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The Knickerbocker on the Lake

3.0 star property

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Romantic Suite, 1 Bedroom, Jetted Tub, City View | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Interior entrance
Executive Suite, 2 Bedrooms, City View | In-room dining
Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom, City View | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Parking available
$141
$120 nightly
$141 total
Total with taxes and fees
Dec 18 - Dec 19

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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, Fiserv Forum
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Airport, Milwaukee, WI (MKE-General Mitchell Intl.)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room | Lake view

Standard Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(72 reviews)
  • 325 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • 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
(21 reviews)
  • 450 sq ft
  • City view
  • 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

7.4 out of 10
Good
(13 reviews)
  • 660 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • 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

  • 660 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Lake view
  • 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)
  • 1000 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • City view
  • 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)
  • 660 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 King Bed

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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 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Harley-Davidson Museum and 2.5 mi (4 km) from University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.

What's nearby

  • Veteran's Park - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Milwaukee Art Museum - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Henry W. Maier Festival Park - 14 min walk - 0.8 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

  • ‪County Clare Irish Inn & Pub - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Cafe at the Plaza - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪War Memorial Beer Garden - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Juneau Beer Garden - ‬4 min walk

About this property

The Knickerbocker on the Lake

Hotel with a full-service spa, near Lake Michigan
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 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)

Property is also known as

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Reviews

The Knickerbocker on the Lake Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 582 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 243 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 98 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 52 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 30 out of 1005 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cool hotel - close to the lake with real keys!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice, older hotel. Comfortable. Staff was very friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ron

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice historic hotel in a great location. Restaurant was convenient, excellent food and fun staff. Highly recommend this place.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aleks

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was in a great location for us and we would stay there again
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria, Overland Park

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Marty

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice historical place to stay. Although the rooms are very outdated.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chelsey

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Misty

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

David

Disliked: Amenities
I’m very historic property extremely beautiful
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
My daughter and I stayed there for a quick trip, and WOW. The staff was beyond helpful and so nice. The room was so charming. We had the best experience and will definitely be staying here every time we come back to Milwaukee.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Great customer service

Hotel has character. I extended my stay and needed to change rooms. Rather than checkout, wait 4 hours and check back in, a wonderful agent named Precious made some calls to housekeeping so we just needed to checkout and immediately check-in and move to the room next door. Great customer service.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Piotr

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful historic hotel turned into a modern stay
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bernardo

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

Great stay

It was great, the hotel is super well located and has some very nice particularities that make the stay unique. I like the "old" arquitecture, and decorations, so found the place very interesting.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Amenities
Nice, but a little pricey.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas S

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice place.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Eddie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Arealious

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

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

8/10 Good

Lakbay

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Sherri

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
I had read several reviews before booking this place. On the outside & lobby area it was very nice. They gave us a room on the 4th floor & not sure what anything else looked like other than that. The room was clean but dated. The bathroom was very small which was ok but we had extreme difficulty getting the shower to work. Also walls apparently had no insulation & the 3 people in the room beside us stayed up the entire night partying & then at7am started having very loud sex (which I’m definitely not against) but if I’d had kids with me I don’t know what the hell i would’ve have told them. Also smoking I guess is allowed because it came through the vents in our room. If I’d had booked 2 nights I would have cancelled the 2nd night. Would not ever stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025