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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.
A spacious living room with a large window, a television, and a dining area with chairs and a table.
A hotel entrance with a covered walkway, a sign for 'Knickerbocker on the Lake Condo Hotel', and a flag.
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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, Milwaukee School of Engineering
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Veteran's Park
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Milwaukee Art Museum
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Milwaukee, WI (MKE-General Mitchell Intl.)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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
(103 reviews)
  • City view
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(31 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

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

Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom, City View

7.4 out of 10
Good
(21 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

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
  • 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

Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 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 center. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a bar/lounge, spa services, and a business center.
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. Accommodations at this 3-star hotel have kitchenettes with refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

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

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.
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 Jewish Museum Milwaukee. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas, plus a full-service spa and a restaurant.
  • Free WiFi (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 body scrubs, body wraps, or facials at Knick Salon and Spa
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge, and luggage storage
  • Onsite recreation includes a 24-hour gym and bike rentals
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the restaurant
  • 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 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.

The Knick Restaurant - This restaurant specializes in American cuisine and serves brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy alfresco 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 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

  • 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.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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

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

The Knickerbocker on the Lake Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 633 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 216 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 92 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 39 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 27 out of 1007 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kristine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and kind helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent I will definitely stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Maddison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved this hotel. Spacious rooms, walking distance to everything you could want and need.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jeanine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful stay in a perfect location. Staff was fantastic.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dayna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Upon entering, the hotel smelled amazing. Check in was very quick and easy and staff was friendly. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room & great friendly ataff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Clean and spacious room.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Loren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice facility. Great old style character and well maintained. Lots in the area and we had a great visit.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jasmin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet, clean, and the Knick restaurant was very convenient being right downstairs.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice room with comfortable bed.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Albert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and hotel was in great condition for such an old property. Staff was very helpful and friendly. Restaurant and Salon onsite.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

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

Luz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

eric

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall the stay was outstanding. The staff was quite nice. The room was awesome. Great experience.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 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

Tracy Stein

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

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

Sheila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had an amazing time with an old friend, saw James McMurtry at Shank Hall which is always a good time! Loved our junior suite, the staff and the kick restaurant! The hotel is art deco and beautiful! Very close to Shank Hall too! One of my favorite hotels in Milwaukee!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, quite, convenient
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

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

Layne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Felt safe and had everything needed.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

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