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The Knickerbocker on the Lake

3.0 star property
3-star spa hotel near Lake Michigan

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Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom, Lake View | In-room dining
Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom, City View | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk
Interior

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • 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

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Standard Room | Lake view

Standard Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(91 reviews)
  • City view
  • 325 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Junior Suite | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Junior Suite

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(28 reviews)
  • City view
  • 450 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom, City View

7.2 out of 10
Good
(17 reviews)
  • City view
  • 660 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom, Lake View

  • Lake view
  • 660 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Executive Suite, 2 Bedrooms, City View | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

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 WiFi

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Romantic Suite, 1 Bedroom, Jetted Tub, City View | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Romantic Suite, 1 Bedroom, Jetted Tub, City View

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • City view
  • 660 sq ft
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Fitness facility

Standard Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Milwaukee

Downtown Milwaukee stay.Within a 15-minute walk of this Downtown Milwaukee hotel, you'll find Lake Michigan and Henry W. Maier Festival Park. Milwaukee School of Engineering and Milwaukee County War Memorial Center are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Veteran's Park - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Milwaukee Art Museum - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Henry W. Maier Festival Park - 14 min walk - 0.8 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
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪County Clare Irish Inn & Pub - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Jimmy John's - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬9 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 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 along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Knick Salon and Spa has couples treatment room(s). Services include facials, body wraps, body scrubs, and body treatments.

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  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
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Jun 7 - Jun 8
Total with taxes and fees
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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

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

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • 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.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator (48 inch wide door)
  • Handrails in stairways (33 inches high)
  • 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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 50-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

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

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • 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
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.

Property payment types

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

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit 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

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

How close is The Knickerbocker on the Lake to the airport?

The Knickerbocker on the Lake is 9.3 mi (15-min drive) away from the General Mitchell Intl. Airport (MKE) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

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

As of Jun 4, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Knickerbocker on the Lake on Jun 21, 2026 start from $132, 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.

Does The Knickerbocker on the Lake have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Knickerbocker on the Lake.

How close is The Knickerbocker on the Lake to the beach?

This hotel is 1.4 mi (9-min drive) from Pebble Beach and 1.5 mi (7-min drive) from McKinley Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Knickerbocker on the Lake offer free breakfast?

The Knickerbocker on the Lake does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Knickerbocker on the Lake?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Potawatomi Bingo Casino (6-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at The Knickerbocker on the Lake?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at The Knickerbocker on the Lake?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for USD 25 per night. Extended parking is available for USD 125 per week.

Does The Knickerbocker on the Lake have a pool?

The Knickerbocker on the Lake does not have a pool.

Does The Knickerbocker on the Lake have a restaurant?

The Knickerbocker on the Lake is home to The Knick Restaurant, which features American cuisine, al fresco dining, and brunch.

Does The Knickerbocker on the Lake have a spa?

Pamper yourself with a day at Knick Salon and Spa, where you can enjoy mani/pedis, massages, and body scrubs.

How close is The Knickerbocker on the Lake to downtown Milwaukee?

The Knickerbocker on the Lake is 0.6 mi away from Milwaukee.

The Knickerbocker on the Lake Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 633 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 212 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 87 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 43 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 28 out of 1003 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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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

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

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

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

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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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

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

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

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

Brian

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

Jill

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes room was lovely
Stayed 1 night in Feb 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

Joel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very welcoming upon arrival and the rooms were clean. Looking forward to going back when we visit Milwaukee.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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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
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8/10 Good

Penny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Location
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff members we interacted with were so nice, very professional.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is a hidden gem filled with old world vibes and clean comfortable rooms. I was truly surprised by the spacious room and well thought out amenities in the room. The availability of easily accessible onsite parking at a reasonable rate was an added bonus to my stay as I was in and out of the hotel at odd hours. I will definitely be staying here on any future trips to the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Cassie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Like an apartment
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kristine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Hotel was great, staff was very pleasant
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Keauntre

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice room I will definitely come back
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very much enjoyed this extremely well-maintained old hotel!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice experience and stay. Only issue was, I did reserve a junior suite but it seem to be I was given a standard room
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Brittanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved this room and the very friendly staff we will be back
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Grant W

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location to lake, clean, and friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

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