Knickerbocker on the Lake

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Scored 8.3
Rated very good

Excellent location!

9.5

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.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Private Parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Spa and wellness center
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Bar

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

  • Private parking at the hotel

Availability

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Guest reviews

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See what guests loved the most:

Mary
United States United States
“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.”
Mary
United States United States
“Loved the old hotel and they kept the property. The restaurant was very good and the staff was very friendly”
Alice
United States United States
“I love the size of the rooms! Great view . It's a very beautiful and convenient location. I love that my room had two bathrooms and a jacuzzi tub.”
Peter
United States United States
“Great place located in a quiet neighborhood. Loved our stay there for it was close to the Milwaukee Hop-on Trolley to get around. Room has spacious and equipped for all that was needed for our stay.”
Jimmmmmy
United States United States
“The Knickerbocker is the grand dame of Milwaukee. It is located in the heart of the wonderful east side. My grandmother had her bridge club meetings there! It has lost none of its elegant charm. Thank you, Knick, for resisting the temptation...”
Kristen
United States United States
“Beautiful hotel that had nice amenities and easy accessible. Staff were very friendly and assisted us with a couple of things that were missing in our room after we checked in.”
Robert
United States United States
“Loved the kitchen set up in the room. Was nice to have places to store things.”
Joe
United States United States
“had a room for me this time. Have trouble getting a room here .”
Schneider
United States United States
“The location is fantastic! The staff is kind and helpful.”
Sara
United States United States
“The spa, the restaurant, the rooms were spacious and had everything we needed. The fitness center was intimate but it had free weights and different machines to get a good workout.”

Hotel area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
The Knick Restaurant
  • Cuisine
    American
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner

Amenities of Knickerbocker on the Lake

Great facilities! Review score, 8.3

Most popular amenities

  • Private Parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Spa and wellness center
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Bar

House rules

Knickerbocker on the Lake takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 4:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of $250 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
Free
Crib upon request
Free
3+ years
Extra bed upon request
Free

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cards accepted at this hotel
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Limited private parking is available on-site (surcharge), in the event private parking is unavailable, public parking is available nearby.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

A damage deposit of $250 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

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