This relatively new hotel is one of the nicer ones. I have stayed at traveling up and down Highway…read more10. My queen room was very clean, spacious and well-priced. It was nice having a couch and chairs that I could relax on rather than just having to sit on the bed. The odd thing to me, however, was that there's no closet and no great place to put your luggage. I think even a freestanding luggage rack would go a long way. They did have someplace to hang your clothes, but I do prefer an enclosed closet to cut down a clutter. I ended up putting my suitcase on a table. The breakfast selection was good. Very similar to other hotels like it. My biggest disappointment is that the associated restaurant is no longer open. It would be nice to wind down the evening with a glass of wine and a snack, but you can't have everything.

Friendly staff helped to get a last minute reservation when our original hotel reservation fell…read morethrough. This hotel is a hidden gem. The room was very comfortable and large. I wish we could have tried the pool. But we will definitely come back.

When it comes to staying at a motel, I try to avoid the ones I've never heard of. Which are only…read morefound in that community. Because I just don't know what to expect? But my lady friend and I did our homework and checked our sources. We were told this was a great spot. Our sources had it right! The Brookside Motel doesn't offer a continental breakfast. Nor is there a swimming pool. But they offer many other things. Free cable T.V. with a lot more channels than I expected. A coffee maker, mini fridge, and a microwave was provided too. The towels are thick and our room was kept vey clean. Also the beds are comfortable. I slept like a baby. It had the look and feel of a cabin. Which we both loved! The lady we dealt with, owned the motel with her husband. She was a wonderful hostess!!!! We couldn't thank her enough. If I'm ever in Wadena again, I'll make a return trip to the Brookside Motel.

Nice local place, couple that owns it manages it. We had delays in garbage pickup on a three day…read morestay. Does offer a cabin like environment which you might like or not. Overall, recommend and if you have garbage pickup problem, bring extra bags or let owner know. I'm sure they would handle.

This was such a unique getaway experience! We stayed in the Imperial car which still has most of…read moreits original wood, original benches and ladies restroom! It was so fun to be part of some history and a clear labor of love on the owners' part. We got to read about how Whistle Stop came to be and it was truly very special to be a part of. The details were impeccable, from the wallpaper and sconces to the antique decor. We loved the two person jacuzzi tub, it let us relax and stay warm on a very chilly night! I especially love that breakfast was delivered and we got to eat it on the original benches in the train car. This was a truly spectacular experience. I highly recommend it! The only piece of feedback I have is that the website should make it much more clear that the train whistles can be heard at all hours of the night. We're pretty deep sleepers and only woke up once, but they are LOUD and honestly, if you're a light sleeper, this is not the place for you. That being said, I looked into reviews ahead of time and knew to prepare for this, but the owners should do this as well.

We stayed in the Imperial Car. This was just a wonderful experience. It is a beautifully restored…read moretrain car. Very spacious and comfortable. I personally loved the proximity to an active train line and could hear the whistle blowing as the trains would pass from time to time. I intend to stay in some of the other cars in the future. Our stay was completed with a wonderful breakfast.

I came back to the Wadena AmericInn just a month later when the death of an aunt required a return…read moreto town and I was happy to be able to confirm that my previous negative experience was an outlier. From check-in to check-out, the motel was well managed. The breakfast is not to brag about but the coffee is good and the atmosphere is friendly. Four stars from me this time.

Very clean rooms and overall building and friendly staff. Easy going place. Great pool. Nice hot…read moretub but jets broken when we were there. Ask for a room with a fridge if you want one. Definitely recommend a stay here if driving through Wadena. $89 a night for 2 queen beds. 10% discount if military.

We'd heard really great things about the food here, so we were really looking forward to trying it…read moreout, but unfortunately the experience was all-around bad. Service was pretty rough from the start. Our server was friendly, but they spilled our drinks at the table and then had to take them back because they'd been made with bad milk. It took forever to get the first round and even longer to get the second. You'd think they'd move faster getting us the second round given the first was spilled and made with bad milk! Definitely a missed opportunity to make up for the poor overall service. The bread was the highlight of the night, which is very telling given it was standard crostini bread. That said, it was warm, fresh, and served with delicious butter. Unfortunately, the rest of the meal didn't live up to that start. The food took far, far, far too long to come out and when it finally did, it didn't all arrive together. Half the table started eating while the other half just sat and watched and continued to wait for their food to come. I thought they brought it out separately to serve things hot, but the food that was first brought out was only lukewarm. I got the steak sandwich, which was fine but pretty bland. Even the sauce couldn't save it... The fries were well-seasoned but soft and floppy, which just made them feel sad and unappealing. I had an espresso martini with dinner and it was basically a chocolate drink with no real espresso flavor. Overall, the setting was fine, but slow service, uneven timing, and subpar food made this a disappointing experience.

We'd heard so much about this place we tried it for our Anniversary dinner. Made a reservation…read moreearly and we were the only ones in the dining room. We ordered the swordfish special and the short rib dinner plus a crab cake app. The short rib was very good. The rest meh. The service was really slow. Just glad it wasn't busy. Probably won't be back.

I stayed at this Motel twice. Owners were very friendly and accommodating. Newly remodeled, very…read moreclean, cozy. I felt right at home. My plans fell through for camping in my new Scamp but this quaint Motel was perfect for a good nights rest. I highly recommend this Motel especially if you need comfort and convenience, so glad I found this.

Super clean, cozy rooms, ultra comfortable beds, outside was immaculately clean, super clean in the…read moreroom. very quiet, big bathroom, we'd definitely stay here again!

We happened upon these lakeside cabins by happenstance during an up and back biking trip on the…read morePaul Bunyan Trail. We were winging it as far as accommodations since we also had camping gear with us. A last minute phone call to a very accommodating owner made for a happy night with a warm shower, hot meal, cold beer and soft bed possible. The cabins are right off the trail so super convenient. They are clean, well stocked, and very comfortable. Access to the lake is as good as it gets! We would definitely stay here again.

The hosts were very accommodating, made the weekend special for our group! Beautifully furnished…read morecabin with everything you'd need for a great weekend at the lake. We will be visiting again!

THis hotel is clean and the staff are great, the pool an hot tub were warm and clean. Check in was…read moreeasy and quick, they did a great job of helping me figure out a place to eat. And they have a bar with pizza you can buy

I purposefully chose this hotel for a weekend getaway for the pool and hot tub. I came out to…read moreinform the lady that the jets aren't working. She said "oh sorry, they broke down this morning. Clearly the nasty leaves and such where settled and grouped together... the rooms are clean but the uncharge I am willing to pay are for the amenities! I'm done with them... second time I've stayed and I'll be darned if I pay extra for a terrible amenity!

Friendly staff, well located hotel!!close to many great eating places. Also close to hospital when…read moreyou have family there so you can visit.

The manager makes up for any bad experience I had and she is completely professional. I will stay…read morethere again!