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The Iron Horse's Outdoor Lounge Might Test That Iron Liver Of Yours
Got a liver of steel? Or, shall we say...iron? Hope so — 'cause the Iron Horse Hotel just opened up their new outdoor lounge and it looks like a place we'll be hittin' up the red hot second the next time we find ourselves in the Midwest. And you'd better hurry up and chug your drinks, because Milwaukee is only warm for, like, three months.
The new outdoor lounge, The Yard, is open for the season from 4:00 to 11:00 every day. It has a totally full bar outside and is located on the sunny west side of the property, with views out onto the Menomonee River and downtown. The decor is a must-see before you get too tipsy to enjoy it, too:
Table bases and floral planters are made from vintage factory carts, shade sails are held up by old Milwaukee telephone poles and the bar and tabletops are constructed from reclaimed original fire doors.
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Last-Minute St. Paddy's Day Hotel: The Iron Horse
Fresh off their celebration of Barbie's 50th birthday, The Iron Horse Hotel has gone from "Think Pink" to "Kiss Me, I'm Irish." The hotel's Branded bar is hosting a St. Patrick's Day party tomorrow featuring $3 Harps and Guinness beer, $6 "Kiss Me, I'm Irish" martinis and lots of Irish food like corned beef and cabbage and a mini-Guiness creme brulee.
Guests will also be searching for a pot of gold while at the hotel's party. Ok, not really gold but if you find the hidden shamrocks in your napkin you can win complimentary appetizers, free drinks, lottery tickets and even a one night's stay at the hotel.
At Branded bar, one lucky customer will peak inside their napkin to find a ‘pot of gold’—a lucky star which will nab them a free night’s stay in a Custom Deluxe guest room. Shamrocks will be hidden in napkins for a full day of fun prizes. From free Branded appetizers and drinks to lottery tickets, everyone is sure to better their chances of getting lucky this holiday.
The party is going on all day at the Iron Horse so if you're in Milwaukee, you can try your luck at this hotel. Room rates for tonight and tomorrow are currently at $179 a night for a custom deluxe king.
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Iron Horse Hotel Officially Number One in Milwaukee
Some not-so-surprising news outta Milwaukee today--The Iron Horse Hotel, a luxury boutique lodging for motorcyclists and business travelers alike has moved up the ranks of TripAdvisor to the number one slot.
We say "not-so-surprising" because the Iron Horse is really the first luxury boutique hotel to open in Milwaukee. Also probably not hurting them is the fact that it uniquely caters to hog enthusiasts and it's located right across the street from the Harley-Davidson museum. Some reviews:
· "This is the second time I ahve stayed at the Iron Horse and I will be back! They consistently deliver outstanding service - from the moment you pull into the valet are - until checkout."
· "Chris, the Beverage Manager, saved our Saturday night by recommending a restaurant and even making our reservations. Just like the Iron Horse, the food and atmosphere were amazing at the recommended spot."
· "Rooms are sizeable and comfortable. Beds are great. Nice sized TV with inputs for your computer/ipod/etc. Good bathroom with relaxing rainshower."
In fact, most of the reviews tend to be more like the first review--upbeat, perky and ecstatic. Then again, we'd be pretty pumped to stay in a place this nice in Milwaukee where you can roam about in your riding leathers without any dirty looks.
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Thanks, But We Think We'll Get Tanked at the Iron Horse
Ha! This may be our favorite hotel holiday gimmick ever: if you're not doing the cooking thing this Thanksgiving, the tastefully Harley-themed Iron Horse Hotel 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 citrus king crab
· Potato Vodka Shot with Osetra Caviar, Crème fraiche and edible spoon
· Cold Duck Champagne Cocktail and Foie Torchon with quince pear preserve
· Cranberry martini and Wisconsin Billy Blue Cheese Salad with Door County Cherry vinaigrette
· Wild Turkey Old Fashioned and braised squab
· House-made Bacon Bourbon with crispy pork belly
· Pumpkin Flip with Gingerbread cake and cinnamon ice cream
Uh, that all sounds damn delish. And so does getting tanked, quite frankly. Well, actually, we're not so sure about that bacon bourbon — that may be a surefire recipe for a Thanksgiving vomit celebration, but we suppose it's worth the $125-per-person price (not bad, people!) to find out. Book a room starting at $149 too — because between the tryptophan and the getting blasted, you're really going to want the bed or the toilet immediately after dessert.
