Saint Kate - The Arts Hotel

Hotels
9.3 (844 reviews)
139 East Kilbourn Avenue , Milwaukee , us

Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Electric bicycle charging station
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Room service
Pets allowed
Lift / Elevator
Safety deposit box
Fax/photocopying
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great service
Excellent location
Beautiful aesthetics
Artistic amenities
Friendly staff
Cons:
Issues with cleanliness
Limited towels
Hard beds
Luggage cart availability

Categories

Cleanliness
8.64
Some issues mentioned with coffee machine and luggage carts, impacting overall cleanliness.
Service
9.99
Exceptional service by staff, notably Nora and Jackie, creating a warm and welcoming experience.
Location
10
Excellent location for attending shows, central and convenient.
Room Quality
8.6
Rooms are beautiful and artistic, but a bit hard on the beds.
Amenities
9.63
A variety of interesting amenities like a record player and art machine enhance the stay.
Value for Money
8.59
Some felt the price was overrated given the experience.
Food and Beverage
9.14
Positive mentions of champagne on check-in and appreciation for on-site restaurant.
Overall Experience
9.83
Overall, guests had a memorable experience with highlights on service and ambiance.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-13 18:03

Property Description

Panoramic Views and Fine Dining Options
Saint Kate - The Arts Hotel, located in Milwaukee's downtown theater district, offers stunning panoramic views of the city and a variety of fine-dining restaurant options for guests to indulge in.

Artistic Experience and Entertainment
Immerse yourself in an artistic experience at Saint Kate, with a rotating art exhibit in the lounge area and throughout the hotel. The hotel is just a short walk from the Marcus Performing Arts Center, offering guests easy access to entertainment and cultural experiences.

Convenient Amenities and Nearby Attractions
Enjoy the convenience of a 24-hour business center, free WiFi, and three onsite restaurants at Saint Kate. With Cathedral Square Park, Milwaukee Art Museum, and Fiserv Forum all within a short distance, there's no shortage of attractions to explore during your stay.

Book your stay at Saint Kate - The Arts Hotel for a memorable and enriching experience in Milwaukee.

Important information:

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: MKE

Property Policies

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Parking

    Public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed) and costs USD 31 per day.

Location

Property Accessibility

Total Disability Score: 50
Public Area
  • Ramp: No
  • Entrance Leveled: No
  • Pet Friendly: No
Reception And Restaurant
  • Reception Hearing Accessible: No
  • Reception Wheelchair Accessible: No
  • Restaurant Wheelchair Accessible: No
Elevator
  • Elevator Audio Signals: No
  • Elevator Braille Numbers: No
  • Elevator Contrasting Buttons: No
  • Elevator Visual Signs: No
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Guest Reviews

9.3
Based on 844 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.64
Service: 9.99
Location: 10
Room Quality: 8.6
Amenities: 9.63
Value for Money: 8.59
Food and Beverage: 9.14
Overall Experience: 9.83
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Heinemeyer couple us
10
2026-02-14 via Nuitee
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Edmund family_with_children us
10
2026-02-14 via Nuitee
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572mickeyh Business
10
Artsy Comfort
Pros:

Wonderful experience. The artwork throughout the hotel highly elevated the experience. The ukulele and record player in the room was fun and homey, and the room was extremely comfortable with a wonderful bed. The entire hotel was very welcoming and would stay again.

2026-02-11 via Tripadvisor
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W9507KIsusanb Solo travel
10
Great vibe!
Pros:

Friendly staff, comfortable clean room and great food and even live artist in bar area!

2026-02-10 via Tripadvisor
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Escape110964 Solo travel
10
My favorite place in Milwaukee to stay
Pros:

I can’t say enough about how much I love staying at the Saint Kate! Lennox and Nacho at the front desk are super welcoming and fun. The bar there is open later than any hotel bar I’ve ever been to which I really appreciate as a solo traveler. Ruben is the absolute best and makes a mean espresso martini. There is also a gallery onsite which is a really fun and different feature.

2026-02-09 via Tripadvisor
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LonesomeTrav999 Business Door County, Wisconsin
10
A Fun and Festive Hotel!
Pros:

I’ve been to the bar and restaurants at the Saint Kate, but hadn’t stayed until just attending a conference. The location is, of course, amazing. The rooms re fun - I used both the ukulele and the turntable. (They even have a selection of vinyl for guests use.) The bar has a great vibe - live music and lots of comfortable places for a group. Proof Pizza is great and open late. It’s really quite enjoyable, all-around.

