The Pfister Hotel

The Pfister Hotel is a historic Milwaukee hotel that opened in 1893, envisioned by businessman Guido Pfister and his son Charles and billed as the "Grand Hotel of the West." Designed by architect Charles Koch in Romanesque Revival style, it was the most lavish hotel of its time, costing nearly $1 million and featuring innovations such as fireproofing, electricity throughout, and individual thermostat controls in every room. In 1962, movie theatre operator Ben Marcus purchased the hotel at auction with the intent of renovating it, and a new 23-story guest room tower was added in the 1960s. The hotel houses the largest Victorian art collection of any hotel in the world and offers more than 25,000 square feet of meeting space and 307 guestrooms, including 82 suites.

The Pfister Hotel opened in 1893 as the vision of businessman Guido Pfister and his son Charles, billed as the "Grand Hotel of the West." It was the most lavish hotel of its time, costing nearly $1 million, and featured groundbreaking innovations such as fireproofing, electricity throughout the hotel, and individual thermostat controls in every room. Designed by architect Charles Koch in Romanesque Revival style, the hotel was a welcoming and luxurious meeting place. In 1962, after over half a century of operation, movie theatre operator Ben Marcus purchased the hotel at an auction with the intent of renovating it to its original beauty. As part of Marcus' investment, a new 23-story guest room tower was added in the 1960s. The hotel houses the largest Victorian art collection of any hotel in the world, collected by Guido and Charles Pfister. For 130 years, The Pfister Hotel has stood as an icon of prestige, history, and timeless excellence in Milwaukee.

Historic luxury hotel positioned as one of the Midwest's finest, blending historic charm with modern luxury.

• Hotel rooms and suites

  307 guestrooms, including 82 suites.

• Meeting and event spaces

  More than 25,000 square feet of newly renovated meeting space.

• Dining venues

  Mason Street Grill, Café at the Pfister, Lobby Lounge, Blu.

• WELL Spa + Salon

  Full-body massages, facials, hair and makeup services.

1. 1The Pfister Hotel | Historic Hotel in Downtown Milwaukeethepfisterhotel.com
2. 2About The Pfister | Boutique, Historic Wisconsin Hotel & Spathepfisterhotel.com
3. 3Event Spaces in Milwaukee | The Pfister Hotel Conference Roomsthepfisterhotel.com