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If downtown is where you long to be during your stay in Milwaukee there are many worthy places to choose from to meet your needs. Not only do these hotels offer you a prime location in Milwaukee, but they all have superb amenities such as high-speed internet.

• Wyndham Milwaukee Center: The Wyndham is a great place to stay in the heart of Milwaukee’s downtown as it offers you a view of the Milwaukee River, the Theater District, and much more. This hotel is the first in the area to offer you all smoke free rooms. If you are interested in transportation an airport shuttle is available for $10 one-way and you can catch a ride to local places of interest on the city bus or trolley for $1.35. The Kilbourn Café at the Windham will help satisfy your appetite for Midwestern foods!

• Holiday-Inn Milwaukee City Center: The Holiday-Inn is a name you recognize in a great location. You can walk from here to places like the Grand Avenue Mall, Milwaukee Public Museum, the Bradley Center, and the U.S. Cellular Arena. If you are interested in going for a swim there is also an outdoor pool.

• Best-Western – Inn Towne Hotel: This Best Western is listed by the U.S. Interior Department on the National Register of Historic Places. With its historic appeal, downtown location, and amenities you can’t resist staying here. Places you must see and check out nearby are the theater district and the nightlife available on Water Street. Each room at the Best Western has satellite TV available, private voicemail, and internet. If you stay here you must have dinner at the hotel’s Speakeasy Restaurant that holds a fish fry on Friday nights. For vacation, look into the packages that are offered for basketball, baseball, and casino fun. These packages include discounts for dining out, tickets, and your Best Western stay. A point that can’t be left out is that this hotel is also pet-friendly so bring your furry family member with you on vacation.

• Ambassador Hotel: You have to look into the Ambassador’s offer of having “the most complimentary amenities of any Milwaukee hotel”. The large rooms here are filled with great modern amenities such as a big screen TV, satellite with HBO, and a DVD/CD player to name a few. For even more relaxation and comfort the beds are made up with feather pillows and a down comforter, his and her bathrobes are available, and you will be treated to Aveda products in the bathroom. To satisfy your hunger pains you can grab a meal at the on-site restaurant Envoy or get coffee at Caffe Deco. If you are asking yourself “could there be more”, the answer is yes! The Ambassador Hotel also provides free shuttle service to and from certain locations, Whirlpool suites, a fitness center, massage room, and selected rooms have a personal computer and microwave.

• Hotel Metro: The Hotel Metro is a boutique hotel with European influence that offers a romantic feel. The suites here give you free wireless internet, 2 televisions with in-room movies and cable, a refreshment bar, and Aveda products in the bathroom. You will also enjoy the Rooftop Relaxation Spa that has an outdoor sun garden, a saltwater hot tub, sauna, and a fitness center. Grab a bite to eat here at the Metro Bar and Café.

• Pfister: This beautiful Victorian hotel offers a large Victorian art collection and is located in walking distance from Lake Michigan. It is on the eastside of Milwaukee’s downtown which places you just minutes away from the Milwaukee Art Museum if you are planning a visit there. Amenities include an indoor pool on the 23rd floor. Grab a drink at Blu, a martini and wine bar with a great view of Milwaukee.

• The Astor: The Astor is an eight-story hotel that has been home to permanent residents and hotel guests since 1920. Whether you came to Milwaukee for leisure or business you can put your feet up and relax at this hotel. The rooms here are traditionally furnished and a business center is available to meet your needs. The Astor provides you with complimentary passes to Bally Fitness Center. If you are interested in seeing everything Milwaukee has for you then take advantage of the free shuttle service that will drop you off anywhere within a two mile radius of the hotel. Attractions within this distance are the Milwaukee Art Museum, Pabst Theater, UW Milwaukee, Lake Michigan, and Juneau Park.

• Hilton Milwaukee City Center: Another hotel that has been around since the 1920s, the Hilton Milwaukee City Center gives you a 20s feel with modern day fun. Inside the hotel is Paradise Landing Indoor Water Park. This water park has 4 water slides, a lagoon, a hydro-therapy spa, a kiddy pool, lily pad walk, and water cannons. The Cabana Cove is open for refreshments and there is a Family Fun Center for games outside of the water. To have recreation and a place to stay the Hilton is definitely for you.

• Residence Inn: The Residence Inn has suites with a living room, dining area, work space and fully equipped kitchen to make you feel at home. Here is a little bit of information for those who enjoy history, this inn occupies most of the area that used to be the old Gimbel’s store. A hot breakfast is ready for you every morning complimentary and in the evening on week nights is a hospitality hour.

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