Dubbel Dutch

United States , Milwaukee - WI
Milwaukee, 817 819 North Marshall Street
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6/10

Pleasant

28 Oct 2025

Audrey Fletcher

There is a bar in the building that is loud until midnight. The parking fee was higher than the site warranted. The sofa couch was not suitable for any over 5' tall. It all depends on the room you get in terms of the experience. I would not stay there again, as it was more costly and had little to recommend it. No microwave in the room. Fridge froze my food overnight, making it useless and uneatable. NOT appropriate if you cannot walk up steps easily. I think a regular hotel room would have offered better service at a more reasonable price.

2/10

Poor

25 Oct 2025

Gabriel

Booked through Expedia, which buried the details of this being an \"invisible service\" model hotel. We have had one encounter with this type of venue before in Bayfield, WI with a similarly underwhelming experience. Lesson learned, I will do better research next time to make sure I verify this detail in advance. Our preferred option, the St. Kate - which has exceptional service at a similar price and is just a few blocks away - had no availability for the night we needed and led us to seek out another option. The pictures and glowing reviews made this seem like a suitable alternative, but was unfortunately not supported by direct experience. Lack of service aside, the quality of the environment did not meet our expectation as the renovation felt a little thin and superficial rather than well-done.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Oct 2025

Cheryl

Nice place to stay.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Oct 2025

Stacy

The Hotel was very quiet and accommodating.

Self-service check in and available parking on property for $35/day.

We liked you didn't get room keys but a personal code to enter the hotel and your room.

I'm good at losing them.

Will come back!

Partner

8/10

Excellent

29 Sep 2025

Paige

Thanks

10/10

Exceptional

27 Sep 2025

Greg

Was worried about no front desk but check in was easy!

4/10

Poor

16 Sep 2025

Suzanne

Terrible Hotel!

Staying at the Dubbel Dutch was one of the worst hotel experiences of my life, and I have traveled extensively. For the price point, I expected a true luxury hotel and this was anything but. First, the three-story building is not ADA compliant and it does not have an elevator, so if you are mobility impaired, you're out of luck. Second, there are no fire escapes so if you're not in one of the few rooms on the first floor and an emergency happens, there's no way people on the second and third floors can escape. Third, there are no employees or staff on site. NONE. They provide a number to call or text with any \"issues\" but only between the hours of 9 am to 5 pm. Fourth, if you have a car and wish to park in their open lot, adjacent to the building, they will charge you $35 even as there are more parking spots than rooms. Fifth, the decor is atrocious...nothing \"lux\" about it, including the underwhelming bathtubs. Sixth, the window unit air conditioning is LOUD, so good luck sleeping. The only positive aspect of the entire experience, other than leaving as quickly as I could, was the mattress. Save some money and give this place a pass.

Friends_and_family Friends

2/10

Poor

14 Sep 2025

Adelle

Never again

Dubbel Dutch was one of the strangest hotel experiences of my life - there was no receptionist or staff anywhere. I needed a different room because the room they gave me was an unnervingly creepy attic room with a staircase inside the room that led to an even creepier storage space that was gated off so that I couldn't even investigate my unique circumstances. There were signs everywhere that said 'Call us if you need anything at all' but the call went to a voice messaging system. I never got a return call. I tried texting per their suggestion and that too went nowhere. I had to sleep with the lights on and heavily medicated. The renovation job on what was surely a grande dame of Milwaukee architecture was so cheap and poorly executed (painting over original woodwork and deciding on a modern aesthetic over a period aesthetic) was terribly executed. No room service, no food. At the last second before I arrived, I was told it would be $35 to park onsite. The parking lot was empty. I have been conned.

Business

10/10

Exceptional

11 Aug 2025

Benjamin

The stay was great. I like their system!

Leisure

8/10

Excellent

04 Aug 2025

Chris

Very cool building, very walkable to the third district area

10/10

Exceptional

02 Aug 2025

Lauren

This is a beautiful hotel! I highly recommend visiting and will be back sometime in the future!

Leisure

8/10

Excellent

01 Aug 2025

Julie

This is a neat building. The room was a bit small, but adequate. Easy to walk toward downtown or the lakefront. Street parking worked out fine, we parked a block over. Check-in and room entry by code was super easy.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

28 Jul 2025

JoAnn

Nicely renovated property. Rooms could use a few more creature comforts like better soft seating and hooks and shelving in the bathroom and bedroom. Very limited tv options.

