Holiday Inn Express Milwaukee Downtown by IHG

2.5 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, a short walk to Henry W. Maier Festival Park

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

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
525 N Jefferson Street, Milwaukee, WI, 53202
  • Henry W. Maier Festival Park
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Harley-Davidson Museum
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Fiserv Forum
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Milwaukee, WI (MKE-General Mitchell Intl.)
    ‪13 min drive‬

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Room options

Suite, 2 Queen Beds

  • 389 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room

  • 321 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

  • 388 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed

  • 387 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 322 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Hearing Accessible

  • 388 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • 336 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Mobility Accessible (Roll-In Shower)

  • 389 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room (Specialty)

  • 321 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Milwaukee

Holiday Inn Express Milwaukee Downtown by IHG places you in Downtown Milwaukee, within a leisurely stroll of popular sights such as Lake Michigan and Henry W. Maier Festival Park. This 116-room hotel has conveniences like free breakfast, free in-room WiFi, and a gym.

What's nearby

  • Riverside Theater - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Henry W. Maier Festival Park - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Milwaukee Art Museum - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Harley-Davidson Museum - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Fiserv Forum - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles

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 - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Central Standard Crafthouse & Kitchen - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Colectivo Coffee - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Swingin' Door Exchange - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express Milwaukee Downtown by IHG

Hotel with free breakfast, a short walk to Henry W. Maier Festival Park
Guests of Holiday Inn Express Milwaukee Downtown by IHG enjoy a gym, free WiFi in public areas, and a 24-hour business center. Valet parking is offered for USD 39.00 per night. Front-desk staff are standing by 24/7 to assist with any requests. Additional amenities include coffee/tea in a common area, a meeting room, and laundry facilities.
48-inch flat-screen TVs come with cable channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi and wired Internet. Other amenities include coffee makers, hair dryers, and ironing boards.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 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 center
  • 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.
  • Elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • 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

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 50 per accommodation, per stay

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Valet parking fee: USD 39.00 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Administrative fee: USD 50.00 per stay

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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)
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM—-anytime
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 21
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers valet parking (fees apply).

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • The credit card used at check-in for incidentals must be in the name of the primary guest who made the reservation.
  • 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).

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.
  • 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

Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at Holiday Inn Express Milwaukee Downtown by IHG?

Holiday Inn Express Milwaukee Downtown by IHG offers free cancellation on some room rates. To learn more, look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What's there to do close to Holiday Inn Express Milwaukee Downtown by IHG?

This hotel is situated in Downtown Milwaukee within a short 12-minute walk of Lake Michigan and also 10 minutes on foot from Henry W. Maier Festival Park. You'll also find Fiserv Forum and Harley-Davidson Museum within a short drive.

Is there parking available at Holiday Inn Express Milwaukee Downtown by IHG?

Yes, valet parking is offered for USD 39.00 per night with in/out privileges.

Does Holiday Inn Express Milwaukee Downtown by IHG include a casino on the premises?

No, Holiday Inn Express Milwaukee Downtown by IHG doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Holiday Inn Express Milwaukee Downtown by IHG?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

Is Holiday Inn Express Milwaukee Downtown by IHG good for couples?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like free Internet access as well as free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk.

Are there hot tubs at Holiday Inn Express Milwaukee Downtown by IHG?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Holiday Inn Express Milwaukee Downtown by IHG have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Holiday Inn Express Milwaukee Downtown by IHG offers free continental breakfast each morning though there is no restaurant.

Does Holiday Inn Express Milwaukee Downtown by IHG allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Holiday Inn Express Milwaukee Downtown by IHG though service animals are welcome.

Are there connecting rooms at Holiday Inn Express Milwaukee Downtown by IHG?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

What is the closest airport to Holiday Inn Express Milwaukee Downtown by IHG?

The closest major airport to Holiday Inn Express Milwaukee Downtown by IHG is General Mitchell Intl. Airport (MKE), which is 10.6 mi away (16 minutes by car). Another top airport is Waukesha, WI (UES-Waukesha County), which is located 19.3 mi away (25-minute drive).

Are there rooms with balconies at Holiday Inn Express Milwaukee Downtown by IHG?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Holiday Inn Express Milwaukee Downtown by IHG.

Holiday Inn Express Milwaukee Downtown by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 595 out of 971 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 188 out of 971 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 87 out of 971 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 46 out of 971 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 55 out of 971 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brandon

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Giselle

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
All good.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rafael Vazquez

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

6/10 Okay

Vicki

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed here for one night while attending a concert at Riverside Theatre. It is about a 10 minute walk. Hotel was OK, could have been cleaner. There was hair all over the bathroom. We parked next-door at the parking garage, it was cheaper than their valet.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff where great this will be my go to stay whenever I’m in Milwaukee
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, quiet, close to shop and restaurants! 😊😊
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Tina

Traveled with family
Disliked: Room comfort

Inconvenience

Place had a very nice continental breakfast I'll give them that. Parking and no direct walking to the hotel is an inconvenience. Having to carry your bags through a parking ramp and walk to hotel sucks.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Latoya

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rebecca was amazing.She was friendly, informed us of places to see and eat. Check.in was easy and quick. The entire staff were very attentive to our needs and willingness to help us..I would recommend and stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Temel

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean and modern room. Quite and comfortable. Polite staff. Easy access, garage across the street. Central location. Overall good.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emilly, Shullsburg

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, comfortable bed, great shower and bathroom
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Sue

Business traveler
Parking walking down street at 0500. Nor good that ramp not attached to motel
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Jonathan

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

Nice and clean

This motel is nice, clean and is very close to all the stuff that Milwaukee has to offer. Breakfast was good. Nothing fancy but definitely did the job. My only complaint is you must pay for parking in a garage. But the price of the motel stay was cheaper than most making up for the parking. All in all, it was a good 1 night stay and we slept great after a very long concert. Which was much needed.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

emanuel

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacey

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect walkable location in Milwaukee. Housekeeping cleaned everyday and hotel staff was helpful and friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Rhonda

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great experience, I would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love how clean, quiet, and packed with amenities and friendly staff this property is. Would stay here again great price.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Dennis

Traveled with partner
Good location
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Aaron

Traveled with family

Got lied to

I actually didn’t stay here. I got a call asking if I needed 2 beds. I did. Got asked to switch to a new hotel (next door) due to ‘faculty issues’. I politely said yes and was told I’d get 2 queens at the other hotel. I didn’t. I got 1 queen and was told that’s all they had. I wish I knew I would have went somewhere else. So I was kinda annoyed being lied to
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christi

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra, Wilmington

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and the staff has been very friendly and helpful!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Robin

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

Nice downtown hotel

Lovely hotel, excellent staff. Loved the pillows! Wish they had potatoes to go with the eggs instead of 3 meat options at breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025