Name: The Plaza Hotel - Milwaukee
Address: 1007 North Cass Street, Yankee Hill, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States of America, Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, US
Price range: $175–$301 per night
Rating: 8.75

What guests think

The Plaza Hotel - Milwaukee is a lovingly maintained 1920s property where many guests praise its art deco charm, consistently clean accommodations, welcoming staff, and a highly walkable location near the lakefront and downtown attractions.

The on-site Cafe at the Plaza earns strong reviews for breakfast and its courtyard, though lines can be long at peak times. There is no elevator, so all floors require stairs, while paid on-site parking is straightforward and convenient. Some guests noted hallway or restaurant noise, warm rooms from radiator heat, and compact bathrooms with limited counter space; overall, expect spacious, kitchen-equipped suites in a historic setting if you can manage the stairs.

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Facilities

There is no elevator; access is by stairs only. Paid on-site parking is frequently described as easy and convenient.

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Denise

Aug 10, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Older hotel, well renovated full kitchen, sound proof rooms- really loved it! No elevators since older hotel.

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Michael

Jun 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location old building fixed up nicely with friendly staff. Parking across street, kitchen with fridge and stove if needed in room. Comfortable bed.

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Karla

Oct 12, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Our room was at the top of the stairs from the restaurant and the noise was so loud it woke us up. The walls are not sound proof. Also - there are no elevators.

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David

Oct 4, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Excellent stay! Great breakfast! Only issue was you have to take stairs.

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Mary

Sep 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The front desk staff were very helpful and friendly. Loved that there was inexpensive on-site parking. The room was pleasant and very quiet. Good location- our favorite restaurant was an easy 10 minute walk away. I had not stayed here in the past but would consider staying here again when I’m in Milwaukee.

8

SaliAnn

Jun 19, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Hotel room was clean. Only downside was no elevator.

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Angela

Jun 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

What a cute place! Great location for walking to Brady Street or the waterfront. Loved reading about the history of this place too. Very friendly staff, easy parking for $15/nt. Our room was super clean with new appliances and a very comfy bed. Would stay here again for sure.

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Susan

Aug 20, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The Plaza is a walk up hotel-no elevator, when we arrived, 6 of us for the weekend, the luggage cart was full! We had at least 3 of the young employees ask if they could help carry our things to our room, they were wonderful, very polite and friendly! We love the Plaza, it’s a beautiful old building with beautiful fixtures. One of the best parts is the full kitchen!

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Debbie

Sep 14, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

There was no elevator which is a shock this day & age. Also no one bothered to tell us we would have to carry luggage up the stairs. On departure we had to carry our bags through the full dining room. Bad set up. There was a pedestal sink in the bathroom so very little space for toiletries. The bed was very comfy. Nice little kitchenette.

10

Lynn

Oct 20, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Would stay again. On a lower level due to no elevator

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Cleanliness

Rooms are regularly described as very clean and well kept. A few guests mentioned minor issues such as an odd odor or stray hair.

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Tracy

Apr 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was very clean and comfortable!

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Natha

Jun 13, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Nice place,clean and comfortable

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Christina

Sep 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was clean and comfortable. Absolutely loved the charm of this hotel.

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Amy

Jul 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean and the bed was really comfortable. It was nice to have a small kitchen. We tried restaurant downstairs for breakfast and it was really good.

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Reed

Feb 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean, good room layout, sufficient amenities, friendly staff, super easy parking and check-in/out. Stayed here before and I’ll probably stay here every trip to MKE. It’s winter and the heat was CRANKED when we got there. I turned it down to the lowest setting before bed but the room stayed uncomfortably warm for the night. Plus the normal radiator clanks and whines 2ft from my head. Super minor but I’ll be sure to prepare next time.

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Sarah

Jan 10, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Clean

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Tom

Oct 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean room and Air conditioning

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Amy

Sep 15, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Disappointed at the lack of value for the price. The check-in person was incredibly condescending and shouldn’t be working in customer service with such obvious disdain for other humans. The room smelled weird and there was a visible amount of someone else’s hair on the bathroom floor. Room decor is lovely considering it’s an old hotel, but the vintage building wasn’t worth the added cost, plus parking.

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Melissa

Aug 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great historic charm, but so clean.

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Matthew

Oct 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Had to skip breakfast due to wait being so long. Staff was friendly, room was very clean and quiet.

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Rooms

Suites are spacious and comfortable, often with full kitchens and vintage decor updated with modern touches. Some guests reported hallway or restaurant noise, warm rooms due to radiator heat, thin walls, or small bathrooms with limited counter space.

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Katherine M

Feb 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Cafe is wonderful and so was staff. Room super hot radiator heat, nousy

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Kathryn

Oct 18, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Really nice rooms and a unique stay. Can be a little noisy and I am pretty sure doesn’t actually have central air (just had a radiator and a fan in my room) but the windows could be opened so it was fine. A little noisy, but I think old buildings just have thin walls. Otherwise, it’s in a good part of town close to so many things and I would stay here again.

