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The Knickerbocker on the Lake

3.0 star property
3-star spa hotel near Lake Michigan

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Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom, City View
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Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom, Lake View | In-room dining

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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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)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

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Junior Suite

Junior Suite

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(21 reviews)
  • 41 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom, City View

Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom, City View

7.4 out of 10
Good
(13 reviews)
  • 61 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom, Lake View

Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom, Lake View

  • 61 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Suite, 2 Bedrooms, City View

Executive Suite, 2 Bedrooms, City View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 92 sq m
  • 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

Romantic Suite, 1 Bedroom, Jetted Tub, City View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 61 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Milwaukee

Downtown Milwaukee stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Downtown Milwaukee hotel, you'll find Milwaukee School of Engineering and Milwaukee County War Memorial Center. Betty Brinn Children's Museum and Milwaukee Art Museum are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Veteran's Park - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Milwaukee Art Museum - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Henry W. Maier Festival Park - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Pabst Theater - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Fiserv Forum - 18 min walk - 1.5 km

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

3-star spa hotel near Lake Michigan
The Knickerbocker on the Lake offers its guests a full-service spa and a 24-hour fitness center. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A computer station is on site, and both WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces.

A business center and a meeting room are available. Event space at this hotel measures 765 square feet (71 square meters) and includes conference space. Spa services, a vending machine, and a garden are also featured at the business-friendly The Knickerbocker on the Lake. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 3-star Milwaukee hotel is smoke free.

  • 87 guestrooms or units
  • 8 levels
  • 765 sq ft of conference space
  • 71 sq m of conference space
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Garden
  • Beauty salon
  • ATM
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
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.

Knick Salon and Spa has couples treatment room(s). Services include facials, body wraps, body scrubs, and body treatments.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

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

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

Things to do

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

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 4 children 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 250.00 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. 
    For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Up to 4 children 17 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • 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

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 581 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 240 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 98 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 51 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 30 out of 1000 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

THOMAS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
old facility but nice
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Justin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Jade at the front desk was excellent and very helpful at all times!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Pamela

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The historical building was very cool to experience- loved the spa as well as the restaurant (The Knick) attached. Great food!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ellen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Charming place, with all the comforts of home. Quiet area.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Juanita

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

Beautiful near the lake stay.

Very clean and comfortable. Super quiet at night and conveniently located by the lake. They've managed to keep the rooms and building in great original condition for its age.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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 traveller

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

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

6/10 Okay

Eddie

Travelled 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