About this property
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 9.7 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular amenities
- Private Parking
- Free Wifi
- Spa
- Non-smoking rooms
- Restaurant
- Fitness center
- Family rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Bar
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Les
United States
“Very calming charming old building. Rooms extra quiet and comfortable. Location was the reason I chose the Knick. Easily walking distant to museums and lakefront.” - Jeffrey
United States
“Great neighborhood with classic architecture, short walk to the lakefront and a shorter walk to a sports bar and excellent Irish restaurant. Room had more amenities than we needed and it was clean. Price made it just right.” - Elena
United States
“location , value have stayed here many times and always great until this time” - Kirsten
United States
“The hotel has great character. The man at the front desk was very nice and great help. Loved the kitchenette and the room design. Just cool” - Peter
United States
“Large rooms with full kitchen. Very friendly staff. Great location.” - Candace
United States
“Our first trip to Milwaukee for Summerfest and this location was perfect. Just enough outside the hustle and bustle but we still walked everywhere including to Summerfest so no need to drive or Lyft. Delicious food at the bar/restaurant on site.” - Gloria
United States
“This is my 3rd time staying at The Knickerbocker. I really like this property. It’s got a ton of character. The rooms are spacious and clean and every room I’ve rented has always had a full kitchen. The bathrooms are small without a lot of storage...” - Sheila
United States
“Very friendly staff always a plus! Room and bed were comfy, location was great.” - Thomas
United States
“Location and amenities, including spa and restaurant.” - Stephanie
United States
“Unique rooms, kitchenette in our room was so convenient, location was great”
Hotel area info
Restaurants
- The Knick Restaurant
- CuisineAmerican
- Open forBreakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner
House rules
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
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.





The fine print
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.