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Reviews of The Knickerbocker on the Lake

3 out of 5
The Knickerbocker on the Lake
1028 East Juneau Avenue, Milwaukee, WI

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 502 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 291 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 111 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 59 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 40 out of 1003 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Lizlibeth

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tali

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved my stay. The staff was great and the room was clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Response from General Manager on 1 May 2024
Dear Tali,We were happy to provide you with clean, welcoming accommodations, and we're glad you enjoyed your visit. The next time you're in the area, please come see us again at Knickerbocker on the Lake!

6/10 Okay

Adelaida

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It could use better cleaning. Refrigerator needed wiping down. End tables need wiping down. Bathroom sink had stains. Blow dryer overheated burned my hand and smoke came from the blow dryer. The desk supervisor was not friendly, seemed agitated.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Response from General Manager on 29 Apr 2024
We appreciate your feedback, and we're happy to see aspects of your stay were pleasant. However, we apologize for any concerns about cleanliness and service as well as for any issues with the blow dryer. Your comments will be shared with our team for improvement. If you plan to be in the area again, please consider coming back to see us.

8/10 Good

William

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

jolynn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a wonderful place to stay. It is an older property, but our Junior Suite was very nicely updated. The common areas are very well maintained and reflect the classic look of the building. Comfortable bed, plenty of closet space, and convenient to all of the places we wanted to go.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Response from General Manager on 23 Apr 2024
Dear Jolynn, We're thrilled to hear that you had a wonderful stay with us! Thank you for your kind words about our updated suites and well-maintained common areas. It's fantastic to know that you found the bed comfortable and enjoyed all of our room amenities. Should your travels bring you back to the area, we'd love to welcome you again for another fantastic stay!

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The building is beautifully renovated. It retains the charm and character of its original state but is bright and cheerful, unlike its staid first form. Staying there was a pleasure!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Response from General Manager on 19 Apr 2024
Dear Dennis,Thank you so much! Your kind words are a treat, as we take great pride in the guest experience at Knickerbocker on the Lake. We look forward to seeing you again!

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from General Manager on 15 Apr 2024
Dear RyanThank you for choosing Knickerbocker on the Lake and for taking a moment to share your five-star experience! We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your recent visit with us. It was a sincere pleasure to host you and we hope to welcome you back for another memorable stay in the future.

10/10 Excellent

Kristen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Augie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
I had a minor issue with the coffee machine & while I waited for Maintenance to show up, I heard the very nice lady at the desk apologize every guest on the phone, in person, and to me 4x. After I gave up on Maintenance after 15mins no show. Recommended stay by Family & don't feel the need to return. Nothing special & only a select view are able to view the beautiful lake!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from General Manager on 15 Apr 2024
Dear Augie,Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We apologize for any inconvenience and lack of service received, and thank you for sharing your concerns so we may improve the experience of future guests. We hope you will consider staying with us again soon.

4/10 Poor

Sheila

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Location is great for events in the area. Rooms are overpriced,plus $20 for parking. Our car was broken into in that parking lot and we had to be towed home. It was a very expensive overnight trip!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from Lawrence J. Robe III on 9 Apr 2024
Hi Sheila,Thefts on Kia & Hyundai vehicles have skyrocketed by over 1000% since 2020. We have a longstanding policy not to permit Hyundai and Kia vehicles in our parking lot as these vehicles seem to cause more harm than good. You indicated that you were aware of this fact, however, when you indicated after the break-in that you opted not to use the vehicle cover you brought with you and when you refused the steering wheel lock that we provide for these vehicles at check-in. Notwithstanding our prohibition on these vehicles in our parking lot, our staff initiated a one-time policy exception, allowed your vehicle into the parking lot, and watched your vehicle for nearly the entire night on our security cameras. The average Hyundai / Kia vehicle theft takes about 45 seconds, yet our staff was able to interrupt the attempted theft and prevent your vehicle from being stolen.As we discussed, I do not regret that our staff made an exception to our 'No Hyundai / Kia parking' in our overnight lot as this was the clear difference between towing home a break-in and renting another car to drive home while you wait for the police department to find your vehicle. I only regret that this event had an impact on your perception of the value of the room you enjoyed.

