Kinn Guesthouse Bay View

I stayed at Kinn Guesthouse Bay View a couple of weeks ago for my boyfriend’s birthday, and we had a great experience. The room had a unique, industrial feel with exposed Cream City brick and lots of natural light, which gave it so much character. Everything felt well-designed and thoughtfully put together. We also loved the community room, which was stocked with coffee, water, and little touches that made the stay feel cozy and welcoming. Dinner at Sorella downstairs was incredible! The food and atmosphere made the night feel really special and was definitely a highlight. Overall, Kinn Guesthouse Bay View is such a cool spot in Bay View, and we’d absolutely stay again!

Great stay an Kinn Bay View! Nice neighborhood. Very walk friendly, lots of options, for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Also lovely restaurant downstairs. Beware there are stairs! Close enough to 3rd Ward and downtown/riverwalk. Room was well appointed. Wonderful linens and shower. Common area was very nice. Everything you needed was provided and available; coffee, half and half. Attention to detail…professional kitchen to use. Will highly recommend to family and friends. Look forward to our next stay.

We have stayed at both Kinn locations. We appreciate the home-feeling. The staff are always responsive. Love the pet friendly space. Room are beautiful and the amenities are great too!

If you want sleep, this is not the place for you. I picked this place as it looked lovely in the photos but as the noises in the place are amplified. I think it’s the combination of a lack of thick rugs everywhere (wood floors) and the doors have a huge gap under them. During my stay I had some loud men from what it sounded like come in at one something in the morning and they were chatting in the hallway which woke me up since the gap is so big under the door I thought they were in my room but then they went to their room which was connected to mine and blared their TV all night. The next night someone had their dog with long claws pacing the wooden floored hallway super late into the night/morning. As someone else stated in a review, the room does smell moldy. Particularly in the bathroom. I noticed there’s no bathroom vent/fan so I’m assuming that’s why. I bring my own cleaning supplies when I travel and I’m glad I did as the toilet wasn’t properly cleaned. The top lid looked fine but when my husband went to lift the seat there was dried urine all over it, he was the first one to use the bathroom once we arrived at the hotel. The toilet paper holder in our room (room 3) was broken but set up to look like it functioned so when I tried to get TP the roll fell to the floor, decided to just keep it on the sink the rest of my stay. Something to keep in mind is the barn style door doesn’t allow for any privacy so hopefully you’re traveling with someone you’re comfortable using the bathroom in front of. I personally didn’t mind the bed/pillows they were fine. Nothing to rave about. Also not many parking spots and they’re kinda tight, one night I didn’t find one and had to park on the street which was fine because it was the weekend. I was visiting family was hoping to go back to the hotel and relax, rest, and, unwind. It was a shame that wasn’t the case. If you’re a deep sleeper this may be the place for you.

Very awesome building with great architecture and style. There are several steps to get into the rooms. There is no elevator, so be prepared to haul all of your luggage up a few flights. My husband and I stayed here for two nights, attending a family function. The bed was very comfy, however we would have really appreciated a headboard, as there was a large gap between the bed and the wall and there was no way to prop up to watch tv. There was only one chair in the room, not another area to sit, so having a bed to sit up in would have been great.Also, needed a larger trash can, there was only one tiny one in the bathroom. The other negative was the bathroom lighting was really low. Beautifully remodeled and tastefully done, with a wonderful walk in shower. Nice large sink with two sconces, but unfortunately they were so dimly lit that I had to use a portable mirror and sit by the window to do my makeup. This may sound petty, but it was really inconvenient. Also, would have loved to see an ice machine in the common area kitchen, instead of bagged ice. There are so many positive things about this property, the location, the style, comfortable beds etc. I hate to say anything negative, but this an honest review .

I booked a room at the Bay View location with two friends to share because the hotel was otherwise fully booked. We were pleasantly surprised at how roomy and comfortable the room was for the three of us. Major points for the Ursa bath products in the bathroom. I went and bought the hand soap from Ursa’s shop across the street! The hotel is very clean and there’s a big beautiful shared kitchen for all the rooms to use. It reminded me of a fancy hostel. Only down side to that though is I was up around 7:45 and there was only one pod of coffee left so we split it three ways. This is where I think Kinn loses one little star. It’s a very, very self serve hotel. There’s no front desk or staff on sight so communication is done all by text. Whoever received the text thanked me for letting them know they were outta coffee and said someone would be there soon to drop some off but I’m not sure that ever happened. We left around 10am and there still wasn’t coffee stocked in the kitchen. Also, when I went to book the hotel initially I called to reserve a room and the rep told me she wasn’t sure how to do that and it’s best to book online. Safe to say if you’re used to a very hands on approach from your hotel, this might not be best for you. Perfect for the Airbnb type of travelers, though, used to a self serve experience. Overall the hotel is cool and the location is really what makes it a steal. I’d stay again but pack my own coffee stuff :)

This a beautiful spot would book again and it was a great price worth every penny. Rooms were very clean. Service was awesome, host picked up call right away when I needed help getting in. The location is perfect quiet and safe. It was very easy to find.

We loved our stay at this charming little inn in Milwaukee! It’s small, quaint, and wonderfully quiet—perfect for a relaxing getaway. The location couldn’t be better; we were within easy walking distance to plenty of great restaurants as well as beautiful Lake Michigan. Everything felt warm and welcoming, and we’ll definitely be back the next time we’re in the city!