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jul 2025

Kristin

Quaint hotel in a historic building. Nice upgrades in rooms and very clean. Virtual front desk was easy with very fast response time via text messages. Close to lakefront and Cathedral Square Park. Would stay again.

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

13 Jul 2025

Mindie

Very unique property but it was very clean and comfortable and close to everything we were looking for

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jun 2025

Sue

This property is very unique and like home. The beds are very comfortable. Communications with staff was very easy. Staff was very welcoming.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jun 2025

Amanda

Spacious and clean

Our stay was great! The room was spacious and clean. We had plenty of room!
We loved checking out the agency next to our hotel and loved the art deco and charm our hotel had. Would book again!

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

17 Jun 2025

audrey

Great location, spacious & comfortable room.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jun 2025

Christian

Great location and I enjoyed my stay.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jun 2025

Jennifer

Very clean and comfortable bedding.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

06 May 2025

pat

It was lovely but very noisy. Very. At night.

Leisure Partner

2/10

Poor

07 Apr 2025

Elizabeth

Left 2 days early - loud and uncomfortable

We went for the NCAA tournament, and ended up staying only 1 of our 3 nights which was a hit to the pocket book, but it just wasn’t worth it.

The building was old, as most buildings in MKE are, so I’m sure that didn’t help our experience.

The check in process was good and the place was clean.

Our room was above the restaurant and it was so loud. It wasn’t comfortable; and the parking situation was expensive and inconvenient.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

30 Mar 2025

Joseph

Safe, convenient, charming and affordable. You should probably stay here if in Milwaukee.

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

30 Sep 2024

Sandra

Rachel was super helpful and kind. Our room was beautiful and clean. I really loved the organic lavender lotion from a local vendor. Great stay!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

29 Sep 2024

Paul

Unique Experience

Not a typical hotel experience. I really liked the building and my room. Great location close to downtown and the lake front.

Self

8/10

Excellent

20 Sep 2024

Joseph

Nice building. Nice room

No elevator. No ESPN.

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

18 Sep 2024

Susan

No place to put clothes, tiny refrigerator with coffee on top on floor. Bare hooks on wall with no pictures. Bed worn out, too soft. Loud bar.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

24 Aug 2024

Tonia

This is a Airbnb, not a hotel

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

16 Aug 2024

Daniel

Loved the place! My only wish is that there had been a table in the room to use as a work space and eating area.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

07 Aug 2024

Brittany

Paid for parking worth it in winter especially but needed it for airport in the morning. Had good communication about expectations and directions. Only needed one call to front desk prompt. Nice smelling bathroom stuff easy use of air conditioning. No noise at night quiet comfortable room. Had mini fridge. Great tv.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 Aug 2024

Helen

Great location to explore downtown Milwaukee. High ceilings, huge rooms, tons of atmosphere. V comfy bed. Great bathroom. Unique feel.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

04 Aug 2024

James

Great Spot

We had oen night at Dubbel Dutch, after a wedding weekend in the suburbs. We were super happy with our stay. There is no traditional check-in/front desk, with everything done via access codes. It worked out just fine and the hosts/owners were super responsive via text whenever we had a question.

Our room was on the second floor and was very large, with a sitting room and separate bedroom. The bathroom was well appointed, with a good sized shower and nice water pressure. Despite hot outdoor temps, the room was nice and cool. The whole place was very clean. Also, we loved the location, with both downtown and the lakefront within easy walking distance.

We would highly recommend staying here.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

31 Jul 2024

James

A must-stay

Beautiful home built in the late 1800s. Lovely lounge areas, games, books, outdoor sitting areas. You truly feel at home. Comfortable rooms, great customer service. Highly recommend.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jul 2024

Francois

Ease of booking/checkin/checkout.

