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When it opened its doors in 1893, The Pfister Hotel was called “The Grand Hotel of the West.” Architect Charles Koch’s Romanesque Revival design incorporated innovative construction and an in-house electrical power plant, which made it America’s first hotel with individual thermostats in each guestroom. The distinctive three-story lobby is dominated by a grand marble staircase and a massive fireplace, and the hotel boasts the largest collection of American Victorian art at any hotel in the world. Other features include a club lounge, fitness studio, indoor pool, and Blu—a cocktail lounge on the 23rd floor, offering breathtaking views of the city and Lake Michigan.

The Pfister Hotel has been named to these Historic Hotels of America Top 25 Lists

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Explore the Milwaukee Art Museum, Discovery World, the Milwaukee Public Museum, and The Pabst Theater just blocks away.

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Explore the Milwaukee Art Museum, Discovery World, the Milwaukee Public Museum, and The Pabst Theater just blocks away.

Discover the wonderful Romanesque Revival architecture of The Pfister Hotel.

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Discover the wonderful Romanesque Revival architecture of The Pfister Hotel.

Explore the Harley-Davidson Museum just moments away.

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Explore the Harley-Davidson Museum just moments away.

Experience the Milwaukee Art Museum.

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Experience the Milwaukee Art Museum.

Taste iconic Wisconsin delicacies, such as beer-cooked “brats” and cheese curds.

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Taste iconic Wisconsin delicacies, such as beer-cooked “brats” and cheese curds.

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