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Holiday Inn Express Milwaukee Downtown by IHG

2.5 star property

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

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
  • Place, Milwaukee Art Museum
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Harley-Davidson Museum
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Fiserv Forum
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Milwaukee, WI (MKE-General Mitchell Intl.)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace

Suite, 2 Queen Beds

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

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room

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

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace

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

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

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace

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

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace

Suite, 1 King Bed

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

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

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

1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

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

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

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

View all photos for Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Roll-in Shower (Roll-In Shower)

1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace

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

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace

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

  • ‪Tupelo Honey - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Central Standard Crafthouse & Kitchen - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Swingin' Door Exchange - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Blu Milwaukee - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Uncle Wolfie’s Dinner Diner - ‬3 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.

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

Reviews

Holiday Inn Express Milwaukee Downtown by IHG Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 685 out of 1019 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 179 out of 1019 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 72 out of 1019 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 36 out of 1019 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 47 out of 1019 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela, Delavan

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was the perfect stay for Summerfest . Everything was walkable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laurie

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

Great!

Stayed here while visiting for Summerfest. Only 3 blocks from Summerfest grounds,so close and convenient. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient to Summerfest
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca, SAFETY HARBOR

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The woman at the front desk was excellent. She was very efficient, friendly and knowledgeable about the area. Wish every check-in went that flawless.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and helpful staff, very clean. Comfy beds and pillows and roomy. We got a great deal on our room too.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Linda

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

8/10 Good

Courtney

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

10/10 Excellent

jimmie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice, clean and good breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Isaiah

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

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

nice Place

Great location. Close to Summerfest. We are staying here every year
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

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

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent stay near summer fest
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

MaryAnn, Carol Stream

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location and wonderful staff Our v Fav place to stay in Milwaukee
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
My room was surprisingly large, very clean, and exceptionally comfortable. The bathroom was also spacious, new, and had a beautiful glass door shower stall. Plus, every person I ran into at the front desk (and the breakfast attendant!) was super friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Blair, McFarland

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff there were very friendly and willing to help with any need we had. The location is very convenient to downtown Milwaukee and the Summerfest grounds. The rooms seem recently remodeled and were very clean and spacious.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura, Davenport

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property. Very clean. Only thing to note is parking is valet but there are parking garages very close.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice property, very comfortable bed and room, good breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

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

Good stay

Nice one night stay for a baseball game.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, great staff, very clean. Cleaning staff is loud in the morning-afternoon always wakes me up..
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025