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jul 2024

Allison

Such a cool, historical building! Room was super comfortable and chic. I was a little wary of there being no onsite staff, but they were very responsive via text and we had no issues whatsoever. Since this is an old building, there is no elevator so that’s something to keep in mind.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jun 2024

Trevor

A unique property in the heart of the downtown.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

22 Jun 2024

Mark

Loved the historic building and the room itself. However, something needs to be done about the undersized air conditioning unit. We were lucky it was only 70 outside because it was struggling to keep the room cool. Can’t imagine what it would have been like a few days earlier when it was near 90 and humid.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

10 Jun 2024

Christian

Exceptional location. They did a very good job with the restoration; it’s a beautiful historic building and the renovations are very nice. That said, it’s NOT a hotel - it’s an Airbnb. There are no dedicated staff on site, no front desk, no housekeeping during the stay, and no additional services offered on the property. The sound bleed between walls and floors is substantial to become uncomfortable during the day and to interrupt sleep significantly during the night. We didn’t have restful nights due to evening events taking place on the first floor throughout our stay. I wish they had clarified the expectations of the type of lodging they are on the Expedia description - we would have known what to expect or chosen a different location to celebrate a romantic getaway.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

24 May 2024

Yaqoub

The property is well located. The rooms and amenities are perfect. It’s not your normal matchbox size hotel room.
My only take is the non- flexibility of the hotel management. I tried to get a late a checkout and paid for it. It was for one extra hour only. I needed more time. I was willing to pay for an extra night just get the extra few hours at the hotel. Nooooo waaaaay. Although the hotel has a lot to offer, I can’t understand their attitude. It’s fine. Lesson learnt. Always book an extra night even if you need a couple more extra hours at this hotel cause you definitely won’t get any help.

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

20 May 2024

Elisabeth

Hotel in a historic townhouse. Huge rooms. First time at a \"self-serve\" style hotel. However they answered the phone and all my questions.

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

20 May 2024

Nancy

Nice hotel. All the codes worked. I'm having trouble locating my bill.
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10/10

Exceptional

19 May 2024

BARBARA

Quaint, well maintained, comfortable bed and updated bathroom. Close to walkable great dining and and the lake and Art Museum.

Leisure Self

6/10

Pleasant

15 May 2024

John

Zero street parking in neighborhood due to numerous apartments, etc. Had to pay well above average amount per night staid to park in hotel lot. Which in my estimation should be included as is notncut rate lodging.

6/10

Pleasant

12 May 2024

Ian

Very overpriced. Great old building. Zero staff, “invisible” they call it!! It’s just a room. If it’s not right, you’re outa luck. Only 4 K cups for 2 nights then you’re done. Can’t get more. Creamer was old and funky. No staff. You can’t get more. The mini split heating and cooling is oversized for the room. Blows right on the bed and is in locked mode. I followed the directions to unlock - it didn’t. The problem again is no staff. So it’s your problem. We had to just turn it off. It’s a nice building, not a bad room. But it is not worthy of the price we paid - or close.

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

12 May 2024

Diane

This property is NOT a hotel…it’s more an Airbnb…with noisy strangers. Also, one of the reasons I picked it was for the „coffee shop“, which is closed and has been for quite some time. Totally false advertising. Be aware that next door is a high-rise construction site—incredibly noisy all day long. Would not stay here again and do not recommend.

Business_and_leisure Family

4/10

Poor

04 May 2024

Gary

The rooms were clean and very comfortable. But since there is no staff at the location the atmosphere of the hotel is cold and creepy. The noise from the adjoining rooms was loud. Other hotels in this area provided free parking, not here. They wanted to charge for parking even though they had an empty parking lot adjacent to the hotel.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

28 Apr 2024

John

Liked the check in process. Great old mansion/loved the walkable neighborhood. Room was great/had it nice and cool the warm day we stayed. Bummed out the cafe/bar did not seem to be operating any more. Had fun/would recommend.

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

22 Apr 2024

Mark

It was a bit creepy not having any staff there

10/10

Exceptional

22 Apr 2024

Majeed

Charming room, loved the common areas and available games.

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

15 Apr 2024

Guang-an

Classy but noice from upstairs and next rooms

10/10

Exceptional

22 Mar 2024

Victor

We loved everything about our stay

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Mar 2024

Stephanie

We loved the hotel. The staff checked in and made accommodations for us. Really appreciate it. Loved the communal areas for reading, hanging out.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

18 Mar 2024

Andrew

Comfortable nice location and quiet, perfect couple getaway

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

24 Feb 2024

Emma

loved the walking distance to nearby restaurants. super close to the milwaukee public market as well, and a few shopping areas. loved how close it was to the water and art museum. the interior and aesthetic of the place was amazing! definitely the best decorated hotel room i've been in.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Nov 2023

Lee

Great boutique hotel

Wonderful stay!! This will be our first choice next time we come back to Milwaukee. Only TINY complaint is the comforter was a bit thin, not at fluffy, but that’s just a personal preference.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

27 Oct 2023

Jared

One of the best hotel experiences I have ever had! The facility is so nice and has so much to do in a short walking distance.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Oct 2023

Luis

This is a very nice place, unique, and quiet.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

17 Sep 2023

Thomas

Nice location; disappointing in terms of the lack of amenities, furnishings and the Gulden room was not open during the duration of our four day stay. Would not book this property again.

