Holiday Inn Express Milwaukee North Brown Deer/Mequon by IHG

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Holiday Inn Express
8.7 (133 reviews)
4443 W Schroeder Drive, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53223 , Milwaukee , US

Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
Gift shops or newsstand
Free breakfast
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Multilingual staff
Internet access in public areas - high speed
Smoke-free property
Assistive listening devices available
Braille or raised signage
Free self parking
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Consistently clean rooms and property
Friendly and attentive staff (many mentions)
Good breakfast with variety and positive comments
Convenient, safe location close to amenities/events
Comfortable beds and generally quiet rooms
Early check-in accommodated by staff
Cons:
Occasional service failures: no staff during power outage and key-card/security handling concerns
Noise due to poor soundproofing in some rooms/hallways
Room issues for some guests: low water pressure, carpet seam, non-working fridge/TV reported
Pool appears rundown and hotel lacks hot tub
One report of a large $500 charge and delayed refund leading to perceived poor value

Categories

Cleanliness
9.4
Multiple reviewers repeatedly praised cleanliness: 'clean property', 'clean room', 'everything was so clean', and 'very clean area' indicate strong, consistent positive sentiment for cleanliness.
Service
8.7
Service sentiment is mixed: many comments note 'very friendly' and 'attentive' staff and accommodating early check-ins, but there are notable service failures (no staff during a power outage, key-card/security handling, unsatisfactory compensation response) that lower the score slightly.
Location
9.3
Location is frequently praised: 'great location', 'close to where the wedding was', 'nice, safe, clean area', and 'outside the city but close enough'—overall strong positive sentiment for location.
Room Quality
8.2
Room quality is generally good (comfortable beds, quiet rooms) but has recurring issues: low water pressure, a noticeable carpet seam catching toes, and isolated reports of non-working fridge/TV which pull the score down.
Amenities
8
Amenities receive mixed feedback: breakfast is regularly noted positively, but guests mention a rundown/discolored pool, no hot tub, elevator outages during a power cut, and some in-room amenity failures (fridge/TV), producing a moderate rating.
Value for Money
8
Value impressions are mixed: several reviewers call it 'good value' while one guest reported an unexpected $500 charge and felt the stay was overpriced given non-working amenities—overall a modest score.
Food and Beverage
9.1
Food and beverage (primarily breakfast) is cited positively in many reviews: 'breakfast had wonderful service', 'yummy', 'delicious', and 'nice selection' indicate clear satisfaction with dining offerings.
Overall Experience
8.9
Overall experience trends positive: multiple guests say they'd stay again, recommend the hotel, and highlight relaxing stays and friendly staff; isolated serious negatives (power outage, staffing/security issues, surprise charge) temper the enthusiasm slightly.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-11-05 14:11

Property Description

Discover a refreshing escape at the Holiday Inn Express Milwaukee North Brown Deer/Mequon, where comfort meets convenience.

Comfortable Accommodations
Relax in one of our 78 inviting air-conditioned rooms, featuring microwaves and flat-screen TVs, perfect for unwinding after a day of exploration.

Exceptional Amenities
Start your day with a complimentary buffet breakfast, then take advantage of our indoor pool and 24-hour fitness center. Stay connected with complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the hotel, ensuring you remain in touch with what matters most.

Convenient Location
Perfectly situated, our hotel is just a short drive from iconic attractions like Lake Michigan and Walter Schroeder Aquatic Center, making it the ideal base for your Milwaukee adventures.

Book your stay today and experience all that Milwaukee has to offer!

Important information:

  • The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
  • Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Property Accessibility

Total Disability Score: 35.71
Public Area
  • Ramp: No
  • Entrance Door Width: 82
  • 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: Yes
  • Elevator Contrasting Buttons: No
  • Elevator Visual Signs: No
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Guest Reviews

8.7
Based on 133 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.4
Service: 8.7
Location: 9.3
Room Quality: 8.2
Amenities: 8
Value for Money: 8
Food and Beverage: 9.1
Overall Experience: 8.9
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Timothy T
8
Pros:

Breakfast had wonderful service

2025-10-12 • via Nuitee
J
James
8
Pros:

Clean property, pleasant staff, water pressure in our shower was very low.. needed attention.

