Name: Days Inn by Wyndham Winona
Address: 420 Cottonwood Drive, Winona, Minnesota, United States of America, Winona, Minnesota, US
Price range: US$50–US$254 per night
Rating: 7.4

What guests think

Reviews of Days Inn by Wyndham Winona describe a budget, no-frills stay with generally friendly staff and a convenient location, alongside recurring complaints about limited breakfast, uneven maintenance, and inconsistent cleanliness across the property.

Several reviews mention odors, pest sightings, or missed bathroom details, while many others found rooms very clean. Rooms are often compact; comfort varies with some sagging mattresses, intermittent TV or Wi‑Fi problems, and occasional HVAC, water pressure, or shower failures. The location is convenient and generally quiet, though a few guests felt unsafe and noted unlocked exterior doors or activity outside. Expect a basic, low-cost stay with uneven upkeep.

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Facilities

Facilities are basic, with no elevator; several reviews also note unlocked exterior doors and a worn, potholed parking lot. Parking ranges from fine to crowded depending on timing.

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6

Maryann

10 Oct 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

When we checked in on 10/8, there was no employee. My daughter and I were calling for someone. Finally, after a few minutes an employee came out. Checked us in. We walked to our room and we noticed the beds were VERY high. I'm 5'7" and my daughter is 5'2" and we were both having problems getting on the beds. Beds were very uncomfortable. There were webs in the corner of the ceiling. The same day we left to check out Winona, and took the hang card off to let the staff know to clean the room. The room not touched when we returned, the staff saw us leave the room. Around 10/9, my daughter said she smelled smoke around 127, 129, 130 someone was smoking in their room and it was seeping under the door. This is supposed to be a smoke-free hotel. My daughter went to find the employee but he was nowhere. I thought there should be an employee at the front at all times no matter if there are people checking in or not. My daughter and I have stayed at a LOT of hotels and have seen employees at the front desk especially if there is something the patrons need. The parking lot needs to be repaved. Potholes everywhere. I walk with a walker and had to walk around a lot of the potholes.

6

Stephanie

22 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room smelt horrible. The second room smelt like fish. This hotel needs updating horribly. Also no elevator, not convenient.

10

Kim

17 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Our room was recently renovated and looked brand new. On the downside, the exit door on the far end of the building did not lock which felt unsafe.

6

John

23 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The room was just large enough for our overnight stay. There was a problem with the TV but management fixed it right away. Fixtures (chair, cupboard) are old but fully functional. Everything was clean. There is no elevator.

8

Michele

9 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Clean & quiet!! Parking lot needs to be resurfaced.

6

Henry

3 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The room its self was clean but had i been driving thru looking for a place to stay i would have driven right by, the outside appearance looked very poor with over grown grass and a parking lot in shambles

8

Lawrence

23 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Security is not a priority as the service door did not have a key reader and was unlocked all the time. At least have a room key reader there. Musty smell in the room

8

Kelly

21 Oct 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent service! Crowded parking.

4

Colleen

5 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Not as described. No cafe on site, No fitness center, "breakfast" consists of coffee, cold cereal and a few cartons of yogurt. Rented a King-sized "non-smoking" room that smelled of smoke and did not have either the rainfall showerhead or in-room coffee. Very basic and overpriced.

8

Kimberly

8 Sept 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean and quiet. Staff was great. There is no elevator but, to be fair, we didn't ask for a handicapped room. They are in the process of upgrading the rooms. We were in town for an event and didn't need amenities so this hotel was perfect for us.

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Cleanliness

Cleanliness is inconsistent: many guests report very clean rooms, while others cite odors, pests, and missed bathroom cleaning such as hair or stains.

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james

22 Sept 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Total dump, carpet hadn’t been vacumed forever, the room was the smallest room I’ve ever stayed in, like sleeping in a closet. Hallways smelled and no AC outside of the room. Wouldn’t recommend to anyone.

2

Jotsana

3 Jan 2026

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Stayed 1 night

I woke up to a bug crawling on the bed. My husband had already complained that the bed felt itchy during the night. We only stayed here because of a snowstorm and had no other choice. When we reported this at checkout, the front desk staff was rude and dismissive and even claimed the bug “came from a guest,” instead of taking responsibility. She did not apologize and offered only a $10 credit, no refund, no concern. Hotels.com later gave a $25 credit, but that does not make up for the experience. Between the cleanliness issue and the poor, dishonest response, this hotel is not worth it. Take your money and go elsewhere.

