Drury Plaza Hotel Milwaukee Downtown
Fri and Sat $158, per night, before tax.
Budget-friendly, reliably good, and right downtown. One of my Milwaukee favorites.
Hotels · World Series edition
World Series, World Class.
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Rates checked Oct 16, and they change. Prices are per night, before tax, for two adults.
- Downtown Milwaukee, Fri Oct 23 and Sat Oct 24No rooms were available to book when I checked. 0 open
- Downtown Milwaukee, Oct 30 and 31Only matters if the Series goes long. Lock in early. from $158
- Downtown Chicago, Oct 23 and 24Plenty open. The Amtrak Hiawatha train gets you to Milwaukee in about 90 minutes. from $183
Even if the games don't happen, it's a great fall weekend in Milwaukee, and Halloween on Brady Street is a party on its own. "0 open" means no rooms were available to book when I checked, not a confirmed sellout. Check cancellation terms before you book.
The picks
Boutique on a budget.
Queer-friendly picks: rooms I'd book for my own friends, and I'll flag the ones that fit you.
Milwaukee · Oct 30 and 31 · none available on Expedia Oct 23 and 24
Hotel Metro
Fri Oct 30 $263, per night, before tax.
A design-forward boutique with a little attitude. Worth it if you want something stylish near the action.
The Plaza Hotel, East Side
Fri $221 · Sat $190, per night, before tax.
Vintage charm on the East Side. I live around the corner and will meet you for breakfast.
Chicago · Fri Oct 23 and Sat Oct 24
FOUND Hotels Chicago
Fri $233 · Sat $242, per night, before tax.
Newer design hotel in River North, a short walk to the trains.
Moxy Chicago Downtown
Fri $240 · Sat $265, per night, before tax.
Playful and walkable, with easy access to the Blue Line.
Congress Plaza Hotel
Fri $264 · Sat $183, per night, before tax.
A historic grand hotel facing Grant Park, with real old-Chicago presence.
Madison · Fri Oct 23 and Sat Oct 24 · tight that night, so lock early
Econo Lodge Madison East
Fri and Sat $128, per night, before tax.
Far east side, not downtown. Plan on a ride in.
Moxy Madison Downtown
Fri and Sat $476, per night, before tax.
Downtown on East Washington, close to everything.
Mansion Hill Inn
Fri and Sat $459, per night, before tax.
A ten-room historic boutique with a 9.8 guest rating.
Expedia showed only 16 hotels within six miles of downtown for that night, and the cheapest downtown room was $459. Many downtown names didn't come up at all, and I haven't checked them by name.
Green Bay · Fri Oct 23 and Sat Oct 24 · wide open on Expedia
Bay Motel
Fri and Sat $74, per night, before tax.
About a mile from Lambeau, with a 9.4 guest rating.
Aloft Green Bay
Fri and Sat $134, per night, before tax.
Ashwaubenon, minutes from the stadium.
Hotel Northland, Autograph Collection
Fri and Sat $161, per night, before tax.
A 1924 downtown landmark with the Walnut Room.
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By train
- Fly into O'Hare, Blue Line downtownStay in Chicago, no rental car. The CTA Blue Line runs straight in.
- Amtrak Hiawatha train from Chicago Union StationAbout 90 minutes to Milwaukee. Series extras haven't been announced, so confirm times on Amtrak before you plan around them.
- Pro tip: the Metropolitan Lounge at Chicago Union StationOne of the coolest lounges I've hung out in, with plenty of free snacks. I filled up. Day passes are about $35, check Amtrak before you go.
- A walk to downtown hotelsNo car needed once you're in.
- Lake Express ferryIts published schedule ends Oct 19, so it's not an option for Series weekends unless Lake Express says otherwise.
A tip from AaronA tip from Aaron Tap if you dare.
Quick question before the spicy part. You're 18 or older, right? (wink) MDNI: minors do not interact. Love you, mean it.
Union Station has a reputation as a popular cruising spot. A guy locked eyes with me in the lounge for quite a while and never made a move. I know I'm hot, but I'm not easy.
Where to watch
Brady Street and River West are my favorite places to hang out during a game. Water Street leans younger and more college. Woody's in Walker's Point is the best LGBTQ-friendly sports bar in town.
Not just cheese and beer
LGBTQ-friendly Milwaukee
Coming for the Series and want to know where a queer visitor can land, eat, drink and be loud? I live here, and I'll tell you where to go.
Tell me your dates and what you'd like to spend per night.
I'll find the right place, lock the rate early, and meet you for coffee. The quote and the first conversation are free. Want the whole trip planned? That's a paid itinerary, and the trip page has the details.
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