2025-10-11 • via Nuitee
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Hanifa • partner
10
Pros:

Clean room

2025-09-27 • via Nuitee
J
Jasmine • family
10
Pros:

When in the area, I would stay here again?

2025-09-19 • via Nuitee
E
Eric
10
Pros:

Very clean area. Very friendly staff.

2025-09-16 • via Nuitee
J
Jeffrey
8
Good value, clean, and friendly
Pros:

We were given an early check in which was nice. Place was clean, breakfast had a nice selection. Only issue we had was a potential security problem. My key card got deactivated by my phone. I went to the desk to get a new one. I told the clerk my room number, and he punch in my number, but for a different floor. When I went back, he redid the card no problem. My only concern is that neither time did he ask me to verify the name on the room or ask me to identify myself.

2025-09-15 • via Nuitee
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William
10
Pros:

It was pretty close to where the wedding we attended was (Bavarian Bierhaus) in a good neighborhood. They were able to accommodate my request for an early check in. the room was comfortable and clean, the breakfast was decent.

2025-08-28 • via Nuitee
D
Darrell
8
Pros:

Staff was very friendly. The rooms don’t have good sounds dampening so you hear a lot of stuff in the halls. Suggest getting a room not on the first floor or near ice machine.

2025-08-24 • via Nuitee
V
Vanessa
10
Pros:

Good place

2025-08-24 • via Nuitee
M
Michele
10
Pros:

Very impressed with the hotel. I would DEFINITELY recommend staying here!!! Beautiful and safe area!!! Very friendly staff and breakfast was delicious. Everything was so clean!!! Stay here and you’ll agree with everything I said!!! Thank you for a relaxing stay!!! See you next time!!!

2025-08-23 • via Nuitee
E
Ed
10
Pros:

Breakfast was yummy. Bed was comfortable. Room was quiet.

2025-08-15 • via Nuitee
H
Heidi
4
Pros:

My stay was the night of August 9th at the Holiday Inn Brown Deer. The flash floods hit Milwaukee that night. Early the morning of the 10th, we had no power. As a result, there was no breakfast, no electricity in the room, and no elevator use. After walking down the stairwell in the dark from the 3rd floor, we found no employee at the checkout desk. There were security/liability concerns when we found no hotel staff. When I called the hotel the following day to see if the customers that evening would be given some type of compensation for the inconvenience, they informed me there would not given it was a natural disaster. I asked them if I'd be given that same grace if I weren't able to make it for check-in if I experienced my own natural disaster such as a death in the family. I was given no suitable answer. It seems unfair that the customer be held completely responsible for the consequences of the natural disaster and Holiday Inn Brown Deer assumes none.

2025-08-12 • via Nuitee
C
Chad • family
10
Pros:

Great location to relax. Outside the city but close enough to enjoy the amenities. Nice, safe, clean area in Brown Deer.

2025-07-22 • via Nuitee
P
Pablo
10
Pros:

Everything was good!

2025-07-19 • via Nuitee
T
Tarah
8
Decent hotel, nothing fancy but clean and conveni.
Pros:

We just stayed for one night, and the location was ideal for our needs. The room and property were clean overall, although I will say the pool is looking a little rundown and discolored. We chose not to swim. We were also very disappointed to find no hot tub. The breakfast was decent with hot options. Overall, we would stay again.

2025-07-15 • via Nuitee
G
Gary
10
Pros:

Nice and Quiet

2025-07-14 • via Nuitee
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Laura • family
10
Pros:

The staff was very kind and attentive.

2025-07-12 • via Nuitee
E
Erin • family
8
Pros:

Older hotel that has clearly been renovated which is great but you can still see some of the old “parts”. Our room was fine except for the giant seam in the middle of the room where the new carpet was put in and you kept catching your toes on it. Other than that it was clean, quiet and the bed was comfy.

2025-07-06 • via Nuitee
D
Danielle • partner
2
Pros:

Was hit with a $500 charge which they dont refund for 14 days. No operating fridge and no operating television. Seems excessive in price for what you actually get. Definitely not staying here again. Seems fraudulent.

2025-07-02 • via Nuitee
M
Michael • family_with_children
10
Pros:

The front desk staff throughout our stay were all amazing! Everyone was so helpful and kind.

2025-07-01 • via Nuitee