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The Knickerbocker on the Lake

3.0 star property

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Front of property - evening/night
Standard Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Interior entrance
Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom, City View | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker
Bar (on property)

Reviews

8.4 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Spa
    Spa
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Gym
    Gym

Explore the area

Map
1028 East Juneau Avenue, Milwaukee, WI, 53202
  • Milwaukee Art Museum
    10 min walk
  • Veteran's Park
    13 min walk
  • Henry W. Maier Festival Park
    15 min walk
  • Milwaukee, WI (MKE-General Mitchell Intl.)
    15 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Junior Suite

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

Junior Suite

  • 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

  • 660 sq ft
  • 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
  • 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

  • 1000 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 9
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed OR 2 King Beds

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Standard Room | Lake view

Standard Room

  • 325 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

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

  • 660 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 King Bed
Exterior
Drury Plaza Hotel Milwaukee Downtown
Pool
Hot Tub
Breakfast included
Pet friendly
4.8 out of 5, Exceptional, (1605)
The price is $119
per night
$140 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 5 - Dec 6
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 1 mi (1.6 km) from Fiserv Forum and 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from Marquette University.

What's nearby

  • Milwaukee Art Museum - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Pabst Theater - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Fiserv Forum - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Riverside Theater - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Harley-Davidson Museum - 4 min drive - 2.2 miles

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
  • ‪County Clare Inn & Pub - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Knick - ‬1 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. 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).

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • 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
  • Smoke-free property

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

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

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, debit card, or cash deposit 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 fire extinguisher 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

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

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 522 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 274 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 106 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 57 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 41 out of 1000 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Xiu

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Love It!
The hotel originally opened in 1929, and it’s a jewel! If you’re into super modern architecture and all the trimmings, this is not your place. But if you like history and reminiscing about yesterday, this is the best! Room was clean and comfortable! Service was top notch and location is great! I would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Monica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Tabitha

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

beth

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Older hotel
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was easily located for easy access to many parts of the city. Walkable to the lace and the downtown entertainment districts. Room was unique in its own special way.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Ronald

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a nice place to stay but parking was a little cramped and hard to maneuver.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet neighborhood near a park. Attached restaurant is nice but not open for breakfast M-F. Options for breakfast are walkable.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Amanda

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A few hours after checking into our hotel a live cockroach came out of the wall. The front desk was notified and asked for a new room, the staff mentioned they had no available rooms. I asked the staff to remove the cockroach and check for others. After the cockroach was removed I asked again for a new room or refund. Staff again said there were no available rooms, but mentioned they needed to contact their supervisor for a refund as they could not approve. We were told to wait 10 minutes for manager to arrive. After waiting 15 minutes and no contact from the manager we decided to book a new hotel and leave as we felt the room was unsanitary. Upon leaving and telling staff the manager was already there, but refused to address us or apologize just made a quick glance. I was very kind about the whole situation and even willing to switch rooms, but the fact the manager ignored us irked me. I have not received one call from the manager apologizing or updating me on the refund. I was told through Expedia they refused my refund. I feel like finding live cockroaches in the wall of your hotel room would leave any guest uneasy. Please treat your paying guests better.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Colleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Executive suite was huge!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Will stay again!
Always stay here for Summerfest! Walkable to the festival. The hotel is quiet, comfortable, and clean. Will stay again next year!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome stay great staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Rachael

Booked for 4 people. One bed .
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cathie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I liked this hotel plenty. Nice location. Yes faint food smells. There’s a cooking area in the unit. Have to pay $20 to park and that always drives me crazy. Just charge more for the room upfront. Would consider staying again except for the parking.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Unique hotel, great customer service. Clean rooms, comfortable beds. Great stay! Will definitely stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chad

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

OLIYA

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great spot and amazing location
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

OLIYA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very cool hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

michael

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a cool old property in Milwaukee. Convenient to the lakeshore and Veterans park. Our room had a full kitchen. The bathroom/shower was fine but dated
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Two nights in upscale Milwaukee.
Classic hotel in good condition. Friendly staff. Easy walk to lakefront park and a few nearby restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property with great view of Lake Michigan. Clean and comfortable. Easy to get to.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location
Elegant historical hotel with parking right there. Great location for running along oak leaf trail.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024