milwaukee By Ihg
Holiday Inn Express Milwaukee Downtown
Holiday Inn Express Milwaukee Downtown by IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Milwaukee Downtown an IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Milwaukee Downtown by IHG Milwaukee
Holiday Inn Express Milwaukee Downtown by IHG Hotel Milwaukee

Holiday Inn Express Milwaukee Downtown by IHG Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 711 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 157 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 64 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 31 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 38 out of 1001 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Second time staying here and will again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jacob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel staff was pleasant. Room was clean, breakfast was sufficient and cookies at check in were yummy!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Frederick

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
All good for a quick visit
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Vincent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location close to food and shopping. Clean rooms and friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jerry

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean spacious room with great location near the Third Ward
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ekaterina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean. Huge rooms. Breakfast is a nice perk. Great location!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Donta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like it I enjoyed myself
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is in a great location, and has everything you need for a great price! Check in was easy, the beds were cozy, the staff was attentive to any needs. I had no complaints and would definitely stay here again if I needed a spot in downtown Milwaukee!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sarahi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Delicious breakfast, lovely, amazing staff
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shae

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms, friendly and helpful staff, and a good breakfast selection. Within walking distance of a variety of things.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So clean, fresh & friendly!! 😀😀
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Maureen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The downtown Holiday Inn Express was very comfortable and convenient for all kinds of interesting downtown activities. Staff was friendly and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Janice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had no complaints or concerns during my 2 night stay. Not much space for unloading right in front of the entry.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was good.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Devante

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was good and I enjoyed my sleep I was able to get.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Caleb

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was good, coffee was good, room was clean and spacious, showerhead was perfect.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
spotless room, friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Hector

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Parking was convenient and breakfast was great
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Wonderful stay
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room and dolid breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025