The Pfister Hotel
Overview
The Pfister is known as the “Jewel of Milwaukee,” a Victorian masterpiece located just three blocks from Lake Michigan. The hotel’s elegance is further enhanced by the tradition of “salve” a philosophy that embodies the spirit of fine hospitality and is brought to life by each member of the hotel’s staff. The Pfister is set apart from other downtown hotels by a number of distinguishing features, including an ornate three-story lobby flanked by a grand marble staircase at one end and a massive fireplace at the other. At the top of the hotel’s tower are a rooftop pool, state-of-the-art fitness center and lounge that offer spectacular views of the city and Lake Michigan. The Pfister’s most unique asset is the impressive array of artwork, which has been termed the largest collection of Victorian art found in any hotel in the world.
Charles Pfister's passionate collecting created what today remains the world's largest hotel collection of Victorian art.
Original Property Opened: 1893
Contact Information:
Street Address:
424 East Wisconsin Avenue
Milwaukee, WI 53202
Phone: (414) 273-8222
Fax: (414) 273-5025
Historic Hotels of America toll-free reservations number (800) 678-8946
The Gilded Age, 1866 ~ 1895
The Pfister is known as the “Jewel of Milwaukee,” a Victorian masterpiece located just three blocks from Lake Michigan. The hotel’s elegance is further enhanced by the tradition of “salve” a philosophy that embodies the spirit of fine hospitality and is brought to life by each member of the hotel’s staff.
Learn more about the History of The Pfister Hotel.