10/10 Excellent

Tracey, sarasota

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the room
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from General Manager on 7 Apr 2024
Dear Tracey,We're so happy to know that you had a great time with us overall and that you enjoyed our wonderful accommodations. Thank you so much for the perfect rating and we hope to see you again soon.

6/10 Okay

Cynthia

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Alton, Waukegan

Travelled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
It’s not worth 269 a night rooms are old style
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from General Manager on 4 Mar 2024
Dear Alton,Thank you for your feedback. We're disappointed to hear your concerns regarding your room and the value of your visit. Our team continuously strives to improve and will consider your feedback. It would be a pleasure to welcome you back and impress you with a better stay.

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Steven

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities
Bed was clean and comfortable. Room was sparse and antiquated. Bathroom was clean but very sparse and not updated. I would not stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from General Manager on 29 Feb 2024
Dear Steven,Thank you for being our guest and sharing your feedback. While we are happy you found our accommodations to be clean and comfortable, we are sorry you weren't more impressed overall. Your feedback will be shared with the team, as we are always working to improve. We hope you'll reconsider and give us another opportunity to impress you with our lovely, historic charm.

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a suite at the Knickerbocker on the Lake. Although it is an older building, it was clean, spacious and in a good location. There is a good restaurant next door. I enjoyed my stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Response from General Manager on 21 Feb 2024
Dear Sharon,It was a pleasure to welcome you to Knickerbocker on the Lake and we are delighted you had such a wonderful stay. Your kind comments about our spacious, clean accommodations are truly appreciated and will be shared with the team. We look forward to welcoming you back for another great visit.

6/10 Okay

Marvin

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Michael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Suite was clean, roomy andnperfect for our needs. Inhad a dish washer, but no detergent for it and the plates were too big to fit. Washed dishes by hand, had a towel and soap but no sponge or dish rag. But, other thannthat would recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from General Manager on 13 Feb 2024
Dear Michael,Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts with us. We are glad that our high standards of cleanliness made a positive impact on your stay with us. The best compliment is that you recommend us to other guests. We look forward to welcoming you back for another great stay.

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and beautiful old hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from General Manager on 13 Feb 2024
Dear Jamie,Thank you so much for choosing to stay with us at Knickerbocker on the Lake. Our goal is to provide every guest with pristine accommodations, so we're thrilled that was the case for you. The pleasure was all ours, and we hope you'll choose us again in the future.

10/10 Excellent

Jamie, EAST TROY

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful old building. Wish there was coffee and coffee maker in the room.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from General Manager on 6 Feb 2024
Dear Jamie,Thank you so much for your perfect rating and kind words about our lovely hotel. Our team is always seeking new ways to improve our facilities and the services we offer our guests, so your suggestion will be shared internally for further consideration. It was a pleasure having you here, and we hope you return soon!

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Renee

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love staying at the Knickerbocker when we go to Milwaukee. The Knick restaurant and bar is always great.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Response from General Manager on 30 Jan 2024
Dear Renee,Thank you for continuously choosing to stay with us at Knickerbocker on the Lake. Our goal is to provide every guest with a wonderful getaway, and we're thrilled to be your go-to destination in the area. It's great to read you're always able to enjoy a delicious meal at The Knick! The pleasure was all ours, and we can't wait to welcome you back.

10/10 Excellent

Secilia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Pierre

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

4/10 Poor

Corey

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One front desk staff was rude while the other one was great (pm staff was great). Room windows were open and room freezing when got there. Pillows smelled like teenage boy room.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Response from General Manager on 22 Jan 2024
Dear Corey,Thank you for choosing to stay with us during your recent trip. Our goal is to provide every guest with exceptional service, and we offer our sincere apologies if that wasn't the case during your entire visit. We can assure you that what you have described is not typical of a trip to our property. Nevertheless, your comments have been noted and will be discussed with our team. We appreciate your feedback and wish you safe travels ahead.

