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Red Lotus Inn

2.0 star property
Travelers enjoy simple daytime pleasures and evening relaxation at this welcoming inn, just a short distance from the beautiful shores of Lake Michigan

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Red Lotus Inn, near Lake Michigan's shoreline, offers a comfortable retreat with free WiFi in rooms and 24-hour front desk service. Guests enjoy the convenience of an on-site vending machine for late-night snacks.

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

Basic Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Map
4600 S 27th St, Milwaukee, WI, 53221

What's nearby

  • JB's on 41 - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Harley-Davidson Museum - 8 min drive - 11.3 km
  • Fiserv Forum - 9 min drive - 13.8 km
  • The Rave-Eagles Club - 10 min drive - 14.5 km
  • American Family Field - 11 min drive - 9.2 km

Getting around

  • Milwaukee Airport Station - 7 min drive
  • Clybourn & Jefferson Tram Stop - 10 min drive
  • Milwaukee, WI (MKE-General Mitchell Intl.) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Layton Heights - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Denny's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Mr. Chicken - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Red Lotus Inn

Motel near Lake Michigan
Near Harley-Davidson Museum, Red Lotus Inn provides everything you need. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • A vending machine, a 24-hour front desk and smoke-free property
Room features
All 50 individually furnished rooms have comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities such as free WiFi and desk chairs.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and hairdryers
  • 39-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Heating, housekeeping and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping on request

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 39-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:30 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 3.5 per cent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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:

  • A damage deposit of USD 50.00 will be collected before check-in.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3.5 per cent

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments and cash
Mobile payment options include: Google Pay, PayPal and Cash App
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
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 does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

Red Lotus Inn Motel
Red Lotus Inn Milwaukee
Red Lotus Inn Motel Milwaukee

Frequently asked questions

Is Red Lotus Inn pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Red Lotus Inn?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Red Lotus Inn?

Check-in start time: 1:30 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Red Lotus Inn?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Red Lotus Inn located?

Located in Wilson Park, this motel is within 3 miles (5 km) of Pitman Theater, Ascension St. Francis Hospital and Aurora St Luke's Medical Center. Aurora Health Care and Forest Home Cemetery are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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Reviews

Red Lotus Inn Reviews

6.8

7.8

Cleanliness

5.8

Amenities

7.0

Staff & service

7.0

Eco-friendliness

7.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 50 out of 149 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 31 out of 149 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 26 out of 149 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 149 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 31 out of 149 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Edna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great couple that owned it.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Malinda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
So peaceful so much better then the golden key
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ernesto

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

6/10 Okay

Taylor

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Well.. we didn’t get stabbed! Looks sketchy on the outside but rooms are comfortable. Decent place to lay your head for the night. Water pressure in shower was great!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
It was a good stay and very convenient location. Staff was super friendly and everything was super clean. Only complaint; the bed was super hard like board hard which caused not the greatest sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cute little place with exceptionally clean rooms, fresh smelling towels, and comfy beds.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Krystal

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Perfect for a weekend trip to Milwaukee
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Dee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was an good stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Nice budget conscious option

Quaint, quiet, no frills lodging option. Would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was nice and quiet
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

2/10 Terrible

John

Disliked: Staff & service

Why do you need security glass at the front desk?

Why do you need to have security glass at check in?
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Love the attention to detail with the cute furniture. Feels more like home than any other hotel or motel.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

FNU

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice interior
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Furnished nice for the price. Small rooms but very good deal for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was beautiful room
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

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

Would gladly stay here again!!

A very nice motel. Small…however the rooms extremely comfortable, quiet and safe!! The motel reminds me of the vintage motels on Route 66!! My room was decorated wonderfully…very nostalgic!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

LANG

Liked: Cleanliness
Value price motel. Small but doable.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aranne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The only complaint is the big potholes while driving up to the motel. Staff were wonderful. Room was wonderful as well.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keith

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

Room Review

Wonderful room. Close to the airport and zoo.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was everything we needed
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff. Easy check in process. Rooms were very clean and newly renovated and remodeled. Rooms were cozy and felt more like staying in your own home and not a hotel room.

8/10 Good

Princess

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property is well maintained. Very reasonably priced, clean, and friendly service. Just off the highway for easy access. Located close to shopping.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

laurence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Isolated along busy highway but Im a survivalist....quiet..honest Indian personnel no coffee in room
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

All you heard was the doorbell all night. Considering im there on a work trip working 12 hour plus shifts and then thats all i hear all night. Felt like when i first checked in recieved attitude. I did not like that staff only door. Made me really uncomfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Tammy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
The man was very nice
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024