LODGING OPTIONS
Due to the limited number of rooms available in Decorah's hotels during the month of June, the following options are offered on a first come, first served basis. Make your reservations early!
1. CONFERENCE HOTEL
Hotel Winneshiek
104 E. Water St.
Phone: 563-382-4164
Reservations - CBHL Group code: LEO67
The historic Hotel Winneshiek is built on the site of an inn created by the first European settlers in the Decorah area. Designed in the Beau-Arts style by the Chicago architectural firm, Turnock & Ohrenstein, and built in 1904-05, the hotel boasts beautiful terrazo floors, marble walls, cherry woodwork, and a grand staircase. Converted for a time into an apartment buidling, it was restored and renovated in the late 1990s. The hotel incorporates the elegant Steyer Opera House used for large dinners and events. Breakfast not included.
Our conference rate is $149 (incl. tax) per night and the reservation link below is designed specifically for our meeting.
2. DOWNTOWN BED & BREAKFAST OPTIONS (Mention CBHL when making reservations)
DUG ROAD INN
Dug Road Inn
601 West Main St.
.4 mi (8-minute walk) to the Hotel Winneshiek
Available rooms: 3 guest rooms w/ private baths @ $120 (this is a special discounted rate as of 5-18-15)
Full breakfast included
Contact: Doug & Shirleen Sturtz
dugroadinn@hotmail.com
Phone: 563-382-9355
Nestled among tall pines and in the heart of Decorah, the Inn is a spectacular blend of classic & contemporary style. The 1860's Italianate villa features original artwork & custom furnishings in its three guest rooms, two suites and lovely public spaces. Eco-friendly.
COOLEY-WHITNEY B&B INN
Cooley-Whitney B&B Inn
305 Grove St.
.5 mi (10-minute walk) to Hotel Winneshiek
Available rooms: 5 guest rooms (2 w/ private baths, 3 w/ shared bath) - $110 for 2, $20 per person for more. NOTE: 6-night stay required for these rates.
Light continental breakfast provided
Contact: Dean & Lois Humpal, Jane Rausch
cooley-whitney@hotmail.com
(563) 380-8080
This beautiful Inn was built in 1886 and is listed on the Iowa & National Register of Historic Places. Enjoy detailed architecture, antique furniture and all the modern-day amenities you desire. Not to mention the three porches to enjoy the outdoors!
Also operated by Cooley-Whitney B&B) - COZY CORNER BED & BATH - call for details
3. BED & BATH (LIMITED BREAKFAST) OPTIONS - Mention CBHL when making reservations
LEYTZE'S CORNER BED & BATH
Leytzes Corner Historical Bed & Bath
704 W. Water St.
.4 mi (8-minute walk) to Hotel Winneshiek
Available rooms: 3 guest rooms sharing 2 detached baths, $65 - $75 - $90
Contact: Frank & Jo Marie Riha - Owners
Light continental breakfast provided
Wi-fi available
(563) 382-5856
Leytze's Corner Bed & Bath started as a historic church, built in 1892. The building was converted to an English Tudor Home in 1922, and except for a few redecorating touches, the first floor has been preserved in its original state, while the second floor was completely renovated in 2008. Furnished with stylish 1920's antiques, this cozy Bed & Bath captures the charm of days gone by.
KOREANA IN DECORAH
207 W. Water St.
(2 min. walk to Hotel Winneshiek)
Apartment sleeps four. This spacious Decorah apartment features a full kitchen with a full-size refrigerator and a stove. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the apartment. A flat-screen TV with a DVD player is offered to all guests of Koreana in Decorah. Ironing facilities and a hairdryer are also provided. Guests can enjoy a meal in the spacious dining area or relax on the sofa at Decorah Koreana. Air-conditioning is offered throughout this unit on the 3rd floor. The Hotel Winneshiek is less than 2 minutes’ walk from this apartment.
Free WiFi
4. LUTHER COLLEGE RESIDENCE HALL LODGING (breakfast may be purchased in Dahl Union)
Housing will be in the Regents Towers Residence Halls (Dieseth & Miller) on the Luther College campus; check-in is at the Dahl Centennial Union. To reserve a room, please email Bill, billm@seedsavers.org, with the type of room you are requesting (single or double), with LUTHER HOUSING in the subject line. Here is a printable map of the campus. The full amount of the room rental is payable upon check-in at Dahl Centennial Union.
Single occupany - $40.50 /night
Double occupancy - $73 /night
Regents Towers are located 1.5 mi. from the Hotel Winneshiek, a 5-minute drive by car in normal traffic. Depending upon the need, a shuttle van may be available for transporting participants housed at Luther College. Parking is free at Luther College and throughout all of Decorah.
OTHER HOTELS IN DECORAH OUTSIDE THE DOWNTOWN AREA (no more than 8-10 minutes from the Hotel Winneshiek by car)
Quality Inn & Suites - located on Hwy 9, just west of Montgomery St.; is booked full for 6/19-21, but may have rooms up to those dates.
Country Inn and Suites - located on Hwy 9, just east of the intersection of Hwy 9 and 52; is booked full for 6/19-21, but may have rooms up to those dates.
Super 8 Decorah - located on Hwy 9, just west of Montgomery St.
OUTSIDE DECORAH
Fern Hollow Cabin is a historic log cabin located 6 miles northeast of Decorah. The log house is filled with good energy from all the 156 years that people have lived there.
Each night, $100 for 1-2 people, additional people $10 each, +5% tax.
One full week: $525 + 5% tax
