OverviewLocated about a 6-minute drive from
General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) and a 3-minute drive from the nearest Interstate 90 on-ramp, the Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Milwaukee Airport is suitable for car or air travellers who prefer a pet-friendly hotel with a free breakfast, a free airport shuttle and easy highway access.
Each of this smoke-free hotel's air-conditioned guest rooms and suites offers free Wi-Fi, cable TV, a coffeemaker, a microwave, a mini-fridge, a desk, a free daily newspaper, an iron and ironing board and a hair dryer. Rooms with a separate bedroom, a living area with a sofabed, a jetted tub and a kitchenette are also available, as are wheelchair-accessible rooms.
Hotel amenities include an indoor pool, a hot tub, a fitness centre, a games room, meeting/banquet space, a business centre, guest laundry, free parking, a free cocktail hour Mondays through Thursdays and a free breakfast. A free round-trip airport shuttle is also offered (please contact the hotel for details).
Pets under 50 lbs are permitted free of charge on first-floor rooms.
Potawatomi Casino is about a 15-minute drive from the hotel, while Greenfield Emporium Square offers shopping 7 minutes away by car. Milwaukee's city centre and Lakeshore State Park are both roughly a 15-minute drive away. (All distances and travel time estimates: Google Maps)
Verified with a front desk agent: Free Wi-Fi, free parking, pets 50 lbs/free, wheelchair accessible. (Call Date: October 31, 2013)
The GoodThe majority of the reviews sourced for this analysis were positive, with much praise going to the hotel's rooms, airport shuttle, breakfast and staff.
Numerous guests were pleased with their accommodations at the hotel. They described their rooms as clean, spacious, well equipped, quiet and well maintained, with comfortable beds and linens, good water pressure and strong Wi-Fi signals. A few lodgers had complaints about their rooms, however (see below).
The hotel's free airport shuttle was the source of many compliments by patrons. They described it as wonderful, prompt, on time and excellent, with friendly drivers.
Several lodgers praised the hotel's free breakfast. They described it as incredible and delicious, with plenty of hot and cold items and a large dining area.
The hotel's staff were also complimented by several reviewers. They characterized the staff as professional, efficient, friendly and helpful with recommendations and directions.
The Bad
While the majority of reviews consulted for this analysis were positive, there were a few complaints about the hotel's location and rooms.
Although the majority of guests were pleased with the hotel's proximity to the airport and highway access, a few lodgers complained of its location. These guests reported limited restaurants nearby, and described the surrounding area as industrial.
While many guests enjoyed their clean and well-equipped rooms, a few reviewers had complaints. They reported difficulty controlling the in-room temperature (too cold or too hot), dated decor and some noise transfer from guests in adjacent rooms.
TripAdvisor.com guest reviews ranked the hotel #25 of 52 Milwaukee hotels with an average rating of 4 out of 5 from 143 reviews.
Expedia.ca guest reviews rated the hotel 4.1 out of 5 with an 85% recommendation rate from 91 reviews.
Booking.com guest reviews rated the hotel 8.8 out of 10 from 16 reviews.
The author called the hotel on October 31, 2013 to verify some information.
