Guesthouse
Urban-loft meets residential rental. Design-forward without being precious about it. Each floor has its own color palette and communal kitchen-lounge that doubles as a place to cook, work, or just hang with fellow guests over a glass of wine.
Book direct on kinnguesthouse.com for 15% off, a price-match guarantee, flexible check-in/out, and zero cancellation fees
Why It Matters
First property of its kind in Milwaukee. Michelin Guide listed. Blends boutique hotel aesthetics with full-floor communal kitchens, a rooftop event space (The Lookout), and a speakeasy room in the basement — all with zero traditional hotel staffing. Founded by Charles Bailey, whose family ran the Drake Hotels in Chicago for 50+ years.
Kinn Guesthouse is a 31-room design-forward boutique hotel occupying a mid-19th century building in downtown Milwaukee. The concept is genuinely different: no front desk, no bell staff, no room service — just a secure access code texted to you before arrival and the freedom to come and go as you please. Interiors by Mary Cook Associates lean hard into urban-loft territory, with exposed cream city brick, hardwood floors, bold contemporary art, and Wolf/Sub-Zero kitchens on every floor that guests actually use.
Where You'll Stay
5 room types available
Double Queen Standard Suite
Four rooms with two queen beds, including one pet-friendly option. Fully appointed with the same standard Kinn finishes — Omaha mattresses, Brooklinen bedding, Waterworks fixtures, and Ursa toiletries. Good choice for families who need the extra bed without paying for a deluxe configuration.
Two QueensGrand Suite
The biggest room in the building at 650 sq ft — larger than a typical New York City apartment, as the property itself will tell you. Corner position means a wall of windows. Full-sized in-suite washer/dryer and a comfortable workspace make this the best pick for extended stays or business travelers who need to actually work and live here for a few days.
KingKing Deluxe Suite
Four of these larger suites feature exposed cream city brick, hardwood floors, and oversized windows that pull in natural light. The subway-tiled bathrooms are genuinely roomy, with Waterworks fixtures and Ursa soaps. Each has its own unique décor — no two are the same.
KingKing Suite
The standard entry point at Kinn — 11 of them in total, with two designated as pet-friendly on the first floor. Walk-in spa showers with Waterworks fixtures, Omaha mattresses, Brooklinen bedding, Apple TV, and Nespresso machine. Each room is individually decorated with contemporary art and different design touches.
KingQueen Deluxe Suite
Six rooms configured with two queen beds, seating areas, decorative lighting fixtures, and the same high-end finishes as the rest of the property. Best for small families or friends sharing a room. Plush-top Omaha mattresses and Brooklinen bedding throughout, plus subway-tiled bathrooms with Waterworks fixtures.
Two QueensThe Property
Eat & Drink
2 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
Every guest floor has a fully stocked chef's kitchen with Wolf and Sub-Zero appliances, a farm-style sink, full-size fridge, dishwasher, and flatware for groups. The living and dining areas adjacent to the kitchen double as informal meeting space and cocktail hour territory. Complimentary wine, coffee, and pastries are provided.
A lounge-style entertainment space on the lower level of the property. Details are deliberately low-key — it's a social space for guests, not a public bar.
3,500 sq ft of indoor/outdoor rooftop space crowning the building, with views of the Milwaukee skyline. Available for private event rental — weddings, corporate events, group gatherings. Morr Events and Hidden Kitchen operate the space.
Groups can rent entire floors or the complete property for weddings, bachelorette parties, corporate retreats, and family gatherings. Popular for wedding blocks where the bridal party wants to stay together.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
The property is compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Accessible rooms available — requests should be noted at booking.
Approximately 3,000 sq ft of meeting space across the property, including flexible floor-level lounge areas and the rooftop event space.
All rooms feature air conditioning.
500+ Mbps speeds throughout the property, included with every stay.
Accessible using the same room entry code. Equipped with cardio machines, free weights, yoga mats, and towels.
Fully stocked kitchens on each guest floor equipped with Wolf and Sub-Zero appliances, Nespresso machines, a farm-style sink, full-size refrigerator with designated guest space, dishwasher, and full flatware sets. Complimentary wine, coffee, and pastries provided.
Discounted parking arranged across the street at 511 N Broadway — approximately $18/day with in/out privileges. Not free, but an excellent rate for downtown Milwaukee.
Pet-friendly rooms on the first floor with hardwood and tile flooring. Dog bowls provided. Fee is $65 per pet per stay, max 65 lbs per pet, max 2 pets per room. Dogs must be crated if left unattended.
High-efficiency washers and dryers with detergent available on each guest floor, 24/7. No additional equipment needed.
Guests receive a secure access code via text message before arrival that opens all exterior doors, common areas, and the room. No front desk, no key cards. Doors accessible 24 hours.
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