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The Iron Horse Hotel

4.0 star property
Art Deco hotel with 3 restaurants and a 24-hour fitness center

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The Iron Horse Hotel near Lake Michigan offers three American cuisine restaurants. Guests can book deep-tissue massages, enjoy coffee shop treats with in-room WiFi, and benefit from luggage storage and dry cleaning. Guests appreciate the helpful staff and convenient location.
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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Bar
  • Pet friendly
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Plasma TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
  • 450 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Plasma TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
  • 450 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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City view

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, City View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Plasma TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
  • 398 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Studio Suite, City View | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

Premium Studio Suite, City View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Plasma TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
  • 600 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Custom Deluxe King | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

Custom Deluxe King

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(38 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Plasma TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
  • 441 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(39 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Plasma TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
  • 450 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Corner Alcove King | City view

Corner Alcove King

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Plasma TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
  • 600 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
500 W Florida Street, Milwaukee, WI, 53204

What's nearby

  • Harley-Davidson Museum - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Marquette University - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Milwaukee Public Market - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Henry W. Maier Festival Park - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Baird Center - 2 min drive - 1.1 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

  • ‪Zocalo Food Park - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Anytime Arepa - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Anodyne Coffee Company - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Toast - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Catrina Café Mke - ‬4 min walk

About this property

The Iron Horse Hotel

Upscale boutique hotel near Harley-Davidson Museum
Consider a stay at The Iron Horse Hotel and take advantage of a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and a library. Treat yourself to a hot stone massage or other spa services. At the 3 on-site restaurants, enjoy brunch, lunch, dinner, light fare, and American cuisine. In addition to dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), valet parking (surcharge), and a billiards/pool table
  • An elevator, luggage storage, and a TV in the lobby
  • Tour/ticket assistance, ATM/banking services, and meeting rooms
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff, first-rate property condition, and location
Room features
All 100 rooms offer comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to perks like air conditioning and bathrobes. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding, Egyptian cotton sheets, and pillowtop mattresses
  • Shared bathrooms with designer toiletries and showers
  • 48-inch plasma TVs with premium channels
  • Refrigerators, coffee/tea makers, and daily housekeeping

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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 parking

Food and drink

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

Restaurants on site

  • Ash
  • Branded
  • The Yard

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • 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

  • 24-hour business center
  • 4,000 square feet of conference space
  • Computer station
  • Meeting rooms

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: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

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
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (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

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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Iron Horse Hotel Milwaukee
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Frequently asked questions

Is The Iron Horse Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 100 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at The Iron Horse Hotel?

As of Nov 19, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Iron Horse Hotel on Nov 23, 2025 start from $139.0, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Valet parking is available for USD 44 per night. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at The Iron Horse Hotel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at The Iron Horse Hotel?

Check-out is at noon. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is The Iron Horse Hotel located?

Located in Fifth Ward, this boutique hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Great Lakes Distillery and Harley-Davidson Museum. Lake Michigan is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) away. Clybourn & Jefferson Tram Stop is 22 minutes by foot and Michigan & Jackson Tram Stop is 24 minutes.

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The Iron Horse Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 749 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 140 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 59 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 32 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 1002 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Donna

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

8/10 Good

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would definitely stay again! Wonderful place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frederick

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A+ This hotel was amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

DANIEL

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All was great. Great staff, great room. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

GINA

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place to stay Rooms are clean and spacious Staff at front desk and valet very pleasant Bar and staff were great too Will stay again
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

SHANNON

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay and the personal staff touches like the pumpkin decorating contest on display.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dominic

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay and enjoy Milwaukee
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pierre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I’m thrilled that my first stay at the famous Iron Horse Hotel was as great as I expected.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

chad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, great vibe, super cool hotel
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved the location and the room!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great decor and comfy bed!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic all around. Staff, location, comfy bed, waterfall shower, coffee machine in room. Great experience and will stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place with a cool vibe
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place! Great location, lots of parking. Love the atmosphere in the lobby!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Josh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place especially if you're going to the harley museum. The rooms are amazing. Will definitely stay again if we're back up there.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Agnes

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, clean room.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angelica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was dusty as was much of the hotel
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
LOVED our stay! We had stopped in for lunch and drinks years ago, and recently stayed here for a family get together on the lake. Beautiful hotel, friendly staff, sociable guests at the bar and pool table area.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is amazing and if you’re a motorcycle guy it’s a MUST STAY!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zach

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
clean room nice hotel room front desk was kinda slow and unorganized during check in and there is no parking so that’s a negative u have to pay 40 bucks
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alicia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved this place!!! It’s a unique type of place. Valet parking was awesome!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great reuse of available building. Thoughtful layout with carefully constructed design elements make for a comfortable environment. Nice bar and restaurant spaces lend to an easygoing atmosphere. I’ll be back again when in town next time.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very cool atmosphere, but no food options
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ginger

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

Enjoyed stay

Unique hotel, clean, great location for the things we were doing.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025