The Thayer

3.0 star property
3-star guestrooms with free WiFi

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Room options

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Chef Bob's Suite (201) | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Chef Bob's Suite (201)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Julia B's Room (202) | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Julia B's Room (202)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Mr. Paul's Room (203) | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Mr. Paul's Room (203)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Honeymoon Suite (204) | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Honeymoon Suite (204)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Gus's Room (207) | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Gus's Room (207)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Miss Lilly's Room (306) | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Miss Lilly's Room (306)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Miss Amy's Room (307) | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Miss Amy's Room (307)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Colleen's Retreat (301) | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Colleen's Retreat (301)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Crystal's Haunted Suite (305) | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Crystal's Haunted Suite (305)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Signature Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Annandale

In Annandale .Your stay at this Annandale hotel places you within a 10-minute walk of Annandale Public Library and Pleasant Lake. Also, Lake John is within 3 miles (5 km) and Whispering Pines Golf Course is within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Annandale Public Library - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Pleasant Lake - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Lake John - 4 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Cedar Lake - 7 min drive - 4.0 miles
  • Whispering Pines Golf Course - 7 min drive - 3.6 miles

Getting around

  • St. Cloud, MN (STC-St. Cloud Regional) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Corky's Bar - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Waterfront Lakeside Grill - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Spilled Grain Brewhouse - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Tacos Le Chule - ‬6 min drive

About this property

The Thayer

3-star guestrooms with free WiFi
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. The Thayer also features a garden, a picnic area, and a fireplace in the lobby. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Annandale hotel is smoke free.

  • 11 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Wedding services available
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Thayer offers 11 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and designer toiletries. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. 40-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with rainfall showerheads, and complimentary toiletries. This Annandale hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM on weekends; USD 3 to 12 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • 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.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 3 to 12 per person

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; cash is not accepted
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, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. 

Property is also known as

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The Thayer Hotel Annandale
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Frequently asked questions

How close is The Thayer to the airport?

The Thayer is 25.6 mi (38-min drive) away from the St. Cloud, MN (STC-St. Cloud Regional) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Thayer have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Thayer.

Does The Thayer offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at The Thayer, but cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for a fee of between USD 3 and 12 per person. It's available on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM and weekends from 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM.

Is there a casino at The Thayer?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at The Thayer?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at The Thayer?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does The Thayer have a pool?

The Thayer does not have a pool.

Does The Thayer have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does The Thayer have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Thayer to downtown Annandale?

The Thayer is 0.1 mi away from Annandale.

Reviews

The Thayer Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 31 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 31 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cute, historic hotel with an excellent staff. If you stay here, be sure to eat in the restaurant. Excellent food and service.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was an awesome experience. The only issue we had, and this is not related to the Hotel or staff, is that trains went by and they honked their horn during the night--the hotel is so close to the railroad tracks. But for anyone coming from a larger city, it may not have been a bother. Otherwise, everything was wonderful!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

danielle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeanine

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

Excellent place to stay!!!

We stayed 2 nights for a wedding, location was perfect. Staff was super friendly. We love to stay in historical hotels and this one was one of our favorites as far as condition and smell. When we came back the second night the hallway was maxed out in Halloween decor, mostly spiders and webs, it was a delightful surprise!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really liked the character of this 125 year old hotel. The staff and service were great. The food was excellent at the restaurant. It’s right across the street from train tracks, so it was noisy but that’s not the hotel’s fault. The Jacuzzi tub was awesome! it was nice to get away and relax. The garden was beautiful, and there was even live music!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nostalgic Lots of history
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very quaint town with local items in local stores. The hotel is small but the rooms were very nice. They have an a very nice patio where they serve quality food and drinks and live music on Friday nights. The hotel staff was very welcoming and always ready to help make you visit a success.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Linda

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I am an easy person to please!! I loved everything about your establishment! Just 2 things I would change! We stayed in crystal room!! The tub is beautiful for younger people!! But the young girls that were suppose to wait on outside patrons need to be more attentive!! I have worked as a wait staff person! They were very slow and sat in the back room a lot!! I ran for our table quite often!! For drinks to the inside bar!! I know they are young , but they would make better tips if the were more attentive!! And more pleasant!!I do realize most businesses are struggling to have enough staff!! I will be back!! But I will book a different room!! So wish I could have conjured a ghost!loved ann and Randy out on the beautiful deck!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Traci

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

10/10 Excellent

james

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Daniel

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

No ghosts

An adventure, old world hotel, not all the modern conveniences, but a fun stay. Love the trains, didn't see any ghosts, staff was great especially Anna!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Kristi

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room was very comfortable and clean. Windows are old and must be drafty b/c there was tape around each presumably to seal them. The in house restaurant...wow! All of our meals exceeded expectations. The filet mignon was so flavorful - I'm craving it as I write this. The staff are very attentive, nice, and personable, this alone will bring me back to The Thayer.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Phyllis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was very relaxing
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

craig

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

Haunted getaway

Great place if you like haunted hotel's, great food and great service!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Historic hotel

Fun to stay at this historic hotel. Unfortunately it was raining while we were there and we didn’t explore the town. The hotel has reasonably priced food and a cozy bar space.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super clean and comfortable rooms loaded with charm. The food? In my opinion, their restaurant has the best food in Wright County, hands down. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Linda

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

Halloween birthday weekend

Everyrhing was great. Food was fabulous. Loved having the whirlpool tub. Walking distance to lots of fun shops.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

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

LOVE

Love this hotel!!! Its super clean and very unique! Staff is friendly! Food is amazing!!! Very awesome place!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Eddie

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

Great Hotel

The staff was super friendly. Hotel was awesome. Had a great time and love the patio!!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2020