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The Knickerbocker on the Lake

Property class: 3

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A spacious hallway with a polished floor, benches, and chandeliers.
A hotel lobby with a checkered floor, a large portrait, a chandelier, and a black leather armchair.
A dining area with a glass table surrounded by chairs, a wooden desk, and a kitchen in the background.
A hotel entrance with a covered walkway, a sign for 'Knickerbocker on the Lake Condo Hotel', and a flag.
A spacious living room with a large window, a television, and a dining area with chairs and a table.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Parking available
The current price is $123
$104 nightly
$123 total
Total with taxes and fees
Nov 9 - Nov 10

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1028 East Juneau Avenue, Milwaukee, WI, 53202
  • Place, Milwaukee School of Engineering
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Veteran's Park
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Milwaukee Art Museum
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Milwaukee, WI (MKE-General Mitchell Intl.)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room

A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window.

Standard Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(110 reviews)
  • City view
  • 325 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Junior Suite

A hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a clock on the wall.

Junior Suite

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(36 reviews)
  • City view
  • 450 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom, City View

A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a patterned rug, and a television in the background.

Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom, City View

7.6 out of 10
Good
(24 reviews)
  • City view
  • 660 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom, Lake View

A bedroom with a large bed, a radiator, a window, and a painting on the wall.

Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom, Lake View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 660 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Executive Suite, 2 Bedrooms, City View

A neatly arranged bedroom with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and a painting on the wall.

Executive Suite, 2 Bedrooms, City View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1000 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed OR 2 King Beds
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Romantic Suite, 1 Bedroom, Jetted Tub, City View

A hotel room with a large bed, a dresser, a television, a window with curtains, and a radiator.

Romantic Suite, 1 Bedroom, Jetted Tub, City View

7.4 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • City view
  • 660 sq ft
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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About the neighborhood

Milwaukee

With a stay at The Knickerbocker on the Lake, you'll be centrally located in Milwaukee, within a 5-minute drive of Lake Michigan and Fiserv Forum. .This spa hotel is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Baird Center and 4.6 mi (7.4 km) from American Family Field.

What's nearby

  • Milwaukee School of Engineering - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Veteran's Park - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Milwaukee Art Museum - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Pabst Theater - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Fiserv Forum - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Milwaukee Intermodal Station - 7 min drive
  • Michigan & Jackson Tram Stop - 16 min walk
  • General Mitchell Intl. Airport (MKE) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Jimmy John's - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪County Clare Irish Inn & Pub - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Knickerbocker on the Lake

The Knickerbocker on the Lake offers 87 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and designer toiletries. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. 50-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Accommodations at this 3-star hotel have kitchenettes with refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)). Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Knick Salon and Spa has couples treatment room(s). Services include facials, body wraps, body scrubs, and body treatments.
Make yourself at home in one of the 87 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring kitchenettes with refrigerators and stovetops. Wired and wireless internet access is complimentary, while 50-inch flat-screen televisions with cable programming provide entertainment. Conveniences include desks and microwaves, as well as phones with free local calls.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, including a 24-hour fitness center and bicycles to rent. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a hair salon.
Enjoy a satisfying meal at The Knick Restaurant serving guests of The Knickerbocker on the Lake. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a business center, and express check-out. Planning an event in Milwaukee? This hotel has 765 square feet (71 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and a meeting room. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
The Knick Restaurant - This restaurant specializes in American cuisine and serves brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting).

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Uncovered self parking on site (USD 25 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Extended parking on site (USD 125 per week)
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • The Knick Restaurant

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Full-service spa

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 765 square feet of conference space
  • Business center
  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden

Full-service spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator (48 inch wide door)
  • Handrails in stairways (33 inches high)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (30 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 8 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Freezer
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
4 children, up to the age of 17 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 250.00 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Uncovered self parking fee: USD 25 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Extended parking fee: USD 125 per week

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

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Knickerbocker Lake Hotel Milwaukee
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The Knickerbocker on the Lake Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 639 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 216 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 94 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 36 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 1006 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always a great stay. Location is great for many sites to take in downtown.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great location and a beautiful building.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Just what we needed for our stay. Great Location.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

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Close to Summerfest and a decent value.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great hotel. Great area😎
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great service and great place
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice location.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was the perfect stay for our family! Such a beautiful place!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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It was a great stay, they accommodated an early check in and it was close to everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The rooms were clean, the staff was friendly, and the location was perfect for everywhere I needed and wanted to go. I will definitely be staying here again next time I'm in town!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Nice quiet place with a well appointed room. Nice location as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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This is a great place to stay. Great staff, just off the lake. Close to so many things to do.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful property inside and out.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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We had a great stay. The staff was friendly and helpful and the suite was wonderful.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the old style apartment and it was walking distance to summer fest
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Really nice place to stay in Milwaukee for a wedding at the Fitzgerald. It's only a two block walk! Also, its proximity to the Juneau Park beer garden was only about 3 blocks. Friendly staff and bar/restaurant were an added bonus.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Historical ! Beautifully kept
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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This is my second time here. I was here two years ago and had a really pleasant experience. This return visit was just as pleasing as the first one.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice rooms and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great location and kind helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Excellent I will definitely stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Quaint, historic hotel. Great location. Clean, large room. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and was a great price for the property.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
nice staff and clean room
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026