2

David

7 Dec 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Found a cockroach living in my bathroom. Front desk staff did not seem surprised at all.

10

Geraldine

9 Nov 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Room was very clean.

8

Carol

15 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Room was very clean

10

Susan

16 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This was a simple but very clean and comfortable room, and a great value.

6

Christine

6 Nov 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly staff. Dirty room; bathroom was not clean prior to our arrival.

8

Kevin

29 Oct 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Bathroom tub drained very slow, also had hairs from someone that wasnt me or my wife

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Jeff

8 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We booked the room as we had been traveling all day. We arrived, as you came into the check in area there was an odor. We were so tired we checked in, dragged our bags up to the room. The hallway too smelled. We went to our room and there was an odor. I checked the mattress and there were little black specks on the corners of the mattress. We then turned on the heat and the smell coming from there was overwhelming. So bad. We dragged our bags down the stairs again and left. The young man that checked us in understood....and we left. I would really appreciate a refund as this was awful.

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Scott

11 Feb 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Room smelled like dirty socks and the hallway smelled of marijuana. The shower in one room had some hair in the shower that was not one of our people’s hair color. When we checked in we waited over 10 minutes to be able to check in. There were no other customers in line, and the manager on duty was less than 10 feet away in his office. Also, the shower in room 124 had floor damage and it felt as if one of us was going to go right through the floor. Also, we brought a pet that was well behaved and I cleaned up after him every time he was outside for a bathroom break. I wish others would do the same. There were so many piles of dog feces on the grassy area’s that it was difficult to even walk him or take him outside for bathroom breaks.

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Rooms

Rooms are generally small with tiny bathrooms; some are newly updated and beds can be comfortable, but others report odors, sagging mattresses, TV or Wi‑Fi glitches, and occasional HVAC or shower problems.

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Susan

3 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The check in process was fine but the room had an odd smell. One fly was buzzing around. Unfortunately, the DirectTv in the room cut out every 23 seconds so it was very frustrating trying to watch anything. I called the front desk because the error message on the TV said that is what to do if the problem persists- he just told me that it was a technical issue and it was never resolved. Overall, for the cost, we were disappointed.

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Diana

24 Nov 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel itself seemed nice, but our room was way too warm, and when we tried to lower the temp with the AC. It would run for a few minutes and shut off. There was no way to adjust the heat and our room stayed at around 73 degrees. We prefer to sleep in a room at 65 degrees. They boast about being eco-friendly, but then they keep the heat too high. What was also odd was outside of our rooms, the temperature was a lot cooler, so maybe it was just the room we were given that had heating issues?

8

Vincent

18 Oct 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The TV did not work the first night, the desk clerk got it to work, but reception was very poor, kept cutting in and out. Need a different service than Direct TV.

6

Stephanie

22 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room smelt horrible. The second room smelt like fish. This hotel needs updating horribly. Also no elevator, not convenient.

6

Amy

8 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This is an older hotel with new carpet, bedding, and finishes. The hallways look old and the bathtub/shower area was definitely in need of a refresh. The caulking was old and we had trouble getting water to come out for the shower. The beds were clean and comfortable. The property is very clean. The breakfast was ok: waffles were excellent. Weird egg patty/disks were almost edible. There was no coffee pot in our room but the front desk scrounged one up along with two decaf coffee packets. The people were very friendly and welcoming.

6

Brad

12 Oct 2023

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Stayed 1 night

When trying to check out, I needed a receipt, and the front desk clerk - all he could do was complain about the fact that he was no longer on the clock, and his replacement was late for work. Just kept going on and on about it. Finally printed my receipt after I persisted that I needed it. Also - LOTS of cigarette butts on the ground near one of the entrances, even though there was an ash tray right there. The fruit in the breakfast area looked old and wrinkled, very limited choices of food. The WiFi was so slow, I had to use my phone as a hot spot. The room itself was very clean - at least there's that.

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Don

4 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I thought for $144/night, it would be in better shape. First, the room was extremely small, including the bathroom. They're was no external area where two people could get ready at the same time. Second, the toilet wouldn't flush. It took 3, sometimes 4 times to flush thoroughly. Third, the shower curtain rod was installed improperly and wouldn't stay closed. This was easily a $90 room. The room was clean and the bed was very comfortable.

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Zachary

9 Sept 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The shower in room 201 did not work.

10

John

30 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The bed was comfy. The room was new and fresh. Tiny bathroom well maintained. Convenient location. Breakfast was organized and offered many choices.

