The Knickerbocker on the Lake

3.0 star property
3-star spa hotel near Lake Michigan

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

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

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

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

Downtown Milwaukee stay.Your stay at this Downtown Milwaukee hotel places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Lake Michigan and Fiserv Forum. Milwaukee School of Engineering and Milwaukee County War Memorial Center are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Milwaukee Art Museum - 10 min walk
  • Veteran's Park - 13 min walk
  • Pabst Theater - 17 min walk
  • Fiserv Forum - 18 min walk
  • 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

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. 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.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

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

  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar

Things to do

  • 24-hour fitness center
  • 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 available
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Cable channels
  • Flat-screen TV

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

More

  • 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

  • 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

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, 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit 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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The Knickerbocker on the Lake Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 527 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 271 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 106 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 58 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 41 out of 1003 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

8/10 Good

Jeffrey, Elk

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

10/10 Excellent

Jacquelyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Bonnie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
This is an aging hotel, so be aware of that. We couldn't find a thermostat in our room, so we had to leave the windows open, which was quite loud. The room's amenities were clean but very dated. I would not have been happy had we paid the normal rate, but we got a deal. The location is lovely, though and the staff is very nice. Perhaps some rooms are more updated than others, so I would ask for one of those if you consider staying here.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joan

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Love the Knickerbocker
As usual, I thoroughly enjoyed my stay at the Knickerbocker on the Lake. I love being able to walk to Juneau Park safely to enjoy the out of doors. When visiting in the summer, I always take advantage of the Juneau Park Beer Garden. This visit was the first time I ate at the Knick, the on-site restaurant. I had the best grilled shrimp mango salad.
The Milwaukee Art Museum
The War Memorial that I walked to from the hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bob

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Janice

Great location
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Conrad

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

10/10 Excellent

Connie

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Great location and would stay again !
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Classic hotel with large room with kitchen.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan

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

10/10 Excellent

Leslee, DECATUR

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

6/10 Okay

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Jaclyn, Elkhorn

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gabriel

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

6/10 Okay

Keara

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Staff & service
the hotel was beautiful and a very nice stay. the initial impression from the front desk was terrible. after a six hour drive late in the evening, we waited 20 minutes at the front desk for the receptionist to check in, while she was outside chatting. very let down to the start of our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

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

Thomas George

Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shane

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judith

Travelled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Zoraida

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would recommend love allbof it
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

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

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Travelled 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 traveller

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