4/10 Poor

Patrick

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel in need of an update
Very old hotel, windows didnt shut completely and it was 3 degrees outside. Old radiator came with no instructions, and the TV wasn't even connected to the internet, making it unusable. Common areas are nice and the restaurant is quite good, but this is an old hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Response from General Manager on 16 Jan 2024
Dear Patrick,Thank you for choosing to stay with us during your recent trip. Our goal is to provide every guest with a wonderful experience, and we're disappointed to learn we fell short of expectations during your visit. We offer our sincere apologies for any concerns you had in your room and for any inconvenience this may have caused you. Your comments have been noted and will be discussed with our team. We appreciate your feedback and wish you safe travels ahead.

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
They need to tell you that the key works like the door knob. The girl at the front counter talked so quietly she was barely audible, and i have good hearing.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Response from General Manager on 8 Jan 2024
Dear Eric,Thank you so much for choosing to stay with us at Knickerbocker on the Lake. Our goal is to provide every guest with a wonderful experience, so we're glad you enjoyed your overall visit. However, we offer our sincere apologies for any miscommunication there was at check-in. Your comments have been noted and will be discussed with our team. Nevertheless, we trust this didn't detract too much from your trip. The pleasure was all ours, and we hope to welcome you back in the future.

8/10 Good

Caryssa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Unique and historical. Cozy. Staff was professional and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Response from General Manager on 8 Jan 2024
Dear Caryssa,Thank you so much for highlighting our historic property and our friendly team members. We are so happy to know that you had a good time with us overall and we hope to see you again soon.

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Clayton

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The historic aspects of the building, the room and neighborhood is worth the stay.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Response from General Manager on 8 Jan 2024
Dear Clayton,We're delighted you appreciate the historic aspects of Knickerbocker on the Lake. It's also wonderful that your room and our location added value to your stay. Your positive feedback is much appreciated, and we look forward to providing you with more enjoyable experiences in the future.

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Awesome place to stay. We rented the 2 bedroom for NYE
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Response from General Manager on 8 Jan 2024
Dear Kelly,Thanks for visiting Knickerbocker on the Lake and for your feedback. We are thrilled you enjoyed your time with us on New Year's Eve! Again, we appreciate your comments and look forward to seeing you next time.

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth, Naperville

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great classic hotel well maintained. Definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Response from General Manager on 18 Dec 2023
Dear Kenneth,Thank you very much for the five-star review as it's everything we always hope for all of our guests. It was our honor to have you join us at Knickerbocker on the Lake and we look forward to your next visit.

10/10 Excellent

Dylan

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Don't Miss the Knickerbocker
The Knickerbocker was, in the best way, a trip to the past. It's a gorgeous, historic hotel that made our stay in Milwaukee extra special.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Response from General Manager on 11 Dec 2023
Dear Dylan,A trip to Milwaukee is bound to be a good time. However, it only gets better when you stay at Knickerbocker on the Lake. Our beautiful accommodations are full of so much history, and you'll feel right at home. Thank you so much for the perfect rating. It would be an honor to welcome you back again soon.

10/10 Excellent

Sharlene

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

4/10 Poor

Dylan

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service
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Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Response from General Manager on 5 Dec 2023
Dear Dylan,We're saddened to learn you did not enjoy your stay. If there are any specific concerns we can address, please let us know. We hope to see you again should you be back in the area.

8/10 Good

Janice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location itself was pretty nice but the utensils were not cleaned so I purchased my own and also the ventilation in the rooms needs to be better there is no ac in the rooms.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023
Response from General Manager on 5 Dec 2023
Dear Janice,We always appreciate hearing from our guests, and we're glad our location worked well for your trip. Please accept our apologies, however, for any concerns about the utensils and AC. We'll look into your comments further, and we hope to see you again the next time you're in the area.

