Name: Knickerbocker on the Lake
Address: 1028 East Juneau Avenue, Milwaukee, 53202, US

10/10

Exceptional

03 Aug 2026

Ben

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.

6/10

Pleasant

01 Aug 2026

Laura

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

6/10

Pleasant

01 Aug 2026

Philander

i had to wait after checking in, room was not ready. i was not the only one

8/10

Excellent

01 Aug 2026

Barbara

Great space and location. It rained while we were here and the rain hitting on the window unit air conditioners made it hard to sleep. It was very loud and we aren’t used to window units. Otherwise it was a great place.

6/10

Pleasant

31 Jul 2026

JACOB

N/a

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jul 2026

Ellen

The room was clean and very comfortable, but the online check in was unnecessarily detailed, lengthy and complicated. That experience might discourage me from staying there again.

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jul 2026

Cathleen

We loved staying there! Walkable and lovely.

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jul 2026

ROBERT

Great bar and restaurant

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jul 2026

Gregory

This is my second time here. I was here two years ago and had a really pleasant experience. This return visit was just as pleasing as the first one.

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jul 2026

Daniel

Really nice place to stay in Milwaukee for a wedding at the Fitzgerald. It's only a two block walk! Also, its proximity to the Juneau Park beer garden was only about 3 blocks. Friendly staff and bar/restaurant were an added bonus.

10/10

Exceptional

25 Jul 2026

clinton

Great location and a beautiful building.

8/10

Excellent

25 Jul 2026

Paul

I asked for a pullout couch for our guest in the junior suite. They said they made sure it did but we werent able to confirm until we got back to the room. It's fine he slept on the couch but it wasn't what we wanted. I mentioned this to the employee at the front who said they confirmed this, and all he said was \"okay\" and didn't seem apologetic at all. Otherwise the room was as great but I wish there were as more concern about what was asked for by guests

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jul 2026

John

2 adults 5 children. they gave us an extra roll a bed to help things fit. we were there for an event at Fiserve forum that evening, it was easy and safe to get there and back using the Highland parking structure. Was a little bit tricky checking in because of no on-street parking, but one of us sat in the car and check in was quick and there was good off street parking available once we checked in. cool building, large room, comfortable. would visit again.

8/10

Excellent

24 Jul 2026

Paul

Close to Summerfest and a decent value.

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jul 2026

Barbara

Historical ! Beautifully kept

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jul 2026

Michael

Always a great stay. Location is great for many sites to take in downtown.

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jul 2026

Angela

Just what we needed for our stay. Great Location.

2/10

Poor

22 Jul 2026

Joshua

Don’t stay here, the staff is awful and does not care for their guests. I come to Milwaukee every year for a convention but will be sure to let all my colleagues know how awful this place is.

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jul 2026

Rhonda

Loved the old style apartment and it was walking distance to summer fest

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jul 2026

Joseph

Very old fashion but nice. Room small but very clean.
Had a great on site restaurant.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jul 2026

Maya

The staff is always so friendly and the food at Knick is always a hit.

Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

19 Jul 2026

Carl

It was fine

Partner

8/10

Excellent

15 Jul 2026

K G

Great location

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jul 2026

Sonia

It was a great stay, they accommodated an early check in and it was close to everything.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Jul 2026

Mary E.

I stayed at the Knickerbocker for two nights in July. My room was clean, comfortable, cool and quiet. It was close to downtown and my son's apartment, so the location was ideal. The staff was friendly and helpful. Great hotel. And the restaurant is super!

Self

8/10

Excellent

13 Jul 2026

TATYANA

Since it is a historical hotel do not expect anything modern. I wish there was curtains available to make room dark. Be aware of parking extra fee.

Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

12 Jul 2026

Kevin

This is a charming art deco building but the inside needs LOTS of TLC.
Check in was good but beware you must do e-check-in on line first.
Our room had no central AC, just one small window box which could not keep up.
Bathroom is very small and antiquated. Combo bathtub and shower. Could buy a better shower head at Walmart for $6. No lotion in the bathroom dispenser from when we first got there and soap dispenser ran out within the first day. One of two light bulbs out in the bathroom leaving it pretty dark.
Kitchen was a joke, nothing to suggest that it could be used to cook a meal. Nice to have a full-size refrigerator but it ends there. Tiny microwave and stove.
Bed and bedding were nice so was the big TV.