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Sharon

Jun 26, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Really cool boutique hotel located in a quiet neighborhood , easy walk to Summerfest. Be prepared to take your luggage up the stairs - there's no elevator. The rooms are nice and clean, the kitchenette was a nice surprise but the bathrooms are tiny and ours had no counter, just a sink. Difficult to do hair and make up if going out. The staff was super friendly and helpful. The popular restuarant on siite was a bonus the next morning- very crowded on a Sunday mornng with a great unusual breakfast menu! Try the artichoke and spinach stuffed hashbrowns!!!

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Meg

Oct 11, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The Plaza Hotel was such a wonderful surprise. We loved everything about it! We had dined at the restaurant before, and are so happy to now have stayed at the hotel. What a beautiful, historic and well-run property. Our room was so spacious, well appointed and had everything needed for even a much longer stay. They thought of everything! The location is wonderful as well -easily walkable and street parking was accessible. We loved it and would not stay anywhere else in Milwaukee from here on out.

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Amanda

Oct 26, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Was very pleased with the corner room 277. Loved it that it had a separate bedroom and a kitchen as well. Made our stay sooo comfortable.

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Dean

Sep 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very nice hotel. Large room with comfy bed.

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Reed

Feb 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean, good room layout, sufficient amenities, friendly staff, super easy parking and check-in/out. Stayed here before and I’ll probably stay here every trip to MKE. It’s winter and the heat was CRANKED when we got there. I turned it down to the lowest setting before bed but the room stayed uncomfortably warm for the night. Plus the normal radiator clanks and whines 2ft from my head. Super minor but I’ll be sure to prepare next time.

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Torrie

Jul 3, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Unique, beautiful property. Extremely clean and nice size rooms. Had a full kitchen available to use which was great. Also, loved that there was a separate vanity area to get ready and not just in the bathroom. The staff was incredibly friendly and helpful with any questions too. Would definitely stay here again!

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Tom

May 22, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Well appointed suites. Everything in the room was new and clean. Wish I'd had a chance to eat breakfast on the property. It smelled so good in the morning. The only flaw really was the old wooden floors were a bit squeaky underfoot. The walls were a little thin also but the place was relatively quiet, so not a factor for me. I would stay here again for sure.

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Lynn

Mar 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice hotel in Downtown Milwaukee. Rooms were very nice. Only issue is the noise in the hallway. Breakfast at hotel restaurant was delicious.

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Service

Staff are widely praised as friendly, helpful, and accommodating. However, a few guests reported rude or unhelpful interactions, unmet promises, or fairness concerns about fees.

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Jeffery

Jul 22, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Great hotel with character, staff were kind and helpful!

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Julia

Aug 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice old school feel and charming property. Wonderful and accommodating staff. Definitely will be back.

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Charlene

Oct 25, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

I asked when I came in on Sunday 19 if I needed to have an extended stay could I get it ? She said yes, we accommodate you seeing you have stayed all week plus give you an extended stay price. Thursday I asked for an extended stay as my husband was in the hospital having surgery. They said I am sorry we are booked solid. My heart sank. I am not from here and only knew how to get to the hospital from The Plaza. I called all the places in the area but all full. So I went to the hospital and they put me up on a folding bed. I was under the impression if you say we will accommodate that you would. Would never recommend your place..l

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Thomas

Jul 22, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Nicely kept hotel with a good room. The only issue we had was the check in assistant. The rest of the staff were nice.

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Patricia

Jul 29, 2023

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Stayed 5 nights

The Plaza is a delightful home away from home in Milwaukee. The front desk staff are outstanding, friendly, and helpful. Cait was so kind when we made our reservation and let her know I had mobility issues. She assured me she had assigned us to a quiet room on the first floor (they have no elevators), and it was perfect. The rooms are large and include a FULL kitchen, a dining table with two very comfortable chairs, lots of closet space and hangers, and a small but well equipped bathroom. Our room overlooked the outdoor dining space for the Cafe at the Plaza, so we usually kept our blinds closed until they closed at 2:00! We ate lunch there twice—very tasty and substantial portions. We used Uber to get around, preferring to leave our car in the hotel’s designated parking for the five days. The hotel is walking distance to many of the city’s attractions and convenient to bus lines. We couldn’t have been happier with our stay at the Plaza!

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Lesley

Feb 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

A great property and welcoming staff.

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Kelly

May 31, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Phone didn’t work, outlets didn’t work. Front desk was not particularly interested.

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Breanna

Jul 29, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We loved the feeling of security we had at this property. Very well kept and clean. Staff was super accommodating when we checked in early.

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WALTER

Sep 29, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Great well-maintained 1920s apartment hotel with charming well-run Cafe at the Plaza. Front desk staff was consistently friendly and helpful. Location in Milwaukee's Lower East Side neighborhood is close to Juneau Park, the lakefront, and--via the free HOP light-rail--convenient to downtown. Would definitely stay again.

