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The Pfister Hotel

Property class: 4.5

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A grand lobby with ornate columns, a chandelier, and a staircase leading to an upper level.
A hotel lobby with a bar area, seating with tables, and large windows offering a view of the cityscape.
A banquet hall with round tables, gold chairs, chandeliers, and floral centerpieces.
An indoor swimming pool with clear views of the cityscape through large windows.
A grand staircase with marble steps and golden lion statues, leading to an upper floor.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
The current price is $215
$183 nightly
$215 total
Total with taxes and fees
Nov 25 - Nov 26

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424 E Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, WI, 53202
  • Place, Riverside Theater
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Pabst Theater
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Milwaukee Art Museum
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Milwaukee, WI (MKE-General Mitchell Intl.)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

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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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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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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
(88 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 neighborhood

Milwaukee

A stay at The Pfister Hotel places you in the heart of Milwaukee, within a 15-minute walk of Lake Michigan and Baird Center. .This luxury hotel is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Fiserv Forum and 4 mi (6.4 km) from American Family Field.

What's nearby

  • Milwaukee Public Market - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Riverside Theater - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Pabst Theater - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Milwaukee Art Museum - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Discovery World - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles

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
  • ‪Uncle Wolfie’s Dinner Diner - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Mason Street Grill - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Ward's House of Prime - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Pfister Hotel

The Pfister Hotel offers 307 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and complimentary newspapers. Pillowtop beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. 42-inch plasma televisions come with premium cable channels and pay movies. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, slippers, designer toiletries, and complimentary toiletries.

This Milwaukee hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Microwaves and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested. Housekeeping is provided once per stay.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center.

Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the fitness facility without adult supervision.

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

The onsite spa has 11 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, Swedish massages, and facials. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy, hydrotherapy, and reflexology. The spa is equipped with a steam room and Turkish bath/hammam.

The spa is open daily. Children under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision. Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa.

Stay in one of 307 guestrooms featuring 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. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature designer toiletries and hair dryers.
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments, and facials. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, including an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. Additional amenities at this Victorian hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands.
Grab a bite at Mason Street Grill, one of the hotel's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Snacks are also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Relax with a refreshing drink at one of the 3 bars/lounges. Full breakfasts are available daily from 6 AM to 11 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, express check-in, and express check-out. Planning an event in Milwaukee? This hotel has 25005 square feet (2323 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and meeting rooms. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6 AM and 11 AM.
Mason Street Grill - This restaurant serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.
Cafe Pfister - This café serves breakfast, brunch, and lunch. A children's menu is available. Open daily.
Blu - Onsite bar. Open daily.
Lobby Lounge - Onsite lobby lounge. Open daily.
24-hour room service is available.

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts and Historic Hotels of America.

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
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • 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

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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

Property is also known as

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Pfister Hotel Milwaukee
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The Pfister Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1971 out of 2297 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 192 out of 2297 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 69 out of 2297 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 32 out of 2297 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 33 out of 2297 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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One of our favorite hotels in the world.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

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Fantastic place to stay!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great hotel!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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We loved it. Great stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 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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Nice and historial, great beds.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Wonderful historical hotel in the center of the city. Staff was incredible as usual. Room was perfect. Always a great stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Gorgeous hotel, great staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Historic place in a great location.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great check in, wonderful beds
Stayed 1 night in Apr 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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Great experience and memories created during our stay.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Wonderful staff, beautiful clean rooms!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Excellent stay, nice staff. Nice lounge on the 23rd floor with great drinks and amazing view. The bar lounge on the first floor was also amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

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Great time overall
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great location within walking distance to the waterfront which made it perfect for Summerfest. Nice pool with great views
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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We love this hotel, located in the center of Milwaukee. It is luxurious, and definitely a 5-star property. The restaurants ar excellent, the lobby is beautiful and everyone working there is helpful and kind. Marisha, who works in the cafe, is a treasure!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Art work is stunning!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Excellent hotel in every aspect.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 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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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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Absolutely gorgeous hotel and rooms!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful property. Every staff member--from front desk, bar, restaurant, housekeeping, concierge,to bellhops, were pleasant, professional & helpful. Our room was comfortable, clean & quiet. The location was perfect, just a short walk from the art museum. Would certainly stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Our whole experience was fantastic. Check-in was quick and they offered champagne. The Bellhop that helped us with our luggage and finding our room was an absolute delight and the property was immaculate. Would love to visit again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 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