10

Mark

25 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I stayed there two nights overall, in two different rooms. The first seemed really small to me. I kept bumping into things. I felt like Gandalf in Bilbo's house, where everything was small. The next night, I paid a bit more for a larger room with two beds. That one did not feel claustrophobic to me.

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Service

Service is mixed: many guests found staff friendly and helpful, but others experienced slow or difficult check‑ins, absent or rude front desk responses, room‑type mix‑ups, and uneven follow‑through on maintenance.

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Phyllis

26 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly helpful staff. Quiet, convenient stay

4

Joseph

2 Sept 2023

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Stayed 1 night

When we arrived to check-in (around 6pm I think) .... no one was at the front-desk. We sat and had some coffee - and finally after 10-15 minutes, somebody showed up to check us in.

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Cathy

23 Jan 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

I have stayed here twice now visiting my college student. Hotel is convenient to Winona, just on the outskirts of town. The heat did not work in our original room booked and we were upgraded immediately, the front desk staff and housekeeping are very friendly and attentive. You cannot beat it for the price.

2

Sarah

19 Apr 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

When we arrived after 11pm with two sleeping kids, we couldn't check in due to the staff member not having their phone to log onto the system. He couldn't give us a room or do anything to help. He didn't have any phone numbers of the managers so he resorted to emailing them. He was apologetic but we couldn't wait to see if a response came through email as the kids were now awake and it was the middle of the night. I had even called the hotel at 9:30pm to confirm we were coming in late. We had to get another hotel in Winona. We lost a lot of sleep trying to wind the kids back down. Thankfully Hotels.com helped us sort out a new reservation the next day. What a mess.

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Brad

12 Oct 2023

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Stayed 1 night

When trying to check out, I needed a receipt, and the front desk clerk - all he could do was complain about the fact that he was no longer on the clock, and his replacement was late for work. Just kept going on and on about it. Finally printed my receipt after I persisted that I needed it. Also - LOTS of cigarette butts on the ground near one of the entrances, even though there was an ash tray right there. The fruit in the breakfast area looked old and wrinkled, very limited choices of food. The WiFi was so slow, I had to use my phone as a hot spot. The room itself was very clean - at least there's that.

10

Todd

4 Mar 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Adrian, the concierge lied about the reservation. When we arrived there was no such reservation. Conner and Cole at the desk went out of their way to find us a room , moved in our luggage, and even got us a fan for our comfort. We had reserved a king bed, but ended up with two queens for over $20 more than the quoted price. I blame the concierge for lying, the staff and facilities were excellent.

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Jotsana

3 Jan 2026

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Stayed 1 night

I woke up to a bug crawling on the bed. My husband had already complained that the bed felt itchy during the night. We only stayed here because of a snowstorm and had no other choice. When we reported this at checkout, the front desk staff was rude and dismissive and even claimed the bug “came from a guest,” instead of taking responsibility. She did not apologize and offered only a $10 credit, no refund, no concern. Hotels.com later gave a $25 credit, but that does not make up for the experience. Between the cleanliness issue and the poor, dishonest response, this hotel is not worth it. Take your money and go elsewhere.

8

Scott

4 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I don't believe this was an issue with the property itself. There was some issue between Expedia and the hotel that ended up creating a 30 minute check in process. The gentleman worked through the issue and eventually we were able to get our room.

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Heather

10 Dec 2022

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Stayed 2 nights

When we got there and checked in, we were given the wrong room. We requested 2 queen beds but received a one queen bed suite. Staff was very friendly and accommodating though. They were sold out, so they couldn't change our room but offered to bring in a cot. There was a large couch and love seat so we were able to make it work. The facility itself was old and and could use a few updates, but not terrible. Our key card stopped working twice so we had to get more. My main issue with it though was that the bathroom was not very clean. There were little black curly hairs all over the bathroom and on one of the towels. The shower was plugged, so you stood in ankle deep water. If your looking for a place to stay but not spending much time in your room this is an ok choice.

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Michael

21 Apr 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Arrived at 11:30pm to a crashed computer system. Was made to sit for 2 hours without being allowed to go to my room. Will never stay there again.

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Location

Location is convenient to town, restaurants, and major routes, and several found it quiet; however, a few guests didn’t feel safe, especially near busy street areas or unsecured doors.

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Cathy

23 Jan 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

I have stayed here twice now visiting my college student. Hotel is convenient to Winona, just on the outskirts of town. The heat did not work in our original room booked and we were upgraded immediately, the front desk staff and housekeeping are very friendly and attentive. You cannot beat it for the price.

