This was a pretty good place to stay. I was working in Saratoga down the street and stayed here for…read moretwo months. The room was always serviced daily, and I was left alone. I liked how the room key was an actual key, and not a card that always had to be re programmed.

From the owner: Your Home Away From Home in the Heart of Iowa…read more Nestled in the charming town of Cresco, Iowa, the Cresco Motel offers the perfect blend of comfort, convenience, and hometown hospitality. Whether you’re here for business, visiting friends and family, or exploring the scenic beauty of Northeast Iowa, our cozy rooms and friendly service will make your stay easy and enjoyable. We’re proud to be a locally owned and operated motel that treats every guest like family. Stay with us, and experience small-town hospitality done right.

With a limited amount of vacation time, I need to make every night count. I am so glad that I…read morediscovered this wonderful B&B in one of Southeast Minnesota's most gorgeous towns. The first time I stayed at Scandinavian Inn was 2009; the last time was this past weekend. I initially was attracted to the place because of their commitment to serve only free range eggs and locally raised meats at their breakfasts. I've since learned many more reasons to love this inn. Breakfast The breakfast at the Scandinavian Inn is probably the best one in all of Lanesboro if not Fillmore County. On our first morning we were served Persian Quiche (crust-less), which contains free range local eggs, Swiss chard, spinach, tofu and other delicious ingredients. Along with it was coffee, warm cornbread right from the oven, a selection of homemade jams and jellies, fresh fruit, orange juice, and ham steak from a local farmer whose livestock range free in naturally stress-free pastures. Our second morning's breakfast was similarly as big and included oven-baked French toast with homemade syrup made by Peter and Vicki (the inn's owners) as well as chocolate chocolate-chip muffins, lemon bread, fresh raspberries from the inn's gardens, and rommegrot--a rare Norwegian treat. Bed I am picky where I sleep, and need a firm mattress. My wife prefers a more cushy sleeping experience. We were both quite satisfied. Rooms at the inn are tastefully decorated in period pieces (the inn was built in 1892). While some are attracted to the Bed and Breakfast because of its commitment to sustainability--for example, it draws heavily from geothermal heating and cooling rather than constant AC--this may worry some who are used to the creature comforts. However, with our window open and two fans available to us, the room was quite pleasant and in fact one night we found ourselves reaching for the comforter / quilt beautifully adorning our antique bed. It should be noted that one bedroom has its own dumbwaiter, whereby breakfast is served in the room and not communally with the other guests. Hosts The inn is owned and run by Peter and Vicki, world travelers who have been to Egypt, Morocco, Japan, Nepal, and beyond. Their experience in the Peace Corps and as upstanding Minnesotans serves them well in their roles of host and hostess. Guests are made welcome by an initial tour (the house is quite big and a tour is welcome and needed) as well as by the smaller things: fresh coffee brought upstairs an hour before breakfast, personal recommendations, and a willingness to share their music, art and conversation. House In the Bed & Breakfast capital of Minnesota, Lanesboro is in no short supply of beautiful Victorian style houses. There are a few things that set Scandinavian Inn apart from the others: -located in quietest part of town -green-minded (no power lawn mower, sheets and towels air dried, etc.) -rooftop gazebo (great place to enjoy a glass of wine or just stare at the stars) -tastefully appointed common areas with antique couches, a piano, books, cd collection and stereo The Town If the Root River State Trail is a necklace, stringing together Bluff Country villages for some 60 miles, then Lanesboro is its crown jewel. The town has a waterfall, regional theater that is quite good (and I am a theater snob), winery with delicious wines made from (mostly) local ingredients such as apples and rhubarb, art gallery, restaurants, shopping and more. If you want a laid back weekend away, Lanesboro is an excellent choice.

My husband and I had a wonderful anniversary weekend in this beautiful home! We truly enjoyed our…read morestay. The house was clean, the room was lovely, the food was delicious, and our hosts were gracious! I was delighted by all the unique touches, from the antiques, the phone booth in the hallway, and the tower gazebo, to the handmade soap and homemade maple syrup! Peter and Vicki put time, creativity and care into each breakfast, not simply feeding us. We enjoyed riding our bikes into Preston, a night at the Commonweal Theatre, ice cream at Clara's (try the London Fog!) and a trip to the local farmers market on Saturday.

