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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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Enjoy a diverse selection of dishes at our self-service buffet.
Enjoy a compact kitchenette with a coffee machine, microwave, and refrigerator, and relax in a cozy seating area with a chair and table.
Welcome to Holiday Inn Express, featuring a modern design with a flat roof and glass facades.
Relax in the stylish lobby with a comfortable seating area, featuring a sofa and armchairs, and a large window offering a view.
Welcome to the hotel lobby, featuring a modern reception desk with an illuminated panel and a decorative wall with geometric patterns.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Gym
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
The current price is €104
includes taxes & fees
17 Aug - 18 Aug

Room options

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

Suite, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 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)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single 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)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 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)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 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)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 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
(32 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 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
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 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
(72 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 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)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Room (Specialty)

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

Room (Specialty)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed

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About the area

Map
525 N Jefferson Street, Milwaukee, WI, 53202

What's nearby

  • 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
  • Baird Center - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Fiserv Forum - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Clybourn & Jefferson Tram Stop - 1 min walk
  • Milwaukee Intermodal Station - 15 min walk
  • Milwaukee, WI (MKE-General Mitchell Intl.) - 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 near Lake Michigan
Near Henry W. Maier Festival Park and Baird Center, Holiday Inn Express Milwaukee Downtown by IHG provides free continental breakfast, laundry facilities and a gym. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a 24-hour business centre.
Other perks include:
  • Valet parking (surcharge), coffee/tea in reception and a lift
  • 1 meeting room, a 24-hour front desk and smoke-free property
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 116 rooms boast comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and desk chairs. Guest reviews speak positively of the cleanliness rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and hairdryers
  • 48-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, coffee/tea makers and heating

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 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.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Holiday Inn Express Milwaukee Downtown by IHG pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Holiday Inn Express Milwaukee Downtown by IHG?

As of 17 Jul 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Express Milwaukee Downtown by IHG on 17 Aug 2025 start from €104.36, including 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 at Holiday Inn Express Milwaukee Downtown by IHG?

Valet parking is available for USD 39.00 per night.

What time is check-in at Holiday Inn Express Milwaukee Downtown by IHG?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Holiday Inn Express Milwaukee Downtown by IHG?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Holiday Inn Express Milwaukee Downtown by IHG located?

Located in Downtown Milwaukee, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Milwaukee Public Market and Henry W. Maier Festival Park. Lake Michigan and Marquette University are also within 15 minutes. Clybourn & Jefferson Tram Stop is only a 2-minute walk and Michigan & Jackson Tram Stop is 2 minutes.

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Holiday Inn Express Milwaukee Downtown by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 637 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 184 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 84 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 43 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 55 out of 1003 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Caryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Would stay here again and recommend to friends.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Thx - great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel, great location for summerfest
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

MaryAnn

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

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The valet parking (and the valet himself) was awesome and breakfast was excellent. We will definitely stay here again when in Milwaukee.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great experience and very clean facility. Staff was very friendly and welcoming.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abby

Liked: Amenities
The staff was so friendly and very accommodating. This was the cleanest, most comfortable hotel stay I’ve had in a long time.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I d stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

jimmie

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

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a clean, comfortable hotel with a good free breakfast! Nice to have parking just across the street for less! Great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bianca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff Breakfast could improve
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patti

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They have an amazing continental breakfast and the staff were friendly and knowledgeable.
Stayed 1 night in May 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

Victoria

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

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

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

10/10 Excellent

Charlene

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and extremely comfortable. Staff was courteous and friendly. Extremely convenient location with walkable dining options.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was a great place to stay while visiting son and daughter in law in Milwaukee. The hotel was clean, staff was friendly and it was an easy walk to shopping, dining, the public Market and even to Lake Michigan. We would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Reginald

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff and valet (RJ) where very nice pleasant and accommodating
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to downtown and lakefront. 20 minute walk to veterans park for HD homecoming
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brittany

Liked: Amenities
Perfect location and a nice clean hotel
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Blair

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

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was conviently located and staff was very helpful
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was nice and switched us to another room when we had issues with the first room's blinds
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Iris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property is really nice and everyone is friendly. They also have a good breakfast. Just wish they had better parking options but other than that it was a nice stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025