Astor Hotel - Milwaukee

Overall it was an average experience. For the price the hotel was well below expectation. I will not select that hotel again.

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Enjoyed an overnight stay at the Astor Hotel. Good location in Milwaukee, friendly service and clean room.

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I had a wonderful time when staying at the hotel. The staff was very helpful with letting us know where to park. However the only complaint I have was when we were about to leave I went to shower and had zero hot water. But everything else was clean and I enjoyed stay at such a beautiful old building.

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Stay was horrible. There was a loud party across the hall which kept us awake most of the night from 1 AM on. Got little sleep. The lamp shade in our room was totally warn out, and the bathroom fixtures were outdated, with paint chipping off of the tub. There was no heat coming from the radiator in our room until we complained, and then it took 1 hour […] to rectify. No thermostat in room? Really!! Ours was atotally unacceptable stay. Read more

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Everything basically was fine. It's a beautiful, charming hotel, except that our room's heater was turned all the way up so that it was about 85-90 degrees when we entered. Even after turning off the heat and opening the windows, the room was extremely uncomfortable. I suspect this was a one-time problem--I hope.

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Converting from hotel to apartments. Not well maintained. I had smoke alarm "tweeting" in hallway most of first night, had to help maintenance staff identify/fix it. WiFi works poorly. Has seen its better days.

Genuine Expedia guest review

Classic older hotel with upgraded amenities in the room but still an older hotel.

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The Astor is a vintage hotel with a convenient location and friendly service.

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For the money and location I don't think that the Astor can be beat, The only reason I did not give a 5 for overall rating and condition/maintenance is because it is an older building and apparently has a few moisture problems as evidenced by minor staining of the paint in the rooms that we have stayed in. My wife and I will continue booking there whenever […] we are in town overnight. Read more

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Beautiful view. Nice walk to Comedy Cafe for Birthday suprise. Quiet. Made for the perfect weekend getaway. I would stay again even tho its only 30 minutes from home. Good price.

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The hotel had a nice feel to it, everyone was very pleasant and willing to help in any way they could. The room was slightly to warm, and we could not find the thermostat to turn the heat down. I didn't see this as an issue, I would prefer to have it to warm and open a window than a freezing room. We will most definitely be coming back.

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Most definitely the worst hotel I've stayed in, don't stay here if you're on business. If you're looking for a cheap one night for a personal stay then you may be tempted, but I wouldn't do it. I think this might be the elephant graveyard version of where old folks send their carpets and furniture to die. Someone could refurb this hotel and make it […] a really nice property as the space is good. Read more

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Great location near MSOE, but the condition of the room was poor. Air conditioners weren't available and had to have the be open.

Genuine Expedia guest review

The room overall was nice but they mistaken my Expedia purchase and double charged my account. In the morning I complained and they fixed it but the mistake should have never happened in the first place.

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tons of character, hkeep needs time in baths, all else was great

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room was clean; hallways were dirty; staff was unhelpful

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The hotel was built in the 1920s and boosts this old-time feel. The rooms were comfortable but the bed was small (full size) and we were unable to control the heat or open windows making for a very hot room in early October. Check-in & out was easy. The hotel still uses physical room keys (which you are charged for if you lose). Parking is 7$ a day […] in a small lot. Location was within walking distance to lots of bars & restaurants and the historical feel of the neighborhood was great. Small free breakfast including coffee (won't find a coffee maker in your room), mini muffins, bagels, cereal and fruit (apples, bananas). There were also waffles but you were supposed to ask for assistance when making them and a sign encouraged you to eat in the small nook as opposed to taking your food elsewhere. We opted to go out for breakfast. Overall a nice stay for the price but the lack of control of the temperature was enough to make us rethink staying here again. Read more

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The stay was ok but the problem was the steam heat. This was late September and there was no HEAT and the temps had dropped below 50. We had to stay in bed under the covers if we wanted to stay warm. We did not have to spend a great deal of time in the room and was convenient to all of our events.

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the rooms are really old and in bad need of a remodel. While it did have a flat screen i would have preferred they spend the money on new carpet as it was badly stained and a better fit to the window air conditioner. (it was put in with plywood and you could see outside) Would not stay there again at any price.

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The Astor Hotel is a National Historical Landmark and I felt honored to be a part of history and spend the night here. I think the less-than-positive reviews on this place have to do with our chain-hotel culture and people having expectations that this would be a generic experience. The Astor is unique and one-of-a-kind. It's clean, safe and comfortable. […] Plus, the hotel staff will drive you to local hotspots and pick you up, free of charge. Read more

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Although the staff were all friendly and helpful, the overall condition of the hotel was disappointing. It had an offensive odor, the carpeting was tattered and the room was stark. When staying multiple nights, I generally use a dresser and there wasn't one in the room. Also, the door, although quaint and "historical" was rattly and had screws in it […] to keep it together. It was also very noisy. A couple around the corner and down the hall were screaming at each other and it was as if they were right next door. Also, there was a laundry room next door to my room that was used late at night and early in the morning (5 am). Very disturbing. I will never stay at this hotel again. Read more

Genuine Expedia guest review

Overall my experience at the hotel was lovely. It was a little high priced for the room I had, especially because the bottom of the tub was not in the best shape. I would have preferred a little cheaper for what I received but the staff was wonderful and helpful and the location is within walking distance of plenty of things.

