The Iron Horse Hotel (Milwaukee, USA)

The Iron Horse Hotel was formerly a century old warehouse and part of the vintage architecture is retained in the current building. This makes the hotel at once charming and attractive. Additionally the hotel is close to various attractions of Milwaukee being located in the downtown. The Discovery World and the Milwaukee Art Museum are around three kilometers.

The rooms exude style and elegance with partly exposed brick walls and works of art. Facilities like plasma TV with satellite channels, pillow top beds and minibars are provided. Distinct features like private yards are included. Lofts and studios have dining areas and provide skyline views.

The hotel is equipped for meetings and special events like weddings. With exquisite décor of artwork and wrought iron chandeliers, an expert culinary fare and award winning extensive wine list, the venue is ideal to host a memorable wedding. The hotel has a fully equipped fitness center and spa. Three restaurants and a bar take care of the dining needs of guests. Pets are allowed for a small fee and provided with extra amenities like menu and complimentary dog treats.

Only valet parking is available even when guests want to park their cars themselves. The charge for parking is also very high. Guests find the billing system of the hotel confusing.

Rooms and bathrooms are small. Sounds from guests on the top floor are heard all the time. Rooms located close to the bar are subjected to noise till late into the night disturbing sleep.

Wi-Fi is unreliable as the connection keeps going on and off. This is a great inconvenience especially to guests traveling on business. The hotel is on the expensive side as breakfast and other amenities are charged rather highly.