In the heart of the business district, Hotel Winneshiek offers a warm welcome with free continental breakfast, a cozy fireplace in the lobby, and a bar. With in-room WiFi and access to secured bicycle storage or nearby health club facilities - helpful staff have guests covered.
Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
Upper Iowa Speedway - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
Dunnings Spring Park - 3 min drive - 2.2 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 Decorah - 15 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 6:00 AM and 9:30 AM. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff and location.
At a glance
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Hotel size
34 rooms
Arranged over 3 floors
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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
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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
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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
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Children
No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets
Pets allowed*
Service animals welcome
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking
Free onsite self parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free continental breakfast each morning 6:00 AM–9:30 AM
Bar/lounge
Shared microwave
Working away
24-hour business center
Meeting rooms
Computer station
Conference center (5403 square feet of space)
Services
24-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Wedding services
Bike storage
Facilities
Built in 1904
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Fireplace in lobby
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.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover
Cashless transactions are available.
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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's the area around Hotel Winneshiek like?
Hotel Winneshiek is a short 1-minute walk from Agora and 13 minutes' walk from Upper Iowa Speedway. Travelers say that the hotel is in a great location.
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Reviews
Hotel Winneshiek Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
9.6
Cleanliness
9.6
Location
9.4
Staff & service
9.4
Property conditions & facilities
Guest review summary
What guests liked
Breakfast options were varied and included good choices such as sandwiches, pastries, and yogurt. (16 reviews)
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Reviews
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10/10 Exceptional
Mar 22, 2026
WONDERFUL stay! Loved every minute of our stay. Beautiful place and superb location. Highly recommend!
Dana Charles
Dana Charles, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 20, 2026
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!
Kim
Kim, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 12, 2026
Wonderful service, a nice breakfast, and gorgeous rooms! Also VERY pet friendly and so appreciative of staff being so kind to our dog.
Sarah
Sarah, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 11, 2026
Such a quaint, well kept, quiet place to stay. Staff was accommodating and friendly. We would definitely stay here again.
Lynne
Lynne, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Feb 9, 2026
Absolutely beautiful building with friendly, accommodating staff! Can't recommend highly enough!
Brett
Brett, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Mar 7, 2026
Nice room and bed but the traffic from the street was a little noisy and noticeable.
LAWRENCE
LAWRENCE, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 11, 2026
Staff was incredible. Extra shout out to bartender Stacy for making our group’s visit so memorable. Beautiful lobby and rooms.
Paige
Paige, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 16, 2025
Great hotel. Friendly staff.
Catherine
Catherine, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 19, 2025
Friendly environment, comfortable great drinks at the bar
Jerrod
Jerrod, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Jan 4, 2026
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
Jason
Jason, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 21, 2025
Wonderful stay, location was perfect for sightseeing and shopping. Gorgeous architecture, and hotel felt safe. Rooms were clean and comfortable, exceeded my expectations.
Roy
Roy, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 8, 2025
We stay here every time we come through Decorah, quiet, comfortable
Dan
Dan, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 26, 2025
Unique historic hotel in a prime location.
Aaron
Aaron, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 2, 2025
The room was clean and comfortable.
David
David, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 8, 2025
Beautiful hotel with lots of room in the bedroom and bathroom.
Jim
Jim, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 12, 2025
This a well maintained, historic hotel.
John
John, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 27, 2026
Clean room, well restored building.
Continental breakfast was good, muffins, sandwiches, cereal, juices, bread/bagels.
Great location in Dow town. Ear shops, bars, restaurants. Opera house open a higher floor.
Greg
Greg, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 3, 2025
Cool property. Hotel is very clean and staff is helpful. Rooms are nice. Breakfast was good and had decent options.
Shawn
Shawn, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 11, 2026
The room was fantastic. The bed was comfortable, the shower was absolutely amazing hotel staff was phenomenal. They even called me personally to tell me I left something in the room.
Julie
Julie, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 28, 2025
Beautiful clean quiet room
Ron
Ron, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 8, 2025
Huge room, big bathroom with incredible shower pressure and comfortable beds.
Rosemary
Rosemary, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 29, 2025
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!
Nicole
Nicole, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jun 1, 2025
Another great stay. Location is perfect!
Rodney
Rodney, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 9, 2025
Clean hotel and room. Staff was friendly.
Christine
Christine, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 2, 2024
Great location with awesome rooms. Loved our stay.