For those who crave character and authenticity, appreciate Art Deco architecture brimming with history, favor independent boutique hotels, and like to go where the locals go no matter where your travels take you, The Plaza Hotel may be the timelessly cool insider gem you’ve longed to find when visiting downtown Milwaukee.


The term “Art Deco” evokes images of eclectic, sophisticated design defined by rich colors, bold geometric shapes and beautiful ornamentation. That is The Plaza Hotel. Yet it’s also correct to say we are an easy, approachable property with modern amenities to please today’s travelers. We have two floors of guest rooms and two floors of residences above those. There’s a bustling vintage café, a soon to be completed Walnut Room for small gatherings, and a dedicated spa treatment room.


We’re in a residential nook on the city’s Lower East Side, with Lake Michigan beaches, lakefront festivals, Milwaukee’s expansive trail system, one-of-a-kind boutiques and eateries, Cathedral Square Park, sports arenas, universities, the Milwaukee Art Museum and the city’s theater and gallery district all wonderfully walk-able from the front door. In fact, we encourage guests to experience the city instead of staying in – think of it as a vast fitness center just waiting to be explored.