Hotel Winneshiek

3.5 star property
Decorah hotel with bar/lounge and conference center

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In the heart of the business district, Hotel Winneshiek offers a warm welcome with free continental breakfast, a cozy fireplace in the lobby, and a bar. With in-room WiFi and access to secured bicycle storage or nearby health club facilities - helpful staff have guests covered.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Connecting rooms available

Main amenities (12)

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Bar/lounge
  • 24-hour business center
  • Conference center
  • Meeting rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Computer station
  • Lobby fireplace
  • Front-desk safe
  • Vending machine
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Conference space

Feel at home (6)

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Cable/satellite TV service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Elevator
  • Free self parking
The current price is $129
$144 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 28 - Apr 29

Room options

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Executive Suite, 1 King Bed (King Executive)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(43 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed (King Suite)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Executive Suite, 1 King Bed (Presidential Suite)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds (Double Queen)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(45 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Suite, 2 Queen Beds (Basler Suite)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Suite, 2 Queen Beds (Winneshiek Suite)

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub (King Whirlpool)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
104 East Water Street, Decorah, IA, 52101

What's nearby

  • Agora - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Porter House Museum - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Upper Iowa Speedway - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Dunnings Spring Park - 3 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • Waterloo, IA (ALO-Waterloo Regional) - 100 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Dixie's Biergarten - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Family Table Decorah - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Pulpit Rock Brewing Company - ‬13 min walk

About this property

Hotel Winneshiek

Located in the entertainment district, Hotel Winneshiek is a great choice for a stay in Decorah. You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, and free continental breakfast is available daily between 6:00 AM and 9:30 AM. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff and location.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 34 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Minimum check-in age: 21
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 21
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets allowed*
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast each morning 6:00 AM–9:30 AM
  • Bar/lounge
  • Shared microwave

Working away

  • 24-hour business center
  • Meeting rooms
  • Computer station
  • Conference center (5403 square feet of space)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Bike storage

Facilities

  • Built in 1904
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Television
  • Cable/satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Alarm clock
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi
  • Free local calls

Food and drink

  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Housekeeping on request
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available

Special features

Dining

Hotel Winneshiek Bar - Onsite lobby lounge.

Fees & policies

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for USD 15.0 per night

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 35.00 per pet, per day

Policies

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover
Cashless transactions are available.

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Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel Winneshiek offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Hotel Winneshiek does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Hotel Winneshiek?

Yes, pets are welcome. There's a charge of USD 35.00 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

Is parking offered on site at Hotel Winneshiek?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel Winneshiek?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11 AM.

What's the area around Hotel Winneshiek like?

Hotel Winneshiek is a short 1-minute walk from Agora and 6 minutes' walk from Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum. Travelers say that the hotel is in a great location.

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Reviews

Hotel Winneshiek Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

9.4

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Breakfast options were varied and included good choices such as sandwiches, pastries, and yogurt. (16 reviews)
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Reviews

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10/10 Exceptional

WONDERFUL stay! Loved every minute of our stay. Beautiful place and superb location. Highly recommend!
Dana Charles, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

This is a beautiful hotel. We loved the character and charm of yesteryear. Walking around the building just to take it all in was amazing. The room was exceptionally clean and the beds were extremely comfortable. We are definitely going back!
Kim, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful service, a nice breakfast, and gorgeous rooms! Also VERY pet friendly and so appreciative of staff being so kind to our dog.
Sarah, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Nice continental breakfast.
Wendy, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Such a quaint, well kept, quiet place to stay. Staff was accommodating and friendly. We would definitely stay here again.
Lynne, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Nice room and bed but the traffic from the street was a little noisy and noticeable.
LAWRENCE, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great stay!
Jeanne, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Nice, clean old hotel with fantastic character!
Robin, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great place, great service
David, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great stay!
Paul, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Staff was incredible. Extra shout out to bartender Stacy for making our group’s visit so memorable. Beautiful lobby and rooms.
Paige, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Breakfast was a little sparse, but the room was clean and comfortable and the common areas were beautiful. Parking was plentiful and staff were friendly. Would stay agin
Jason, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel. Friendly staff.
Catherine, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Friendly environment, comfortable great drinks at the bar
Jerrod, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful stay, location was perfect for sightseeing and shopping. Gorgeous architecture, and hotel felt safe. Rooms were clean and comfortable, exceeded my expectations.
Roy, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

We stay here every time we come through Decorah, quiet, comfortable
Dan, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The room was clean and comfortable.
David, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

It was beautifully decorated for Christmas! Very nice historical hotel. Large room and bathroom!!
Leah, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Unique historic hotel in a prime location.
Aaron, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful hotel..walkable to bars and restaurants!
janet, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean room, well restored building. Continental breakfast was good, muffins, sandwiches, cereal, juices, bread/bagels. Great location in Dow town. Ear shops, bars, restaurants. Opera house open a higher floor.
Greg, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful hotel with lots of room in the bedroom and bathroom.
Jim, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Cool property. Hotel is very clean and staff is helpful. Rooms are nice. Breakfast was good and had decent options.
Shawn, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

This was our first stay at Hotel Winneshiek and we will be back! The room was quiet and comfy, the cocktails in the lounge were great and you can't beat the downtown location.
Tamara, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The room was fantastic. The bed was comfortable, the shower was absolutely amazing hotel staff was phenomenal. They even called me personally to tell me I left something in the room.
Julie, 1-night trip