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The lobby had lots of detail and character. The room was dreadful and even had a WINDOW unit for the AC. It smelled of dampness or "old" if you can picture that. Hallways were dirty and you could hear through the walls like they were paper

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They need to keep the wedding crowd on separate floors. Several of our family members staying in other rooms were up all hours of the night due to party people carrying on in the hall. The "continental" breakfast is weak and the coffee is weaker!

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We were a party of 8 couples going to Milwaukee Pedal Tavern. 5 couples stayed overnight at the Astor. We chose this hotel for it's convenience to the historic third ward, the reasonable rates, and because it provides free shuttle service so that we did not have to use taxis. Although this hotel is older, the staff is very friendly and the rooms are […] clean and comfortable. We stayed here a year ago when we also had a large group participating in the Pedal Tavern. We definitely will again consider this hotel for future Milwaukee, WI travel. Read more

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Charming hotel with attentive staff and comfortable rooms. You won't be getting a luxurious experience but it's a fair deal when you consider the price. The only let-down was the complimentary breakfast which takes place at a small room that can get very crowded which has very few choices, most of which bread-based, no protein and no fruit.

Genuine Expedia guest review

Rooms very small. WiFi not strong throughout hotel. Half of hotel were tenants who smoked.

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The Astor is a very charming residential hotel opened in 1920. It has been matained in that fashion for nearly a century. Other than the bathroom, the room itself probably looks much like it did when it opened. The furnature is new in a traditional style supporting the ambiance. There is a large, flatscreen TV mounted on the wall. The hotel is located […] in a nice, residential neighborhood within one block of a lakefront park overlooking Lake Michigan. However safe the neighood is (I lived across the street from the hotel 45 years ago and the neighberhood seems as safe), I felt the security in the buidling is reminisant of the 1920's and not the 21st century: ordinary key for the rooms, not an electronic one; one entrance from the parking lot gets one to the elevator bank and stairs without passing the front desk and no visible security cameras; a side entrance that one can bipass the front desk and walk up stairs. Only the main entrance passes the front desk. Being a senior citizen makes me much more aware of security. I return to Milwaukee about twice a year and used to stay near the airport, but since I don't drive any longer, I need something near downtown. Will I return? I have to think about it. Read more

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We rented a room at the Astor because it was convenient to the location we wanted and relatively inexpensive. We knew it was described as "vintage" but it was more like the hotel in The Shining. Very very very dated. However, that was the least of the issues. The bed was absolutely awful. It visually looked like a mattress sheet stuffed with potatoes, […] and the middle was so used and worn, that even without any person on the bed, the sway in the middle was nearly 6" below the top or bottom ends. And when you actually get in the bed...you are in a nearly "C" shape with your back. Second, we were there on a warm night (about 80) and the tiny window AC unit (not industrial- a tiny one that you see in a dorm room) was allegedly at 60 degrees and yet the room was easily 80. Third, they have those old mini blinds without any curtains. So if you expected to sleep in a dark room, forget it. Fourth, it appeared someone started a paint job in the bathroom, got half way (with a new color) and then stopped. Fifth, there was a smeared handprint of a mystery substance on the headboard. And finally, when I looked at the bill under my door, they had billed me a price more than what I booked and paid on hotels.com. When I went to figure it out at the front desk, I found out they had actually double billed me- once from hotels.com and once on their own with the card they needed at check in. Every aspect of this hotel is awful. Read more

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Great staff. But hotel smelled like grandma house. Went to hotel restaurant an couldn't eat. Nice staff though. I won't forget that

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The hotel is old but has charm. It is at least half occupied by residents. The hallways and public areas could use an update. The location is terrific and so is the staff. I particularly appreciated the shuttle service.

Genuine Expedia guest review

The Astor Hotel is in a great location but it has seen better days. The bed was wonderful and the bathroom was clean, though dated. The rug needs updating (maybe even cleaning) and the halls definitely need to be updated. The desk was very helpful, however, in getting us a room closer to the elevator and away from the west side of the building. I was […] very grateful for that as the evening was very warm. The room AC worked fine though it was somewhat noisy. Read more

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This is a grand old hotel in a great neighborhood very close to downtown, and the price is right.

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Our stay was OK, we didn't actually spent a lot of time at the hotel. We came down to go to a concert and left early the next morning. It is an old hotel and could use some updating (new carpeting) but the room was clean and we had a big flat screen TV. It was like going back in time with the mail shoot, and the doors that open from both sides to put […] clothes/shoes in to be cleaned. It was kind of cool. Read more

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I would have appreciated some updating in the room. The AC didn't seem to work well and was very loud.

Genuine Expedia guest review

This hotel is perfect for our Irish Fest weekend! The shuttle drivers, Brian and Mike were WONDERFUL!! They were very accomodating! The hotel is old, but we think it is very special and will be back again, and again.

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This is our third stay at the Astor. This time there was a bit of a glitch over some plumbing, but the issue was resolved in a fairly reasonable time. The view from the roof top is great. We went up there for the air show. I love Milwaukee. Its a great city and I like the location of this hotel. The rates are great and the place is clean. Even the sofa […] sleeper is reasonably comfy to sleep on. Our bed was great and its nice to have a full kitchen if you are there more than a day or two. Read more

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the location of the hotel was nice and was within walking distance to many things. the astor was a nice place to stay... however, with it being so old one must expect a little wear and tear. the astor could use a little sprucing up, but i would stay there again. in the end i got a good nights sleep and had a fun.

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I enjoyed the peace and quiet of the neighborhood. It was just a little to far of a walking distance to the night life.

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