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The Knickerbocker on the Lake

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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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1028 East Juneau Avenue, Milwaukee, WI, 53202
  • Place, Milwaukee School of Engineering
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Veterans Park
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Milwaukee Art Museum
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Milwaukee, WI (MKE-General Mitchell Intl.)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room

A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window.

Standard Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(111 reviews)
  • City view
  • 325 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a clock on the wall.

Junior Suite

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(36 reviews)
  • City view
  • 450 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom, City View

A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a patterned rug, and a television in the background.

Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom, City View

7.6 out of 10
Good
(24 reviews)
  • City view
  • 660 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom, Lake View

A bedroom with a large bed, a radiator, a window, and a painting on the wall.

Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom, Lake View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 660 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Executive Suite, 2 Bedrooms, City View

A neatly arranged bedroom with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and a painting on the wall.

Executive Suite, 2 Bedrooms, City View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1000 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed OR 2 King Beds
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Romantic Suite, 1 Bedroom, Jetted Tub, City View

A hotel room with a large bed, a dresser, a television, a window with curtains, and a radiator.

Romantic Suite, 1 Bedroom, Jetted Tub, City View

7.4 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • City view
  • 660 sq ft
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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About the neighborhood

Milwaukee

Located in Downtown Milwaukee within a short walk of Lake Michigan, The Knickerbocker on the Lake is within a mile (2 km) of other popular sights such as Fiserv Forum. This 3-star hotel has 87 rooms and welcomes guests with a restaurant, a full-service spa, and a 24-hour gym.

What's nearby

  • Milwaukee School of Engineering - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Veterans Park - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Milwaukee Art Museum - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Pabst Theater - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Fiserv Forum - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile

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
  • ‪Jimmy John's - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪County Clare Irish Inn & Pub - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Knickerbocker on the Lake

Guests staying at The Knickerbocker on the Lake enjoy access to a full-service spa, a 24-hour gym, and free WiFi in public areas. Self parking is offered for USD 25 per night. The front desk is staffed 24/7 to help with luggage storage, dry cleaning/laundry, and concierge services. Other amenities at this spa hotel include conference space, a business center, and a computer station.
Guests can expect 50-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels, along with free WiFi and wired Internet. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and designer toiletries, and beds sport premium bedding. Kitchenettes, refrigerators, and microwaves are also available.
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.

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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

  • Uncovered self parking on site (USD 25 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Extended parking on site (USD 125 per week)
  • Limited onsite self 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.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator (48 inch wide door)
  • Handrails in stairways (33 inches high)
  • Null
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (30 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 8 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Freezer
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • Up to 4 kids 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 250.00 per accommodation, per stay

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Uncovered self parking fee: USD 25 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Extended parking fee: USD 125 per week

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking out is easy with express services. Driving? For a fee, this property offers self parking, along with extended parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A credit card for incidental charges and a government-issued photo ID may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • The credit card used at check-in for incidentals must be in the name of the primary guest who made the reservation.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

What can I see near The Knickerbocker on the Lake?

This hotel is situated in Downtown Milwaukee within a short 15-minute walk of Lake Michigan and also 18 minutes on foot from Fiserv Forum. You'll also find Harley-Davidson Museum and Potawatomi Bingo Casino within a short drive.

How much does it cost to stay at The Knickerbocker on the Lake?

As of Nov 14, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Knickerbocker on the Lake on Dec 1, 2026 start from $106, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Will I be able to park at The Knickerbocker on the Lake?

Yes, self parking is offered for USD 25 per night with in/out privileges and extended parking is available for USD 125 per week. Though parking is limited parking, wheelchair-accessible parking is also available.

Is there a spa available at The Knickerbocker on the Lake?

Knick Salon and Spa is the hotel's spa and services include body wraps, couples treatments, mani/pedis, and massages.

Does The Knickerbocker on the Lake feature a casino on the premises?

No, The Knickerbocker on the Lake doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at The Knickerbocker on the Lake?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

Is The Knickerbocker on the Lake a good place to stay for couples?

There are plenty of amenities for couples at this hotel, including an al fresco restaurant, a full-service spa, and a bar/lounge.

Are there hot tubs at The Knickerbocker on the Lake?

No, but some guestrooms at this hotel feature jetted bathtubs.

Does The Knickerbocker on the Lake have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, The Knickerbocker on the Lake serves brunch for a surcharge at The Knick Restaurant.

Will The Knickerbocker on the Lake allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at The Knickerbocker on the Lake.

Are there connecting rooms at The Knickerbocker on the Lake?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

How far is the airport from The Knickerbocker on the Lake?

The closest major airport to The Knickerbocker on the Lake is General Mitchell Intl. Airport (MKE), which is 9.3 mi away (15 minutes by car). Another top airport is Waukesha, WI (UES-Waukesha County), which is located 20 mi away (26-minute drive).

Can I book a room with a balcony at The Knickerbocker on the Lake?

No, you won't find guestrooms with balconies at The Knickerbocker on the Lake.

The Knickerbocker on the Lake Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 641 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 209 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 94 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 36 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 1000 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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We loved staying there! Walkable and lovely.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Clean well appointed room.great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Always a great stay. Location is great for many sites to take in downtown.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Had a wonderful lake view.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great bar and restaurant
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great location and a beautiful building.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff very gently, the room super clean, the manager very friendly
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Room was great. Location is close to the lake. Staff was super friendly. Had a great stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Just what we needed for our stay. Great Location.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great hotel. Great area😎
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

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Close to Summerfest and a decent value.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great service and great place
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice location.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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It was the perfect stay for our family! Such a beautiful place!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent stay! We had a wonderful experience at this hotel and were extremely satisfied with our stay. Everything was clean, comfortable, and well maintained. The staff was friendly and helpful, and the overall atmosphere made our trip even more enjoyable. We would definitely stay here again and highly recommend it to anyone visiting the area!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Old fashioned vibe, great room very comfortable. Staff is amazingly friendly and helpful. Restaurant was good with good service. Excellent location for Veteran's park and Discovery Center events, walkable
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Really cool older hotel close to downtown. Walking distance to the parks and museums. There is an even a great restaurant attached to it called the Knick with surprisingly great food!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The rooms were clean, the staff was friendly, and the location was perfect for everywhere I needed and wanted to go. I will definitely be staying here again next time I'm in town!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful old and charming. Bathrooms were pristine
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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It was a great stay, they accommodated an early check in and it was close to everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Nice quiet place with a well appointed room. Nice location as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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This is a great place to stay. Great staff, just off the lake. Close to so many things to do.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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We had a great stay. The staff was friendly and helpful and the suite was wonderful.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful property inside and out.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026

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