The Iron Horse Hotel

4.0 star property

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Lounge
Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View
Exterior
Lobby lounge
Lobby

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
500 W Florida Street, Milwaukee, WI, 53204
  • Harley-Davidson Museum
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Fiserv Forum
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Henry W. Maier Festival Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Milwaukee, WI (MKE-General Mitchell Intl.)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

Corner Alcove King

  • 56 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Studio Suite, City View

  • 56 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, City View

  • 37 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View

  • 42 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Custom Deluxe King

  • 41 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 42 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Milwaukee

A stay at The Iron Horse Hotel places you in the heart of Milwaukee, within a 15-minute walk of Harley-Davidson Museum and Marquette University. .This boutique hotel is 5.1 mi (8.3 km) from Lake Michigan and 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Fiserv Forum.

What's nearby

  • Harley-Davidson Museum - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Baird Center - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Potawatomi Bingo Casino - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Fiserv Forum - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Henry W. Maier Festival Park - 3 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

  • Clybourn & Jefferson Tram Stop - 6 min drive
  • Milwaukee Intermodal Station - 15 min walk
  • General Mitchell Intl. Airport (MKE) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Gyro Palace - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪O'Lydias - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Zocalo Tavern - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Fuel Cafe 5th - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Purple Door Ice Cream - ‬7 min walk

About this property

The Iron Horse Hotel

Art Deco hotel with 3 restaurants and a 24-hour fitness center
The Iron Horse Hotel offers 100 accommodations with minibars and safes. Pillowtop beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. 48-inch plasma televisions come with premium cable channels and pay movies. Refrigerators and coffee/tea makers are provided. Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include showers, bathrobes, designer toiletries, and complimentary toiletries.

This Milwaukee hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include deep-tissue massages and hot stone massages.
Make yourself at home in one of the 100 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and plasma televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with Egyptian cotton sheets. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature showers, designer toiletries, and hair dryers.
Pamper yourself with onsite massages or enjoy recreation amenities such as a 24-hour fitness center. Additional amenities at this Art Deco hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and wedding services.
Enjoy American cuisine at Branded, one of the hotel's 3 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Snacks are also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Full breakfasts are served on weekends from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Planning an event in Milwaukee? This hotel has 4000 square feet (360 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and meeting rooms. Limited parking is available onsite.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM on weekends.
Branded - This bar specializes in American cuisine and serves light fare only. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Happy hour is offered.
Ash - This restaurant serves brunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open select days.
The Yard - This restaurant specializes in American cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open select days.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Valet parking on site (USD 44 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited on-site 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 centre
  • 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
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 48-inch plasma TV with premium cable channels
  • Pay films

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: 3 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

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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The Iron Horse Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 767 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 141 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 51 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 29 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 1005 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The hotel was super nice and we loved all the art work around the hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelvin

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

A place for anyone. Really.

It was amazing. All the staff were wonderful. It was so wonderful in fact, we decided to book an extra night. Everything from the bar staff, the front desk staff, to the restaurant staff were friendly, on point, above and beyond, and genuine. We were provided recommendations based on our interests. They genuinely got to know us, and we’re all just so great. I highly recommend this place to any individual.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Josh

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

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It was a great hotel..very helpful and friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Misija

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

Loved it, The rooms are very cool

Great people and a unique building. the location is within walking distance to many Milwaukee attractions
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Annika

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, friendly staff, quiet, and walkable to local bars and shops!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

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

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

CARMEN

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

10/10 Excellent

Jesse

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

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not cookie cutter
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

KELSEY

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tyler

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The atmosphere and staff were great!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cool renovated building, trendy, reasonably priced. Didn't know I was going to get free valet parking until after I already paid to park across the street.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Todd

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super safe feeling, great atmosphere
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Larry

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jorge

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

My favorite hotel in Milwaukee

My favorite hotel in Milwaukee located in a very good area that gives you access to good restaurant, near downtown and The Harley Davidson Museum. Great rooms, great guest service, and good amenities.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

teresa

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

10/10 Excellent

Kristi

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very unique hotel! Bed was very comfortable and the atmosphere was extremely interesting! I love that they allow dogs!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

CLINT

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

10/10 Excellent

Immanuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love it
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

sean

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

sarah, kenosha

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
beautiful property
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Edgar

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