And we're all for getting duh-runk over a holiday dinner (makes the fam more tolerable, we know) — as long as you don't get on your Harley afterward.
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The Iron Horse Hotel is Purring Like a Kitten
The Iron Horse Hotel, 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 TripAdvisor 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 they're all glowing.
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Snapshot :: The Iron Horse Hotel Has a GPH Vibe
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.
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Vroom, Vroom :: Iron Horse Hotel Now Open
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.
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Hotel Opening Rates :: 'Rev It Up' at the Iron Horse Hotel
The Iron Horse Hotel -- the luxury boutique hotel for motorcycle enthusiasts in Milwaukee featuring awesome local lady art, 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 will only run you $219.
These rates are only good from October 1st til October 31st -- and we'd suggest you give the hotel a call directly instead of working with the online reservations system because it's still a bit wonky.
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The Iron Horse Hotel to Open September 15th
The Iron Horse Hotel, a hotel for motorcycle enthusiasts and anyone looking for a cool place to stay in Milwaukee, is now set for a September 15th opening.
The online reservations system was acting a little fussy today yet we do know that the hotel room rates will start around $179 a night.
But if you're more interested in working there than staying overnight, a job fair is being held next week.
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Iron Horse Hotel Artwork :: Milwaukee's Next Top Models?
HOTELS Mag's Adam Kirby recently scored a tour of the soon-to-open Harley-Davidson-themed Iron Horse Hotel and was totally blown away, saying, "as someone who's never so much as sat on a motorcycle, let alone ridden one: this is a hotel I can't wait to stay at."
What really stood out to him, though, was the local artwork featured inside the 102 guestrooms.
Photographer Charles Dwyer was commissioned to produce mixed-media murals to cover entire walls in each guest room. Out to challenge the classic "stereotypes" of Milwaukee women (what? They're different than L.A. girls?), he photographed all typed of Milwaukee ladies - not professional models - and printed the shots in sepia tone on archival canvas.
Each of the 102 guestrooms features a unique Milwaukee woman covering an entire wall, photographed in sexy (not trashy) poses.
These shots are more beautiful and tasteful than 98% of the America's Next Top Model photos - are you listening, Tyra?
One more photo after the jump.
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The LA Times Goes Inside the Iron Horse Hotel
In April, we brought you a sneak peek of the Iron Horse Hotel, Milwaukee's "modern luxury boutique hotel" geared towards business travelers and motorcycle enthusiasts (it's a stone's throw from the Harley-Davidson Museum) slated to open September 1st.
We've seen the model pics of the old-furniture-factory-turned-hotel, but this week an LAT reporter went and got a tour of an almost-finished room. Despite the place being half done, she seemed to like what she saw.
She was particularly tickled about a 1907 sign from the Milwaukee Boiler Co which will grace the entrance to that sexy underground pool room (called The Boiler Room, natch).
She also assured us that the decor was tasteful and not packed full of black leather and Harley-themed stuff:
The hotel's motorcycling orientation is subtle. The entire subbasement is designed to house motorcycles, and the furniture in the lounge is leather, but overall the cycle theme, to a non-motorcyclist, is merely elegant.
Good. No tacky moustaches either, we hope.
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A Sneak Peek at the Iron Horse Hotel Guest Rooms
We've told you about the Iron Horse Hotel before which will be the first "modern luxury boutique hotel" geared towards motorcycle enthusiasts, as well as other discerning business and leisure travelers. It will open this summer in Milwaukee just steps from the Harley-Davidson Museum.
Now we got the scoop on what the rooms will look like. Built inside a 100-year-old industrial era warehouse, The Iron Horse Hotel will have five different room categories spanning 102-rooms.
More pics and info after the jump.
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