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The Knickerbocker on the Lake

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Fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker
Flat-screen TV
Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Flat-screen TV

Overview of The Knickerbocker on the Lake

The Knickerbocker on the Lake

3 out of 5

4.0/5 Very Good

Guests rated this property 4.2/5 for cleanliness.

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Spa
  • Restaurant
  • Kitchen
  • Gym

Cleaning and safety practices

  • Cleaned with disinfectant
  • Contactless check-in
  • 72-hour vacancy between guest room stays
1028 East Juneau Avenue, Milwaukee, WI, 53202

Explore the area

  • Popular LocationMilwaukee Art Museum10 min walk
  • Popular LocationRiverwalk Plaza13 min walk
  • Popular LocationFiserv Forum19 min walk
  • AirportMilwaukee, WI (MKE-General Mitchell Intl.)17 min drive

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About this area

Milwaukee

Located in Milwaukee's East Town neighborhood, The Knickerbocker on the Lake is in the city center. Harley-Davidson Museum and The Rave-Eagles Club are cultural highlights, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Milwaukee Public Market and Mayfair Mall. Check out an event or a game at Fiserv Forum, and consider making time for Discovery World, a top attraction not to be missed.
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What's nearby

  • Milwaukee Art Museum - 10 min walk
  • Riverwalk Plaza - 13 min walk
  • Discovery World - 15 min walk
  • Pabst Theater - 17 min walk
  • Fiserv Forum - 19 min walk

Getting around

  • Milwaukee Intermodal Station - 8 min drive
  • General Mitchell Intl. Airport (MKE) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Knick Restaurant — 1 min walk
  • County Clare Inn & Pub — 3 min walk
  • Victor's Cocktail Lounge & Restaurant — 5 min walk
  • Café at the Plaza — 5 min walk
  • Bacchus - A Bartolotta Restaurant — 7 min walk

About this property

The Knickerbocker on the Lake

3-star Milwaukee hotel in East Town, near Fiserv Forum
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 conference space. All 87 rooms feature kitchenettes with refrigerators, stovetops, and microwaves, plus free WiFi, free wired Internet, and flat-screen TVs with cable channels. Other amenities available to guests include coffee makers, free local calls, and hair dryers.
The Knickerbocker on the Lake offers 87 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. 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 and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness center.
Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa, Knick Salon and Spa. Services include body treatments and manicures and pedicures.

Cleaning and safety practices

Enhanced cleanliness measures

Disinfectant is used to clean the property
High-touch surfaces are cleaned and disinfected
Sheets and towels are washed at 60°C/140°F or hotter
Follows industry cleaning and disinfection practices of SafeStay (AHLA - USA) and Safe Travels (WTTC - Global)

Social distancing

Contactless check-in and check-out
Cashless transactions are available for all charges at the property
Protective shields in place at main contact areas
Guest rooms kept vacant for 72 hours between stays
Social distancing measures in place
Contactless room service is available

Safety measures

Personal protective equipment worn by staff
Temperature checks given to staff
Temperature checks available for guests
Masks available
Masks are required at the property
Hand sanitizer provided
Enhanced food service safety measures are in place
Reservations are required for the use of certain onsite facilities
This information is provided by our partners.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired Internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired Internet

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (USD 18 per night)
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar

Things to do

  • 24-hour fitness center
  • Full-service spa

Family friendly

  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Elevator
  • Front-desk safe

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning service
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Languages spoken

  • English

Business services

  • Computer station
  • Conference space (765 square feet)
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden

Spa

  • Body treatments
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • In-room accessibility (select rooms)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/tub combination

Entertainment

  • Cable channels
  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

More

  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in from 3 PM - 5:30 AM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Express check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)
Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Kids stay free! Up to 4 children stay free when using existing bedding

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Self parking fee: USD 18 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit 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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ friendly)

Property is also known as

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Knickerbocker Lake Hotel Milwaukee
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Overall score and ratings

4.0

Very Good

Rating 5 - Excellent. 379 out of 913 reviews
5 - Excellent 42%
Rating 4 - Good. 314 out of 913 reviews
4 - Good 34%
Rating 3 - Okay. 118 out of 913 reviews
3 - Okay 13%
Rating 2 - Poor. 62 out of 913 reviews
2 - Poor 7%
Rating 1 - Terrible. 40 out of 913 reviews
1 - Terrible 4%

4.2/5

Cleanliness

4.1/5

Staff & service

4.0/5

Amenities

4.0/5

Property conditions & facilities
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3/5 Okay

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

5/5 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was clean, quiet, and great amenities. I enjoyed the mini kitchen in the hotel room. Staff was friendly and enforced the mask rules. Would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

5/5 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2021

4/5 Good

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2021

2/5 Poor

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
I had reserved a Deluxe Suite City View and I was given a Junior Suite with no view. When I asked at check-in the girl said oh you did, Sorry none are available. Room was not great, door lock was hard to open, customer service by front desk was less than good.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021