Saint Kate - The Arts Hotel

Hotels
9.3 (1106 reviews)
139 East Kilbourn Avenue , Milwaukee , us

Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
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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.
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: 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 1106 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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Emilie couple us
10
Perfect vibes
Pros:

The staff is very friendly, the vibes were amazing!

2026-08-08 via Nuitee
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emilierX9964RC Family
10
Dreamy experience
Pros:

Saint Kate has an amazing atmosphere with a wonderful staff. The location is perfect for all downtown Milwaukee adventures. The rooms are spacious and the beds are dreamy. We will be back!

2026-08-07 via Tripadvisor
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Todd solo_traveller us
10
2026-08-07 via Nuitee
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John couple us
10
Great downtown stay
Pros:

Beautiful art, nice location

2026-08-07 via Nuitee
5
586dyank Friends getaway Portland, Oregon
10
A place for fun & relaxation
Pros:

Location was perfect for walking everywhere, including the river walk, to the lake & 3rd Ward area.
Atmosphere was fun with live music & energetic surroundings
Rooms were large, quiet & very well
Appointed
Very good price
Very quiet
Parking was easy & with license plate readers in & out access was simple

2026-08-05 via Tripadvisor
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TN0413 Family
10
Treated me like a king
Pros:

Absolutely loved this hotel. Rooms very nice. Beds very comfortable. Food at bar wonderful and the valet service from Dan was exceptional. Treated me like a king

2026-08-04 via Tripadvisor
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157burkea Couples
10
Amazing bartenders
Pros:

Nick and Jobban at the lobby bar went above and beyond to make me and my boyfriends experience amazing ! Thank you for a truly bespoke and creative time.

2026-08-03 via Tripadvisor
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stevegJ3699DZ Family
10
Great and fun stay at Saint Kate!
Pros:

We had a great and fun stay at Saint Kate! We chose the hotel based on previous reviews and their focus on art and music. It surpassed our expectations. You can self park in the same block, actually building complex so you never have to go back outside. The room was fun with the ukulele and turn table. There were some LPs already in the room, but you can get more down in the lobby. The room was very clean and comfortable. Loved the location- downtown close to lots of restaurants and music clubs. The staff was very friendly and responsive. It was fun walking through the art galleries in the hotel and one of the best little Easter eggs was the 'study room' located on a couple of the floors. It was a little private oasis accessible to guests, only if you get your key activated- so mention it when you check in. The room had had music options and a coffee maker. Oh and another great feature was the coffee bar on each floor. This concept should be a model for all hotels to follow. It had a Keurig machine hard plumbed so it always had fresh water, plenty of tea and coffee options too. Loved it!

2026-08-02 via Tripadvisor
4
446ednak Friends getaway
10
Excellent hotel
Pros:

Excellent service with friendly staff. Beautiful hotel with very interesting stories about the many art installations there. Very comfortable and clean as well. I would stay here again.

2026-08-02 via Tripadvisor
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James couple us
10
2026-08-02 via Nuitee
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DianeF852 Couples Upson, Wisconsin
10
The ONLY place to stay! Wow!
Pros:

Saint Kate exceeded our expectations at every turn. The location is walkable to many of Milwaukee’s top locations. The hotel has a funky, artsy vibe with a vibrant lobby, bar and restaurant. The hotel is an art lover’s dream with galleries on the premises and art is displayed throughout the hotel. The rooms are impeccable with high quality bedding and include a ukulele and record player in every room. This place defines fun! The food was amazing. The breakfast at the Studio was incredible. Great vibe and attentive service. It has become our favorite hotel. We will be back!

2026-07-31 via Tripadvisor
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N7547KTjamesw NONE
10
The Best Mother’s Day Present
Pros:

Everything was excellent. I was greeted at the front desk and Lennox was so friendly. He really took the time to make me feel welcome. The room was clean and the view was amazing. I relaxed in the bath and slept great! The food at the bar was awesome! I got the “girl dinner” and it was perfect for my first solo getaway!

2026-07-24 via Tripadvisor
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Sherri couple us
10
Staying at St Kate was truly a one of a kind experience and would recommend this hotel to anyone staying in the Milwauke
Pros:

Loved the extraordinary displays of artwork everywhere. Took lots of pictures to show my artistic friends. Would recommend this hotel to anyone staying in the Milwaukee area.

Cons:

The parking garage was challenging, but we got used to it. Also the elevator transfer experience.

2026-07-21 via Nuitee
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carylwoj NONE
10
Fun hotel in Milwaukee
Pros:

Great location. Loved the live music. Room was quiet and beds are comfortable. Nice fitness center with good equipment

2026-07-20 via Tripadvisor
1
157sukhdevk Couples
10
One of the best place to visit.
Pros:

Relaxing, beautiful atmosphere, art experience we never had before.

2026-07-20 via Tripadvisor
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I4962NImoniquem Family
10
Everything and More!
Pros:

What an amazing experience from start to finish!
We celebrated our anniversary and were spoiled the minute we walked in with a champagne toast. Our room was amazing - so spacious and comfortable with a beautiful bed, couch, and bathroom.
Every amenity is top shelf.
We enjoyed both dinner and brunch at The Studio and were thrilled with the food and service.
We are committed to spending time at St. Kate’s in the future.

2026-07-19 via Tripadvisor
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Katharine couple us
10
2026-07-17 via Nuitee
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rabbijustink Couples
10
Just stay at the St Kate Arts Hotel in Milwaukee.
Pros:

What an amazing, unique, quirky, beautiful and comfortable and clean hotel in a fascinating historic district of an underrated city! This place is such a find. Nacho and Lennox both took really good care of us.
None of the photos are of the hotel, but all taken nearby, the one of city hall taken from our room.

2026-07-16 via Tripadvisor
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C4437WNjimh NONE
10
Fantastic
Pros:

Fantastic hotel. The art scene is vibrant, and the multiple bars and restaurants make it so you don’t have (or want) to leave the hotel. The record player and individual art in each room was so cool.
Location is fantastic, making most of the city accessible by foot. And for a 4 star hotel, price was very reasonable!

2026-07-16 via Tripadvisor
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Passport13541643899 Friends getaway
10
Very good service
Pros:

Very friendly and helped out good

2026-07-15 via Tripadvisor