8

Catherine

22 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The location is good with plenty of restaurants nearby. The bed was really comfortable, and the breakfast options were good. The bathroom is pretty small, but the price was right.

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Miguel

27 Nov 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Close to town.

2

Rick

24 Sept 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Didn’t feel safe at the location. Went somewhere else.

10

Julia

4 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice and quiet. Little street noise. Beautiful area.

8

Diane

27 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean room. Friendly staff. Good lovation

6

Catherine

25 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

You get what you pay for at this hotel. It’s pretty comparable to a Motel 6 or a Super 8. On a positive note, the location is good. There’s a Pizza Ranch and a gas station next door.

10

Tom

5 Feb 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent staff, very good at advising us on what to visit in Winona. Location made it easy to get on major routes within the city

10

Rhonda

22 Nov 2023

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Stayed 1 night

This place is a well kept secret! Enough off the main drag to be quiet; close enough to be convenient.

6

Karin

14 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Didn’t feel safe, on the corner, lower level ext to busy street.

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Dining

Breakfast is limited and inconsistently maintained, with items running out early and few hot choices; some guests liked the waffles, but overall quality is often described as poor.

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Gabrielle

1 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This was an average place to stay. The free breakfast was meek and out of nearly everything by 7 am. Room was clean, building is outdated - not accessible/ does not follow ADA.

6

Amy

8 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This is an older hotel with new carpet, bedding, and finishes. The hallways look old and the bathtub/shower area was definitely in need of a refresh. The caulking was old and we had trouble getting water to come out for the shower. The beds were clean and comfortable. The property is very clean. The breakfast was ok: waffles were excellent. Weird egg patty/disks were almost edible. There was no coffee pot in our room but the front desk scrounged one up along with two decaf coffee packets. The people were very friendly and welcoming.

8

Katherine

8 Oct 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Clean and the kids liked the waffles

6

Ellen

5 Aug 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

The breakfast was boring, the eggs tasteless. A significant number of the employees don't speak English well enough to carry on a conversation.

6

Lilly

20 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was fine but the tub looked like it wasn’t clean. I felt I couldn’t take a shower, and I didn’t! Free breakfast was not good. A good nights stay only.

4

Roberta

18 Aug 2023

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Stayed 1 night

This was the poor cousin of the Wyndham just a few blocks up the road near the interstate. Old building, mildew in the carpet on first floor (we requested a second floor room that was better), but had issues with the toilet not flushing well, and the fan in the bathroom not working properly. The breakfast offerings were poor, but since hardly anyone was staying there, it made sense not to have to much food to have to go out of date. We ate breakfast at a nice coffee shop in Winona.

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Candace

3 Apr 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The breakfast was not good. The muffins were hard and everything but the cereal sat out and was stale

4

Colleen

5 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Not as described. No cafe on site, No fitness center, "breakfast" consists of coffee, cold cereal and a few cartons of yogurt. Rented a King-sized "non-smoking" room that smelled of smoke and did not have either the rainfall showerhead or in-room coffee. Very basic and overpriced.

6

Anna

24 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The room was great. My only complaint was that the breakfast was not well maintained. They ran out of forks and muffins and did not refill in a timely manner. Also, the sausage links were not hot.

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Brandon

28 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

It was nice for a night down in Winona I always love a Continental breakfast the only thing that was missing was eggs too go with the sausage they served.

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Month	Average price
January	US$64
February	US$66
March	US$70
April	US$63
May	US$83
June	US$84
July	US$73
August	US$100
September	US$93
October	US$97
November	US$72
December	US$62

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4	5
6	7	8	9	10	11	12
13	14	15	16 $70	17 $80	18 $129	19 $145
20 $69	21 $69	22 $69	23 $69	24 $77	25 $154	26 $147
27 $63	28 $67	29 $74	30 $73

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $71	2 $123	3 $131
4 $64	5 $66	6 $62	7 $62	8 $108	9 $223	10 $254
11 $62	12 $67	13 $67	14 $69	15 $70	16 $102	17 $132
18 $79	19 $82	20 $65	21 $52	22 $50	23 $121	24 $124
25 $50	26 $67	27 $56	28 $57	29 $56	30 $81	31 $81

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Economy Room, 1 Queen Bed

Upgraded, Room, 2 Queen Beds

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Upgraded, Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

Apartment, 1 Queen Bed

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