Holiday Inn Milwaukee Airport by IHG

Hotels
Holiday Inn Hotels & Resorts
8 (408 reviews)
545 West Layton Avenue , Milwaukee , us

Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Helpful staff
Convenient location
Clean and comfortable rooms
Cons:
Poor cleanliness
Limited breakfast options
Musty odors in rooms

Categories

Cleanliness
6.46
There were mentions of musty smells and dirt, leading to a lower score.
Service
9.43
Staff were helpful and check-in was easy, indicating positive service.
Location
9.47
Convenient proximity to the airport and local restaurants, highly rated.
Room Quality
7.42
Rooms noted as clean and comfortable, with some issues such as musty smells.
Amenities
7.45
Amenities available such as a pool, but some issues reported with breakfast arrangements.
Value for Money
8.91
Generally felt that the hotel was a decent value for the services provided.
Food and Beverage
6.46
Breakfast options were limited and poorly executed, negatively impacting the score.
Overall Experience
8.43
Overall experience was mixed, balancing positive and negative aspects.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-06 03:48

Property Description

Convenient Location and Amenities
Less than 2 miles from General Mitchell International Airport, the Holiday Inn Milwaukee Airport offers a free airport shuttle, indoor pool, and hot tub. Enjoy free WiFi, cable TV, and even private kitchenettes in some rooms.

Relaxation and Recreation
Unwind in the whirlpool spas, stay active in the fitness center, or cozy up by the lobby fireplace.

Dining and Nearby Attractions
Savor American cuisine at M.K.E. Bar and Grille, or grab snacks at the 24-hour convenience store. Explore nearby attractions like the Miller Brewing Company, Potawatomi Bingo Casino, and Milwaukee County Zoo.

Experience comfort and convenience at the Holiday Inn Milwaukee Airport - book your stay now!

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

Guest Reviews

8
Based on 408 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.46
Service: 9.43
Location: 9.47
Room Quality: 7.42
Amenities: 7.45
Value for Money: 8.91
Food and Beverage: 6.46
Overall Experience: 8.43
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Tierra couple us
10
2026-08-27 via Nuitee
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Christine extended_group nz
7
Pros:

This is a chain hotel so it met my expectations. Super friendly staff at check in - much appreciated. We shared a room which was reasonably spacious with two comfortable beds. Complimentary parking.

Cons:

The outside area by the pool was small and not well service and we got locked out in a fenced area. Took a bit of banging on the door to get someone's attention.

2026-08-22 via Nuitee
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Courtney extended_group us
1
Subpar stay
Pros:

The main entrance was very clean, as was the restaurant area. The pool area was very nice as well.

Cons:

For a very busy weekend with Irish Fest, there was one chef in the kitchen and one waitress. A continental breakfast would’ve been just fine. We booked two rooms, one room the bed was full of urine when they went to sleep, didn’t notice that it was urine until halfway through the night. The toilet was leaking as well in that room.
The second room had a full out couch with food in it and someone else’s shorts. Also did not have a mattress to sleep on for the couch. The bathroom was not stocked with shampoo in the shower, only conditioner. Thankfully we had some in a travel bottle.

2026-08-20 via Nuitee
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Gretchen family_with_children us
7
Second visit , our choice for Milwaukee stay, we’ll be back
Pros:

Friendly helpful staff. Great pool area, large swimming pool and large hot tub . Nice surround of pool high ceilings .

Cons:

Pool so crowded they ran out of pool towels. Drainage perimeter around pool not draining , saw 2 people slip from standing water from drain line not working. Luckily they were both young kids so it didn’t faze them, they had bendy bones. They weren’t running but extra water made flooring slippery. Definitely a potential hazard for adults though.

2026-08-17 via Nuitee
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kenneth couple us
8
Not bad, wish it was closer to downtown
Pros:

Clean.

Cons:

Getting dated.

2026-08-16 via Nuitee
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Aldo family_with_children us
9
2026-08-11 via Nuitee
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Marie solo_traveller us
7
Only the staff and pool/hot tub entice me back. The rooms need to be completely overhauled; get rid of the filthy ca
Pros:

The staff were exceptional. So kind, always with a pleasant and helpful demeanor. The pool and hot tub… perfection. The temps in each were perfect! Please always keep the pool at that temp… makes it so inviting. The staff and pool/hot tub were what made the stay positive.

