The Dubbel Dutch

The room we stayed in was quite large, perfect for overnight girl’s weekend for 4. I wish the cafe/bar downstairs was open so that we had a place to hang after dinner but Taylor’s was just a few blocks away for night cap. The easy parking at the back was convenient but the $25 price tag was too much since I already paid hefty service fee for no lobby service and amenities. Also, there is a strong odor (?dead animal) coming from the basement so better to enter from the front when you can. The lake is very close

Lovely atmosphere at this old hotel. The seamless checkin was a first but the bar staff and online communication helped…. Comfy room but missed creams for room coffees. Convenient parking too/nice bath!

Beautiful home built in the late 1800s. Lovely lounge areas, games, books, outdoor sitting areas. You truly feel at home. Comfortable rooms, great customer service. Highly recommend.

Staying at the Dubbel Dutch was one of the worst hotel experiences of my life, and I have traveled extensively. For the price point, I expected a true luxury hotel and this was anything but. First, the three-story building is not ADA compliant and it does not have an elevator, so if you are mobility impaired, you're out of luck. Second, there are no fire escapes so if you're not in one of the few rooms on the first floor and an emergency happens, there's no way people on the second and third floors can escape. Third, there are no employees or staff on site. NONE. They provide a number to call or text with any "issues" but only between the hours of 9 am to 5 pm. Fourth, if you have a car and wish to park in their open lot, adjacent to the building, they will charge you $35 even as there are more parking spots than rooms. Fifth, the decor is atrocious...nothing "lux" about it, including the underwhelming bathtubs. Sixth, the window unit air conditioning is LOUD, so good luck sleeping. The only positive aspect of the entire experience, other than leaving as quickly as I could, was the mattress. Save some money and give this place a pass.

Dubbel Dutch was one of the strangest hotel experiences of my life - there was no receptionist or staff anywhere. I needed a different room because the room they gave me was an unnervingly creepy attic room with a staircase inside the room that led to an even creepier storage space that was gated off so that I couldn't even investigate my unique circumstances. There were signs everywhere that said 'Call us if you need anything at all' but the call went to a voice messaging system. I never got a return call. I tried texting per their suggestion and that too went nowhere. I had to sleep with the lights on and heavily medicated. The renovation job on what was surely a grande dame of Milwaukee architecture was so cheap and poorly executed (painting over original woodwork and deciding on a modern aesthetic over a period aesthetic) was terribly executed. No room service, no food. At the last second before I arrived, I was told it would be $35 to park onsite. The parking lot was empty. I have been conned.

Liked the check in process. Great old mansion/loved the walkable neighborhood. Room was great/had it nice and cool the warm day we stayed. Bummed out the cafe/bar did not seem to be operating any more. Had fun/would recommend.

Dubbel Dutch was a very disappointing hotel. First, parking. There are 14 rooms and only 7 reserved parking spaces, so be prepared to park on the street. Parking on the street in this part of MKE is extremely difficult. What's strange is that there is a giant lot right next to the hotel, but you can't park there. You'd think the hotel would make arrangements with that lot to provide overflow parking for guests. Second, daylight flooding the room. Our room (306) had a blocked-off upstairs, but obviously they didn't think of covering the windows up there, so there is a ton of light in the morning. The blinds on the main windows were also woefully inadequate. Third, inability to control the temperature very well. There were instructions to override the lockout, but it didn't work. Fourth, the noise. I get that it's a historic property, but the floors creak terribly, and you will hear every guest move in the corridors and stairs. Fifth, the narrow stairwells and no elevator. I'm sure it says somewhere on the website that there is no elevator, but it's not obvious when you book. Hauling your family's luggage up to the 3rd floor is not fun. Sixth, the bed. Sags in the middle. Billed as a King but it's not. If those things matter to you, avoid this place. On the positive side, it's a cool historic building in a beautiful neighborhood, which gives you the ability to walk anywhere downtown and even to the 3rd Ward. I won't be staying there again.

The Hotel was very quiet and accommodating. Self-service check in and available parking on property for $35/day. We liked you didn't get room keys but a personal code to enter the hotel and your room. I'm good at losing them. Will come back!

Such a cool, historical building! Room was super comfortable and chic. I was a little wary of there being no onsite staff, but they were very responsive via text and we had no issues whatsoever. Since this is an old building, there is no elevator so that’s something to keep in mind.

Zero street parking in neighborhood due to numerous apartments, etc. Had to pay well above average amount per night staid to park in hotel lot. Which in my estimation should be included as is notncut rate lodging.

Very clean and comfortable bedding.

Paid for parking worth it in winter especially but needed it for airport in the morning. Had good communication about expectations and directions. Only needed one call to front desk prompt. Nice smelling bathroom stuff easy use of air conditioning. No noise at night quiet comfortable room. Had mini fridge. Great tv.

