The Knickerbocker on the Lake

If you want to know what luxury look like back in the 50s this is your place. Rooms a bit tiny. Not sure why room doors seem like coffin lids. You would think they would block of noise. But I could hear that the lady across the hall was having a very good night. Beds were very comfy. Room had the original mini kitchen. Small oven stove and fridge. My next stay I may bring some food to cook. Very close to the lake with a very nice park. Almost next door an very interesting pub I did not have time to visit. Parking on site that is as expensive as all parking in down town Milwaukee. Rental bikes near the car park. Not my first pick but already have another reservation here as my primary choice is full. If your into retro I think you will dig this classic location.

Hotel overbooked and canceled 1 of our rooms almost 2 hours after check in time. Limited offers to assist us in getting another room elsewhere. We booked in march all coming from other states. Management called us to tell us but then hung up on us because he didn’t like our response. Horrible customer service

The bed was comfortable. One of the handles on the bathroom sink was not secured properly and came off during normal use, as did the towel rack on the wall. As all of this happened after hours it was not fixed until the next day. Paying for parking was not expected.

The staff very gently, the room super clean, the manager very friendly

Beautiful old and charming. Bathrooms were pristine

Was surprised that coffee/beverages and any sorts of breakfast amenities had additional fees. For a space of this price, one might anticipate those things being included in the stay. However, very much enjoyed the food/drink/staff of the Knick restaurant on site.

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

Conveniently

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!

Room was great. Location is close to the lake. Staff was super friendly. Had a great stay.

Perfect place for us coming to town for the USAT Nationals Age group triathlon. We were less than one mile walking distance from the race venue and were able to leave our car parked in the secure parking lot the whole 3 days. The room was very clean, staff was so very helpful, the restaurant below was a surprise. Food was excellent and affordable. This was our 4th time to come to Milwaukee for this race and we wish we had found the Knickerbocker earlier.

This is a fun place to stay. Great location. We were able to walk everywhere-- close to restaurants, bars, and shops. We were able to get parking in the lot for $25.00 (limited parking on the street). Clean, vintage vibe, well maintained property. The rooms are like studio apartments. We stayed on the 7th floor and our room was great. My only complaint was low water pressure in the shower. I will stay here in the future if we return to the area. (Read the history on the building and why the doors are popped out and rounded--almost like a coffin). 🙂

Clean well appointed room.great location.

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!

Superb

Bar restaurant was nice. Rooms are old.

Lication, location. Location. We only stayed one night. It was perfect. There was only one washcloth in the room. But that was a quick remedy.

Superb

The Knickerbocker has been renovated since we last stayed there. We were pleasantly surprised by the upgraded room that still has a retro feel to it. We enjoyed everything about our stay. The staff was very friendly and helpful.

Room was not ready upon arrival and required a 3-hour delay in room check-in. Parking is around 25.00 a day. Room was great and was a great location for the Milwaukee air and water show. Breakfast and coffee is served but you need to pay additional for these amenities. Would stay again despite the challenges