The Knickerbocker on the Lake
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About this property
The Knickerbocker on the Lake is a 3-star independent hotel located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, within a 15-minute walk of Lake Michigan and the Milwaukee Art Museum. The property places guests in the heart of the city, with Henry W. Maier Festival Park just 0.8 miles away and convenient access to downtown Milwaukee's cultural and recreational attractions.
The hotel offers 80 rooms, including 16 suites, each individually decorated and equipped with kitchenettes featuring refrigerators and stovetops. All guestrooms include complimentary wired and wireless internet access, 50-inch flat-screen televisions with cable programming, desks, microwaves, and daily housekeeping. Guests rate the rooms highly for comfort at 4.2 out of 5 stars.
Dining is available at The Knick Restaurant, which serves hotel guests throughout the day, with a bar and lounge also on-site. The property features a full-service spa offering massages, body treatments, and facials. A 24-hour fitness center, bicycle rentals, hair salon, concierge services, and complimentary wireless internet are available to all guests. The hotel is smoke-free and wheelchair accessible throughout, with accessible parking and facilities.
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM and check-out is at 11:00 AM. Milwaukee General Mitchell International Airport is approximately 6 miles away; taxi service is available for approximately $30 one way, or Airport Connection shuttles can be arranged for $12 per person. Pets are not permitted. With an overall guest rating of 4.2 out of 5 and an 84.4% recommendation rate, the hotel is well-regarded by visitors.
Location & nearby attractions
Milwaukee School of Engineering - 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
Milwaukee County War Memorial Center - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Betty Brinn Children's Museum - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Milwaukee Art Museum - 0.9 km / 0.5 mi
Brady Street - 0.9 km / 0.6 mi
US Bank Center - 1 km / 0.6 mi
Veteran's Park - 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Riverwalk Plaza - 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Charles Allis Art Museum - 1.2 km / 0.7 mi
Lake Michigan - 1.2 km / 0.8 mi
Henry W. Maier Festival Park - 1.2 km / 0.8 mi
Discovery World - 1.3 km / 0.8 mi
Lakeshore State Park - 1.3 km / 0.8 mi
Milwaukee City Hall - 1.3 km / 0.8 mi
Martin Luther King Drive - 1.4 km / 0.8 mi
The nearest airports are:
General Mitchell Intl. Airport (MKE) - 14.9 km / 9.3 mi
Waukesha, WI (UES-Waukesha County) - 32.2 km / 20 mi
The preferred airport for The Knickerbocker on the Lake is General Mitchell Intl. Airport (MKE).
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Amenities & features
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Check-in & check-out
- Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
- Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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
- The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
- This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
- Cashless transactions are available
- Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
Pet policy
- Pets not allowed
- Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.
Fees & policies
- Self parking fee: USD 20 per night
- Extended parking fee: USD 100 per week
Know before you go
- Up to 4 children 17 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
- Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
- Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
- This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).