Rachel was super helpful and kind. Our room was beautiful and clean. I really loved the organic lavender lotion from a local vendor. Great stay!

The room we stayed in was quite large, perfect for overnight girl’s weekend for 4. I wish the cafe/bar downstairs was open so that we had a place to hang after dinner but Taylor’s was just a few blocks away for night cap. The easy parking at the back was convenient but the $25 price tag was too much since I already paid hefty service fee for no lobby service and amenities. Also, there is a strong odor (?dead animal) coming from the basement so better to enter from the front when you can. The lake is very close

Our stay was great! The room was spacious and clean. We had plenty of room! We loved checking out the agency next to our hotel and loved the art deco and charm our hotel had. Would book again!

We had oen night at Dubbel Dutch, after a wedding weekend in the suburbs. We were super happy with our stay. There is no traditional check-in/front desk, with everything done via access codes. It worked out just fine and the hosts/owners were super responsive via text whenever we had a question. Our room was on the second floor and was very large, with a sitting room and separate bedroom. The bathroom was well appointed, with a good sized shower and nice water pressure. Despite hot outdoor temps, the room was nice and cool. The whole place was very clean. Also, we loved the location, with both downtown and the lakefront within easy walking distance. We would highly recommend staying here.

Quaint hotel in a historic building. Nice upgrades in rooms and very clean. Virtual front desk was easy with very fast response time via text messages. Close to lakefront and Cathedral Square Park. Would stay again.

Very unique property but it was very clean and comfortable and close to everything we were looking for

Very unique rooms. Very clean.

We went for the NCAA tournament, and ended up staying only 1 of our 3 nights which was a hit to the pocket book, but it just wasn’t worth it. The building was old, as most buildings in MKE are, so I’m sure that didn’t help our experience. The check in process was good and the place was clean. Our room was above the restaurant and it was so loud. It wasn’t comfortable; and the parking situation was expensive and inconvenient.

Nicely renovated property. Rooms could use a few more creature comforts like better soft seating and hooks and shelving in the bathroom and bedroom. Very limited tv options.

This is a neat building. The room was a bit small, but adequate. Easy to walk toward downtown or the lakefront. Street parking worked out fine, we parked a block over. Check-in and room entry by code was super easy.

Loved the historic building and the room itself. However, something needs to be done about the undersized air conditioning unit. We were lucky it was only 70 outside because it was struggling to keep the room cool. Can’t imagine what it would have been like a few days earlier when it was near 90 and humid.

Great location to explore downtown Milwaukee. High ceilings, huge rooms, tons of atmosphere. V comfy bed. Great bathroom. Unique feel.

Our stay was great! The room was spacious and clean. We had plenty of room! We loved checking out the agency next to our hotel and loved the art deco and charm our hotel had. Would book again!

We had oen night at Dubbel Dutch, after a wedding weekend in the suburbs. We were super happy with our stay. There is no traditional check-in/front desk, with everything done via access codes. It worked out just fine and the hosts/owners were super responsive via text whenever we had a question. Our room was on the second floor and was very large, with a sitting room and separate bedroom. The bathroom was well appointed, with a good sized shower and nice water pressure. Despite hot outdoor temps, the room was nice and cool. The whole place was very clean. Also, we loved the location, with both downtown and the lakefront within easy walking distance. We would highly recommend staying here.

Dubbel Dutch was a very disappointing hotel. First, parking. There are 14 rooms and only 7 reserved parking spaces, so be prepared to park on the street. Parking on the street in this part of MKE is extremely difficult. What's strange is that there is a giant lot right next to the hotel, but you can't park there. You'd think the hotel would make arrangements with that lot to provide overflow parking for guests. Second, daylight flooding the room. Our room (306) had a blocked-off upstairs, but obviously they didn't think of covering the windows up there, so there is a ton of light in the morning. The blinds on the main windows were also woefully inadequate. Third, inability to control the temperature very well. There were instructions to override the lockout, but it didn't work. Fourth, the noise. I get that it's a historic property, but the floors creak terribly, and you will hear every guest move in the corridors and stairs. Fifth, the narrow stairwells and no elevator. I'm sure it says somewhere on the website that there is no elevator, but it's not obvious when you book. Hauling your family's luggage up to the 3rd floor is not fun. Sixth, the bed. Sags in the middle. Billed as a King but it's not. If those things matter to you, avoid this place. On the positive side, it's a cool historic building in a beautiful neighborhood, which gives you the ability to walk anywhere downtown and even to the 3rd Ward. I won't be staying there again.

No place to put clothes, tiny refrigerator with coffee on top on floor. Bare hooks on wall with no pictures. Bed worn out, too soft. Loud bar.

