Hotel Metro, Milwaukee
Hotel Metro Marriott Bonvoy
Autograph Collection · Downtown Milwaukee, Wisconsin

A One-of-a-Kind Art
Marriott Boutique Hotel

63
Guest Rooms
1937
Year Built
2020
Converted to Autograph
1,500
SF Rooftop Bar
Investment Highlights

Why Hotel Metro

Trophy Boutique Asset
Luxury Marriott Affiliation
Strong Replacement Cost Discount
Convention Demand Growth
Downtown Revitalization
Significant F&B Upside
Barriers to New Competition
The Opportunity

A Rare Boutique Acquisition

Hotel Metro, Autograph Collection presents a rare opportunity to acquire a 63-key upper-upscale boutique hotel in the heart of Downtown Milwaukee. A Marriott Autograph Collection property, it pairs historic character and a premium brand affiliation with a prime urban location.

Autograph Collection1937 Art Deco LandmarkRooftop Tiki BarStreetcar at the DoorGroup & EventsOversized Rooms
Hotel Metro

An Art Deco Asset, Impossible to Replicate

Originally built in 1937 as the John W. Mariner Building, Hotel Metro occupies a landmark six-story Art Deco and Streamline Moderne structure by the celebrated Milwaukee firm Eschweiler & Eschweiler.

63 oversized guest rooms, among the largest in Milwaukee, with select rooms exceeding 700 sq ft and several featuring in-room fireplaces.
PufferFish Rooftop Tiki Bar, Milwaukee's only rooftop tiki bar and a 2026 Tales of the Cocktail Spirited Awards nominee for Best Hotel Bar, delivering a high-margin F&B stream with sweeping skyline views.
2,499 sq ft of event space across 3 dedicated rooms with a max capacity of 125 guests, adding a compelling group-revenue layer.
The Hop streetcar stops a block away, connecting guests to Milwaukee's dining, entertainment, and business districts.
Property Gallery

Inside Hotel Metro

Oversized rooms, an Art Deco lobby, a curved bar, and full event space, all steps from Milwaukee's convention, sports, and entertainment core.

Lobby
Lobby
Front Desk & Lobby
Front Desk & Lobby
Executive Suite
Executive Suite
Queen / Queen Guest Room
Queen / Queen Guest Room
The Bar
The Bar
Lobby Lounge
Lobby Lounge
Guest Bath
Guest Bath
Ballroom · Banquet
Ballroom · Banquet
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
Milwaukee Market Overview

A City in Ascent

Milwaukee has been ranked the No. 3 Best Big City in the United States by Condé Nast Traveler readers for three consecutive years, behind only Chicago and San Diego, confirming its rapid rise as a top-tier leisure and business travel destination.

The Baird Center Expansion: A Convention Market Game-Changer

The $456 million expansion of the Baird Center opened in May 2024, repositioning Milwaukee as a premier meetings and conventions destination. Year-one results exceeded expectations.

174
Baird Center Events in Year One
up from 119 in 2023
$200M+
Direct Economic Impact
Baird Center, first year
192K+
Hotel Room Nights Generated
Visit Milwaukee bookings

The expanded Baird Center is already getting national attention and turning Milwaukee into a hub for large-scale gatherings.

Anne Sayers · Wisconsin Tourism Secretary
Downtown Transformation

Billions in Corporate & Civic Investment

Hotel Metro sits within walking distance of the Baird Center and directly in the path of a multi-billion-dollar downtown build-out.

Northwestern Mutual Campus Renovation
$500M
~2,000 workers relocating downtown by 2027
Baird Center Expansion
$456M
Premier convention center, fully open 2024
Iron District Mixed-Use Development
$160M
Soccer stadium, hotel, apartments, and event venue (opened 2025)
Milwaukee Public Museum
New Build
Opened 2026 with planetarium and rooftop terrace, a major civic draw
Bronzeville Center for the Arts
$55M
50,000 sq ft museum and events space underway
A Perennial Demand Engine

Sports, Events & Entertainment

Milwaukee's event calendar is among the densest of any mid-sized U.S. city, feeding year-round room-night demand to the doorstep.

Fiserv Forum. NBA Milwaukee Bucks & Marquette Basketball, 0.5 miles away
Summerfest. The world's largest music festival, on the lakefront each summer
Signature Festivals. PrideFest, German Fest, PolishFest, Mexican Fiesta, and the Wisconsin State Fair
Harley-Davidson Museum. A perennial international draw, 1.6 miles away
Republican National Convention. July 2024, proof of Milwaukee's national event capability

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Our Team

Contact the Advisors

Raheel Moolji
Raheel Moolji
Managing Director
Carter Benedict
Carter Benedict
Senior Associate
The Firm

About Paramount Lodging Advisors

Paramount Lodging Advisors is a national hotel advisory and brokerage firm focused solely on hospitality. Since 2007, we have helped owners, investors, developers, and institutions maximize value through brokerage, capital markets, asset management, valuation, and consulting. Our data-driven team supports acquisitions, dispositions, financing, portfolio optimization, and operational improvement, building lasting partnerships that drive long-term success in hospitality real estate.

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Deals Closed
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