Enjoy lake views and city excitement while staying productive with 24-hour business amenities. Wake up to continental breakfast before tackling your day.
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General Mitchell Intl. Airport (MKE) - 16 min drive
Waukesha, WI (UES-Waukesha County) - 25 min drive
Kenosha, WI (ENW-Kenosha Regional) - 40 min drive
Milwaukee Intermodal Station - 15 min walk
Milwaukee Airport Station - 17 min drive
Clybourn & Jefferson Tram Stop - 1 min walk
Michigan & Jackson Tram Stop - 2 min walk
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
Holiday Inn Express Milwaukee Downtown by IHG puts you in a great location, within a 15-minute walk of Lake Michigan and Marquette University. Guests can visit the fitness center for a workout, and free perks include WiFi, wired internet, and continental breakfast daily. Also, Fiserv Forum and Harley-Davidson Museum are just a 5-minute drive away. The helpful staff and location get great marks from fellow travelers. Public transportation is just a short walk: Clybourn & Jefferson Tram Stop is steps away and Michigan & Jackson Tram Stop is 2 minutes.
Languages
English
At a glance
Hotel size
116 rooms
Arranged over 6 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 21
Children
No cribs (infant beds)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi and wired internet access in rooms
Parking
Onsite valet parking (USD 39.00 per night; includes in/out privileges)
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free continental breakfast each morning
Coffee/tea in a common area
What to do
Beach nearby
Working away
24-hour business center
Meeting room
Services
24-hour front desk
Laundry facilities
Facilities
1 building/tower
Built in 2020
Fitness center
Accessibility
Elevator
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
Wheelchair-accessible business center
Well-lit path to entrance
Stair-free path to entrance
Room amenities
Be entertained
48-inch flat-screen TV
Premium cable channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning and heating
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Soap and shampoo
Hair dryer
Towels
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi and wired internet
Desk chair
More
Daily housekeeping
Fees & policies
Refundable deposits
Deposit: USD 50 per accommodation, per stay
Optional extras
There is an administrative fee of USD 50.00 per stay
Parking
Valet parking costs USD 39.00 per night with in/out privileges
Policies
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
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).
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
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Holiday Inn Express Milwaukee Downtown by IHG Hotel Milwaukee
Frequently asked questions
Does Holiday Inn Express Milwaukee Downtown by IHG offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Holiday Inn Express Milwaukee Downtown by IHG does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Holiday Inn Express Milwaukee Downtown by IHG?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Holiday Inn Express Milwaukee Downtown by IHG?
Yes. Valet parking costs USD 39.00 per night.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Holiday Inn Express Milwaukee Downtown by IHG?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.
Is there an onsite casino at Holiday Inn Express Milwaukee Downtown by IHG?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Potawatomi Bingo Casino (4-min drive) is nearby.
What is there to do at Holiday Inn Express Milwaukee Downtown by IHG and nearby?
Maintain your daily exercise routine at the gym.
What's the area around Holiday Inn Express Milwaukee Downtown by IHG like?
Holiday Inn Express Milwaukee Downtown by IHG is a short 1-minute walk from Clybourn & Jefferson Tram Stop and 12 minutes' walk from Lake Michigan. Travelers say the area is walkable and good for shopping.
Reviews
8.6
Excellent
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9.0/10
Cleanliness
8.8/10
Staff & service
8.6/10
Amenities
9.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.6/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
6/10 Good
8 Feb 2025
Brad
Brad, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
7 Feb 2025
Verified traveller
1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
27 Jan 2025
Verified traveller
1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
25 Jan 2025
Verified traveller
2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
24 Jan 2025
Wasn’t horrible, but not great…
When we got into our room the bathroom had a dirty wash cloth with makeup all over it. A dirty cup and used water bottle on the counter. There was hair in the sink, on the floor in the bathroom, and on our comforter. I felt like it was very dirty.
Nathan
Nathan, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
2/10 Poor
20 Jan 2025
Maryn
Maryn, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
20 Jan 2025
The good and bad
I couldn't connect my iPhone to the TV. Followed all the directions and then went to the front desk to ask for help. Front desk gave me a number to call. I waited on hold for 50 minutes. Finally got someone and that person couldn't help me??? He said someone would call me back who could and no one ever called. I wasn't surprised.
Long term fixes: I wish you had a fan/vent in the bathroom. Lights in the coffee nook would be great.
Otherwise, it's a nice place and Jayden at the front desk was very nice.
Susan K
Susan K, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
20 Jan 2025
Downtown Milwaukee
Only complaint was that the noise from the water running through the sewer line down through the walls from the toilet flushing and the shower draining in the room above us was really loud.
Jo Ann
Jo Ann, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
19 Jan 2025
Adrienne
Adrienne, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
22 Dec 2024
Michael
Michael, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
26 Nov 2024
Great stay in great area of Milwaukee
Great location and very clean rooms. The continental breakfast was great with plenty of options. The valet parking was confusing on our arrival and we chose to park in structure next to property because the valet area was to busy.
Rebecca
Rebecca, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
18 Nov 2024
Great option
Good hotel, excellent location, good breakfast, staff super friendly, I love kisses chocolates when check in, the only comment is $39+taxes for valet parking a bit expensive
Marcelo
Marcelo, 2-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
16 Nov 2024
Great overnight stay
Good location, clean, comfortable, good breakfast. Checks off the basics!
Rodolfo
Rodolfo, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
11 Nov 2024
The place itself was nice but self parking was $20 per night,Valet was $39 per night and nobody told me that when i reserved so basically i paid $225-250 a night to stay in a Holiday inn, live and learn pretty nice other than getting scammed on parking
Bradley
Bradley, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
10 Nov 2024
Great
Made a last minute trip very enjoyable. Exceeded our expectations
Julie
Julie, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
10 Nov 2024
Jasmin
Jasmin, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
10 Nov 2024
April
April, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
9 Nov 2024
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Emily
Emily, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
4 Nov 2024
Imelda B
Imelda B, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
3 Nov 2024
PENGYUAN
PENGYUAN, 3-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
2 Nov 2024
Great stay, we’ll be back!
Margaret
Margaret, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
31 Oct 2024
Two night reservation was made late in the day. Unfortunately the room availability that was listed on Expedia did not match what was actually available at the Holiday Inn Exoress. Staff person was very apologetic but as a result my wife and I had to stay in separate rooms the first night - and we had to re-check into our rooms on day two. Room was nice on day two but I was shocked that I was not offered any discount for the inconvenience we experienced on the first day.
Jerry
Jerry, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
31 Oct 2024
Adil
Adil, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
28 Oct 2024
Very nice & clean. Staff was great. Liked location and the beds were very comfy!
Curt
Curt, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
25 Oct 2024
The only thing I didn't like about my stay was parking. The hotel doesn't have it's own free parking. I had to pay to park, and it was ridiculously high. That's what will keep me from staying there again.