I'd recommend
not going toward downtown from UWM (at least, not looking for a hotel) for several reasons.
1) more expensive
2) harder parking
3) more traffic
4) narrower streets
Not posted (checked today):
Hilton Milwaukee River
4700 N Port Washington Rd.
Milwaukee, WI
2.4 mi NW
(414) 962-6040
It appears they have a breakfast buffet, and within a mile north of there are several eateries (mostly fast food, but there is a Denny's type place). They're on the river & away from the highway.
Still need to check Sprecher Brewery:
a little brewery about 1/2 mile away which gives tours (ending with samples of sodas &/or beers) & sells bottles of their products.
http://www.sprecherbrewery.com/index.php
Not posted
Baymont Inn and Suites Glendale/Milwaukee N Area
5485 N Port Washington Rd.
Glendale, WI
3.2 mi NW
(414) 961-7272
www.baymontinns.com
Includes breakfast & internet, has fitness center, also lower rates.
Not posted, but also doesn't look very nice. :uhoh:
La Quinta Inn Milwaukee Glendale Hampton Ave.
5110 N Port Washington Rd.
Glendale, WI
2.8 mi NW
(414) 964-8484
w^3.lq.com
Includes breakfast & internet.