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The Knickerbocker on the Lake

3.0 star property

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A hotel lobby with a chandelier, arched columns, a reception desk, and a black carpet with "The Knickerbocker on the Lake" text.
Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom, Lake View | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk
A hotel lobby with a checkered floor, a large portrait, a chandelier, and a black leather armchair.
A hotel entrance with a covered walkway, a sign for 'Knickerbocker on the Lake Condo Hotel', and a flag.
A dining area with a glass table surrounded by chairs, a wooden desk, and a kitchen in the background.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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1028 East Juneau Avenue, Milwaukee, WI, 53202
  • Place, Veteran's Park
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Milwaukee Art Museum
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Henry W. Maier Festival Park
    ‪14 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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(97 reviews)
  • City view
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Junior Suite

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

Junior Suite

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(29 reviews)
  • City view
  • 41 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom, City View | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom, City View

7.4 out of 10
Good
(20 reviews)
  • City view
  • 61 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom, Lake View | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom, Lake View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 61 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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
  • 92 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed OR 2 King Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • City view
  • 61 sq m
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Queen Room

A gym with treadmills, elliptical machines, and weight equipment.

Standard Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

The Knickerbocker on the Lake

Along with a full-service spa, this smoke-free hotel has a restaurant and a 24-hour fitness centre. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a bar/lounge, spa services and a business centre.
The Knickerbocker on the Lake offers 87 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and designer toiletries. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. 50-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Accommodation at this 3-star hotel has kitchenettes with fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

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 and telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness centre.

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.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of The Knickerbocker on the Lake's great location. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Milwaukee School of Engineering. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas, plus a full-service spa and a restaurant.
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)) and wired Internet
  • Enjoy American cuisine while dining at The Knick Restaurant
  • Self-parking and extended parking available for a fee
  • Treat yourself to manicures and pedicures, massages or body scrubs at Knick Salon and Spa
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and luggage storage
  • On-site recreation includes a 24-hour gym and bicycles to rent
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the location
  • Within a 15-minute walk of Lake Michigan and Henry W. Maier Festival Park
The Knickerbocker on the Lake offers its guests a full-service spa and a 24-hour fitness centre. 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 centre and a meeting room are available. Event space at this hotel measures 765 square feet (71 square metres) 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.

The Knick Restaurant – This restaurant specialises in American cuisine and serves brunch, lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy al fresco dining (weather permitting).

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

  • Uncovered parking on site (USD 25 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Extended parking on site (USD 125 per week)
  • Limited on-site 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 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.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Handrails in stairways (84 centimetre high)
  • Lift (122 centimetre wide door)
  • 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 lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (76 centimetre 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
  • Hob
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • 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 and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
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

  • No pets allowed

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.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 250.00 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • Up to 4 children aged 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

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
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The Knickerbocker on the Lake Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 643 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 209 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 86 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 42 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 28 out of 1008 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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8/10 Good

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was nice and close to everything we were going to do
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kristal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very helpful and friendly and the room was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Bailey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great stay, definitely going to be booking here for future visits to Milwaukee
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

maria ricci

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place if you are hanging out along Lake Michigan In Milwaukee.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice quaint older building...very good shape...Would recomend
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Tracy Stein

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
we enjoyed everything about the stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Tadaria

Liked: Cleanliness
The room was clean staff was really helpful and it was 6 minutes away from landmark credit union
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Fernando

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed my stay, the room was reminiscent of a studio apartment. Will be staying here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kailey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This place has a ton of character, everything was great! Much more appealing than staying in a cookie cutter hotel chain, and you can’t beat the price for the location
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Caleb

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, very friendly staff, very much recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Nice hotel with old time charm. Very clean and classy.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Mariann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lean room and staff very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

katy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great place!! beautiful room and great staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Josephine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Knickerbocker was a great location with friendly staff and a clean room. Really grateful for this spot in Milwaukee.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Freddy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean room and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Cliff

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and the staff were courteous.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was very clean and nice, I enjoyed my stay there.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
loved it! such a fun property and close to everything.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Wonderful!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just a nice place but you kinda live on your own there but a great restaurant is attached
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful time! Classic place!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place was great, though the beds stiff and the water pressure very spotty. Otherwise, everything was very nice and we enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Have stayed twice was amazing both times wish it wasn’t 6 hours from home
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room, would stay there again
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025