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Residence Inn Milwaukee Downtown

3.0 of 5
648 North Plankinton Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53203
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4.5 of 5 stars 146 Reviews
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What travellers say about this hotel
  • High ceilings(6)
  • Public market(6)
  • Breakfast buffet(5)
  • Full kitchen(5)
  • Great location(5)
  • Eggs sausage(3)
  • Rooms are spacious(3)
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WILOHMN
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 February 2012 NEW

This hotel is in the old Gimble's Department store, and the developers did a good job of retaining a few of the old architectural details, which keeps it from feeling like a run-of-the-mill suburban hotel. This isn't old-world awesome like the Pfister Hotel, but for the money, and the room sizes, it's a nice clean place. Heated (paid) parking!! Soaring... More

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kokodoc
Traverse City, Michigan
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13 reviews
4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 February 2012 NEW

Stayed three nights in January. This downtown hotel is a great home away from home. Hotel seems a little worn out but still in great condition. Room was spacious and well appointed. Easy access to many downtown sites. Underground parking a bit cumbersome but greatly appreciated on cold snowy days. Morning breakfast was well stocked and tasty as usual. Evening... More

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Veever
Boston, Massachusetts
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9 reviews
2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 February 2012 NEW

I stayed here one night on a recent business trip and found that the hotel, while not particularly charming, covered the basics quite nicely. The hotel didn't impress me greatly upon arrival, set back from the street with a little half-circle drive that was a big empty space, quite unadorned and blank, the entrance shared with a couple of other... More

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misspipkelly
Reigate, United Kingdom
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45 reviews
8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 January 2012

This is the second year in a row that I've stayed at the Residence Inn Milwaukee Downtown and it is great for business travellers! The staff are across the board friendly and helpful and greet regulars personally - the hotel is always clean and bright & extremely spacious in the beautifully restored Gimbel's building. Pros: Good gym - spacious &... More

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MIa Berman, Manager at Residence Inn Milwaukee Downtown, responded to this review
30 January 2012

misspipkelly, we appreciate you taking the time to share your views of the hotel with prospective guests. I am glad to know that when you are in Milwaukee, the Reisdence Inn is the place for you. I will definitely pass on the information regarding the hair dryers to our maintenance department so they can look into the issue that you... More

ODtravelers
Wisconsin
Senior Contributor
27 reviews
8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 January 2012

If you are looking for a spacious, historical building that feels like a luxury accomodation, opt to stay in the Downtown Residence Inn in Milwaukee. Formerly the "Gimbelss Department Store" located on the river in downtown Milwaukee, many of the architectual elements of this historic building have survived conversion to hotel. Staff is accomodating, rooms are large, with lots of... More

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MIa Berman, Manager at Residence Inn Milwaukee Downtown, responded to this review
30 January 2012

Dear ODTravelers - thank you for taking the time to share your experience at our hotel. We love the fact that we are not your typical Residence Inn. Since we are housed in an historic landmark, we have a very different feel than most. I am glad that you have chosen to stay with us on several occasions and I... More

cen811
Chicago, Illinois
Senior Reviewer
10 reviews
1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 January 2012
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We knew the original Gimbels' store in downtown Milwaukee as a wonderful upscale, department store from the glory days of America's major cities. Marriott restored the property and developed it into a hotel that has marble staircases, high ceilings, spacious rooms, and a great central location. The front desk staff was friendly and sweet, and the breakfast was hearty and... More

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MIa Berman, Manager at Residence Inn Milwaukee Downtown, responded to this review
30 January 2012

cen811, thank you so much for your kind words about our hotel. It is always fun to listen to the memories that people have about Gimbels Department Store. Either they remember shopping there or they had a relative who was employed at Gimbels. We are so pleased that you were able to take advantage of our central location. I hope... More

nschneider27
Senior Reviewer
6 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 January 2012

Late breakfast. 730am new years day!? Quiet rooms. Okay bed. Nice updated TVs and alarm clocks. Charge 10 dollars more per adult after 2. More

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MIa Berman, Manager at Residence Inn Milwaukee Downtown, responded to this review
5 January 2012

Thank you for taking the time to to share your thoughts on your recent stay with us. Typically, on weekdays our breakfast begins at 6:30 am and 7:00 am on weekends. On holidays we do start our breakfast a little later than usual to accommodate those wishing to sleep in a little; while still allowing them to partake in the... More

Patcarey
Chicago, Illinois
Reviewer
5 reviews
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 December 2011

My husband and I just returned from a great holiday visit to Milwaukee and had an excellent experience all the way around at the Residence Inn downtown. As others have noted, the indoor parking is a little tricky but you get 15 minutes to check in and unload from their circular driveway, and the very friendly and professional young lady... More

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MIa Berman, Manager at Residence Inn Milwaukee Downtown, responded to this review
5 January 2012

I am happy to hear that you throughly enjoyed your stay with us. It sounds like you were really able to enjoy Milwaukee while you were here. We are glad that you will be back. Please let me know if there is anything that we can do for your next stay to make it even more enjoyable. More

coxsone
Chicago, IL
Senior Reviewer
6 reviews
2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 December 2011

We stayed at the Residence Inn this past Labor Day weekend and had a wonderful time. We were in town for a wedding and decided to stay away from the wedding-block hotel. We're glad we did. The staff here was wonderful and our room was super comfortable. I'd booked a room for my parents as well. When we got in,... More

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Deb K
De Pere, Wisconsin
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 December 2011

I can't say enough about this hotel. The service was excellent, the breakfast wonderful, staff very friendly and the location convenient. We had a corner suite (room 820). Make sure you ask for this room as the views were phenomenal from every room. I often travel to Milwaukee and this wil always be the hotel I choose from now on. More

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MIa Berman, Manager at Residence Inn Milwaukee Downtown, responded to this review
15 December 2011

Thank you so much for taking the time to share the positive experience that you had at our hotel. I am so glad that you enjoyed yourself while staying with us. We look forward to seeing you next time you are in Milwaukee! More

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