The Knickerbocker on the Lake

Property class: 3

Choose dates to view prices

Photo gallery for The Knickerbocker on the Lake

Interior entrance
Front of property - evening/night
Interior
Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom, Lake View | In-room dining
Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom, City View | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room

Standard Room | Lake view

Standard Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(86 reviews)
  • City view
  • 325 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Junior Suite

Junior Suite | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Junior Suite

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(26 reviews)
  • City view
  • 450 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

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

Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom, City View | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom, City View

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

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

Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom, Lake View | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom, Lake View

  • Lake view
  • 660 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

Executive Suite, 2 Bedrooms, City View | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

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

Romantic Suite, 1 Bedroom, Jetted Tub, City View | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Romantic Suite, 1 Bedroom, Jetted Tub, City View

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • City view
  • 660 sq ft
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 King Bed

Similar properties

Exterior
Drury Plaza Hotel Milwaukee Downtown
Downtown Milwaukee
  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Breakfast included
  • Pet friendly
4.8 out of 5, Exceptional, 2,171 reviews
$111 nightly
The price is $131
Apr 29 - Apr 30
Total with taxes and fees
Drury Plaza Hotel Milwaukee Downtown

About the neighborhood

Milwaukee

A stay at The Knickerbocker on the Lake places you in the heart of Milwaukee, within a 15-minute walk of Lake Michigan and Milwaukee Art Museum. .This spa hotel is 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Henry W. Maier Festival Park 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
  • Henry W. Maier Festival Park - 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
  • ‪County Clare Irish Inn & Pub - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Jimmy John's - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Jamba Juice - ‬10 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 along with free local calls (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, and housekeeping is provided daily.
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

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

  • No elevator

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
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board

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

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 does not have elevators
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Knickerbocker
Knickerbocker Hotel
Knickerbocker Hotel Milwaukee
Knickerbocker Milwaukee
Knickerbocker Lake Hotel Milwaukee
Knickerbocker Lake Hotel
Knickerbocker Lake Milwaukee
Knickerbocker Lake
The Knickerbocker on the Lake Hotel
The Knickerbocker on the Lake Milwaukee
The Knickerbocker on the Lake Hotel Milwaukee

The Knickerbocker on the Lake Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 622 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 223 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 92 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 45 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 28 out of 1010 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Esther

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The staff was very kind and helpful. Our room was very clean. However, the shower and bathroom was so outdated that it was literally falling apart. For an upscale downtown hotel, I expected a nicer, more usable bathroom.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Joel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very welcoming upon arrival and the rooms were clean. Looking forward to going back when we visit Milwaukee.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Neeko

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Tracy Stein

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
we enjoyed everything about the stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

Rob

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was very clean and nice, I enjoyed my stay there.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Minerba

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

katy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great place!! beautiful room and great staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Kent

Na
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keauntre

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice room I will definitely come back
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Have stayed twice was amazing both times wish it wasn’t 6 hours from home
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room, would stay there again
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tammy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Randolph

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

William

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

ronald, lagrange park

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joel

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
All good.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zach

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I love the service provided in a hotel setting in a quaint art deco style setting in downtown Milwaukee. Unbeatable for a visitor from the west coast.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynn

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Loved the uniqueness of the old hotel. Only downside was could t control room temperature - so warm!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, very pleasant staff, and very chill atmosphere.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jay

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very much enjoyed this extremely well-maintained old hotel!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brittanie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved this room and the very friendly staff we will be back
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Full toiletries in room.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025