2026-02-08 via Tripadvisor
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471suzannef Business
10
USAP conference
Pros:

I came for a conference and there were so many nice touches along the way. And make sure you get a pizza, you won't be disappointed.

2026-02-08 via Tripadvisor
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2618010 Friends getaway Oconomowoc, Wisconsin
10
Great Stay!
Pros:

A little hard driving up to the hotel figuring out where to pull up/park but this is typical with downtown hotels; we pulled up and asked the friendly valet. The check in was quick and easy with champagne. Our room was very clean. I didn't think there were any glasses in our room but was told later they are in a cabinet by the refrigerator. The staff is all well trained and professional. We saw a show at The Pabst and afterwards it was an easy indoor walk back to Saint Kate, where we found a cool vibe in the lobby with a band. Tables weren't bussed: dirty glassware everywhere which surprised me as everything else was so top notch. After a peaceful night's sleep we headed down for brunch and there was a DJ playing tunes! The whole property is fantastic with all the artwork. Will stay again for sure.

2026-02-07 via Tripadvisor
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meganrF2425SI Family
10
Saint Kate is a must-stay in MKE
Pros:

Incredible staff that elevates a gorgeous and eclectic art space. Especially appreciated Nacho making us feel so welcome and well-taken care of and Dan who so promptly had our car ready whenever we had need of it. Saint Kate is a must stay in MKE.

2026-02-03 via Tripadvisor
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kadeankendall Family
10
Wonderful Experience
Pros:

Such a wonderful experience from start to finish! The birthday surprise gift and champagne on ice made my daughter’s 21st extra special, and the room was clean and lovely. We will definitely be back — highly recommend!

2026-02-03 via Tripadvisor
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alejandrogH3047SS Couples
10
Cleaning and Service
Pros:

Great stay ,no complaints , everything was great the room was extremely clean . I don’t know the name of front desk personnel at Saturday 31 but they attend me super friendly and professional at check in. But at check out in Sunday, Ignacio Nacho. Was Very kind and professional customer service. Thank you.

2026-02-01 via Tripadvisor
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Paradise62698071087 Couples Chicago, Illinois
10
Lovely little artsy spot in MKE
Pros:

Great location. Very cool rooms and lobby. Lots of art, which I loved. Great service from the front desk. You get champagne at check in (or fresh water if you don’t drink).

2026-01-31 via Tripadvisor
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William couple us
10
2026-01-31 via Nuitee
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Foodlover4714 Family Huntley, Illinois
10
Wonderful surprise!
Pros:

Great location, easy to get in and out. Used their huge garage parking which was at a discounted price. The room was super clean and although near the elevator we didn’t hear any traffic noise. Each floor has a coffee and water station which was awesome! They main bar was lively and had nice live music in the evening, Both restaurants in hotel were very nice. Not to mention the art in display was a very nice touch. Would love to stay here again! We were welcomed and helped check in and out by Nacho, he was outstanding! Made us feel important, thanks for everything Nacho!

2026-01-30 via Tripadvisor
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LoveTravel706156 NONE
10
The Saint Kate is GREAT
Pros:

The staff is kind and very attentive. The rooms are interesting, cozy, and spotlessly clean. I love the coffee nooks on each floor. The food is amazing!
Special shout-out to the server who delightfully guided our dinner experience and to the morning server who took such good care of us at breakfast.
We will always choose to stay at the Saint Kate whenever we have the chance. In fact, because we love it so much, we just might start creating more opportunities to come back!

2026-01-30 via Tripadvisor
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Tamara couple us
9
2026-01-30 via Nuitee
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Eskenazi couple us
10
2026-01-30 via Nuitee
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Thieme couple us
10
Magical, exciting and convenient stay
Pros:

Lively and clean

2026-01-29 via Nuitee
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Richard couple us
9
Love staying at St Kate's
Pros:

Location. Excellent for attending the Rep.

Cons:

Information regarding parking. Apparently, we were supposed to have received by text a QR code for parking, but did not. I had to pay again to get out of the parking ramp. I returned to the front desk immediately and was reimbursed for the hotel's charge for parking but this was quite inconvenient.

2026-01-28 via Nuitee
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Grant couple us
10
2026-01-27 via Nuitee