The Drury Plaza Hotel Milwaukee Downtown is the best-value base in the center of the city, especially for families and anyone watching the budget. The hotel fills the former First Financial Centre at 700 North Water Street, an Art Deco office building completed in 1928 and designed by the Milwaukee firm Eschweiler and Eschweiler, which Drury restored over two years before opening its first Wisconsin hotel here. The 227 rooms are comfortable and modern, and the building connects to Milwaukee's skywalk system, useful in winter. What sets Drury apart is what is included. A free hot breakfast is served every morning, and the 5:30 Kickback each evening offers hot food and drinks, enough for many guests to skip a paid dinner. Wi-Fi is free throughout, and there is a pool and whirlpool plus 24-hour business and fitness centers. Dogs and cats are accepted for a nightly fee, with a limit of two pets. The location is excellent: the Riverwalk is right there, the Public Market is a few minutes away on foot, and Fiserv Forum is about half a mile away.
Location and getting around: from North Water Street you can walk along the Riverwalk to the Third Ward and the Public Market, to the theatres and City Hall, and to Fiserv Forum for a Bucks game or concert. The Milwaukee Art Museum and the lakefront are a walk of about fifteen to twenty minutes east. The Hop streetcar, free to ride, runs through downtown nearby, and the meeting point for the city's top sightseeing tour, in front of City Hall, is just a few blocks away.
Rooms and who it suits: families on a budget, groups of friends and anyone who values a free breakfast and evening food. The pool keeps children happy in the colder months. It is also a sensible choice for sports fans and concertgoers who want to walk to the arena.
Good to know: breakfast runs from 6am to 9:30am on weekdays and 7am to 10am at weekends, and the Kickback from 5:30pm to 7pm. Parking is in the garage next door at 720 North Water Street, at around thirty dollars a night with in-and-out privileges; the hotel does not run the garage and motorcycles cannot park there. Pets cost around fifty dollars a night. Rates are among the best value downtown and climb on big event nights.
Why stay here
- ✓Free hot breakfast
- ✓Free 5:30 Kickback with hot food and drinks
- ✓Pool and whirlpool
- ✓Free Wi-Fi throughout
- ✓24-hour fitness center
- ✓Skywalk connection
- ✓Pets accepted for a fee
- ✓Garage parking next door
Good questions
Does the Drury Plaza Milwaukee include breakfast?+
Yes, a free hot breakfast is served daily. There is also a free 5:30 Kickback each evening with hot food and drinks.
Where do you park at the Drury Plaza Milwaukee Downtown?+
Parking is in the garage at 720 North Water Street, next to the hotel, at around thirty dollars a night. You get unlimited in-and-out access.
Is the Drury Plaza Milwaukee near the Public Market?+
Yes, the Public Market is a few minutes away on foot along Water Street. The Riverwalk and Fiserv Forum are also within walking distance.