Cons:

The rooms are filthy. The carpet needs to go. There was a constant humidity in the room. They desperately need DE-humidifiers. The rooms need an overhaul. More dresser space is needed. The beds need to be replaced. They are old and lumpy. Ancient. Get new mattresses. This is not only my experience but also the commentary of my friends and relatives who also stayed here. Our feet were black walking on the room carpet. Remove the carpeting and overhaul the rooms and get new mattresses as soon as possible.

2026-08-05 via Nuitee
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Marie solo_traveller us
7
Will return due to the staff & pool/hot tub experience. Rooms need dehumidifiers and total makeover.
Pros:

The staff were exceptional. The pool and hot tub are amazing. The pool temperature is perfection. Never change the pool temp!!! It is so inviting and comfortable and deeply appreciated.

Cons:

The beds and pillows are horrible. The beds are lumpy and old and uncomfortable. Horrible night’s sleeps. Pillows and mattresses need to be replaced. I had 5 other guests say the same. The pillows are too hard or too soft. The carpet in the rooms made our socks and feet dirty. And the rooms all need a DE-HUMIDIFIER. EVERYTHING was sticky and towels did not dry. The rooms need a makeover. They also need more dresser space.

2026-08-04 via Nuitee
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Alexandra couple de
7
Schönes Hotel- Frühstück unverschämt
Pros:

Das Zimmer war geräumig und das Personal ingesamt sehr nett.
Die Lage zur Stadt war ok, es ist ja auch ein Airport Hotel ;)

Cons:

Ich kann die Meinung vieler hier nicht teilen. Obwohl wir mit Frühstück gebucht hatten, mussten wir uns Coupons erkämpfen. Dann konnte man genau einen Kaffee und ein Gericht auswählen, alles andere musste man bezahlen.
Auch wurden wir leider am ersten Tag über die Menge der French Toast nicht aufgeklärt und haben zu zweit 16 Stück bestellt. Die Dame im Speisesaal war sehr lustlos.
Am zweiten Tag Gottseidank eine andere Mitarbeiterin, die super nett half. Aber nun wussten wir ja auch wie’s funktioniert.
Sehr schade man könnte mehr draus machen.
Geldscheffelei beim Frühstück bei den Hotelpreisen, besonders wenn ich schon mit Frühstück gebucht habe, finde ich frech.

2026-07-23 via Nuitee
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Ashley family_with_children us
8
2026-07-15 via Nuitee
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Vinson solo_traveller us
6
2026-07-14 via Nuitee
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Krantz couple us
10
very pleasurable will stay again
Pros:

Very clean, and comfortable

2026-07-13 via Nuitee
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Griffith family_with_children us
8
2026-07-04 via Nuitee
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Johnson solo_traveller us
8
Pros:

The counter staff was friendly and helpful.

Cons:

Yes the breakfast staff only had 1 person taking food orders which caused long delays in you getting your food. I imagined that it had only 1 cook as well.

2026-06-30 via Nuitee
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Chris family_with_children us
9
2026-06-29 via Nuitee
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Cano extended_group co
10
Thanks a lot, If we return to Milwaukee, we will stay at the Holiday Inn!!
Pros:

the people and their friendliness

Cons:

Everything was all right!

2026-06-28 via Nuitee
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Egyptsha couple us
10
2026-06-21 via Nuitee
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Sara solo_traveller us
10
2026-06-21 via Nuitee
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David couple us
7
2026-06-19 via Nuitee
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Katie couple us
6
Great location, but needs some cleaning and updating.
Pros:

The front desk and waitress were wonderful, very friendly. The location of the hotel was awesome too.

Cons:

The pool area, specifically the hot tub was dirty. We are traveling from a different time zone and ended up in the pool unintentionally before it officially opened. A staff member scolded us for being in the pool too early as cleaning is done. We promptly left and returned later to see if cleaning, which included mounds of sand in the hot tub and it was still present. So, after being scolded, cleaning still wasn't completed.

2026-06-18 via Nuitee