People with pets love to keep them with them at all times. While traveling with pets does have special challenges, it is getting easier that it used to be. There are hotels, motels and inns that allow pets to stay in the rooms with their owners. It can be lot of fun to travel with your pet for vacation, but finding a place to stay takes extra planning.
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, is a fabulous city on the lake front of Lake Michigan. There are fine hotels that allow pets. Usually pets are defined as dogs and cats. Each hotel has its own policies regarding deposits and size of pets. Some hotels charge an additional fee for pets. Some hotels require that pets be crated when left in the room. When traveling with your pet to Milwaukee, here are some fine hotels to consider. This guide is a starting point. Please check with the hotel for specific information.
Following are hotels in Downtown Milwaukee, the Metro Milwaukee area and the Milwaukee Airport area that welcome pets.
Best Western Inn Towne Hotel: The Best Western Inn enjoys a terrific location in the heart of downtown Milwaukee. The hotel is in the center of town, near the Midwest Airlines Convention Center, Bradley Center, The Grand Avenue Shopping Mall, The water Street nightlife area and historic theater district, restaurants, shopping and is convenient to the Henry Maier Festival Park, where Summerfest and Milwaukee great summer festivals take place.
The hotel is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The hotel amenities include limited exercise facilities, elevators, wireless Internet, restaurant and lounge. Peta allowed. Pets must be noted in the reservations for preparation of room and room location. Pets are allowed in smoking rooms only. The hotel notes that the nearest small patch of grass is 1.5 blocks away. There is a full park for walking your pet 3 blocks away. AAA Three Diamond. 877-484-6835.
Hotel Metro Milwaukee: Historic Hotel Metro is considered one of the most romantic hotels in Milwaukee. The European style boutique hotel is conveniently located in the stylish downtown east side area. The hotel is in walking distance to the Milwaukee Art Museum, Milwaukee Public Market and Cathedral Square. Amenities include: spa services, fitness center, business services, free high speed Internet, and the Metro Bar and Cafe. Pet friendly suites. Cats and dogs up to 25 pounds welcome. AAA Three Diamond. 414-272-1937.
Comfort Suites Milwaukee Airport, Oak Creek, WI: Located less than three miles from General Mitchell International Airport. All suite hotel features full service accommodations, free continental breakfast, free 24 hours airport shuttle, three indoor swimming pools, game room, fitness center, high speed Internet access, business services. Pet friendly. AAA Three Diamond. 414-570-1111..
Mainstay Suites, Oak Creek, WI: Just off I-94, convenient to General Mitchell Field International Airport. Pet policy: Tiered fee from $25 to $75 depending on length of stay. AAA Three Diamond. 414-571-8800.
Red Roof Inn, Oak Creek. Pets must be declared during registration. AAA Two Diamond. 414-764-3500.
Information was gathered through the hotel websites and by calling the individual hotels. Hotel policies change without notice, so while this information is correct at the time of writing, the hotel policy may change at any time. When making plans to travel with your pet, call and verify pet policy information in advance to avoid being disappointed.
Milwaukee, Wisconsin is located on Lake Michigan, about 60-90 minutes north of Chicago, Ilinois.