Exceptional location. They did a very good job with the restoration; it’s a beautiful historic building and the renovations are very nice. That said, it’s NOT a hotel - it’s an Airbnb. There are no dedicated staff on site, no front desk, no housekeeping during the stay, and no additional services offered on the property. The sound bleed between walls and floors is substantial to become uncomfortable during the day and to interrupt sleep significantly during the night. We didn’t have restful nights due to evening events taking place on the first floor throughout our stay. I wish they had clarified the expectations of the type of lodging they are on the Expedia description - we would have known what to expect or chosen a different location to celebrate a romantic getaway.

Loved the place! My only wish is that there had been a table in the room to use as a work space and eating area.

Paid for parking worth it in winter especially but needed it for airport in the morning. Had good communication about expectations and directions. Only needed one call to front desk prompt. Nice smelling bathroom stuff easy use of air conditioning. No noise at night quiet comfortable room. Had mini fridge. Great tv.

The property is well located. The rooms and amenities are perfect. It’s not your normal matchbox size hotel room. My only take is the non- flexibility of the hotel management. I tried to get a late a checkout and paid for it. It was for one extra hour only. I needed more time. I was willing to pay for an extra night just get the extra few hours at the hotel. Nooooo waaaaay. Although the hotel has a lot to offer, I can’t understand their attitude. It’s fine. Lesson learnt. Always book an extra night even if you need a couple more extra hours at this hotel cause you definitely won’t get any help.

Staying at the Dubbel Dutch was one of the worst hotel experiences of my life, and I have traveled extensively. For the price point, I expected a true luxury hotel and this was anything but. First, the three-story building is not ADA compliant and it does not have an elevator, so if you are mobility impaired, you're out of luck. Second, there are no fire escapes so if you're not in one of the few rooms on the first floor and an emergency happens, there's no way people on the second and third floors can escape. Third, there are no employees or staff on site. NONE. They provide a number to call or text with any "issues" but only between the hours of 9 am to 5 pm. Fourth, if you have a car and wish to park in their open lot, adjacent to the building, they will charge you $35 even as there are more parking spots than rooms. Fifth, the decor is atrocious...nothing "lux" about it, including the underwhelming bathtubs. Sixth, the window unit air conditioning is LOUD, so good luck sleeping. The only positive aspect of the entire experience, other than leaving as quickly as I could, was the mattress. Save some money and give this place a pass.

Dubbel Dutch was one of the strangest hotel experiences of my life - there was no receptionist or staff anywhere. I needed a different room because the room they gave me was an unnervingly creepy attic room with a staircase inside the room that led to an even creepier storage space that was gated off so that I couldn't even investigate my unique circumstances. There were signs everywhere that said 'Call us if you need anything at all' but the call went to a voice messaging system. I never got a return call. I tried texting per their suggestion and that too went nowhere. I had to sleep with the lights on and heavily medicated. The renovation job on what was surely a grande dame of Milwaukee architecture was so cheap and poorly executed (painting over original woodwork and deciding on a modern aesthetic over a period aesthetic) was terribly executed. No room service, no food. At the last second before I arrived, I was told it would be $35 to park onsite. The parking lot was empty. I have been conned.

We had oen night at Dubbel Dutch, after a wedding weekend in the suburbs. We were super happy with our stay. There is no traditional check-in/front desk, with everything done via access codes. It worked out just fine and the hosts/owners were super responsive via text whenever we had a question. Our room was on the second floor and was very large, with a sitting room and separate bedroom. The bathroom was well appointed, with a good sized shower and nice water pressure. Despite hot outdoor temps, the room was nice and cool. The whole place was very clean. Also, we loved the location, with both downtown and the lakefront within easy walking distance. We would highly recommend staying here.

Very overpriced. Great old building. Zero staff, “invisible” they call it!! It’s just a room. If it’s not right, you’re outa luck. Only 4 K cups for 2 nights then you’re done. Can’t get more. Creamer was old and funky. No staff. You can’t get more. The mini split heating and cooling is oversized for the room. Blows right on the bed and is in locked mode. I followed the directions to unlock - it didn’t. The problem again is no staff. So it’s your problem. We had to just turn it off. It’s a nice building, not a bad room. But it is not worthy of the price we paid - or close.

Hotel in a historic townhouse. Huge rooms. First time at a "self-serve" style hotel. However they answered the phone and all my questions.

Quaint hotel in a historic building. Nice upgrades in rooms and very clean. Virtual front desk was easy with very fast response time via text messages. Close to lakefront and Cathedral Square Park. Would stay again.

Such a cool, historical building! Room was super comfortable and chic. I was a little wary of there being no onsite staff, but they were very responsive via text and we had no issues whatsoever. Since this is an old building, there is no elevator so that’s something to keep in mind.

This property is very unique and like home. The beds are very comfortable. Communications with staff was very easy. Staff was very welcoming.

