The Knickerbocker on the Lake

3.0 star property

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Front of property - evening/night
Romantic Suite, 1 Bedroom, Jetted Tub, City View
Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom, City View | Living area
Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom, Lake View | Living area
Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom, City View | Private kitchen

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen
  • Gym

Explore the area

Map
1028 East Juneau Avenue, Milwaukee, WI, 53202
  • Veteran's Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Milwaukee Art Museum
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Fiserv Forum
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Milwaukee, WI (MKE-General Mitchell Intl.)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

Junior Suite

  • 41 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom, City View

  • 61 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 1 King Bed

Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom, Lake View

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

Executive Suite, 2 Bedrooms, City View

  • 92 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 9
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed OR 2 King Beds

Standard Room

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

Romantic Suite, 1 Bedroom, Jetted Tub, City View

  • 61 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

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 Henry W. Maier Festival Park. .This spa hotel is 4.6 mi (7.4 km) from American Family Field and 1 mi (1.6 km) from Fiserv Forum.

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
  • Fiserv Forum - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Harley-Davidson Museum - 4 min drive - 2.5 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

  • ‪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 (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).

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 transport

  • Parking on site (USD 20 per night)
  • Extended parking on site (USD 100 per week)
  • Limited on-site 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 centre
  • 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
  • Lift
  • 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
  • Hob
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

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

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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The Knickerbocker on the Lake Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 535 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 263 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 106 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 59 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 40 out of 1003 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jackson

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

2/10 Terrible

Ontario

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

Truly rhe worst stay ever

The hotel is terribly outdated something reminiscent of Rosemary's Baby. It took three rooms to get it "OK". First room featured dishes in the sink, a deposit in the toilet and no towel service. The second room had garbage in the kitchen, no towel service and an unmade bed. Goldilocks? The final room was habitable. I will nerver, ever stay at this hotel again as long as I live.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Logan

Travelled with partner
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

Daniel

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

6/10 Okay

anne

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juanita

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

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

Zias

Travelled with family
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

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

6/10 Okay

James

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fernando

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

10/10 Excellent

Sarahi

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Terrell

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

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

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

10/10 Excellent

Keshaw

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

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Travelled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Travelled with partner
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

4/10 Poor

La Tanya

Business traveller
Disliked: Staff & service
Very rude management team .
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill

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

10/10 Excellent

Gerald

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Saadio

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Terrible check in

Got there at 5:15 and tried to check in. Was told room was not available. And need to wait an hour for them to clean. Terrible check in experience. Needed to get in the room to get ready for the night and unable to.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nona

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024