Just spent the weekend in The Wood Shed behind the main bed and breakfast. Such a great experience…read more Had our own little kitchen, with a real stove, refrigerator, microwave, sink and coffee pot. Howard and Corabelle are the best! There was a freshly cooked full breakfast every morning, scrambled eggs with ham and cheese in them, raisin french toast, german sausage, fresh applesauce, homemade syrup, warm, fresh cut fruit, rhubarb custard, homemade kolaches and fresh light rye bread. Plenty of coffee, orange juice and ice cold water. The hospitality is unequaled anywhere we've ever been. The little cottage was spotless, every nook and cranny shining, an example of how this business does everything! We plan another trip in the fall for the "Tour of Colors" when the leaves are changing. Next time we'll stay in The Summer kitchen, only because it has a larger bed. Love this, don't miss it if in the area.

Super convenient location! If you're wanting to hang out in the downtown area, bike down trout run…read moretrail, or just generally see the sights in Decorah, this hotel is located less than 5min away from everything you want. Staff were friendly and helpful and the rooms were both clean and comfy. There is a pool for guests and a lovely breakfast set out in the mornings. This hotel was perfect for our needs this weekend.

Staff were very kind, and check in was quick and painless. They also offer contactless checkout so…read moreyou can leave quickly after your stay is over. The pros: has a good size, spacious room with a nice bathroom, and everything was clean and properly prepared. They also let us check on an hour and a half early for no extra charge. The cons: not much to speak negatively about besides the bed. It was hard and pure spring and I woke up and my back was killing me. Not the worst bed I've slept on but it might be time for an update.

Great staff very nice place good food they run out of eggs and oj I really liked the bedsread more

We were pleasantly surprised with our stay here. I'd never heard of AmericInn before, but I looked…read moreat reviews and I'm glad we stayed here. We were in town for a nearby running race, and choices for hotels in the area are slim. This seemed like a newer hotel, the same tier as Hampton Inns. Plenty of parking, though the woman at the front desk could have been friendlier. I'm always more concerned about the room quality though. And ours was clean and comfortable. We were only here for one night, but I would stay here again.

I stayed here with a group of friends when we were all attending a conference in town. We stayed…read morefor a couple nights. This place was a great idea and much cheaper than one of the mediocre hotels in town after we split the cost. It's a very nice setting. I'm docking a star due to the single bathroom and the fact that the bathroom door wouldn't quite close all the way. Otherwise we had a great stay. The firewood pile was a bit light and we inquired about getting more from the owners and they were very responsive and brought us a big pile within an hour. The owners were also very good about our multiple billing since we split the cost five ways.

From the owner: Rustic Getaway in Scenic N.E. Iowa. Great for family vacations or private retreats. Just on the…read moreoutskirts of Decorah, Iowa nestled among native trees, flower & herb gardens the lodge has spacious living room, 3 bedrooms, game room, full kitchen, laundry room, Dish T.V. Located close to Twin Springs Park, nature trails, trout stream. bike trails, canoe rental, Luther College, Vesterheim museum, Church's, shopping & restaurants.

Very comfortable and relaxing. Great vibe. The room was clean and the beds were so cozy. We had a…read morefun time in the pool. The people were all really friendly. The only down side was that the wifi was a little spotty, which made TV watching quirky. I'm leaving this place feeling refreshed and happy and would love to stay here again.

We were traveling through Iowa and hit a deer late at night . Had to have car towed and got to the…read morehotel at 3:00 am. The front desk was awesome and found us a room. The next day we were dealing with body shop, insurance, and waiting for a ride. Again the front desk was awesome, working with us on extending checkout time. I can't say enough good things about the staff. The room itself was clean and the bed comfy, also had breakfast. If I ever need to stay in Charles City again, I will stop here.

Every part of our stay was excellent: very clean, newly updated, large room…read more The historic hotel lobby, and all common areas were also beautifully updated! Staff was pleasant. Parking was convenient & safe. Drinks from the bar were tasty. Would highly recommend staying here.

Old World charm in a small town. The best in Northeast Iowa; a credit to the vision and energy of…read moreDecorah benefactress Helen V. Basler who reopened and revived Hotel Winneshiek with its Steyer Opera House for the enjoyment of all who appreciate the value of historic preservation. Surprising, classic luxury.

The best hotel for miles around. Fairly new, well managed, spotless, quiet. Above average free…read morebuffet breakfast.!

Best Best thing I've ever been to it was super clean super nice I loved it there so Great 10/10…read morewould go again

Manager named Ron, is extremely rude. Complained about incoming calls!! If this is a representation…read moreof the Super 8 by Wyndham hotels hospitality, then this man is in need of 'customer etiquette.' He clearly has an anger issue, has no patience...HE HAS NO BUSINESS RUNNING THE FRONT CUSTOMER DESK! AVOID THIS MANAGER -RON-AT ALL COSTS!

Overall, room appeared huge. No elevator service. The bedsheets pass muster with the black light…read more Unfortunately the rug looks like a Rorschach test. I did see a few things on the duvet on the other bed. New person at check in. She did well.