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Hotel Winneshiek

3.5 star property
Travelers start their day with a complimentary continental breakfast before unwinding by the warm fireplace in the lobby - a perfect spot to plan adventures.

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Located in the business district, Hotel Winneshiek offers free continental breakfast, a cozy lobby fireplace, a bar, in-room WiFi, secure bicycle storage, and access to nearby health club facilities. Attentive staff are ready to assist throughout your stay.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
The current price is ₩214,560
₩240,307 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 2 - Aug 3

Room options

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View all photos for Executive Suite, 1 King Bed (King Executive)

A hotel room with a large bed, two armchairs, a small table, a lamp, and a patterned rug.

Executive Suite, 1 King Bed (King Executive)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(46 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a sofa, and a large window with curtains.

Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed (King Suite)

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

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Executive Suite, 1 King Bed (Presidential Suite) | Living area | TV

Executive Suite, 1 King Bed (Presidential Suite)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds (Double Queen)

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a lamp, a television, and a window with curtains.

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds (Double Queen)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(50 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Suite, 2 Queen Beds (Basler Suite) | Iron/ironing board, WiFi (free), alarm clocks, bed sheets

Deluxe Suite, 2 Queen Beds (Basler Suite)

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

View all photos for Deluxe Suite, 2 Queen Beds (Winneshiek Suite)

A dining area with a glass-top table, wooden chairs, a chandelier, and a painting on the wall.

Deluxe Suite, 2 Queen Beds (Winneshiek Suite)

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub (King Whirlpool)

A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside lamp, a telephone, a chair, and a door.

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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi
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About the neighborhood

Located in Downtown Decorah, a neighborhood in Decorah, Hotel Winneshiek is in the entertainment district. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Ice Cave Hill Park and Decorah Bald Eagles, while Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum and Porter House Museum are cultural highlights. Agora and Amundsons Clothing are also worth visiting. Visit our Decorah travel guide
Map
104 East Water Street, Decorah, IA, 52101

What's nearby

  • A wooden signpost with 'Vesterheim Museum' written on it, in front of a brick building with a sign reading 'Museum Entrance'.
    Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • A campus with a curved road, stone monument, flags, and a red brick building.
    Luther College
    18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • A cascading waterfall surrounded by moss-covered rocks and dense forest.
    Dunnings Spring Park
    3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Agora
    1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Amundsons Clothing
    2 min walk - 0.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Dixie's Biergarten
    15 min walk
  • Casey's General Store
    4 min drive
  • Family Table Decorah
    15 min walk
  • McDonald's
    4 min drive
  • Culver's
    3 min drive

About this property

Hotel Winneshiek

  • Hotel located in Downtown Decorah
  • Free continental breakfast, a fireplace in the lobby, and a bar are just a few of the amenities provided at Hotel Winneshiek. Free in-room WiFi and a 24-hour business center are available to all guests.
  • Other perks at this hotel include:
    • Free self parking
    • A front-desk safe, an elevator, and outdoor furniture
    • A 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and secured bicycle storage
    • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff and location
  • Room features
  • All guestrooms at Hotel Winneshiek include amenities such as free WiFi.
  • More amenities include:
    • Bathrooms with hair dryers
    • TVs with cable channels
    • Mini fridges, coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping

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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
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge

Restaurants on site

  • Hotel Winneshiek Bar

Things to do

  • Bicycle storage

Family friendly

  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • Computer station
  • Conference center (5,403 square feet of space)
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture

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

More

  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1904
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

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 allowed for an extra charge of USD 35.00 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and 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

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel Winneshiek pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 35.00 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Winneshiek?

As of Jul 31, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Winneshiek on Aug 2, 2026 start from ₩214,560, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hotel Winneshiek?

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

What time is check-out at Hotel Winneshiek?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Hotel Winneshiek located?

Located in Downtown Decorah, this hotel is steps from Agora and Amundsons Clothing. Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum and Porter House Museum are also within 10 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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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
Rating 10 - Excellent. 670 out of 919 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 182 out of 919 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 50 out of 919 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 919 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 919 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Dana Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
WONDERFUL stay! Loved every minute of our stay. Beautiful place and superb location. Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A nice quiet stay that was close to the places I wanted to visit. Charming old world charm.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Derek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was gorgeous and very welcoming. My room was clean and perfect sized for my short stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Rita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was beautiful. Staff was amazing. Room was nice and clean. Continental breakfast was nice, several choices.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful service, a nice breakfast, and gorgeous rooms! Also VERY pet friendly and so appreciative of staff being so kind to our dog.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lynne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Such a quaint, well kept, quiet place to stay. Staff was accommodating and friendly. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Troy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous historic building and great location
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel. Friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Brett

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely beautiful building with friendly, accommodating staff! Can't recommend highly enough!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jerrod

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly environment, comfortable great drinks at the bar
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Dan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stay here every time we come through Decorah, quiet, comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Roy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful stay, location was perfect for sightseeing and shopping. Gorgeous architecture, and hotel felt safe. Rooms were clean and comfortable, exceeded my expectations.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

LAWRENCE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room and bed but the traffic from the street was a little noisy and noticeable.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Paige

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was incredible. Extra shout out to bartender Stacy for making our group’s visit so memorable. Beautiful lobby and rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Unique historic hotel in a prime location.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Elijah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location with awesome rooms. Loved our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Jim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel with lots of room in the bedroom and bathroom.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This a well maintained, historic hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Rodney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Another great stay. Location is perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Rosemary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Huge room, big bathroom with incredible shower pressure and comfortable beds.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Shawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cool property. Hotel is very clean and staff is helpful. Rooms are nice. Breakfast was good and had decent options.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel in the heart of downtown Decorah. Great hotel bar for happy hour or a nightcap. Room was clean, beds were so comfortable and it was quiet. Very neat hotel!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025