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The Knickerbocker on the Lake

3.0 star property
Hotel with a full-service spa, near Lake Michigan

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

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen
  • Parking available

Room options

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Junior Suite | In-room dining

Junior Suite

Highlights

Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
  • 41 sq m
  • 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

Highlights

Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
  • 61 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom, Lake View | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker

Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom, Lake View

Highlights

Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
  • 61 sq m
  • 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

Highlights

Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
  • 92 sq m
  • 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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 30 sq m
  • 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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed - queen
Separate bedroom
  • 61 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
1028 East Juneau Avenue, Milwaukee, WI, 53202

What's nearby

  • Milwaukee Art Museum - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Veteran's Park - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Pabst Theater - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Fiserv Forum - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • 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 near Lake Michigan
Located close to Fiserv Forum, The Knickerbocker on the Lake provides a garden, a hair salon, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Treat yourself to a manicure/pedicure, a body wrap, or a facial at Knick Salon and Spa, the onsite spa. The on-site American cuisine restaurant, The Knick Restaurant, offers brunch, lunch, dinner, and al fresco dining. Free in-room WiFi, with speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices), is available to all guests, along with a bar and a 24-hour gym.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Bike rentals, self parking (surcharge), and express check-out
  • A computer station, ATM/banking services, and smoke-free premises
  • Luggage storage, a front-desk safe, and a banquet hall
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the dining options, helpful staff, and location
Room features
All 87 rooms include comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Kitchenettes, refrigerators, and microwaves

Languages

English

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
  • 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 at the property

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

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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Frequently asked questions

Is The Knickerbocker on the Lake pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at The Knickerbocker on the Lake?

Self parking is available for USD 20 per night. Extended parking is available for USD 100 per week. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at The Knickerbocker on the Lake?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at The Knickerbocker on the Lake?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Knickerbocker on the Lake located?

Located in Downtown Milwaukee, this spa hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Milwaukee School of Engineering, Lake Michigan, and Henry W. Maier Festival Park. Fiserv Forum is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) away. Michigan & Jackson Tram Stop is 16 minutes by foot and Clybourn & Jefferson Tram Stop is 18 minutes.

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The Knickerbocker on the Lake Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 532 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 264 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 106 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 58 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 40 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

Gerardo

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super clean and easy to find. Loved the look of the inside of hotel and room was nice!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Logan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, nice room, no complaints. Very cheap for how nice it was.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jackson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious rooms
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juanita

Liked: Amenities
Friendly staff clean room
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Bohan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
good
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Makini

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I love the esthetics of the building and the unique design which is very true to the historic era. I also love the fact that you don’t have to leave the premises as there is a restaurant/bar, spa, laundry room, everything you need right there.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jude

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
10/10
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Classic
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

David

Disliked: Staff & service
Front staff was not friendly. However restaurant staff was suberb
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely historic property and front desk staff were very welcoming and helpful. The room was nice but a little warm - but we were able to open the window. The cleaning was underwhelming though - no coffee replacement even - and unfortunately, they left our room unlocked after cleaning! No issues - nothing missing - but that was a concern.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
i loved the art deco charm of this building, it a historic gem. the restaurant downstairs is lovely with great food and drinks. So close to the eastside and downtown; will stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kiana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Home away from home
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a really nice historical place to stay - we really enjoyed it
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The front desk, especially Precious, were excellent, friendly, very professional and often went out their way to accommodate both special and ordinary requests. Stay here if you want your faith in humanity restored.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leslee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the location and our room was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

jolynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The knickerbocker on the Lake is venerably old and is a National historic site. In spite of its age, it very well maintained and has been updated to feel like a more modern hotel that also feels a bit like home. This was our second stay and we were as impressed as we were with the first. Our room had a full kitchenette. while we didn't use it that much it was nice to have. A comfortable bed and good size tv that was easy to navigate made it feel comfortable. While the bathroom was small, it was clean and somewhat updated. The location was perfect for our needs. We could walk to most of the places we wanted to go and with on site parking it was easy to come and go. There is a very nice restaurant attached (The Knick). Serving breakfast lunch and dinner with a friendly bar and reasonable prices. It is close enough to downtown to be convenient, but is in a quiet neighborhood virtually on the lake.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keshaw

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zias

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the only thing stopping me from coming back is the price
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori

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

One Night Stay

We stayed in a standard king room. Bed was comfortable and room was quiet. I loved the old architectural features but it may not be for everyone. We ate at their restaurant next door and breakfast was delicious. Will definitely be back.
Entrance
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Janice

Great location
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Caryn

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Quaint apartment style hotel. Overall was pretty clean and nice. Front desk clerk was pleasant but I had to wait several minutes for the desk to be staffed so I could check in. I called the front desk to o ask a question and nobody answered, no voicemail ever picked up. Parking was a bit of a hassle, the key card took several tries for entry, and when I tried to leave the lot it didn’t work. I ran into the front desk for assistance, but they didn’t help. A friendly resident let me use her card to exit. Also, if you are looking for comfortable temperatures, pass this one up. Heat controlled by a manual radiator in the room. It was very warm, and the only relief available was to open a window…it was raining and humid out.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and really cute hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judith

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved staying at this property. Parking was very convenient, especially for a city hotel. Staff were very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024