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The Knickerbocker on the Lake

The Knickerbocker on the Lake
The Knickerbocker on the Lake – Milwaukee, WI
The Knickerbocker on the Lake – Milwaukee, WI
Check in 4:00 PM
Check out 11:00 AM

About The Knickerbocker on the Lake

Featuring a full kitchen in every room, this downtown Milwaukee hotel is a 4-minute walk from the Lake Michigan waterfront. Free Wi-Fi access is available. Cable TV is provided in every spacious room at Knickerbocker on the Lake. Featuring a bathtub or shower, the private bathrooms also include a hairdryer. The Knick Salon and Spa features massage services, hair and skin care, and much more. Other facilities include meeting facilities and dry cleaning. The Knick Restaurant is on site and serves American cuisine in an upscale atmosphere. Guests can enjoy their meal on the outdoor patio that overlooks Lake Michigan. The hotel is 1 mile from Midwest Airlines Center, 4 miles from Miller Park and about a half mile from Milwaukee Art Museum. General Mitchell Airport is 7 miles away.

Amenities

  • On-site parking
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Meeting space
  • Fitness center
  • On-site dining
  • Bar / lounge
  • Café / coffee shop
  • Business center
  • Express check-in / check-out
  • Concierge
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Luggage storage
  • Full kitchen / kitchenette
  • In-room refrigerator
  • In-room microwave
  • Spa / sauna
  • Family friendly
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Smoke-free property
  • Air conditioning
  • Elevator
  • In-room safe

Reviews

4.4 / 5
Excellent 1008 reviews
  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Great hotel. Great area😎

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Great, clean room. The guy at the desk was super helpful, and the server we had for lunch at the Knick was awesome! Sorry I didn’t get his name!

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Got the romantic sweet but they had portable air conditioners that could not cool the room off. Other rooms had real air conditioners but not this romantic suite. when telling front desk it was hot we were offered a fan that didn’t do much. Parking prices were outrageous compared to what you already payed for hotel room. All to come back and find no parking. They had a strip of parallel parking behind building, however there is no turn around and can barely get in regularly and almost hit my car multiple times. At least front desk refunded us parking after we had to park on street anyways after paying for parking. The best part was the food, but let’s be honest, you could eat and not pay those prices for a hot room.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    The only complaint is the hand soaps, body wash and conditioner were all empty in our bathroom when we checked in. Also no ice bucket or ice available.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Reasonable price...good location for activities within reasonable waking distance. Room was clean. Only criticism is facility has been around for v quite awhile with window ac

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Pretty old and dirty looking room. Walls were dirty, carpet was crusty and stained. Bathroom was a disaster!!! Nasty used q-tip left behind. Long black hairs in the tub and on the stained towels. Shower head cracked and I was told there were no other rooms to move to and no maintenance available until the next day.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Two downsides that were unfortunate, one that was truly concerning. The shower handle was broken and almost impossible to control the temperature of the water and the second was that a few moments into my shower I lost all water pressure. The main concern was the antiquated lock for the door. It was a chain lock and a rickety deadbolt. That was an issue but I was only there for 1 night and I dealt with it.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Parking lot was tight for a minivan

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Great place wihin walking distance to Summerfest grounds. We will be back!

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    This was like staying in a modern museum. You had both the beautiful artistry of the building with us manifesting

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    We had a great view. Our property was clean. Loved having a little kitchen to make coffee and breakfast.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Great location and we'll maintained.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    I would only give it less than 5 stars because we had to ask for wash clothes, kcups and toilet paper. Like the room wasn’t fully cleaned/stocked before we arrived. Then after being gone all day service never came so I had to ask for coffee again since we stayed 2 nights. Weekend/ summer prices are high so there’s a bit of an expectation when you pay 350+ a night. The restaurant was nice and staff was friendly. Over all, we would stay here again.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Very clean room.. friendly staff

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Quaint, historic hotel. Great location. Clean, large room. Highly recommend!

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Great and historic place to stay in Milwaukee. 20/30ish minute walk to many places like Pfizer, Summerfest, Lakefront, Brady Street & Milwaukee Public Market/3rd Ward. My husband and I enjoyed a Staycation here. Very nice to have the kitchen area and roominess of the room! Only downfalls were 1 night we had to park on street because the lot was full and they do have window A/C's- kept room cool but constant background noise.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Great location just north of downtown on the lake. Comfortable, clean, well equipped rooms for short and long stays. Will absolutely be returning!

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Restaurant wasn’t open for nreakfast

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Perfect place would stay all the time

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    had a room for me this time. Have trouble getting a room here . price is to high for one night. !!!

Frequently asked questions about The Knickerbocker on the Lake

Does The Knickerbocker on the Lake have free Wi-Fi?
Yes, The Knickerbocker on the Lake offers free Wi-Fi for all guests. Free wired internet is also available in select rooms.
Does The Knickerbocker on the Lake offer parking?
Yes, paid self-parking is available on-site at The Knickerbocker on the Lake.
Does The Knickerbocker on the Lake have meeting spaces, conference centers, or conference rooms?
Yes. The Knickerbocker on the Lake features meeting spaces and dedicated conference rooms, suitable for corporate meetings and group gatherings. Banquet and reception facilities are also available.
Does The Knickerbocker on the Lake have a fitness center?
Yes, The Knickerbocker on the Lake features an on-site fitness center for guests. Additional wellness amenities include spa.
Where is The Knickerbocker on the Lake located, and how walkable is the area?
The Knickerbocker on the Lake is located at 1028 East Juneau Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53202. With a Walk Score of 87, the area is rated Very Walkable. Most errands can be completed on foot, with public transit and rideshare easily accessible.

What's nearby

Map of points of interest near The Knickerbocker on the Lake
  • Milwaukee Art Museum 0.4 mi
  • Bradley Center 0.9 mi
  • Fiserv Forum 1.0 mi
  • Marquette University 1.8 mi
  • University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee 2.2 mi
  • American Family Field 3.8 mi
  • Interstate 43 5.2 mi

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