Hotel Winneshiek

3.5 star property
Enjoy the free WiFi at this 3.5-star Decorah hotel

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Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed (King Suite) | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets, alarm clocks

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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104 East Water Street, Decorah, IA, 52101
  • Place, Agora
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Dunnings Spring Park
    ‪11 min walk‬

Room options

Executive Suite, 1 King Bed (King Executive)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(38 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
(39 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)

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

About the neighborhood

Decorah

In entertainment district.At this hotel, you'll be steps from Agora and Amundsons Clothing. Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum and Porter House Museum are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Agora - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Dunnings Spring Park - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Upper Iowa Speedway - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Ice Cave Hill Park - 9 min drive - 2.0 miles

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
  • ‪Culver's - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Hotel Winneshiek

Enjoy the free WiFi at this 3.5-star Decorah hotel
You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

A 24-hour business center and meeting rooms are available. Event space at this hotel measures 5403 square feet (502 square meters) and includes a conference center. Hotel Winneshiek also features a vending machine, coffee/tea in a common area, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. You'll have access to the health club at a partner property. Free self parking is available.

This 3.5-star Decorah hotel is smoke free.

  • 34 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • 5403 sq ft of conference space
  • 502 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 1904
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Conference center
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Wedding services available
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
Hotel Winneshiek offers 34 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Mini-fridge

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends
  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Bicycle storage
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 35.00 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 15.0 per night.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: USD 35.00 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 15.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit 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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, debit cards, and cash. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Hotel Winneshiek to the airport?

Hotel Winneshiek is 78.1 mi (100-min drive) away from the Waterloo, IA (ALO-Waterloo Regional) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Hotel Winneshiek have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Hotel Winneshiek.

Does Hotel Winneshiek offer free breakfast?

Hotel Winneshiek offers free continental breakfast on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 9:30 AM and weekends between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Hotel Winneshiek?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Hotel Winneshiek?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Hotel Winneshiek?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Hotel Winneshiek have a pool?

Hotel Winneshiek does not have a pool.

Does Hotel Winneshiek have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Hotel Winneshiek to downtown Decorah?

Hotel Winneshiek is 0.1 mi away from Decorah.

Hotel Winneshiek Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 609 out of 845 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 173 out of 845 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 49 out of 845 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 845 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 845 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Disappointing

Stayed in Presidential Suite. Very noisy from Water street both at night and in morning. Poor lighting in room especially after sun went down. No full service restaurant although many close by.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The building is old, but beautifully maintained and updated. There is so much more interest and character in a building with history, a building which was constructed in an era when craftsmanship was prized and the materials used were beautiful wood and stone. It was a pleasure to stay there.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janis

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

steven

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful hotel..walkable to bars and restaurants!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a grand old hotel with beautiful woodwork. We've enjoyed staying here several times through the years. It's right on Water Street where the main stores and restaurants are and is a nice little walk to Vesterheim museum.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terrie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy parking Lovely room Quiet Issues with thermostat controls. Had to call front desk to change settings
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gregory, SIOUX FALLS

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel, wonderful bed and bedding!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harva

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is on the Main Street of Decorah with walkable access to shopping and restaurants. Many of the original features of the hotel still exist so it has the feel of a 1920s/30s hotel. Rooms are modern and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent refurbed old hotel - big rooms. Plenty of excellent food options within walking distance.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colleen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay at Hotel Winn & wished for more than just a quick night! Walked up to Phelp's Park (a must-do!) after grabbing a latte at Impact to go with the excellent continental breakfast. We did visit the bar the night before & enjoyed the potstickers & chicken satay. It is my 3rd time staying at the old beauty & can't wait to return!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is the 4th or 5th time we have stayed there. Love the ambience and that we can stroll through town and to many great places to eat.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nostalgic, beautiful and quaint!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great spot in Decorah!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great boutique hotel

The hotel is very well restored and beautifully detailed. Our room was very clean and well designed. Comfortable bed and nice linens. The lobby is a beautiful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This a great place quiet with character and great location.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leeann

Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very accommodating!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is lovely. Very clean and a friendly staff. The breakfast was a nice addition to our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025