Hotel Winneshiek
Wedding venue in Decorah, Iowa





About Hotel Winneshiek
Hotel Winneshiek is a historic downtown Decorah property with event spaces in the hotel and its adjoining Steyer Opera House. The Opera House has original tin walls and ceiling, a wraparound mezzanine and a stage; it accommodates up to 250 guests for a catered event or 300 standing. The Winneshiek Meeting Room seats up to 125 and can be divided into two spaces for groups of up to 60. The three-story lobby is available for ceremonies, cocktail parties, guest registration or as a pre-function space. The hotel offers event planning, free parking and 34 guest rooms and suites. Clients may use a licensed caterer of their choice; the hotel provides tables, chairs, linens, dinnerware, glassware and serving-kitchen access. Hotel bartending is available for a fee.
The facts
- Guests
- 10–300 guests
- Pricing note
- The 2019 fee schedule lists rental rates for the Steyer Opera House: $750 Sunday–Thursday, $1,500 Friday, $2,250 Saturday, or $3,500 for a weekend from Friday noon to Sunday noon. It also lists Winneshiek Ballroom rates of $500 for the entire ballroom or $300 for half. Security deposits are separate; confirm current rates and availability with the venue.
- Setting
- Indoor
- Kind of place
- Hotel
- Last updated
- November 2026
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On the big wedding guides
- Listed on WeddingWire (checked November 2026)
- Not listed on Zola (checked November 2026)
How to reach Hotel Winneshiek
- Website: hotelwinn.com
- Phone: (563) 382-4164
- Address: 104 E Water St
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