Top 10 Hotels Near McKinley Beach in Milwaukee for 2026

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A multi-story hotel with a prominent sign at the top.

A spa area with a hot tub, seating area, and a pool.

A modern restaurant with wooden flooring, green and yellow chairs, and a central seating area with a bench.

A spacious lobby with a modern design, featuring a seating area with armchairs and sofas, a bar with a counter, and a large cityscape mural on the wall.

1. Drury Plaza Hotel Milwaukee Downtown

Downtown Milwaukee, 2.7 km from McKinley Beach

Besrat

RM486

RM572 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A pink building with a storefront labeled "County Clare."

A hotel room with a bed, a door, a small window, and a shelf with a lamp.

An outdoor seating area with round tables and chairs, covered by umbrellas, and surrounded by red flowers.

A cozy pub interior with a Guinness sign, stained glass windows, and a fireplace.

2. County Clare Irish Hotel & Pub

1.6 km from McKinley Beach

Ryan

RM584

RM689 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

A grand lobby with ornate columns, a chandelier, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

A grand staircase with marble steps and golden lion statues, leading to an upper floor.

An indoor swimming pool with clear views of the cityscape through large windows.

A banquet hall with round tables, gold chairs, chandeliers, and floral centerpieces.

3. The Pfister Hotel

Downtown Milwaukee, 2.5 km from McKinley Beach

Alex

RM810

RM955 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a large window offering a city view.

A restaurant with a bar area, wooden tables, and chairs.

A multi-story hotel with a prominent vertical sign reading "THE JOURNEYMAN."

A restaurant with a central counter, seating area, and a display of food items.

4. Kimpton Journeyman Hotel by IHG

Historic Third Ward, 3 km from McKinley Beach

Carlos

RM783

RM924 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

A modern outdoor seating area with a fire feature, overlooking a cityscape with tall buildings and a view of the street.

A modern restaurant with a long counter, individual booths, and large windows offering a city view.

A modern lobby with a large seating area, a fireplace, and a view of the dining area.

A modern hotel with a prominent sign reading "THE TRADE."

5. The Trade, Autograph Collection

2.9 km from McKinley Beach

Tara

RM767

RM904 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

A building with a black awning and a balcony with red flowers.

A grand hallway with a wooden door, a fireplace, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

A covered walkway with patterned tiles, brick walls, and a sign reading "Dubbel Dorp."

A modern interior with a wooden floor, a staircase, a TV mounted on the wall, and a doorway leading to another room.

6. Dubbel Dutch

Downtown Milwaukee, 1.9 km from McKinley Beach

Cydney

RM698

RM823 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

A modern bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a toilet, and a vanity with a mirror.

A modern kitchen with dark cabinetry, a built-in microwave, and a coffee machine.

A gym with treadmills, a weight bench, and a TV screen.

7. Homewood Suites By Hilton Milwaukee Downtown

Downtown Milwaukee, 2.8 km from McKinley Beach

Katherine

RM413

RM487 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

A grand atrium with multiple levels, ornate columns, and a glass ceiling.

A bartender preparing drinks at a bar with various bottles and glasses.

A grand staircase with ornate railings and a patterned carpet.

A historic building with multiple arched windows and a grand entrance, surrounded by modern high-rise buildings.

8. Hilton Garden Inn Milwaukee Downtown

Downtown Milwaukee, 2.7 km from McKinley Beach

Jessica

RM413

RM487 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

A spacious hallway with a polished floor, benches, and chandeliers.

A hotel entrance with a covered walkway, a sign for 'Knickerbocker on the Lake Condo Hotel', and a flag.

A dining area with a glass table surrounded by chairs, a wooden desk, and a kitchen in the background.

A spacious living room with a large window, a television, and a dining area with chairs and a table.

9. The Knickerbocker on the Lake

1.6 km from McKinley Beach

Sara

RM424

RM500 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Nov - 18 Nov

A rooftop lounge area with wicker furniture and string lights, large windows offering city views, and a modern building facade.

A modern lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and a large green wall.

A modern hotel with a prominent 'WESTIN' sign, large glass windows, and a red-brick facade.

A bar area with a long counter, multiple stools, and shelves stocked with bottles.

