Development Pipeline Scheduled for Summer 2019

Cambria Hotel Milwaukee

Choice Hotels to Develop New Cambria Hotel in Downtown Milwaukee

Choice  has signed an agreement with Integrated Plankinton Milwaukee, LLC, an affiliate of Chicago-based Murphy Development Group (MDG), to develop the Cambria Hotel Milwaukee. Expected to open in the summer of 2019, the hotel is the third property to enter the state of Wisconsin, joining properties in Madison and Appleton.

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The four-story, 132-room Cambria Hotel Milwaukee will be located at 503-521 N. Plankinton Avenue in the heart of downtown Milwaukee. The hotel is near some of the city's major corporations, including WE Energies, Northwestern Mutual, Harley-Davidson, Aurora Health Care, and U.S. Bank. The property is also within walking distance to many attractions, such as the Frontier Airlines Convention Center, Bradley Center, U.S. Cellular Arena, the Milwaukee Public Market, the Milwaukee Public Museum, the Harley-Davidson Museum, Discovery World, the Milwaukee Riverwalk, and the Milwaukee Repertory Theater.

The hotel will feature essential upscale amenities tailored for the modern traveler, including:

  • 1,300 square-feet of multi-function meeting space and business center
  • A state-of-the-art fitness center and indoor pool
  • An interior courtyard
  • Parking garage
  • Spa-style bathrooms with Bluetooth mirrors
  • Locally inspired designs
  • Open lobby spaces with places to meet, work and hang out with free Wi-Fi
  • Menus featuring freshly made food, local craft beer, wine, specialty cocktails, and small bites

"Expanding the Cambria brand to Milwaukee reflects our commitment to introducing modern travelers to an extraordinary upscale experience in urban markets, while providing the amenities to exceed their travel needs," said Mark Shalala, vice president, development, upscale brands, Choice Hotels. "MDG will help develop this hotel, their second Cambria project after developing and opening the Cambria Hotel Chicago Loop-Theatre District last year, an adaptive reuse above the historic Ford Center for the Performing Arts Oriental Theatre. Their ability to deliver a world-class upscale hotel product in high barrier, urban locations is second to none. We look forward to collaborating with them on this project in Milwaukee and expanding the brand's presence in another key Midwest urban market with this great Cambria hotel."

"Tourism in Milwaukee is growing rapidly, and the Cambria Hotel Milwaukee will be located at the epicenter of business and entertainment, making it the perfect option for business and leisure travelers," said John T. Murphy, CEO and principal of MDG. "The hotel's local design and modern amenities, including an indoor pool, will delight and impress guests looking to experience the city's culture. We're thrilled to begin construction on this hotel soon."

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The Cambria Hotels brand is designed for the modern traveler, offering guests a distinct experience with simple, guilt-free indulgences allowing them to treat themselves while on the road. Properties feature compelling design inspired by the location, spacious and comfortable rooms, flexible meeting space, and local, freshly prepared food and craft beer. Cambria Hotels is rapidly expanding in major U.S.

Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) is one of the largest lodging franchisors in the world, with over 7,500 hotels, representing more than 650,000 rooms, in 46 countries and territories. A wide-ranging portfolio of 22 brands, from full-service upper upscale properties to midscale, extended stay, and economy enables Choice® to meet travelers' needs in more places and for more occasions while driving more value for franchise owners and...