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The Iron Horse Hotel

4.0 star property

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An outdoor patio area with wicker furniture, hanging plants, and a stone wall backdrop.
A spacious lounge area with leather sofas, wooden tables, and a large American flag.
A modern living room with a city view, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a round coffee table, patterned sofas, and a built-in kitchen area with a refrigerator and microwave.
A corridor with zebra-patterned flooring, wooden beams, and a glass railing overlooking a lower level.
A hotel entrance with a double door, a doormat with a crown symbol, a bench, and a wall with abstract art.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
The current price is $181
$154 nightly
$181 total
Total with taxes and fees
Aug 30 - Aug 31

Explore the area

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500 W Florida Street, Milwaukee, WI, 53204
  • Place, Great Lakes Distillery
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Harley-Davidson Museum
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Marquette University
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Milwaukee, WI (MKE-General Mitchell Intl.)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Custom Deluxe King

A hotel room with a large bed, a bench, two armchairs, a small table, and a view of the city through large windows.

Custom Deluxe King

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Premium Loft Two Queen Beds

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

Premium Loft Two Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Corner Alcove King

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

Corner Alcove King

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

A modern hotel room with a large bed, two armchairs, a small table, and a bench.

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • City view
  • 450 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View

A hotel room with two beds, a bench, a desk, and a large mirror.

Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • 450 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Premium Room, 1 King Bed, City View

A room with a large window, two armchairs, a small round table, and a minibar.

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, City View

  • City view
  • 398 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Premium Studio Suite, City View

A modern hotel room with a bed, a round table, two armchairs, a wooden desk, and a brick wall.

Premium Studio Suite, City View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • City view
  • 600 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Custom Deluxe King

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a bench, a small table, and a seating area by a window.

Custom Deluxe King

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(46 reviews)
  • City view
  • 441 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

A hotel room with two beds, a bench, a desk, and a large mirror.

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(46 reviews)
  • City view
  • 450 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Corner Alcove King

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a bench, two armchairs, a small table, and a TV.

Corner Alcove King

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

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About the neighborhood

Milwaukee

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.

What's nearby

  • Great Lakes Distillery - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Harley-Davidson Museum - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Marquette University - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Henry W. Maier Festival Park - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Baird Center - 3 min drive - 2.0 miles

Getting around

  • Clybourn & Jefferson Tram Stop - 6 min drive
  • Milwaukee Intermodal Station - 15 min walk
  • General Mitchell Intl. Airport (MKE) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Botanas Restaurant - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Catrina Café Mke - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Zocalo Food Park - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Pomeroy - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Cafe India - ‬8 min walk

About this property

The Iron Horse Hotel

The Iron Horse Hotel offers 100 accommodations with minibars and safes. Pillowtop beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. 48-inch plasma televisions come with premium cable channels and pay movies. Refrigerators and coffee/tea makers are provided. Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include showers, bathrobes, designer toiletries, and complimentary toiletries.

This Milwaukee hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include deep-tissue massages and hot stone massages.
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.
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.
Enjoy American cuisine at Branded, one of the hotel's 2 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.
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.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
Branded - This bar specializes in American cuisine and serves light fare only. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Happy hour is offered. Open select days.
The Yard - This restaurant specializes in American cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open select days.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Valet parking on site (USD 44 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited onsite valet parking

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 8 to 30 per person
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Branded
  • The Yard

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Air hockey
  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Books
  • Foosball table
  • Games
  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 4,000 square feet of conference space
  • 5 meeting rooms
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Spa

  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Hot stone massages
  • Prenatal massages

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 (42 inch wide door)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 6 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1907
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 48-inch plasma TV with premium cable channels
  • Pay movies

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 25.00

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

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from March 1 to April 30:
  • One of the dining venues
The following facilities are closed on Monday and Tuesday:
  • Bar/lounge
  • Dining venue(s)
The following facilities are closed on Sunday:
  • Bar/lounge

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 100 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
3 children, up to the age of 17 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 25.00 (subject to availability)

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 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

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

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The Iron Horse Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 961 out of 1268 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 164 out of 1268 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 81 out of 1268 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 38 out of 1268 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 out of 1268 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Daniell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel , friendly staff and beds were so comfortable .
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Boyd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a great stay. Enjoyed the hotel and its amenities.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location near a bunch of good places. Very nice and clean rooms and there was tons of food options and bars connected to the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

jamey

Beautiful hotel, top notch
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alfred

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
breakfast and Bar great!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Erik

Liked: Cleanliness
Fun rooms and very helpful and friendly staff. Great location, you can walk to so many fun places to eat and drink!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Pat

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very cool hotel with a nice bar and very friendly staff. Nice location
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent atmosphere, style and rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lisandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, amazing and sweet staff!!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place to stay at an affordable price and well located for easy access to downtown, East side, lakefront, and airport. Highly recommend for your next stay in Milwaukee.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Travon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the room very relaxing good vibe to it
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mei Lin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, spacious room and friendly staff! Would definitely come back
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Daniela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful stay!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Johnny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome place.!!!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place. Great people.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
5 Star all around and love being right in the 3rd Ward for Restaurants and Bars - Will stay again for sure.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel. Good location. Walked to the public market and shopping, restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Heath

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room and hotel where extremely well
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brandon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was great
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Samuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice facility. Clean rooms. Easy access to all areas of Milwaukee
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The woman who checked us in was named Nicky and she was so pleasant and delightful- it made the entire visit even better just with how wonderful she was with the check in process. Highly recommend to anyone staying in the area! Also, management needs to give Nicky a raise!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kristina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great and helpful, food was delicious and the room was amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy to get to. Clean. Nice room.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026