Kimpton Journeyman Hotel By Ihg

“The best people at a great property!”

I’ve always dreaded my trips to Milwaukee. I grew up in the western burbs, and visiting always brought on some PTSD. Looking back, a lot of it had to do with staying out in Brookfield! Earlier this year, I decided to try something different with my visit, and stay at a hotel that I’ve always wa… more

I’ve always dreaded my trips to Milwaukee. I grew up in the western burbs, and visiting always brought on some PTSD. Looking back, a lot of it had to do with staying out in Brookfield! Earlier this year, I decided to try something different with my visit, and stay at a hotel that I’ve always wanted to stay at - the Kimpton Journeyman. When I travel with my adult stepson w special needs, it’s imperative that we have connecting rooms. I emailed the property prior to booking, and Alexis immediately responded. She is amazing, and was so understanding with our needs. Thus, she made sure we were assigned connecting rooms. That alone will guarantee that I will be a repeat guest. Upon arrival, we were immediately greeted by Louis, who introduced himself and took care of our bags. Louis is an exceptional guy and his hospitality really makes you want to return to the property. Check in was a breeze. We had connecting basic rooms for our first visit. For a basic room, we were quite impressed with the amount of space, which is perfect for a couple. The rooms kind of have the cool vintage feel to them. I wouldn’t consider them on the luxury end of the spectrum, but they sure are comfortable and light years better than what’s offered in Milwaukee. Best off, the beds are super supportive and comfortable. So comfortable that I sleep so much better at the Journeyman than most of the properties I’ve visited in recent time, and I do travel a ton. Also, I love that they have a true central HVAC system and not individual units and that I can set the temperature to 65 degrees, even in the winter. On a subsequent visit, we stayed in a spa suite, which definitely was a treat! The food and beverage program is excellent at the Journeyman. The selection during weekend brunch at Tre Rivali is fantastic, and the portions are definitely Milwaukee (enormous)! I particularly love the basmati bowls offered. Dinner too was equally impressive. Their humus topped with lamb rivaled one of my favorite ones in LA. The food is so good at Tre Rivali that I would dine here even if I wasn't staying at the Journeyman. Service in the dining room was also excellent. Thank you, Sean and Janet, for being awesome! The only gripe I have with their F&B program is the lack of room service on Sundays and limited menu at the bar also on Sundays. The location of the property cannot be beat. Right outside the door, you have so many great dining and more importantly coffee options. Check out Discourse Coffee nearby to really bring out the coffee geek in you! There are also some really great vintage and resale shops in the neighborhood where you can find some gems at prices that would be 20x less than you would find in Brooklyn or LA. Given the location, you might hear some noise at night during the weekend from the late night bar crowd outside, but it never lasts too long. In the past year, I've had some atrocious stays at Rosewoods and at a Mandarin Oriental. Their ultimate shortcomings came back to a lack of communication and follow through from their end. Service is what makes or breaks a property for me. This is where the Journeyman excels, and I really appreciate what the team does to make our stays really carefree and enjoyable. Again, thanks to Alexis, Louis, and Jennifer up front for everything! The family looks forward to our upcoming stay in a month!

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“Glad we stayed in the 3rd Ward!”

Staff was generous with their time, excellent in their recommendations and responsive within the hotel. Property was a delight. We were able to be upgraded through our IHG status which made our stay delightful for my wife and daughter. Hotel atmosphere was energetic. People coming and going to th… more

Staff was generous with their time, excellent in their recommendations and responsive within the hotel. Property was a delight. We were able to be upgraded through our IHG status which made our stay delightful for my wife and daughter. Hotel atmosphere was energetic. People coming and going to the roof top lounge, lobby pool table or managers reception. Tre Rivali, the onsite restaurant was great for both breakfast and late night drinks. With Ben & Jerry’s across the street, my daughter was delighted.

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“Nikolas is da man”

Nikolas really stood out as he was not only efficient but he took a minute to ask how my day was going. He made me feel great!

“Great Service and Location”

The room was very comfortable. Bed was great. Bennett the valet was helpful as was the concierge Melinda (or a similar name?) and everyone else. The rooftop bar was also a highlight! It had great drinks and service. Very central location and across the street from a nice coffee shop.