Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
Ice Cave Hill Park - 4 min drive - 2.0 km
Luther College - 6 min drive - 3.5 km
Toppling Goliath Brewing Co. - 7 min drive - 6.5 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 Restaurant - 16 min walk
Culver's - 3 min drive
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 7:00 AM and 9:30 AM. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff and location.
Languages
English
At a glance
Hotel size
34 rooms
Arranged over 3 floors
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
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions.
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
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
Children
No cribs (infant beds)
Pets
Pets allowed*
Service animals welcome
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free onsite self parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free continental breakfast 7:00 AM–9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM–10:00 AM on weekends
Bar/lounge
Coffee/tea in a common area
What to do
Access to nearby health club
Working away
24-hour business center
Meeting rooms
Computer station
Conference center (5403 square feet of space)
Services
24-hour front desk
Free newspapers in lobby
Luggage storage
Wedding services
Bike storage
Facilities
Built in 1904
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Fireplace in lobby
Television in common areas
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.
Cashless transactions are available.
Also known as
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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 is there to do at Hotel Winneshiek and nearby?
Hotel Winneshiek has access to a nearby health club.
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.
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
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9.6/10
Cleanliness
9.4/10
Staff & service
8.6/10
Amenities
9.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 16, 2024
Spacious room
Our room was nicely decorated and very spacious. The table with chairs and couch added extra comfort. The staff were extra courteous.
Judy
Judy, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Nov 5, 2024
terry
terry, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 27, 2024
Verified traveler
2-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 22, 2024
Mike
Mike, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Oct 18, 2024
Mary
Mary, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 17, 2024
Beautiful hotel.
Verified traveler
1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 15, 2024
Lisa
Lisa, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 1, 2024
Daniel
Daniel, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 3, 2024
Verified traveler
2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 30, 2024
Beautiful old building, staff very friendly, beds could us an upgrade, tore up my shins on exposed metal frame
Daniel
Daniel, 1-night romance trip
Verified Orbitz guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 27, 2024
LOVE this historic hotel!! So neat to walk throughout.
We had a great stay.
Doug
Doug, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Aug 26, 2024
Like historical property.like Reception staff, particularly Lynn. Very helpful.
Suggestions: 1. For safety, a grab bar in every shower. 2. A bound book or binder in each room with all the background of the property (woth color photos) instead of just on copy paper. This could also include amenities and where to find them as well as pictures of the paintings/wall hangings and info about them. I assume some of the portraits were related to the history. 3. The elevator door tracks are in desperate need of cleaning and polishing. As a retired property manager and owner, I know the value of first impressions. Brass should shine!
Overall, a pleasant experience and I would stay again.
Craig
Craig, 3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 26, 2024
Great place to stay!
Michelle
Michelle, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 26, 2024
Beautiful old hotel.
Carol
Carol, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 25, 2024
Susan
Susan, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 19, 2024
This is a very unique hotel with history to the town. I am glad I finally got a chance to stay here. It was everything I imagined.
Stephanie
Stephanie, 3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
Aug 12, 2024
Decorah is beautiful and we had a great weekend. The hotel is well located, but…our room had stained carpeting, burned out light bulb above vanity, rude bartender. I probably wouldn’t stay here again.
Laurie
Laurie, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 11, 2024
BRANDON
BRANDON, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 9, 2024
It was beautiful old fashion hotel. Very pleasant staff
Cynthia
Cynthia, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 4, 2024
Great stay. In the heart of decorah. Delightful place!
Douglas
Douglas, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 2, 2024
Marilyn
Marilyn, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 31, 2024
My husband and I liked the beautiful interior of the restored building very much. However $250 for the night seemed very expensive especially with only a continental breakfast.
Teri
Teri, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Jul 25, 2024
This was a decent stay. Check in was super quick, almost like hurried us out of there. Hotel itself is nice tho we found the bed to be pretty uncomfortable. Nice area - walkable around town and to the trail system. Overall a decent stay for the price.
Erin
Erin, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 23, 2024
Stayed here before and will someday stay again!
Andrew
Andrew, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 17, 2024
Beautiful property
Wonderfully restored historic hotel. Great location. Helpful staff.