The Plaza Hotel

Hotels
Independent
8.6 (178 reviews)
1007 N Cass Street, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53202 , Milwaukee , US

Pets allowed

Facilities

Meeting rooms
Newspapers in lobby (surcharge)
Free WiFi
24-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Wheelchair accessible
Breakfast available (surcharge)
Meeting rooms
Smoke-free property
Tours/ticket assistance
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly staff
Cons:
No elevator
Lack of pool facilities

Categories

Cleanliness
8.6
The room was clean as was the kitchenette, standard quality for this hotel tier.
Service
8.9
The hotel staff are amazing. They were friendly, accommodating, and answered my questions with a genuine smile.
Location
8.8
Great location close to important points of interest, safe and walkable neighborhood.
Room Quality
8.5
Rooms are clean and comfortable, but some had minor maintenance issues.
Amenities
8.1
Noted absence of a pool, which may not be suitable for families with children.
Value for Money
8.6
Reasonably priced with on-site parking, good ambiance for the cost.
Food and Beverage
8.6
Food at the Plaza Cafe was fresh and tasty, with helpful restaurant recommendations.
Overall Experience
8.7
Great hotel, charming atmosphere and overall excellent stay.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-10 00:05

Property Description

Discover a perfect blend of comfort and convenience at The Plaza Hotel in downtown Milwaukee.

Spacious Accommodations
Choose from 78 air-conditioned rooms featuring full kitchens, complete with refrigerators and stovetops for your convenience. Enjoy your favorite shows on flat-screen televisions while staying connected with complimentary Wi-Fi.

Delicious Dining Options
Savor delectable meals at our on-site Cafe at the Plaza, where cooked-to-order breakfasts are a delicious way to start your day.

Exceptional Amenities
Our friendly 24-hour front desk is always ready to assist you, along with essential services such as luggage storage and laundry facilities. Self-parking is available onsite for added convenience.

Experience the best of Milwaukee while enjoying unparalleled hospitality. Book your stay at The Plaza Hotel today!

Important information:

  • Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section).
  • The property is professionally cleaned.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: MKE

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

  • Accessibility

    No elevators

  • Pets

    Pets allowed

  • Guest type

    LGBTQ friendly

  • Health & Safety

    Property uses a professional cleaning service

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Location

Guest Reviews

8.6
Based on 178 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.6
Service: 8.9
Location: 8.8
Room Quality: 8.5
Amenities: 8.1
Value for Money: 8.6
Food and Beverage: 8.6
Overall Experience: 8.7
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PaddleWarrior NONE Naperville, DuPage County, Illinois
10
Great stay at hotel within 1 mile of Fiserv
Pros:

Stayed at the Plaza Hotel as my girlfriend and I enjoyed two nights of bullriding (PBR) at Fiserv. Staff was friendly and helpful. Beds were comfortable. The restaurant was a great choice for breakfast. Food was plentiful and tasty and Sarah our server was fantastic. Thanks to all! We will be back!

2026-01-21 via Tripadvisor
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DCSv158 NONE Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin
10
Always receive a sincere welcome at The Plaza!
Pros:

The staff at The Plaza always provide a sincere welcome. Comfortable, clean, and convenient rooms are highlights of my stay.

2025-12-22 via Tripadvisor
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jerrysO6419VD NONE Chicago, Illinois
10
Wonderfully great service from a welcoming personable custom experience
Pros:

Exemplary stand out quality and personal attention to my every need for an appealing pampering personally rewarding attentive stay. Made me feel smart to have chosen this provider.

2025-11-09 via Tripadvisor
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erichC2236QT NONE
10
A nice place.
Pros:

The room was clean as was the kitchenette. A very good place to stay. I didn't go to the restaurant but there was a wait to get in so it must be pretty good. It is about a mile walk to the Pabst Theatre. The neighbor was safe and walkable.

2025-10-29 via Tripadvisor
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sadiem889 NONE Saint Paul, Minnesota
10
"Adventurous Stay with Bustling Cafe"
Pros:

The Plaza has a great historic feel. It conjured images of an author tapping out a novel in the 1920s tucked away in the room. The place was quiet in spite of there being a ton of people there. The rooms are small but we don't mind. The only downside is that there is no ventilation of any kind in the bathroom. It is an old building, so it is probably not even possible. I also noticed our room did not have A/C. Not a problem when we stayed, but if staying in summer, I would recommend asking about this. The location was awesome. A great little neighborhood and walking distance to many points of interest, food, grocery store, bars, restaurants, the lakeshore, museums, etc.

2025-10-15 via Tripadvisor
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sarabC2491MA NONE
10
Great Location and Value
Pros:

This was a great place to stay for a quick solo trip. The ambiance is nice, and it was walkable to my downtown event venue, good restaurants and coffee shops. Parking was on-site and reasonably priced. There was soft water and soft towels. The restaurant recommendation list available at the front desk was also very helpful.

2025-10-14 via Tripadvisor
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kitw299 Couples
10
Great Hotel, Great Location
Pros:

This hotel is extremely cute and boutique like. We were very happy with our check-in process and the layout, cleanliness, and overall look of our room. The hotel staff are amazing. They were friendly, accommodating, and answered my questions with a genuine smile. The hotel is about one block away from the light rail train stop at Cathedral Park, 10 to 15 minute walk to the Art Museum, and a 20 minute walk to the German restaurants and sports arena where the Bucks play. Great location, great hotel!

2025-10-14 via Tripadvisor
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Karla family
6
Pros:

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.

2025-10-12 via Nuitee
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Meg partner
10
Pros:

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.

2025-10-11 via Nuitee
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Tom
10
Pros:

Clean room and Air conditioning

2025-10-09 via Nuitee
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Nathan
10
Pros:

Beautiful vintage property

2025-10-01 via Nuitee
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O5019GXstephaniej NONE
10
Truly a Pied-a-Terre (apartment in the city)!
Pros:

Absolutely lovely, charming hotel. We had a premium room and the condition of everything was like new. Food at the Plaza Cafe was fresh and tasty. Great hotel, great price, great location!

2025-09-29 via Tripadvisor
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WALTER
10
Pros:

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.

2025-09-29 via Nuitee
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Christina
10
Pros:

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

2025-09-28 via Nuitee
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Sharon H partner
10
Pros:

Loved this hotel! Clean friendly and cute!!

2025-09-28 via Nuitee
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Heather
10
Pros:

From check in to check out excellent stay!

2025-09-24 via Nuitee
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Kirsten family
6
Pros:

This property is very unique and had a lovely old charm. We had kids with us and, of course, they wanted a pool. Which there was none.

2025-09-15 via Nuitee
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Debbie friends
8
Pros:

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.

2025-09-14 via Nuitee
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Dean
10
Pros:

Very nice hotel. Large room with comfy bed.

2025-09-13 via Nuitee
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Diann partner
8
Pros:

The room and bath were quite large and very updated. Unfortunately, the toilet seat, the toilet paper holder, and the shower head were somewhat broken and therefore did not operate properly.
We also appreciated your ability to store our luggage before we checked in and after we checked out.

2025-09-11 via Nuitee