10. The Westin Milwaukee

Downtown Milwaukee, 2.4 km from McKinley Beach

Jayson

RM649

RM765 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Nov - 21 Nov

A modern hotel with a prominent entrance, a flag, and a sign indicating the name 'Residence Inn'.

A spacious lobby with a central reception desk, a staircase, and a seating area.

A modern hotel room with a gray sectional sofa, two blue armchairs, a small table, and a large window offering a city view.

A breakfast bar with various food items and condiments, a refrigerator, and a sign promoting customizable breakfast options.

11. Residence Inn Milwaukee Downtown by Marriott

Westown, 2.9 km from McKinley Beach

Paula

RM465

RM548 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and a desk with a chair.

A modern breakfast bar with a variety of cereal options, a coffee station, and a sign indicating the start of breakfast.

A coffee station with two coffee machines and a display of coffee products.

A guest laundry area with two front-loading washing machines and a sign indicating it's for guest use only.

12. Holiday Inn Express Milwaukee Downtown by IHG

Downtown Milwaukee, 2.6 km from McKinley Beach

Diane

RM420

RM496 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

A modern interior with a central bar area, seating arrangements, and large windows offering natural light.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and two wall-mounted artworks.

A modern hotel lobby with hexagonal pendant lights, a reception desk, seating areas, and a large window with a view.

A multi-story hotel with a classic architectural style, featuring large windows and a prominent signage for 'SPRING CHILL SUITES'.

13. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Milwaukee Downtown

Westown, 3.1 km from McKinley Beach

Jana

RM519

RM612 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

An outdoor seating area with a fire feature, benches with striped cushions, and a modern building in the background.

A modern interior with a seating area, a counter, and a coffee station.

A hotel with a prominent 'tru by Hilton' sign, multiple floors, and a 'HOME' sign indicating a home-like environment.

A workspace with two desks, each with a computer, two chairs, and a large yellow cabinet.

14. Tru By Hilton Milwaukee Downtown, WI

Downtown Milwaukee, 2.6 km from McKinley Beach

James

RM323

RM380 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Nov - 11 Nov

15. Home2 Suites by Hilton Milwaukee Downtown

Downtown Milwaukee, 2.6 km from McKinley Beach

Diane

RM465

RM549 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A multi-story hotel with a prominent "Courtyard by Marriott" sign, multiple balconies, and a well-lit entrance.

An indoor swimming pool with a 3-foot depth marker, surrounded by chairs and potted plants.

A modern living room with a large flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a grey sofa, a coffee table, and a patterned rug.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a large window with curtains.

16. Courtyard by Marriott Milwaukee Downtown

Westown, 3.1 km from McKinley Beach

Arnetta

RM517

RM609 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Nov - 22 Nov

A bedroom with a bed, bedside table, nightstand, ceiling fan, potted plant, window with blinds, and artwork on the wall.

A hotel lobby with a 'OPEN' sign, a 'PLEASE WAIT TO BE SEATED' sign, and a 'Paza' sign on the counter.

A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, and wooden flooring.

An outdoor patio area with tables and chairs, surrounded by lush green ivy walls, and a brick building in the background.

17. The Plaza Hotel

1.9 km from McKinley Beach

Danita

RM587

RM692 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Nov - 18 Nov

A modern hotel with a prominent curved entrance and a visible sign for the Hyatt Regency.

A modern cafe interior with wooden accents, a seating area, a counter with a coffee machine, and a menu board.

A bar area with a long counter, multiple stools, and a wall-mounted TV.

A spacious, curved interior with large windows offering views of a cityscape.

18. Hyatt Regency Milwaukee

Westown, 3 km from McKinley Beach

Glen

RM343

RM404 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

An indoor swimming pool with clear views of the city skyline through large windows.

A modern lounge area with sofas, tables, and a bar with illuminated shelves.

A modern hotel with a glass facade, large signage, and a well-lit entrance area.

A modern bar area with a neon sign, a bar counter, and a seating area with sofas and chairs.

19. Aloft by Marriott Milwaukee Downtown

Westown, 2.7 km from McKinley Beach

michael

RM511

RM602 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Nov - 20 Nov

The exterior of Fairfield Inn & Suites hotel with a prominent marquee sign, large windows, and potted plants at the entrance.