10/10

Exceptional

11 Sep 2023

Nicole

We loved this hotel! It’s so beautiful and extremely quiet. It’s in a great location. We would definitely stay here again!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Aug 2023

James

Great stay

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Aug 2023

Shea

Convenient check-in, unique stay. Very walkable. Would stay here again if we are in the city.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 Jul 2023

Anne

Harley Anniversary

Great location for our needs. Easy in/out. Friendly staff

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

29 May 2023

Jean

The room we stayed in was quite large, perfect for overnight girl’s weekend for 4. I wish the cafe/bar downstairs was open so that we had a place to hang after dinner but Taylor’s was just a few blocks away for night cap. The easy parking at the back was convenient but the $25 price tag was too much since I already paid hefty service fee for no lobby service and amenities. Also, there is a strong odor (?dead animal) coming from the basement so better to enter from the front when you can. The lake is very close

4/10

Poor

22 May 2023

Robert

Dubbel Dutch was a very disappointing hotel.

First, parking. There are 14 rooms and only 7 reserved parking spaces, so be prepared to park on the street. Parking on the street in this part of MKE is extremely difficult. What's strange is that there is a giant lot right next to the hotel, but you can't park there. You'd think the hotel would make arrangements with that lot to provide overflow parking for guests.

Second, daylight flooding the room. Our room (306) had a blocked-off upstairs, but obviously they didn't think of covering the windows up there, so there is a ton of light in the morning. The blinds on the main windows were also woefully inadequate.

Third, inability to control the temperature very well. There were instructions to override the lockout, but it didn't work.

Fourth, the noise. I get that it's a historic property, but the floors creak terribly, and you will hear every guest move in the corridors and stairs.

Fifth, the narrow stairwells and no elevator. I'm sure it says somewhere on the website that there is no elevator, but it's not obvious when you book. Hauling your family's luggage up to the 3rd floor is not fun.

Sixth, the bed. Sags in the middle. Billed as a King but it's not.

If those things matter to you, avoid this place.

On the positive side, it's a cool historic building in a beautiful neighborhood, which gives you the ability to walk anywhere downtown and even to the 3rd Ward.

I won't be staying there again.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

19 Feb 2023

Joan

Lovely atmosphere at this old hotel. The seamless checkin was a first but the bar staff and online communication helped…. Comfy room but missed creams for room coffees. Convenient parking too/nice bath!

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jan 2023

Tim

All good

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

20 Sep 2022

Julie

The Dubbel Dutch is a beautiful home, our room was perfect and bright, and spacious for three people and a dog to move about. I hope to stay there again!

Leisure Pet

10/10

Exceptional

17 Apr 2022

leo

A very pleasant stay!
We shall return!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

08 Apr 2022

CARLOS

Clean room. Good size. Good location

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

06 Feb 2022

Scott

Stay here!

Very unique rooms. Very clean.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jan 2022

Stephanie

Overall great experience!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

17 Jan 2022

Tarek

Nice!

10/10

Exceptional

24 Oct 2021

Stephanie

Super comfortable beds, loved the on call staff during covid, really interesting history to the building, good water pressure in shower, beautifully decorated, flat screen tvs with both cable and streaming, nice that our room had a fireplace and mini fridge. Short walk to the Milwaukee Art museum. We had a great stay and would love to come back one day!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

22 Oct 2021

Nick

Peaceful stay

We enjoyed our stay! The house was beautiful and the room was clean and updated.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Oct 2021

Susan

A thoughtful reuse of a historic building. Guest rooms and bathrooms are very spacious with tall ceilings. Loved the small touches like reusable glass bottle of filtered water in the room and local, organic toiletries including a bath bomb. Beautiful coffee shop and bar. We will be back.

Leisure Partner