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Hampton Inn & Suites Milwaukee Downtown: Traveler Reviews

2.5 of 5
176 W Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53203 (Formerly Howard Johnson Milwaukee)
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Chicago, Illinois, United States
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“A Comfortable Night's Stay”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 10, 2013

The hotel is conveniently located. Staff is friendly and accommodating. The pool was enjoyed by my teenagers. The current fitness center is a little small - BUT a new, larger one is being constructed on site.

For parking, go straight to the Hampton Inn welcome area on the second floor; I was not comfortable parking on the other floors.

We had double queen beds which were extremely comfortable. Although the space was a little tight, it was fine for the time we were there.

  • Stayed January 2013, traveled with family
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Courtney F, Manager at Hampton Inn & Suites Milwaukee Downtown, responded to this review
January 18, 2013
Thank you so much for your feedback on our hotel. I am so glad that our staff members made you feel so welcome. We always try to portray our “Hamptonality” to our guests! I am pleased that your kids were able to enjoy the pool, and I hope you come back again to utilize our brand new fitness center. We have also remodeled our business center for the use of our guests. I understand that you wanted to park close to the hotel entrance, but I want to assure you that the parking structure is patrolled by the city 24 hours a day for the safety of all who utilize it. I am so pleased that you found our beds to be comfortable. If you choose to stay with us in the future, we do have suites available that may offer just a little more comfort for a larger group. Thank you again for your feedback, and we hope to see you again soon!
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“Great location!”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 5, 2013 via mobile

A friend and I stayed at the Hampton Inn for the last couple days of the year so we could be downtown to go out and not have to drive everywhere. Many nice bars/restaurants in the area and shopping centers too! We had a suite which was nice, complete with hot tub and living room! The room was clean and well kept, they changed the sheets everyday and kept the hot tub clean... I would stay here again and would recommend it to others! The staff was helpful and kind, 4*

  • Stayed December 2012
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Courtney F, Manager at Hampton Inn & Suites Milwaukee Downtown, responded to this review
January 8, 2013
Thank you so much for your feedback on our hotel. I am so pleased that you enjoyed the convenience of our location. We are very lucky to have such great attractions near to us. I am also happy that you enjoyed our suite room. Many of our guests enjoy having the conveniences of a suite when they stay with us. It offers more space and more amenities than our standard rooms are equipped with. We take great pride in providing a clean environment for our guests. Again, I am so happy that you enjoyed your stay, and I hope you come to stay with us again soon!
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“Great experience”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 5, 2013

We stayed here for a conference in the frontier airlines center, and it was perfectly convenient to that and to everything else we wanted to do. Milwaukee is a fairly walkable city. The area felt safe at night, encountered a few people roaming the street but nobody harmless. The hotel itself felt very safe so I never worried about that.

Our room, which appeared to be in a corner, was small square footage but very well laid out. There were only two of us, and one bed, so no problem. The room was nice and quiet, never noticed any slamming doors, yelling, etc. We were very happy with the room itself.

The breakfast was good as well, plenty of hot options, fresh fruit, juice, coffee, milk, etc. I eat a (not very strict) gluten free diet and felt like I had options every morning. We did not use the fitness center but it would have been conveniently located. We actually got outside and walked, so if you do that kind of thing the location is pretty good for it. Head up in the direction of the contention center and make a loop.

Our friends, also at the same convention, stayed at the Hyatt which connects to the convention center via skybridge, but we felt that our hotel was just as convenient, and based on their comments, sounds like we enjoyed our stay a little more and spent a little less!!!

  • Stayed November 2012, traveled on business
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Courtney F, Manager at Hampton Inn & Suites Milwaukee Downtown, responded to this review
January 8, 2013
Thank you so much for your review on our hotel. We always enjoy having people come to stay with us during their conventions. It is nice when are guests are able to walk just a few blocks to the convention center. I am also pleased that your stay was quiet and restful. We work very hard to keep disturbances at a minimum, and we know that our guests are looking for a home away from home. Our breakfast is an amenity that our guests look forward to as well, and I am so glad that you found the options to be abundant. We strive to provide our guests with a friendly and comfortable environment, and I am happy we were able to achieve that during your stay with us. We hope you keep us in mind for your next event!
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“Very comfy, great location!”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed November 14, 2012

We use this hotel quite often while visiting downtown Milwaukee. It's a very comfortable place with a pool (which we haven't used) and free breakfast (which we haven't taken advantage of lately) and very comfy beds. The pillows are a bit flat (typical hotel pillows) but all in all it's a great place to stay in downtown Milw. We stay here when we attend shows at The Riverside or The Bradley Center and it's walking distance to both as well as a great Irish Pub called Mo's just down the street with good food and great Guinness AND live music most weekends.

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  • Stayed November 2012, traveled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Courtney F, Manager at Hampton Inn & Suites Milwaukee Downtown, responded to this review
November 16, 2012
Thank you so much for your feedback! I am so pleased that you have found our hotel to be so convenient and comfortable. We do our best to provide amenities that will help to enhance our guests’ experiences. As you stated, we are within walking distance of many local attractions, and I’m glad that you found Mo’s to be a great place to visit. I hope on one of your future stays with us you will get a chance to utilize our pool and be able to sit down for a hot breakfast in the morning. Thank you again for your review, and we hope to see you again soon!
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“A great value in a great location”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed November 7, 2012

Not a fancy hotel by any means, but if you're looking for a place to lay your head while you walk to many of the best bars and resturants in Milwaukee - this is perfect. The rooms and bathrooms are slightly outdated, the bed comfortable (if pillows a little lumpy).

But again, you can walk along the river to several high end restaurants. Definitely stroll a couple blocks up the street to the Blu Bar at the top of the ornate Pfister Hotel with its panoramic views of downtown buildings and Lake Michigan.

This hotel is also a quick, easy drive from the airport. So convenient and the price (low $100s) couldn't be beat. Also a free breakfast in the morning was nice.

Room Tip: Better to stay away from the indoor pool area as the smell of clorine is strong.
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  • Stayed October 2012, traveled with family
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Courtney F, Manager at Hampton Inn & Suites Milwaukee Downtown, responded to this review
November 16, 2012
First of all, I want to thank you for filling out a review on our hotel. Feedback from our guests is so important in helping us to improve our service. We pride ourselves on being able to provide excellent service at a reasonable price. I am glad that you found our hotel to be in such a great location. The attractions around us such as the Riverwalk and many outstanding restaurants play a vital role in entertaining our guests. As a Hampton, we know that a hot breakfast is an amenity that our guests look forward to, and I am so happy to hear that you enjoyed it. Thank you again for your feedback, and we hope you come to visit us again soon!
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Also Known As:
Hampton Inn And Suites Downtown Milwaukee Hotel
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Address: 176 W Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53203 (Formerly Howard Johnson Milwaukee)
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Region: United States > Wisconsin > Milwaukee
Amenities:
Business Center Fitness Center Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Kitchenette Shuttle Bus service Suites Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
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#16 Business Hotels in Milwaukee
Price Range: $$
Hotel Class:2.5 star (2.5*)
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