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Aloft Milwaukee Downtown

3.0 of 5
1230 Old World Third Street, Milwaukee, WI 53203
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Rating summary
  • Location
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    4 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4.5 of 5 stars
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San Francisco
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3 reviews 3 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
2 of 5 stars Reviewed April 17, 2013

I've stayed in many hotels in Milwaukee, and this is my first at the Aloft. The staff is very friendly and helpful, and the amenities are perfectly fine when you consider that this is not a full-scale hotel complete with a kitchen etc. However... ...my beef is with the noise situation. My first room was on the 2nd floor, right... More

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Rebecca G, Manager at Aloft Milwaukee Downtown, responded to this review
April 22, 2013

Thank you so much for staying with us at the Aloft in Downtown Milwaukee. I am so sorry to hear that you did not have a good night sleep during your stay. Thank you for brining this to our attention, we will work with our team on correcting these issues. We hope to see you the next time you are... More

Stillman Valley
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71 reviews 71 reviews
11 hotel reviews
Reviews in 23 cities Reviews in 23 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 14, 2013

If you know the movie, "Son In Law", think of Pauly Shore's character "Crawl" and then think of the old guys he calls "Bartles and James." As much as the old guys would be underwhelmed with Aloft, anybody under 60 would call this place trendy, hip, and fun. Yet, even those who stick to traditional would have to admit that... More

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Rebecca G, General Manager at Aloft Milwaukee Downtown, responded to this review
April 18, 2013

Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We appreciate you choosing to stay with us on your visit to town as we understand that there are many choices for lodging in downtown. We are happy to hear that we were able to make your stay enjoyable and memorable. Our staff appreciates knowing when they go above expectations and strive... More

Ohio
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12 reviews 12 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 10, 2013

First time I stayed at an Aloft. Very pleased with the room. Staff went out of their way to make the stay comfortable. Valet even helped us save money on parking. Location right near downtown and numerous restaurants. There is a bit of road noise, but no more than any other urban hotel. I would definitely book there again.

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ryanmiy, General Manager at Aloft Milwaukee Downtown, responded to this review
April 15, 2013

Thank you for choosing to stay with us on your visit to Milwaukee and we are glad that your first Aloft experience was enjoyable. It is always good to hear when our staff does a good job helping our guests out as that is why we are here! Hope to see you again in the future! More

Portland, Oregon, United States
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97 reviews 97 reviews
46 hotel reviews
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22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 8, 2013

The Aloft chain is contained within the larger portfolio of hotel properties that is Starwood. As such, it is essentially a "variation on the theme" of the Westin Hotel. The Aloft Milwaukee Downtown does not disappoint. Conveniently located near the major "new" hotspots of the city. Offering a broad range of amenities (like: valet parking, health facility, internet access for... More

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ryanmiy, General Manager at Aloft Milwaukee Downtown, responded to this review
April 10, 2013

Thank you for letting us know about your experience with us. Glad you enjoyed your visit while with us here in Milwaukee! Hopefully, you are an SPG member and are able to take advantage of the benefits of the points when you travel. Come back and see us again the next time you are in town, whether on business or... More

Belleville, wi
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 6, 2013

Service was excellent, valet parking was optional and parking options were clearly explained when we drove in. We walked to safe house for dinner and then to Bradley center for game and back to hotel, so convenient. My 11year old daughter thought the hotel was cool!

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ryanmiy, General Manager at Aloft Milwaukee Downtown, responded to this review
April 9, 2013

Thank you for allowing us to take care of you on this visit to Downtown for a Bucks game. Hopefully, you nejoyed the game and your time in Milwaukee. We are so happy that you had a great experience with us and hope to have you back again soon! More

Brookfield, WI
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6 reviews 6 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 4, 2013

Last Night, my wife and I stayed at the Aloft Hotel in Milwaukee. There was a small administrative problem when booking but, John, the guy at the front desk couldn't have been nicer and more helpful in resolving it. The other staff were amazingly helpful. I even got to meet the manager upon checking out and he was very friendly.... More

