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In the April 2009 issue of National
Geographic Traveler, three of the 15 hotels featured on the Stay List
2009 for the central United States are located in metro Milwaukee.
Hotel Metro, the Delafield Hotel and the Iron Horse Hotel made the
prestigious list of 129 hotels. These hotels offer far more than your
average hotel chain. From a rooftop reflecting pool to on-site
motorcycle washing stations, each of the three upscale hotels emanates
a unique charm and offers not-so-average hotel amenities.
Despite the recent economic overcast,
the hotel industry remains profitable, and the emergence of
affordable, boutique hotels is becoming increasingly popular, says
Andrew Ruggeri, one of the developers of Hotel Metro and former owner
of the Clarke Hotel in Waukesha. "Each hotel caters to a specific
lifestyle," says Ruggeri. "Whether it be for on the road or
going out for a specific occasion, guests will experience that
lifestyle."
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The Iron
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The Delafield Hotel, Delafield
A sense of elegance is felt immediately
upon entering the Delafield Hotel. Antique furniture, American artwork
and intricate woodwork decorate each of the 38 rooms, and the
Williamsburg-style estate exhibits ambience of a refined English
manor. The hotel is one of 700 hotels in 75 countries to be a member
of the prestigious Preferred Boutique list, which includes a
distinctive collection of the world’s most intimate hotels and
resorts, and is the only property in the Midwest featured on the list.
Hotel Metro, Milwaukee
Hotel Metro is Milwaukee’s first
green certified hotel by Travel Green Wisconsin. The eco-friendly
hotel features a rooftop reflecting pool, Zen garden and relaxation
spa. For the fitness enthusiast, the hotel offers complimentary his or
her bicycle rentals. In addition to its commitment to
"green" hotel values, Hotel Metro’s convenient downtown
location and chic, art deco atmosphere make it the perfect destination
for exploring downtown Milwaukee. The hotel was also featured in the
"Where to Stay" section of the New York Time’s Milwaukee
travel guide.
The Iron Horse Hotel, Milwaukee
Beneath 300-year-old heart pine ceiling
beams and chandeliers fashioned from motorcycle gears, the Iron Horse
Hotel is the first upscale hotel in Milwaukee geared to both business
travelers and motorcycle enthusiasts. The 102-suite hotel is just
minutes from the Harley-Davidson Museum. Select rooms include subtle
features for riders, such as custom hooks for heavy leather, and the
hotel offers covered motorcycle parking and an on-site bike-washing
station. The Iron Horse Hotel was the only hotel in Wisconsin to be
featured on Conde Nast Traveler’s Hot List 2009.
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