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The Dubbel Dutch Hotel in Milwaukee
I was SO excited to try out The Dubbel Dutch Hotel in Milwaukee. There are so many amazing hotels downtown but The Dubbel Dutch is a serious gem. The boutique hotel is incredibly stylish and located in a restored 1898 English Renaissance Revival mansion. The hotel is in a great location close Lake Michigan and the rooms are beautifully designed.
The Dubbel Dutch Hotel Milwaukee Review
Like many of us in the midst of the pandemic, I was dying for a night away. When a few of my girlfriends decided to get together for the first time in two years, I immediately reached out to The Dubbel Dutch. Speaking of the pandemic – The Dubbel Dutch is taking Covid seriously (a breath of fresh air!) and has safeguards in place so guests can enjoy their stay without too much worry. Guests are required to wear masks when not in their rooms (unless seated at the tavern). There is no physical front desk – I received the entry code for the building and my room before my arrival. I also received an arrival email with all of the information I needed to get checked in, and how to contact the house manager should I need anything during my stay.
The location of the hotel could not be more convenient. The Dubbel Dutch is just a few blocks west of Lake Michigan in downtown Milwaukee. After I checked in and dropped off my bags, I donned my mask and went exploring. The owners of the building did a meticulous job of restoring the beautiful woodwork around the hotel and the rooms are decorated beautifully. I loved the mix of dark wood and art deco wallpaper! After my exploration, I came back to my room to get ready for dinner. The bathroom had timeless style with white subway tile and black fixtures. Before heading out, I met the girls in the tavern for a cocktail from the delicious cocktail menu. At the end of the night I fell into the ultra cozy and soft bed. My girlfriend and I shared the king bed and I don’t think either of us moved all night. In fact, she reached out to the hotel to find out what type of mattress they use!
I stayed in a Classic King room which was perfect for this particular visit, but I would love to see more of the guest rooms in the hotel! Some of the rooms have beautifully restored fireplaces and the larger suites would be perfect for a bridal party or wedding night. I would also love to go back to the tavern for a pre-dinner cocktail with Matt before a date night. If you get a chance to visit, you must check out The Dubbel Dutch Hotel in Milwaukee!
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Celebrating Earth Month With Lexus
Something you might now know about me – I drive a Toyota Prius! When I started working at my last job – facing a 40 minute commute – I knew it was time for a new car. Sustainability, safety, and amazing gas mileage were at the top of the list, so choosing a Prius was a no brainer. When Toyota reached out to me to partner with them in celebration of Earth month I jumped at the chance! I had the opportunity to drive the Lexus NX 300 hybrid. Keep reading for all of the fun activities we did while celebrating Earth Month with Lexus!
Our Week Celebrating Earth Month With Lexus
The car was delivered on Monday. On Tuesday the girls and I loaded up the Lexus and headed to Estabrook park for a picnic. It was so nice to get out and enjoy the spring sunshine! We love Estabrook park for all of it’s grassy areas, playgrounds, dog park, and beer garden.
On Wednesday we picked up coffee and baked goods at Colectivo Coffee. Colectivo has been our local go-to for years. Colectivo coffee is brewed locally. Troubador Bakery in Bay View makes the baked goods daily using sustainable ingredients.
On Thursday we joined a Stroller Fitness class with Little Sprouts Play Cafe. We met up with a group of ladies and kids and headed back over to Estabrook Park for the workout. Afterwards, all of the kids got to play at Little Sprouts while the moms drank coffee and chatted. Little Sprouts does a great job of having lots of open ended wooden toys mixed with traditional toys to play with. The girls had a great time and it was worth the tantrum when we left!
The girls and I headed over to the Lakefront for a walk on Friday. Milwaukee has so many gorgeous lakefront parks with trails and beaches to explore. On this day we started at Lake Park, but we also love Seven Bridges, Atwater, and Back Bay parks. I’ve also always wanted to check out Lion’s Den Gorge.
On Saturday we went out to dinner as a family at Bavette La Boucherie. Bavette is a local farm to table restaurant and butcher in one. We were able to sit outside and enjoy the sunshine as well as our delicious food. We enjoyed cornbread with honey butter, pimento cheese on toast, a Cuban sandwich, pork mole tacos, and a glass of rose.
The Features I Loved
Driving the Lexus NX 300 hybrid all week was a lot of fun! I loved the sunroof, heated and cooled seats, back up camera, and automatic trunk. I got about 35 MPG and loved seeing the usage between gas and battery in the large screen. The car also has lost of safety features, like alerting you when you get too close to something. The mix of luxury vehicle and sustainability are unmatched. I’m definitely keeping the Lexus NX 300 hybrid on my list when I’m looking for a new car. We had so much fun all week celebrating Earth Month with Lexus!
Thank you to Toyota for sponsoring this post!
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