Holiday Inn Express Milwaukee Downtown by IHG

2.5 star property

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Free daily continental breakfast
1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace
Exterior
Interior
Exterior

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Gym
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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525 N Jefferson Street, Milwaukee, WI, 53202
  • Milwaukee Art Museum
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Harley-Davidson Museum
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Fiserv Forum
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Milwaukee, WI (MKE-General Mitchell Intl.)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

Suite, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(33 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(77 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room (Specialty)

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the area

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 1 mi (1.5 km) from Fiserv Forum.

What's nearby

  • Milwaukee Public Market - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Riverside Theater - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Milwaukee Art Museum - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Harley-Davidson Museum - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Fiserv Forum - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Café Benelux - ‬5 min walk
  • Tupelo Honey
  • ‪Central Standard Crafthouse & Kitchen - ‬3 min walk
  • Swingin' Door Exchange
  • ‪Brownstone Social Lounge - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express Milwaukee Downtown by IHG

Hotel with free breakfast, near Lake Michigan
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 daily.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, a 24-hour front desk, and laundry facilities.
Guests are offered a complimentary continental breakfast each morning.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Valet parking on site (USD 39 per night; includes in/out privileges)

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily
  • 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 centre
  • 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.
  • Lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 6 floors
  • Built in 2020
  • Smoke-free property

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 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

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

Payment types

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

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 652 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 182 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 75 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 41 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 50 out of 1000 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandy A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

THE best hotel!!!

THE best hotel we stayed at. Staff = excellent. Breakfast = excellent. Room = excellent. Not one bad thing to say at all.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Halid

Thank you for your hospitality. You made our stay enjoyable.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bineet

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient to downtown, breakfast was terrific, very friendly staff. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Korbin

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was conviently located and staff was very helpful
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juanita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable and nice
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chandell

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice area
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ariana

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

The front staff was excellent, and the overall cleanliness of the hotel was terrific
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allison

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
quick and easy check in, valet was helpful and efficent!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandon

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Giselle

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful staff and great location

The staff was wonderful and the hotel was nice and clean! Great value! The hotel is close to lots of shops and restaurants. A great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Otto

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Saul G

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Debra

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Well when we got there the front desk was empty. We waited about 10-15 min to check in.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phyllis

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful accommodations great food selection with a little rotation on different days and the front staff went over and beyond with any questions or assistance needed
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heidi

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Liked location, could walk to everting downtown.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025