Great location, spacious & comfortable room.

Quaint, well maintained, comfortable bed and updated bathroom. Close to walkable great dining and and the lake and Art Museum.

This is a neat building. The room was a bit small, but adequate. Easy to walk toward downtown or the lakefront. Street parking worked out fine, we parked a block over. Check-in and room entry by code was super easy.

This property is NOT a hotel…it’s more an Airbnb…with noisy strangers. Also, one of the reasons I picked it was for the „coffee shop“, which is closed and has been for quite some time. Totally false advertising. Be aware that next door is a high-rise construction site—incredibly noisy all day long. Would not stay here again and do not recommend.

Great location to explore downtown Milwaukee. High ceilings, huge rooms, tons of atmosphere. V comfy bed. Great bathroom. Unique feel.

loved the walking distance to nearby restaurants. super close to the milwaukee public market as well, and a few shopping areas. loved how close it was to the water and art museum. the interior and aesthetic of the place was amazing! definitely the best decorated hotel room i've been in.

We had oen night at Dubbel Dutch, after a wedding weekend in the suburbs. We were super happy with our stay. There is no traditional check-in/front desk, with everything done via access codes. It worked out just fine and the hosts/owners were super responsive via text whenever we had a question. Our room was on the second floor and was very large, with a sitting room and separate bedroom. The bathroom was well appointed, with a good sized shower and nice water pressure. Despite hot outdoor temps, the room was nice and cool. The whole place was very clean. Also, we loved the location, with both downtown and the lakefront within easy walking distance. We would highly recommend staying here.

Quaint hotel in a historic building. Nice upgrades in rooms and very clean. Virtual front desk was easy with very fast response time via text messages. Close to lakefront and Cathedral Square Park. Would stay again.

Very unique property but it was very clean and comfortable and close to everything we were looking for

Very cool building, very walkable to the third district area

The room we stayed in was quite large, perfect for overnight girl’s weekend for 4. I wish the cafe/bar downstairs was open so that we had a place to hang after dinner but Taylor’s was just a few blocks away for night cap. The easy parking at the back was convenient but the $25 price tag was too much since I already paid hefty service fee for no lobby service and amenities. Also, there is a strong odor (?dead animal) coming from the basement so better to enter from the front when you can. The lake is very close

Quaint, well maintained, comfortable bed and updated bathroom. Close to walkable great dining and and the lake and Art Museum.

This property is NOT a hotel…it’s more an Airbnb…with noisy strangers. Also, one of the reasons I picked it was for the „coffee shop“, which is closed and has been for quite some time. Totally false advertising. Be aware that next door is a high-rise construction site—incredibly noisy all day long. Would not stay here again and do not recommend.

Lovely atmosphere at this old hotel. The seamless checkin was a first but the bar staff and online communication helped…. Comfy room but missed creams for room coffees. Convenient parking too/nice bath!

Dubbel Dutch was one of the strangest hotel experiences of my life - there was no receptionist or staff anywhere. I needed a different room because the room they gave me was an unnervingly creepy attic room with a staircase inside the room that led to an even creepier storage space that was gated off so that I couldn't even investigate my unique circumstances. There were signs everywhere that said 'Call us if you need anything at all' but the call went to a voice messaging system. I never got a return call. I tried texting per their suggestion and that too went nowhere. I had to sleep with the lights on and heavily medicated. The renovation job on what was surely a grande dame of Milwaukee architecture was so cheap and poorly executed (painting over original woodwork and deciding on a modern aesthetic over a period aesthetic) was terribly executed. No room service, no food. At the last second before I arrived, I was told it would be $35 to park onsite. The parking lot was empty. I have been conned.

loved the walking distance to nearby restaurants. super close to the milwaukee public market as well, and a few shopping areas. loved how close it was to the water and art museum. the interior and aesthetic of the place was amazing! definitely the best decorated hotel room i've been in.

Liked the check in process. Great old mansion/loved the walkable neighborhood. Room was great/had it nice and cool the warm day we stayed. Bummed out the cafe/bar did not seem to be operating any more. Had fun/would recommend.

Very overpriced. Great old building. Zero staff, “invisible” they call it!! It’s just a room. If it’s not right, you’re outa luck. Only 4 K cups for 2 nights then you’re done. Can’t get more. Creamer was old and funky. No staff. You can’t get more. The mini split heating and cooling is oversized for the room. Blows right on the bed and is in locked mode. I followed the directions to unlock - it didn’t. The problem again is no staff. So it’s your problem. We had to just turn it off. It’s a nice building, not a bad room. But it is not worthy of the price we paid - or close.

Nice location; disappointing in terms of the lack of amenities, furnishings and the Gulden room was not open during the duration of our four day stay. Would not book this property again.