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Mark

Aug 22, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel was awesome -- everyone was good except that the receptionist was rude to my wife.

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Location

Walkable location near the lakefront, Summerfest/Fiserv, restaurants, and The Hop, with several guests noting they felt safe. Convenient for walking and short drives, and a grocery store is directly across the street.

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Josh

Jun 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Our favorite hotel in MKE. Walkable to Summerfest. The Cafe had an incredible breakfast.

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Rebecca

Jun 30, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Perfect location, convenient parking next door, and walkable distance from Summerfest, which was an added bonus. Most places we did drive to were 5-10 minutes away, which was awesome. Enjoyed our stay!

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nancy

Jul 31, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

walking distance from Lake Michigan, river walk, art museum, eclectic neighborhood

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Meg

Oct 11, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The Plaza Hotel was such a wonderful surprise. We loved everything about it! We had dined at the restaurant before, and are so happy to now have stayed at the hotel. What a beautiful, historic and well-run property. Our room was so spacious, well appointed and had everything needed for even a much longer stay. They thought of everything! The location is wonderful as well -easily walkable and street parking was accessible. We loved it and would not stay anywhere else in Milwaukee from here on out.

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Catherine

Feb 13, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

This is a great location with a grocery store and Starbucks across the street, a few blocks away there is a great coffee shop right across the lake. The room had a seating area and kitchen and was very comfortable. The building is a nice art deco building with nice details. We’ll definitely stay again.

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Jenn

Apr 24, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff was friendly. Location was great! Would stay here again!

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Susan

Apr 10, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Fabulous stay! So close to Fiserv and fun walkable restaurants (and the Bronze Fonz!). Desk staff was lovely, parking is great, and the building is quaint. How nice to walk down the steps to brunch on Sunday. This will be my go-to hotel when traveling to Milwaukee!

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WALTER

Sep 29, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Great well-maintained 1920s apartment hotel with charming well-run Cafe at the Plaza. Front desk staff was consistently friendly and helpful. Location in Milwaukee's Lower East Side neighborhood is close to Juneau Park, the lakefront, and--via the free HOP light-rail--convenient to downtown. Would definitely stay again.

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Andrea

Jul 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location close to lake and summer fest. Rooms were clean with comfortable beds. Historic hotel with lots of character

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Scott

Apr 11, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Fantastic location - central to everything - restaurants, museums, bars and theatres all within walking distance. Some rooms are equipped with gas stove, microwave, refrigerator and sink and there is a very good grocery store across the back street. Will stay here again for sure!

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Dining

The on-site Cafe at the Plaza is praised for excellent breakfasts and a pleasant courtyard. It can be very popular, with waits at busy times.

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Josh

Jun 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Our favorite hotel in MKE. Walkable to Summerfest. The Cafe had an incredible breakfast.

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Amy

Jul 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful, well kept art deco building with clean and comfortable rooms. The breakfast in their lovely courtyard was delicious. We would stay here again. We had no complaints.

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Dan

Jul 1, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The outdoor courtyard was beautiful. Great bloody Mary and Chicken & waffles!

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Amy

Jul 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean and the bed was really comfortable. It was nice to have a small kitchen. We tried restaurant downstairs for breakfast and it was really good.

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Jaime

Mar 24, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We loved our stay! The hotel’s Art Deco/vintage vibe is fantastic. While we didn’t need the kitchenette, it’s a great option to have. The café is always busy, so be sure to grab a bite when you can. The jazz music in the lobby, along with plenty of seating to wait for your table while playing dominos or checkers, is a great touch!

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Marilynn

Nov 24, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Love this hotel. Its so cute and in the middle of everything. Breakfast is amazing

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Angela

Oct 12, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The Plaza Hotel was such a great getaway location. It was conveniently located to everything we needed, and The Hop had a stop just a couple of blocks away. Breakfast was spectacular with a good mix of visitors and locals who just like the food and atmosphere. The decor was charming yet updated with all the modern conveniences.

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Geneice

May 19, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The hotel was very nice. I really enjoyed the art deco style. The staff was very friendly. The cafe had excellent food. I would definitely stay here again.

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Lynn

Mar 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice hotel in Downtown Milwaukee. Rooms were very nice. Only issue is the noise in the hallway. Breakfast at hotel restaurant was delicious.

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William

Aug 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Amazing hotel in the heart of Milwaukee. Lots of restaurants and bars in the area. Lake Michigan is a walk away. The Plaza Cafe has an amazing breakfast menu!

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				1 $250	2	3
4 $239	5 $236	6 $230	7 $221	8 $236	9 $256	10 $279
11 $230	12 $219	13 $220	14 $231	15 $236	16 $243	17 $291
18 $228	19 $191	20 $205	21 $208	22 $229	23 $301	24 $238
25 $175	26 $214	27 $194	28 $194	29 $243	30 $243	31 $201

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27 $236	28 $219	29 $225	30 $225

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