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ryanmiy, General Manager at Aloft Milwaukee Downtown, responded to this review
April 9, 2013

Thank you for choosing to stay with us and let us know about your experience! We are glad that you and your wife enjoyed your visit with us. We apologize about the administrative error that you mention, however happy that John was able to take care of you. Definitely something we will congratulate him on! Hope to have you back... More

Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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6 reviews 6 reviews
3 hotel reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 1, 2013

My sisters and I love to book hotels to get away at least twice a year, so we booked the Aloft! We had the best weekend ever! We had a room on the 5th floor and had an excellent view of the water and the skyline. We had drinks at the bar and played dominos by the fireplace. We had... More

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ryanmiy, General Manager at Aloft Milwaukee Downtown, responded to this review
April 2, 2013

Thank you for taking time to let us know about your experience. We were glad we could take care of you and your sisters over Easter weekend and hope everything went smoothly for you! We will make sure that we let our team know about your experience and congratulate them on providing you and your sisters a great time. We... More

Chicago, Illinois
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16 reviews 16 reviews
7 hotel reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
3 of 5 stars Reviewed March 30, 2013

This was an interesting hotel. My first impression was that the hotel was trying hard to be like Swishotel or W, but then the company makes it clear that aloft is trying to be a smaller boutique W brand and that’s fine. The rooms seem smaller than most hotel rooms but I suppose that every inch is well utilized. I... More

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ryanmiy, General Manager at Aloft Milwaukee Downtown, responded to this review
April 2, 2013

Thank you for taking time to write a review on the items you appreciated and the items we need to work on. You are right in the fact that the Aloft is not for everyone, however, that does not necessarily mean that it does not fit for you. In fact, the items you mentioned as far as service is not... More

Chicago, Illinois
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7 reviews 7 reviews
6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 27, 2013

This Aloft felt like a lot of the other Alofts, but that's a good thing, especially if you like the Aloft brand. Hotel staff were very helpful--they have a very nice bar with some light food. Convenient to Milwaukee attractions. Parking is a little bit of a problem--$23 for valet or $15 for self-park a couple of blocks away. Rooms... More

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ryanmiy, General Manager at Aloft Milwaukee Downtown, responded to this review
March 29, 2013

Thank you for allowing us to serve you while you were in town for your getaway! You seem like an Aloft expert and we appreciate you seeking out our brand when you travel and more improtantly glad we provided you with the same experience you have had previously! We hope to have you back again in the near future! More

Libertyville, Illinois
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9 reviews 9 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed March 27, 2013

This is a nice hotel. It's very eclectic and located on the river in downtown Milwaukee. I always request top floor/end unit when I make a reservation but it rarely gets noticed. This place actually read the request I made via the online reservation and made it happen The pool and workout room were great. The lobby has a nice... More

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ryanmiy, General Manager at Aloft Milwaukee Downtown, responded to this review
March 29, 2013

Thank you so much for letting us know about your experience with us. It is so important for us to know what we did right for you and where we can improve. We are so sorry about the miscommunication with our team and the servicing of your loft. We will examine the problem and make sure to correct as obviously... More

 
 
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Hotel Summarization (Beta)

What travelers say

  • Very clean(12)
  • Valet parking(10)
  • Pool table(10)
  • Friendly and helpful(9)
  • CUSTOMER SERVICE(7)
  • Great location(7)
  • Bradley Center(7)
  • Water street(7)
  • Flat screen TV(6)
  • River walk(4)

Additional Information about Aloft Milwaukee Downtown

Address: 1230 Old World Third Street, Milwaukee, WI 53203
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Region: United States > Wisconsin > Milwaukee
Amenities:
Business Center Fitness Center Free High-Speed Internet Pets Allowed Restaurant Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
#22 Business Hotels in Milwaukee
#22 Family Hotels in Milwaukee
Price Range: $$
Hotel Class:3 star (3*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Aloft Milwaukee Downtown is a modern boutique-style hotel near the business district, Bradley Center arena, Milwaukee River, Marcus Center for the Performing Arts, and is 15 minutes from MKE Airport ... more   less 
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