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

12 Jul 2026

Sharon

Nice location.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jul 2026

Kent

Great service and great place

6/10

Pleasant

09 Jul 2026

Chloe

It’s a cute place with helpful and kind staff, but the property definitely needs review. Our bathroom mirror was missing, like quite literally missing and the TV didn’t work at all. Another thing that I can’t get too upset with bc it’s my fault for not looking but I was disappointed that some kind of breakfast isn’t included for the price you pay, but like i said I can’t be too upset bc it’s not advertised

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jul 2026

Megan

Beautiful property inside and out.

Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

08 Jul 2026

Benicia

The room was clean, as was everything about the property.
We had a 400 check in time and when we got there, at 500, on the dot, eveyone was friendly
We were told the room wasn't ready yet. The person helping us said it would be just a couple minutes and to get our bags amd it would only be a couple minutes
He said he was going up to help the person get the room read. About 15 after, he came down and said it was going to be a couple minutes and he was almost done. By 530, he said AGAIN, \"thanks for waiting, only a couple more minutes. \"
I went up at 440 and asked what was going on as I had plans with my daughter and we were supposed to be able to get in at 4!
He said, Sorry. Just a couple MORE minutes.
I called the General manager and explained the situation in a voicemail
No one answered, and no one called us back. This was at 445.
At 448, we FINALLY got our keys and went up to our room
It seemed they NEVER had our to ready in time and they lied. We made the room for 3 people in the booking. They gave us 2 of all towels, etc.
It is a beautiful boutique hotel, in a great area, but the attention to the clientele was not good.
Makes me sad because it IS clear to visit my kids.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jul 2026

Anthony

Great hotel. Great area😎

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jul 2026

Elizabeth

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!

Friends_and_family Friends

4/10

Poor

06 Jul 2026

Vero

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.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

05 Jul 2026

Julie

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.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

05 Jul 2026

Jamie

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

4/10

Poor

05 Jul 2026

David

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.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

04 Jul 2026

Hal

The property is historical, and classical. It was clean inside and out, from what I saw at late check in. The room was clean, no amenities.
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.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Jul 2026

Tina

Parking lot was tight for a minivan

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jul 2026

Teresa

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

Family

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jun 2026

Jasmine

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

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jun 2026

Michael

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

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jun 2026

jamie

Great location and we'll maintained.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

28 Jun 2026

Jessica

Very nice vintage property, close to lake and walking distance to so much.
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.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jun 2026

Erika

Very clean room.. friendly staff

Family

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jun 2026

Mark

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

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jun 2026

Jessie Marie

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.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jun 2026

Kyle

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

Partner

8/10

Excellent

26 Jun 2026

Teresa

Restaurant wasn’t open for nreakfast

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

25 Jun 2026

Calvin

Perfect place would stay all the time

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jun 2026

Gabriella

The hotel was in a great location close to veterans park. Safe and quiet area. The parking lot was full as we checked in very late. Finding street parking was easy and hotel staff was helpful. The room was clean. The building is older and had so much charm. Building is secure. We had a junior suite with dining and kitchen area. Room was spacious. Short walk or drive to river walk.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

23 Jun 2026

Miranda

The best thing about this hotel is the staff - everyone was kind and helpful. The second best thing is the competitive price point for the location.

Outside of those two things, it’s a mid establishment. For example:

Our room was advertised as a suite with full kitchen. There were limited kitchen tools which made the full size range and oven virtually useless (no mixing bowls, serving utensils, spatulas, baking sheets, washcloths for doing dishes, drying rack or extra towel to dry washed dishes).

The interior renovations and designs were depressing. The ambiance was dark with low quality materials that reminded me of cheap college apartments. You could clearly see where paint lines and drips were and it felt rushed and sloppy (which always begs the question where corners had been cut for things we couldn’t see).