A corner of a hotel lobby with a minibar, a refrigerator stocked with beverages, and a sign for 'The Corner Market'.

A conference room with multiple tables and chairs, large chandeliers, framed pictures on the walls, and a textured floor.

A spacious lobby with a curved green sofa, several armchairs, and a reception desk with a blue-lit backdrop.

20. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Milwaukee Downtown

Westown, 3 km from McKinley Beach

Gerald

RM517

RM610 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

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Compare popular hotels close to McKinley Beach

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Drury Plaza Hotel Milwaukee Downtown	9.6 Exceptional 2,407 reviews	View
County Clare Irish Hotel & Pub	9.6 Exceptional 1,000 reviews	View
The Pfister Hotel	9.6 Exceptional 2,294 reviews	View
Kimpton Journeyman Hotel by IHG	9.4 Exceptional 1,000 reviews	View
The Trade, Autograph Collection	9.4 Exceptional 671 reviews	View

Hotels recommended for families near McKinley Beach

The Pfister Hotel

Downtown Milwaukee

RM810

RM955 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

Holiday Inn Express Milwaukee Downtown by IHG

Downtown Milwaukee

RM420

RM496 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

The Plaza Hotel

Downtown Milwaukee

RM587

RM692 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Nov - 18 Nov

A multi-story hotel with a prominent "POTAWATOMI" sign, featuring a modern architectural design with extensive glass facades and a rooftop terrace.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a large window offering a city view.

A bar area with a wooden reception desk, a wine rack, and red bar stools.

A modern bar area with multiple gaming machines and seating arrangements.

Potawatomi Hotel & Casino

Menomonee River Valley

RM569

RM671 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Nov - 17 Nov

A modern kitchen with a marble island, dark wood cabinets, and hanging wicker pendant lights.

A modern kitchen with a marble countertop, a black bowl with wooden balls, hanging wicker lights, and framed pictures on the wall.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a built-in island, and a dining area with bar stools.

A building with a 'Inn' sign, large arched windows, and a well-lit entrance.

Kinn Guesthouse Downtown

Downtown Milwaukee

RM632

RM865 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Nov - 19 Nov

The Knickerbocker on the Lake

Downtown Milwaukee

RM424

RM500 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Nov - 18 Nov

The Trade, Autograph Collection

Westown

RM767

RM904 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

Kimpton Journeyman Hotel by IHG

Downtown Milwaukee

RM783

RM924 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

Top McKinley Beach Hotel Reviews

Dubbel Dutch

10/10 Excellent

"Very cute property and perfect for a simple stay! The room and bathroom were very clean and the sitting area outside my room was very cosy and welcoming. Parking was easy! I highly recommend!"

Drury Plaza Hotel Milwaukee Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Great place with good breakfast and dinner. friendly staff"

The Plaza Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"This is the best place to stay!! Close to downtown but away enough to feel secluded in a sweet neighborhood. Absolutely stunning property. Great for solo or couple getaway’s. Also would be a great remote work location. Check out the courtyard dining-it’s like being transported to Europe. Great close parking lot. One downfall-no elevator."

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Milwaukee

10/10 Excellent

"Everything was well kept. The hotel bar was a very nice surprise and delightful."

County Clare Irish Hotel & Pub

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent property. We’ve stayed here before and will stay here again. Great location, off street parking, nice restaurant and bar."

Tru By Hilton Milwaukee Downtown, WI

8/10 Good

"★★★★☆ 4/5 Stars | Great Stay, Would Definitely Return! I really enjoyed my stay here and would absolutely book again! The check-in process was smooth, quick, and straightforward. The staff was friendly and welcoming, and my room was very spacious, clean, and comfortable. I had two beds and a nice shower. I personally would've preferred a soaking tub, but that wasn't a dealbreaker. I do wish the rooms had microwaves, but there is one available downstairs in the lobby, which was convenient. One of the biggest highlights was the complimentary breakfast! There were tons of options, definitely something for everyone, and the breakfast hours were great. This was a huge plus for me! The lobby was another pleasant surprise. It's spacious and has pool tables, games, computers, printers, and plenty of areas to sit and relax. I didn't even realize how much was available until a couple of days into my stay. I also really enjoyed the outdoor seating area with the fire feature. It was a nice place to sit while waiting for my ride. The location was excellent for my trip. Downtown Milwaukee, the train station, restaurants, and other attractions were easily accessible. The hot water was great, and I had everything I needed for a comfortable stay. My only real suggestion would be to have staff check the lobby and common areas a little more frequently to tidy up after guests. Overall, I had a really pleasant experience. The positives definitely outweighed the few things."

