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Reviews of Tru By Hilton Milwaukee Downtown, WI 3 stars

515 N Jefferson St, Milwaukee, WI 53202, United States

#40 of 107 hotels in Milwaukee

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Review score

Based on 144 hotel reviews

7.7

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.5

  • Comfort

    8.6

  • Location

    8.8

  • Facilities

    8.5

  • Staff

    8.6

  • Value for money

    7.8

  • Free WiFi

    7.5

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  • Reviewed: 7 July 2025

    8.0
    We were so grateful for the convenience of the location and the kindness of the staff. The room was very clean and the t
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The common spaces felt rundown and less than clean

    The staff were super helpful and accommodating

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 15 May 2025

    8.0
    nice hotel, clean but abit pricey.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    parking should be included.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 26 November 2024

    8.0
    Second stay at Tru
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There wasn't a coffee maker in the room, and I had to go to the lobby to get a coffee. We couldn't turn on the bigger lights with the phone, just tv, not a big deal, just turned on lights that had switches. Parking was not great, the lot parking was not convenient for leaving and coming back, and there wasn't any street parking. We finally just parked in the open lot north of the hotel, no problem there.

    I liked the price of the stay, the simplicity of the room. It was an easy check-in on my phone. There were snacks and drinks in the lobby. The staff was helpful. They have a fire pit in the front if you can find someone who knows how to turn it on. Okay place for a one nighter, we were just catching the train the next morning.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 November 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room - Hearing Access
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    We loved Silvia’s breakfast. Her food was amazing and she was very welcoming!

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 September 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast was not that good, but they did have a variety

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 September 2024

    8.0
    Overall hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    restaurant or places to eat a bit far from the hotel

    very close to the intercity tram station, staff are very friendly & breakfast spread is good

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 September 2024

    7.0
    Good, would do again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bathroom was not very clean, and it took forever to get our car from valet. We waited for over half an hour.

    The hotel and room were very nice and the price was spot on.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 August 2024

    8.0
    Overall an ok stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Had to pay for parking and didn't know until we got there. Being in town it had some noise, the continental breakfast was just OK. It looked like there was only one staff member trying to keep up with breakfast. Eggs were gone, minimal other things to choose from.

    The closeness to where we were going. Convenience of walking to restaurants.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 August 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night

    The breakfast.. the eggs where like little soggy sponges - quite honestly the hot food looked like it was all cooked in the microwave and wasn't very appealing.

    Location and the friendlyness of the staff.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 August 2024

    9.0
    Had a great time
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bed was hard and pillows could be fluffier

    Location is awesome

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 July 2024

    7.0
    It was an OK stay I don’t know that I would come back to this facility if I come back to Milwaukee
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The check in process took 45 minutes. There were two people working and I believe they were people that tried to check in earlier rooms were not ready and so it backed everything up the person who did end up assisting me. She was very professional but unfortunately, they were understaffed and overwhelmed. The worst part was valet. It took forever and the sign says $39 overnight. I was charged $49 overnight and I was getting texts at 2:45 in the morning that appeared like I had to be done with my valet worst experience and valet I have ever had in my life, and for that reason, I would never come back to this hotel.

    The overall property was decent and it was close to the venue

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 June 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was a variety

    Nice

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 June 2024

    8.0
    Nice hotel, be prepared to pay for parking.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds and Roll-In Shower - Mobility Access
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Parking was an issue. When booking, I was assuming there was parking. The parking garage was around the corner and expensive. There was a valet, but that was even more expensive

    Hotel was nice. Lots of space in room.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I drive a flatbed truck. I had to park 2 city blocks away and walk. They offered parking for passenger cars only. SUV and truck was not accessible.

    Loved the interior and the room.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The breakfast option was very limited, artificial. Lack of warm blankets on beds.

    Location

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 April 2024

    8.0
    Comfortable and relaxing
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I can’t name anything I didn’t like

    The location

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 April 2024

    9.0
    Overall, it was a great stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast didn’t have much of a selection, and meat and potato mix was undercooked.

    The friendliness of staff, and cleanliness of room and facility. Also, the pool table!!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 March 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Was clean, well lit. The staff was amazing, best part of the stay was how welcoming and helpful they were. They deserve raises.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 March 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not very sanitary toiletries dispenser, many people have touched them for sure!

    Gym!

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 February 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Hearing Access
    • Stayed 3 nights

    As mentioned, the breakfast needs some love. They could do a lot more than what is currently offered.

    Lovely staff and great room. Slept really well and the shower was great. The breakfast needs some attention however, I didn't go hungry but it needs some love on that front. I had a great stay but that was my only criticism.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 November 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Room - Hearing Access
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No coffee maker in the room, no cups in the room.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 November 2023

    9.0
    Cleaning staff and staff serving the breakfast were welcoming and friendly.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Browned not steamed breakfast sausage links

    Staff at breakfast were attentive and making sure the food items were available and they kept the area clean.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 October 2023

    8.0
    Decent hotel with good amenities would recommend to friends.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Hearing Access
    • Stayed 1 night

    Because it is a more budget hotel the rooms are not carpeted and the floors had a weird stickiness to it which I did not love. Would recommend people to bring slippers if they stay.

    It was located close to the Historic Third Ward which is the main tourist area which made it very convenient. Room was spacious and staff were friendly and efficient.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 September 2023

    9.0
    We had a wonderful stay in Milwaukee and our location was perfect
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room - Hearing Access
    • Stayed 1 night

    parking was not included and was an additional $25 per day if you wanted to be able to go in and out of the parking ramp.

    Breakfast was great and simple. Location was amazing - very easy to walk to all kinds of things/places

    Stayed in September 2023

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