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Hotel Winneshiek

Property class: 3.5
3.5-star hotel in Downtown Decorah

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A bathroom with a bathtub, a shower curtain, a sink with a mirror, and a towel rack.
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A historic building with a classic architectural style, featuring a prominent entrance with a large door and columns.
A hotel lobby with a central atrium, wooden railings, and a stained glass ceiling.
A spacious lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and a reception desk.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

Explore the area

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104 East Water Street, Decorah, IA, 52101
  • Place, Agora
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Porter House Museum
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Luther College
    ‪18 min walk‬

Room options

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
(54 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

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

A room with a tufted sofa, a round coffee table, a leather armchair, a map on the wall, and a large window with curtains.

Executive Suite, 1 King Bed (Presidential Suite)

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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
(52 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a dining table, and a chandelier.

Deluxe Suite, 2 Queen Beds (Basler Suite)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

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

About the area

Decorah

Downtown Decorah stay.With a stay at this Downtown Decorah 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 km
  • Porter House Museum - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Upper Iowa Speedway - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Luther College - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Dunnings Spring Park - 3 min drive - 2.2 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
  • ‪Impact Coffee - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Culver's - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Hotel Winneshiek

3.5-star hotel in Downtown Decorah
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, a fireplace in the lobby, and a front-desk safe. 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
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Wedding services available
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • 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 daily 6:00 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • Bicycle storage

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

  • American Express
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Winneshiek?

As of Oct 23, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Winneshiek on Nov 16, 2026 start from CA $195, 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.

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 every day from 6:00 AM to 9:30 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. 707 out of 965 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 190 out of 965 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 51 out of 965 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 965 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 965 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Lovely hotel, wonderful bartender, and great location.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Solid trip, once again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

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Enjoyed our stay. The staff were very friendly. Didn't use the bar, but thought the breakfast selection could use a little improvement. Thanks.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Clean rooms, property was well maintained. The free breakfast and parking are a plus
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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i just cannot say enough good things about Hotel Winneshiek. Clean rooms with good layout and sf, helpful friendly staff and a nice bar area. to top it off they have a free breakfast, its not a full buffet but the fact that it is free and offered is a nice touch
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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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

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Nice place. We celebrated our 40th anniversary
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great place! We wouldn't think about staying anywhere else when we come to Decorah.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Amazing hotel. Staff was very helpful with an issue we had. It was taken care of the next day. The rooms are very well and thoughtfully renovated to the old charm of the building. With modern amenities. If you have a chance don’t miss a stay here.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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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

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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

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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

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Great place to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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The hotel was pretty with a nice bar. The bar appetizers were not good, we tried mushroom fries which were heavily battered and too peppery. The drinks were great but I’d skip the food. The room was lovely, comfy bed, great bathroom but had a tub/shower. Free breakfast was basic. The staff were all great. Parking was easy.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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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

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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

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Gorgeous historic building and great location
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Our room and bed were very comfortable. Rose and our other housekeeping lady (sorry that I didn't get her name )were very attentive. It's a lovely place and so nice to be in the center of the pretty downtown. We hope to make an autumn trip.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Nice continental breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Nice, clean old hotel with fantastic character!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stay during the Holidays.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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We stay here every time we come through Decorah, quiet, comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful hotel..walkable to bars and restaurants!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025