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Knickerbocker on the LakevsThe Pfister Hotel
Both hotels are highly recommended by writers. On balance, The Pfister Hotel ranks significantly better than Knickerbocker on the Lake. The Pfister Hotel ranks #3 in Milwaukee with recommendations from 8 sources like Afar Magazine, Jetsetter and Travel + Leisure.
Knickerbocker on the Lake
Michelin Guide
1028 East Juneau Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53202
From $81/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Concierge
- Restaurant
- Fitness Center
- Kitchenette
Michelin Guide "This beautifully restored...hotel is located in a quiet residential area five blocks from the art museum. ... A number of suites provide panoramic views of Milwaukee and Lake Michigan."
The Pfister Hotel
Fodor's
Rough Guide Michelin Guide
DK Eyewitness
Travel + Leisure
Afar Magazine
Jetsetter
Time Out
Condé Nast Traveler
424 E Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53202
From $149/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Fodor's "The lobby's long, high barrel-vaulted ceiling puts you in a Victorian frame of mind from the moment you step in." Full review
Rough Guide "This hotel sits nestled like a Victorian Grande Dame in the heart of downtown. Replenish yourself in the spa or visit the 23rd floor martini lounge."
Michelin Guide "East downtown's oldest property (1893) remains the city's grande dame. A hand-painted mural of the azure sky, with cherubs and garlands, decorates the lobby's three-story ceiling."
DK Eyewitness "The Pfister Hotel offers luxurious accommodations and excellent service."
Travel + Leisure "Since it opened, this historic Grand Dame—which includes the 1893 building and a modern tower—in downtown Milwaukee has hosted every U.S. president since McKinley." Full review
Afar Magazine "This hotel is my first lodging suggestion for anyone that wants a hotel that has no chain feel.The lobby bar is a logical meeting place, and across the street is the Milwaukee Club." Full review
Jetsetter "An elegant Victorian grande dame blocks from Lake Michigan with a spa and historic art collection." Full review
Time Out "History buffs will get a kick out of this 125-year-old hotel situated in the heart of downtown Milwaukee." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "This icon of a hotel, built in 1893 near the city's historic Third Ward, is home to the largest collection of Victorian Artwork of any hotel in the world." Full review
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Don't miss Lake Michigan views from Blu, a sophisticated martini and wine bar on the hotel's twenty-third floor or the hotel's indoor pool.
