InterContinental Milwaukee (CLOSED)

This sophisticated hotel is sandwiched between the Marcus Center for the Performing Arts and the Pabst Theater, making it a great launching pad for visiting concert-goers and theater aficionados. The InterContinental has 221 modern guest rooms, plenty of contemporary meeting spots and 13,000 square feet of event space. It's worth keeping an eye on this property: Come 2019, the hotel will be rebranded by its owner, transforming into an independent arts hotel. The hip new space, which will be closed temporarily for renovations, will feature artwork from international and local artists.