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The Knickerbocker on the Lake

3.0 star property

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Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom, City View | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker
Romantic Suite, 1 Bedroom, Jetted Tub, City View | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Interior entrance
Front of property

Reviews

8.4 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
1028 East Juneau Avenue, Milwaukee, WI, 53202
  • Milwaukee Art Museum
    10 min walk
  • The Knick
    1 min walk
  • Michigan & Jackson Tram Stop
    16 min walk
  • Milwaukee, WI (MKE-General Mitchell Intl.)
    15 min drive

Room options

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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

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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

  • 660 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 King Bed

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per night
$130 total
includes taxes & fees
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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 4.6 mi (7.4 km) from American Family Field.

What's nearby

  • Milwaukee Art Museum - 10 min walk
  • Pabst Theater - 17 min walk
  • Fiserv Forum - 18 min walk
  • Riverside Theater - 2 min drive
  • Harley-Davidson Museum - 4 min drive

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)

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The Knickerbocker on the Lake Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 524 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 272 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

Danielle

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Roland

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Clark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
For the Knickerbocker being an "older" hotel, we thought the room was very nice, clean and quiet. We will consider staying here again when we venture to Milwaukee in the future. Top notch.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Room odor was awful.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kyle

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very historic cool doors.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The room was quaint
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A Nice Hotel with a full kitchen was a surprise. The Restaurant onsite was able to handle a big group and the food was delicious.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Mason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pretty good, other than there was a bunch of spiders and webs by the back door in the parking lot. And some of the channels in the tv was out of contract so that was kinda an inconvenience.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

brian

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice and clean
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Sophie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice room with a little kitchen.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Lauren

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very cool hotel with all the original details and very spacious room. The doors are very loud though, we were woken up multiple times in the middle of the night by people slamming their doors. Overall good accommodations.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zoraida

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

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I very rarely share reviews, but I loved this property and our stay. I would definitely return and recommend. The building is beautiful. The rooms are spacious. The restaurant attached to the hotel offered excellent happy hour pricing, and great service. The attached spa also offered great service. The neighborhood felt very safe, and we were able to walk to the Summerfest grounds.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Teresa

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacey

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

10/10 Excellent

Leonard

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Excellent staff and great hotel if you love old properties. Great having a full suite
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

David

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Here’s what’s great: beautifully restored art deco property with all needed modern amenities. Spacious room, kitchenette, walk-in closet. Not so great: front desk clerk was gone twice when we needed help. One absence was so long—15 minutes—that the absence made us late for our dinner reservation. This was early in the evening too—not the middle of the night. When we mentioned this problem to the front desk supervisor the next morning during checkout, she couldn’t have cared less. Terrible: we met a friend for a drink a half-block from the hotel. Walking to his car around midnight, he was brutally attacked and robbed by three men who jumped out of a car. He was one of several people attacked in the area that night, according to the police who responded to our 911 call. The Knickerbocker is supposed to be in one of Milwaukee’s nicest neighborhoods. Not so nice or safe that night. Of course we don’t hold the hotel responsible for what happened to our friend, but it should be known that it happened one block away.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Michael

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was clean and the staff was friendly. At the time of our stay, it was the most affordable in the area. However, the parking situation is not great. There is very limited on site parking available. You are expected to find street parking. We got lucky, but I can see this being very difficult.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

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