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

King James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything is just right. But the bathrooms are freezing.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Response from General Manager on 30 Nov 2023
Dear King James,Thank you for sharing your experience. We're glad to hear that everything met your expectations, but we're concerned about the discomfort you faced with the bathroom temperature. We value your comfort and will look into this to ensure a more pleasant environment in all aspects of your stay. We hope to welcome you back soon for an experience that's perfect in every way.

10/10 Excellent

Gene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean facility & front reception area. Quiet experience and close to museums.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Response from General Manager on 28 Nov 2023
Dear Gene,It was wonderful having you as our guest at Knickerbocker on the Lake. We're delighted that our clean accommodations, quiet atmosphere, and convenient location made for an excellent experience. That's our goal! Thank you for the positive review, and please make plans for another visit soon.

10/10 Excellent

Violeta

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was very clean quiet enjoyed our stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Response from General Manager on 22 Nov 2023
Dear Violeta,It's delightful to know that our clean, quiet accommodations were perfect for your needs. Thank you so much for the review, and we hope you'll join us again soon.

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Response from General Manager on 22 Nov 2023
Dear Charlotte,It is our goal to reflect caring and helpful hospitality in every interaction, and it sounds like our team succeeded! Your feedback will ensure we keep up the great work at Knickerbocker on the Lake, and we look forward to seeing you again. Take care!

8/10 Good

Tashia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

Deborah

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is centrally located with easy walks to the children’s museum, parks, and coffee shops. Checkin was a breeze and we even got to checkin early which was great because we have a little one. We were also surprised by all the storage space in our room. This will be our go to hotel for our Milwaukee trips.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Response from General Manager on 14 Nov 2023
Dear David,Thank you for choosing Knickerbocker on the Lake and for sharing such a delightful review. We're so happy our superb location, easy check-in process, and excellent accommodations were the highlights of your stay. We greatly appreciate your five-star rating and look forward to welcoming you back in the future!

8/10 Good

Margie

Liked: Staff & service
The stove very dirty it cold in the rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Response from General Manager on 14 Nov 2023
Dear Margie,Thank you for sharing your experience staying with us. Please know we want to ensure every guest receives a spotlessly clean and comfortable room and we are sorry that on this occasion we fell short. We will be communicating your concerns to our housekeeping and maintenance teams as we are always striving to improve and address any known issues. Please allow us another opportunity to provide the stellar experience we know we can deliver.

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Todd

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
We reserved 2 rooms. At check-in they only had one room on reservation. One room had old window air that leaked air around the window and wind outside blew thru. Very loud very cold. Our friends couldn’t sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Response from General Manager on 31 Oct 2023
Dear Todd,Thank you for your feedback. Please accept our apologies for any confusion with your reservation as well as for any issues with the window. We'll look into your comments further, and we hope you'll consider staying with us again should you be back in the area.

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Knickerbocker is a lovely building. We stayed in a two bedroom condo for one night. There was a living room, full sized well equipped kitchen, dining room, office, 2 bedrooms (each with a king bed), two bathrooms (one with a tub and one with a shower adjacent to a bedroom). It was a little worn but overall very clean and tended. The set up was perfect for a stay with my daughter and her husband and daughter. My granddaughter had space to run around and there was plenty of room when additional family members stopped in to visit. It was a perfect, idyllic space. The staff was extremely helpful and everything we asked for was delivered.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Response from General Manager on 31 Oct 2023
Dear Susan,It was a pleasure to welcome you as our guest, and we’re elated that you thoroughly enjoyed your stay with us. Thank you so much for mentioning our clean, well-appointed suites and for letting us know how much our dedicated team's hospitality meant to you. Take care, and know we'd be thrilled to welcome you back anytime your plans bring you this way.