The Port Hotel

Hotels
8.9 (237 reviews)
101 East Main Street , Port Washington , us

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Business center
Heating
Terrace
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great downtown location
Historic, beautiful building
Moonlight Tavern/restaurant praised
Comfortable, well-stocked lounge/snack room
Spacious, updated rooms
Friendly and helpful staff
Quiet throughout stay
Strong shower water pressure
Cons:
No elevator / very steep stairs
Plastic mattress cover (uncomfortable)
No in-room fridge
Thin walls and some firm beds
Parking can be inaccessible / limited
Occasional restaurant closure
No grab bars and slippery shower exit reported

Categories

Cleanliness
8.9
Standard quality for this hotel tier
Service
9.9
Staff repeatedly praised (Nicole the innkeeper, Jim); service in the Moonlight Tavern noted as excellent and helpful.
Location
10
Consistently highlighted as a major plus: downtown, short walk to marina/shops/restaurants, quiet area and great views.
Room Quality
8
Rooms are described as spacious, updated and generally comfortable (king suites with tubs praised) but some issues reported: thin walls, firm beds for some, plastic mattress cover, lack of in-room fridge.
Amenities
7.5
Community lounge/breakfast/snack room and coffee selection are strong positives; negatives include no elevator, no hot tub, limited parking access, no fridge in rooms and occasional electronic lock issues.
Value for Money
8.9
Standard quality for this hotel tier
Food and Beverage
9
Moonlight Tavern repeatedly praised (fantastic food, good fish fry); breakfast/snack area well stocked. One report noted the restaurant was closed during a stay.
Overall Experience
9
Overall very positive: historic, relaxing and enjoyable stays, comfortable lounge and convenient location; some accessibility and minor comfort drawbacks noted.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-08-21 05:23

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation
Experience a 5-star stay at The Port Hotel, offering elegantly designed air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi and private bathrooms.

Convenient Amenities
Enjoy free private parking, a shared lounge, terrace, and restaurant during your stay. Plus, unwind at the bar or explore nearby cycling activities.

Prime Location
Located just 42 km from Marquette University and University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, The Port Hotel is a non-smoking property in Port Washington, perfect for business and leisure travelers alike.

To book your luxurious stay at The Port Hotel, visit our website or call us now!

Important information:

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

8.9
Based on 237 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.9
Service: 9.9
Location: 10
Room Quality: 8
Amenities: 7.5
Value for Money: 8.9
Food and Beverage: 9
Overall Experience: 9
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james • couple • ca
10
2026-09-02 • via Nuitee
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Anne • solo_traveller • us
10
Pros:

Everything

Cons:

Nothing

2026-08-25 • via Nuitee
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Ryan • couple • us
10
Extremely comfortable and the staff was very personable!
Pros:

The location was central to the lake and the shops - walking distance

Cons:

Some of the amenities were a bit dated and didn’t work quite right

2026-08-24 • via Nuitee
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Gary • couple • us
10
Great location
Pros:

Awesome location

Cons:

Awesome place

2026-08-23 • via Nuitee
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Dawn • couple • us
10
Will definitely be a repeat guest!
Pros:

It’s such a cool building!

2026-08-23 • via Nuitee
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LAURA • solo_traveller • us
10
Loved it! Can’t wait to return.
Pros:

I loved the coziness of the room. I didn’t have breakfast, but there were several options to choose from, plus hot teas, coffees, & hot chocolate. And the lounge was a cool addition. I did make note how they conveniently left a little extras throughout each floor in case anybody needed an extra soap or toilet paper, etc. Also, having real coffee mugs for the coffee was a nice added touch. The Moonlight Tavern was serving up the best food & service. 100% would stay again!

Cons:

I honestly was disappointed in the coffee pods. I think an upgrade in the quality of coffee would be nice, considering the nightly rate of the hotel & how nice the rooms are and the amenities that were already in place. that wouldn’t be an area I would try and cut cost.

2026-08-22 • via Nuitee
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Paren • couple • us
10
Pros:

Very very clean! The location was absolutely perfect. every single thing we loved about the town of Port Washington was walkable from the hotel and this made the experience so fantastic. The room was quaint and clean and we really enjoyed the lounge room with a thoughtful breakfast provided we would love to go back!

2026-08-20 • via Nuitee
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Anne • couple • us
10
2026-08-19 • via Nuitee
A
Anne • solo_traveller • us
10
Best place to stay in town. Great bar and restaurant too!
Pros:

Character

2026-08-18 • via Nuitee
C
Cree • couple • us
9
2026-08-15 • via Nuitee
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Debra • couple • us
10
Our last night living in Port Washington was relaxing and enjoyable, spent with our friends and staff at Moonlight Tave
Pros:

Beautiful furniture, spacious bathroom, and the lounge was awesome!! Moonlight Tavern, the restaurant on the first level, is fantastic!!

2026-08-14 • via Nuitee
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Chad • extended_group • us
9
2026-08-06 • via Nuitee
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Tim • couple • us
7
2026-08-03 • via Nuitee
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Peggy • couple • pe
10
2026-08-02 • via Nuitee
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Alexander • couple • us
9
2026-07-20 • via Nuitee
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Jennifer • solo_traveller • us
6
Pretty but not for me.
Pros:

Gorgeous building, nice view. The Moonlight Tavern was wonderful, excellent service.

Cons:

The stairs are VERY steep. The parking lot was inaccessible so I had to park a block away.

2026-07-01 • via Nuitee
S
Shannon • couple • us
9
Pros:

Great location and spacious room

Cons:

The restaurant was closed.

2026-06-30 • via Nuitee
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Kevin • couple • us
9
2026-06-30 • via Nuitee
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Jason • couple • us
10
2026-06-22 • via Nuitee
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Nicole • extended_group • us
8
Great location, historic building.
Pros:

I love the location and the lounge area to hang out and have access to coffee / snacks was awesome. We were visiting for a fishing charter and it was very close to the marina. We stayed in the king suite with the tub and it was lovely. My dad stayed in another king room, also great.

Cons:

When I booked, I didn’t see anywhere that there is not an elevator. I would’ve thought twice before booking a room for my dad, the stairs are steep.

2026-06-04 • via Nuitee