Wisconsin's Top Hotel In The Best Part Of Milwaukee Has Been Ranked The World's 3rd-Best

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In the pulse of Milwaukee's downtown, the Hyatt Regency Milwaukee is both a dependable business hub and a gateway to the city's cultural heartbeat. Its floors house 481 rooms and 18 suites, and it was built originally in 1979 and renovated in 2019. For 2025, it took third place in Condé Nast Traveler's 38th annual Readers' Choice Awards. According to that ranking, the hotel's biggest strength lies in its stellar location for exploring the best of the city. It's directly connected via skywalk to the Baird Center (convention hub), a feature that links guests indoors to events without stepping into harsh weather during the winter months. The property also offers more than 30,000 square feet of meeting and event space, making it a go-to for conferences, weddings, and large gatherings.

Standard rooms come equipped with mini-fridges, coffeemakers, blackout curtains, a flat-screen TV, free WiFi, and desks. Many of the rooms offer skyline or city views; some higher floors even glimpse Lake Michigan. The property also features a Starbucks in the lobby where you can grab your morning coffee, an on-site restaurant and bar, concierge, valet and self-parking, and laundry/dry-cleaning services. Plus, pet parents will be thrilled to hear it's pet-friendly.

As for rates, it's priced somewhere in the moderate-to-upper-mid-tier of downtown Milwaukee offerings. For example, recent one-night stays at the Hyatt run from around $110 at the lower end to $200+ depending on season and room type. For travelers planning a visit to America's most affordable lake destination, the Hyatt's proving to be an anchor in Milwaukee's lively center of beer, cheese curds, sausage, and baseball.

One big reason Hyatt Regency Milwaukee earns praise is its proximity to a slew of signature Milwaukee sites. It sits a short walk from the Historic Third Ward (Milwaukee's most stylish neighborhood), the Milwaukee Public Market, the Marcus Performing Arts Center, and the Pabst Theater. The Milwaukee Art Museum is a short drive or transit ride away. For guests who love walking through the city center, the Hyatt makes a great home base. Plus, with Milwaukee's free Hop streetcar and the affordable Milwaukee public transit system (only $2 per ride), there's easy access to everything in the city and even some surrounding suburbs.

But what do real guests say? On Booking.com, reviewer Roberto said, "Very clean and odorless, very important. Friendliest staff I have ever encountered." Reviewer Neil also said, "The towels were super soft. The shower had good water pressure." On the other hand, some reviewers over at TripAdvisor mention that some rooms can be noisy, which isn't ideal for light sleepers.

For guests that decide to try out the on-site restaurants, Bistro 333 and Julep, the menu offers some regional fare like the Milwaukee Skillet featuring local Usinger's sausage, Wisconsin's famous cheese curds, Bavarian pretzel, and lots of local brews (which, of course, is a must in Brew City if you're into craft beers). , Some recommended spots to check out nearby, all in walking distance, include the Milwaukee Brat House, Oak Barrel Public House, Uncle Wolfie's (a must for breakfast/brunch), and Mader's, an old-school German restaurant. So, if you're planning a trip to the "Culinary Capital of the Midwest," the Hyatt Regency Milwaukee puts you smack in the center of downtown's energy, with diverse dining, riverfront walks, theater districts, and nightlife all within easy reach.