HotelChatter - Stories about The Iron Horse Hotel

Milwaukee: Thanks, But We Think We'll Get Tanked at the Iron Horse

Jenna — 2008-11-11T10:48:43-05:00

<![CDATA[<img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/6929/nothanksgettanked.jpg" class="top">Ha! This may be our favorite hotel holiday gimmick ever: if you're not doing the cooking thing this Thanksgiving, the <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2007/11/11/192628/66/hotels/A_New_Entry_For_Your_Motorcycle_Diary">tastefully Harley-themed</a> <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/hotel-reviews/The+Iron+Horse+Hotel/local/969">Iron Horse Hotel</a> in Milwaukee will host you for dinner that night and they're dropping the H, keeping it real and calling it "No Thanks, Get Tanked." Awesome. Yes please. The seven-course Thanksgiving dinner is served fireside at communal tables in the hotel's library, and menu is very, very heavy on the drank (we would say "drink", but when you're on a mission to get tanked you're really supposed to say "drank." Trust us.) Chef Thomas Shultz pairs creative cocktails with seven courses: · Plymouth Rock Plymouth Gin, Pineapple, Campari/Peach foam with

Milwaukee: The Iron Horse Hotel is Purring Like a Kitten

Jenna — 2008-10-17T17:01:29-05:00

<![CDATA[<img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/admin/IHHentryway.jpg" class="imgborder"> The <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/hotel-reviews/The+Iron+Horse+Hotel/local/969">Iron Horse Hotel</a>, the motorcycle-themed Milwaukee boutique property we've been going on and on about, has been open for just over a month. Since we haven't swung by Milwaukee ourselves, we checked in with <a href="http://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUserReviews-g60097-d1096849-r20812498-Iron_Horse_Hotel-Milwaukee_Wisconsin.html">TripAdvisor</a> to see what the first round of guests were saying. We were especially curious to see what kind of guests were into the hotel: since the hotel's motorcycle theme was inspired by the nearby Harley-Davidson Museum, we were wondering if the hotel catered to Harley enthusiasts only -- or if, like, non-bikers could get into the whole thing too. Well, so far all the reviews on TA seem to be from guests who didn't roll in on Harleys, and

Milwaukee: Snapshot :: The Iron Horse Hotel Has a GPH Vibe

Jenna — 2008-09-18T10:03:39-05:00

The Milwaukee motorcyle-themed Iron Horse Hotel is now officially open, and we've finally scored some shots of the real spaces (no more renderings! Hooray!)

We think it has a little bit of a Gramercy Park Hotel vibe with the warm colors and rich red accents. And no matter who we're comparing it to, the space is stunning -- but we're most definitely eager for the reviews to start pouring in.

Were you one of the Iron Horse's lucky first guests? Write in and let us know how it went!

After the jump, one more pic of the Iron Horse lobby.

Milwaukee: Vroom, Vroom :: Iron Horse Hotel Now Open

Jenna — 2008-09-15T10:03:18-05:00

Don't you think a day like this spectacularly scary historic Monday may just be the perfect opportunity to ditch your old life, sell that house in the Hamptons, buy a Harley and ride it to Milwaukee? Imagine feeling the wind blowing through your combover and all. Ah, sounds lovely, no?

The good news on this day overflowing with bad news: The Iron Horse Hotel is now officially open.

Milwaukee: Hotel Opening Rates :: 'Rev It Up' at the Iron Horse Hotel

Jenna — 2008-08-27T17:02:53-05:00

<![CDATA[<img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/admin/IHH.bedroom015.jpg" class="imgborder"> <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/hotel-reviews/The+Iron+Horse+Hotel/local/969">The Iron Horse Hotel</a> -- the luxury boutique hotel for motorcycle enthusiasts in Milwaukee featuring awesome local lady <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2008/7/21/132857/494/hotels/Iron_Horse_Hotel_Artwork_Milwaukee_s_Next_Top_Models_">art</a>, sweet-ass decor and rates that are surprisingly reasonable -- was set for a September 15th opening last we checked. We got word today that the hotel is offering special introductory "Rev It Up" opening rates (heh -- get it? Motorcycles? Revving up?) starting on October 1st, so we were a bit confused -- but we called the hotel and they happily confirmed that the official opening is still all set for September 15th. Standard rooms are going for $179 a night, Premium Lofts are a steal at $199 per night, and the luxe Corner Alcove suites