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Review of Iron Horse Hotel

My husband surprised me with a night at the Iron H...

My husband surprised me with a night at the Iron Horse for my 57th birthday. If you are reading this in the future, please know that in early June of 2020, the world was still on lockdown and many of us were sheltering in place in our homes, and had been for about ten weeks. He wanted us to have a place to sequester beyond the walls of our home, which is nice, but let s face it, not as cool as the Iron Horse. We were assured by the phone call a couple of days before our stay that every effort was being made to make our stay safe from the virus , and that even though the restaurants and bar weren t yet re-opened, room service was working and we would not starve!

We were not disappointed. We chose a corner room on the fifth floor, and we were rewarded with views of downtown, the lake, and the south side. The appointments are amazing. I loved that everything was made of natural elements, from the leather headboard, to the slate counters and glass shower. The king bed was easily the most comfortable hotel bed I ve ever slept in, and we are very seasoned travelers. We were made to feel welcome from the first moment we arrived, and because we were there for my birthday (or maybe because it was the first week back open) we were given a complimentary bottle of sparkling wine and comped some mimosas with our breakfast order the next morning. Service was prompt, friendly, and staff were masked, which as a medical professional working on the front lines, I really appreciated.

We will for sure be returning to the iron Horse for a future special occasion, and will be recommending it to local friends and those who may be traveling to the Milwaukee area.