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The Knickerbocker on the Lake

3.0 star property

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

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Parking available
$137
$116 nightly
$137 total
Total with taxes and fees
Mar 20 - Mar 21

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1028 East Juneau Avenue, Milwaukee, WI, 53202
  • Place, Veteran's Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Milwaukee Art Museum
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Henry W. Maier Festival Park
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Milwaukee, WI (MKE-General Mitchell Intl.)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room | Lake view

Standard Room

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

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

Junior Suite

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

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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
(14 reviews)
  • City view
  • 660 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 1 King Bed

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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 5
  • 1 King Bed

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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
  • Sleeps 9
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed OR 2 King Beds

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

Romantic Suite, 1 Bedroom, Jetted Tub, City View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • City view
  • 660 sq ft
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 King Bed

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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 Henry W. Maier Festival Park. .This spa hotel is 1 mi (1.6 km) from Fiserv Forum and 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Harley-Davidson Museum.

What's nearby

  • Veteran's Park - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Milwaukee School of Engineering - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Milwaukee Art Museum - 8 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
  • ‪Cafe at the Plaza - ‬6 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 hair dryers. 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 and complimentary toiletries.

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 provided daily.

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 air-conditioned rooms featuring kitchenettes with refrigerators and stovetops. Wired and wireless internet access is complimentary, and 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

  • Self parking on site (USD 20 per night)
  • Extended parking on site (USD 100 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.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 8 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

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

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • 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 (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

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

  • Self parking fee: USD 20 per night
  • Extended parking fee: USD 100 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)

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The Knickerbocker on the Lake Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 595 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 230 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 97 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 53 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 31 out of 1006 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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

8/10 Good

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sierra

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tina

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Angie

Liked: Staff & service
My room was sooooo cold! Only a light blanket on the bed. I ended up sleeping fully dressed in jeans and a sweater, even thought about putting on my coat!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything was clean and comfortable. Only nits, were 2 of 3 light bulbs in the bedroom ceiling fan were not screwed in until I screwed them in to get more light. Also left side of bathroom sink was shaking on its support, but not unexpectable in a hotel this old. However, it should be fixed. Room 727. Staff was most helpful in check in and check out. My also need to get more recycling receptacles in rooms or elsewhere.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Krystyna

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really liked the place ! We’ll stay again !
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Erik

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Nice property, good rooms but staff at front desk was rude!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Jeremy

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
nice place nice location
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Aiden

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room and staff were nice. Location is also great. But my room often stank from smells drifting in the window from a nearby restaurant.. This may however not be an issue in the Winter, because they remove the AC unit so you can properly close the windows. I stayed there at the very end of the Summer season. Was told that the AC unit would be removed during my stay so that I could completely close the window, however, this did not happen during my 3-night stay
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Grant W

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location to lake, clean, and friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Hotel was great, staff was very pleasant
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I was amazed that our room had a stove, dishes, pots and pans, and a big old walk-in closet. The staff was incredibly friendly. The food options in downtown Milwaukee were a little sparse, but the knick, the attached restaurant, was open until 11:00 p.m. And always helped feed me after a long day at the convention. Next time I'm in Milwaukee, I will look to book here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leah

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Cozy

Pots and pans were clean. Very cozy. Overall, super nice stay My one problem was the toilet paper roll right next to the toilet it almost feels like it’s near your elbow If you’re a smaller petite person, you might not notice
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025