Other attractions near McKinley Beach

Villa Terrace Decorative Arts Museum

Visit this attractive Italian Renaissance villa with elegant formal gardens and an eclectic collection of paintings and decorative art works.

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Charles Allis Art Museum

8.4/10 (53 reviews)

This old mansion showcases a diverse range of paintings and furniture, including one-off pieces of art.

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A beach with a calm sea and a visible moon in the sky.

Bradford Beach

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Bradford Beach during your travels in Milwaukee? While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.

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McKinley Park

Explore the waterfront in Milwaukee with a trip to McKinley Park. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

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Brady Street

8.8/10 (146 reviews)

After visiting Brady Street, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Milwaukee. Discover the area's art scene and shops.

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Black Cat Alley

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Black Cat Alley during your trip to Milwaukee.

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Oriental Theatre

8.0/10 (2 reviews)

You can enjoy a show at Oriental Theatre during your trip to Milwaukee. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively breweries while you're in the area.

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Jewish Museum Milwaukee

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Jewish Museum Milwaukee during your travels in Milwaukee. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around McKinley Beach?

McKinley Beach is located in Milwaukee. Travellers love the area for its stunning river views, lively breweries and sporting events. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 115 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay close to McKinley Beach?

The Knickerbocker on the Lake is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers a full-service spa and a restaurant. It's located just a short 1 mi (1.6 km) from McKinley Beach. Other good options within a few miles include The Pfister Hotel and Hyatt Regency Milwaukee.

How many hotels are there near McKinley Beach?

Expedia has 115 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from McKinley Beach.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near McKinley Beach, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of room reservations are refundable if you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your arrival date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to review the top deals on offer near McKinley Beach.

What can I see and do near McKinley Beach?

Study the collections at Milwaukee Art Museum, Discovery World or Milwaukee Public Museum. Explore notable local landmarks like Riverside Theater, Turner Hall and the Milwaukee Turners and Best Place at the Historic Pabst Brewery. You can catch a show at Pabst Theater, American Family Insurance Amphitheater and Miller High Life Theatre.

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Our top choices for McKinley Beach hotels

1. Drury Plaza Hotel Milwaukee Downtown

2. County Clare Irish Hotel & Pub

3. The Pfister Hotel

4. Kimpton Journeyman Hotel by IHG

5. The Trade, Autograph Collection

6. Dubbel Dutch

7. Homewood Suites By Hilton Milwaukee Downtown

8. Hilton Garden Inn Milwaukee Downtown

9. The Knickerbocker on the Lake

10. The Westin Milwaukee

11. Residence Inn Milwaukee Downtown by Marriott

12. Holiday Inn Express Milwaukee Downtown by IHG

13. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Milwaukee Downtown

14. Tru By Hilton Milwaukee Downtown, WI

15. Home2 Suites by Hilton Milwaukee Downtown

16. Courtyard by Marriott Milwaukee Downtown

17. The Plaza Hotel

18. Hyatt Regency Milwaukee

19. Aloft by Marriott Milwaukee Downtown

20. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Milwaukee Downtown

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Hotels recommended for families near McKinley Beach

The Pfister Hotel

Holiday Inn Express Milwaukee Downtown by IHG

The Plaza Hotel

Potawatomi Hotel & Casino

Kinn Guesthouse Downtown

The Knickerbocker on the Lake

The Trade, Autograph Collection

Kimpton Journeyman Hotel by IHG

Top McKinley Beach Hotel Reviews

Dubbel Dutch

Drury Plaza Hotel Milwaukee Downtown

The Plaza Hotel

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Milwaukee

County Clare Irish Hotel & Pub

Tru By Hilton Milwaukee Downtown, WI

Other attractions near McKinley Beach

Villa Terrace Decorative Arts Museum

Charles Allis Art Museum

Bradford Beach

McKinley Park

Brady Street

Black Cat Alley

Oriental Theatre

Jewish Museum Milwaukee

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