The carbon monoxide detected wasn’t functional.

The telephone didn’t work.

We would not stay here again unless everything else was booked.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jun 2026

Susan

Great architecture, loved the vintage style. Room was clean and comfortable for our quick stay. Good walk to the Summerfest grounds.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

22 Jun 2026

Michael

The best thing about the hotel is location and size of rooms. The rooms are drab and need updating. It’s understaffed and those working are overwhelmed and unhappy. Our room wasn’t ready until after check-in time.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jun 2026

Joan

Very nice well kept Hotel in a very nice good location!!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jun 2026

danielle

beautiful and quaint

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jun 2026

Paul

Close to the lake staff was friendly recommendation for future travelers

Partner

8/10

Excellent

21 Jun 2026

Breanna

Good location. Our room was updated and spacious.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jun 2026

Marcia M.

Front desk was amazing! Room was clean. Bathroom vent was full of dust bugs, but everything else was fine.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jun 2026

Kieth

Classic 100+ year old hotel. Definitely would stay here again. Wished I could buy their mattress and keep my linens as white as the Knickerbocker!

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jun 2026

Casey

Great location!! Nice and clean. Friendly staff.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jun 2026

Bret

Nice quiet place with a well appointed room. Nice location as well.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jun 2026

Jaime

We loved the cozy atmosphere of the hotel!

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jun 2026

Joshua

Very cool old historic hotel! Rooms were clean, pillows were non existent due to how soft they were. Bathtub/shower drain was beyond disgusting, it does not drain due to how much hair is in it clogging it from draining correctly. There is also no on-site parking for guests. Also, a great location to stay if you are planning to walk to Summerfest grounds. It was about a 20 min. Walk.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jun 2026

TARA

This hotel is like a dream. It was an awesome experience from start to end. The room was actually a three/four room apartment. Loved having a kitchen table. Also the food at the restaurant was fabulous. The staff was so helpful and let us check in early with no charge. Easy walk to the Juneau park too! I would love to stay again!!

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

17 Jun 2026

Steven

Our stay at the Knickerbocker was fabulous. It is an old building with a significant history, which we find very fun, but old buildings are old. The staff was extremely friendly and helpful. Our stay was short but look forward to going back to explore more of MKE.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

17 Jun 2026

Karen

After asking for extra towels for the third person staying with us-none were ever brought. The fold out bed was horrible. Very uncomfortable and no sheets found in room. My husband went to the front desk to get some and was told they didn’t have access to laundry!?!

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jun 2026

Anthony J

The rooms were clean, the staff was friendly, and the location was perfect for everywhere I needed and wanted to go. I will definitely be staying here again next time I'm in town!

Self

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jun 2026

Susan

Beautiful historic hotel! Walking distance to many places.

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jun 2026

Steven

Our rooms were comfortable, large, and well-maintained. We loved our stay!

Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

15 Jun 2026

Judy

We struggled with the street noise (in window air conditioner added to it); Also kept tripping on the step up to dining room (no visual cue to it). Staff were helpful when tv did not work. Charming building, just not a good match for us. Left early.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jun 2026

Carline

Good

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jun 2026

Jesse

Quiet, comfortable room. The kitchenette was a great convenience. Close to the lake, many fun restaurants, and shops in easy walking distance.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

13 Jun 2026

Jonathan

It was the perfect stay for our family! Such a beautiful place!

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jun 2026

Brian

This is a great place to stay. Great staff, just off the lake. Close to so many things to do.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jun 2026

Paul and Barbara

We had a wonderful 2 night stay at The Knickerbocker. The location is fantastic for visiting Milwaukee . The condo we were in was so large with a full kitchen , living room and separate bedroom. It was lovely. Lots of closets and the bed was super comfortable .
A/C units worked well.
We washed laundry while there which was super convenient.
Highly recommend.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

08 Jun 2026

Karen

Historical area and older building but well maintained and clean

Family

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jun 2026

Maya

Everyone was really helpful. The food in The Knick was great.

Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

08 Jun 2026

Michelle

Great location. Comfy, clean room. No central air. Window AC unit is loud. Thin walls. Able to hear people in other rooms. No service for room during 3 night stay. Great price.

Self

6/10

Pleasant

07 Jun 2026

Linda

Room was ok. Needs room darkening shades. Owned as condos now so not consistently supplied. Front desk staff was amazing. Lost wallet in the hotel linens and they found it in the laundry. Had a friend pick it up all IDs and cc were there but cash and pesos are missing.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

07 Jun 2026

Kaylie

nice staff and clean room

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

07 Jun 2026

Mike

Nice rooms and clean.

8/10

Excellent

03 Jun 2026

Jj

Older hotel must b for folks in the 1900s who where 5 foot tall as the sink toliet and shower head were low. Always hot in the rooms. Window A/C units

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 May 2026

Kathy

I was in one of the hotel condos for a year and then one for 6 months when I was on projects. This was for pleasure. Felt like home. I in the Knick eating get the Knick Wings.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

27 May 2026

Jason

We had a great stay. The staff was friendly and helpful and the suite was wonderful.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

25 May 2026

Brennan

My wife and I were staying here for the weekend and it was not what we were expecting necessarily. The rooms look very nice in the photos online. However, the room we were assigned when we arrived had much to be desired. The room looked like it got the \"landlord special\" in a lot of ways, with paint chipping, loose light fixtures, and a rather ugly kitchenette and bathroom. The room was clean, but it was jarring because the pictures online looked excellent! I asked the receptionist if we could switch rooms because it was simply not what we were hoping it would be. He kindly brought me to a new room that was a major improvement and actually looked as advertised! The staff were excellent in our time there and very accommodating! The food at the restaurant was actually very good as well! There were good things about this location but getting an actual decent looking room seems to be a bit of a coin toss. On top of the fact that parking is $25 per night, which is way too expensive in my opinion. Especially since it was apparently $9 only five years ago according to some people.

All things considered, this place was okay. I suppose it's especially useful if you plan on utilizing the kitchenette or want to be close to several attractions. I don't think I would return, but I wouldn't necessarily be upset if it was the only option.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 May 2026

Rena

The Knickerbocker is an old hotel & staple of Milwaukees Eastside. Beautiful inside the rooms were spacious and clean, small kitchen with fridge, microwave coffee maker & stove.

There is also a Restruant inside and the food and cocktails were awesome.
A must

Self

10/10

Exceptional

21 May 2026

Denise

We had a regular door key 🔑, the best heat(radiator)a gas stove that we cooked on.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

20 May 2026

Scott

I stayed just one night prior to running the Wisconsin Marathon the following day in Kenosha.

10/10

Exceptional

20 May 2026

Gregory

This is a beautiful hotel and our room was absolutely amazing. We loved how close we were to the lake and our ability to walk anywhere.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

20 May 2026

Steven

Very large, spacious room.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 May 2026

btr

Well worn. Could use some updates and maintenance. Location was quiet and walkable to the Milwaukee Art Museum which was our primary reason for our stay. Parking was reasonable. Bar was nice and friendly. Would stay again.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

17 May 2026

brian

It’s a nice old property in the heart of the city close to restaurants and the waterfront.

Friends

4/10

Poor

16 May 2026

Jennifer

Check in process is annoying, has to be done via online or at kiosk which is not smooth, can't check in at front desk. But to get your room keys and pay for parking you have to go to front desk. Rooms are old and very basic given a historic building, and plumbing fixtures on sink and in shower in desperate need of repairs. Noisy rooms. Can hear everything oitsise and everyone inside. Good area however.

Partner

4/10

Poor

14 May 2026

Travis

Unbelievably disruptive neighbors with yelling, screaming, arguments and slamming doors. We thought the hotel staff was attempting to deal with the issue and did not report on top of it. It was claimed the issue was unknown. Totally ruined, sleep and stay and I tend to believe it was a resident of the condominiums. Nice location ruined by disrespectful individuals on the 5th floor.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

10 May 2026

Brandon

Very cool place!

8/10

Excellent

09 May 2026

Derik

Room was clean and was a great price for the property.

Partner