Name: Waterfront Hotel
Address: 113 South Main Street, Prairie Du Chien, Wisconsin, United States of America, Prairie Du Chien, Wisconsin, US
Price range: $149–$290 per night
Rating: 9

What guests think

At Waterfront Hotel, travelers consistently praise very clean, comfortable rooms, friendly staff, and a convenient, walkable riverside location with an on-site bar and restaurant plus a solid breakfast, though some report noise from live music and nearby venues.

Many guests highlight spacious, modern rooms with very comfortable beds and river views, but some note thin walls and footstep noise from above, plus occasional quirks like heavy bathroom doors or bright thermostats. Service is frequently described as friendly and accommodating, though a few travelers reported unfriendly interactions or booking and cancellation problems. The location is walkable to downtown sights and the river and offers scenic views, but some mention traffic or area noise at times. Expect a clean, friendly stay in a lively, convenient riverside setting.

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Facilities

Popular on-site bar/restaurant with live music, patio/deck, and generally easy parking; some guests note limited operating days/times and that there is no pool or hot tub.

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steve

Oct 13, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Limited parking music was loud on the deck wish had hot tub

8

Kris

Oct 15, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Love the bar upstairs!

10

David R

Oct 15, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Nice room and great staff , bar and restaurant on location, big room and fridge. Breakfast was good and the staff were pleasant to talk to and we had a great time.

10

Christopher

Oct 5, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Ample parking. Good bar/restaurant attached to hotel. Good breakfast.

8

David

Jun 18, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Mixed views of this hotel. Location, staff friendliness and rooms all very good, BUT the bar and dining facility were not open throughout our stay (and not part of info on hotels.com website). On top of which the balcony was closed and with no furniture on the patio, there was no opportunity to sit outside and enjoy the view over the river nor have a relaxing sundowner.

10

Michelle

Jun 19, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

It doesn’t have a pool but it has a bar with awesome waitresses that were fast and fabulous!!

10

Tonja

Jul 19, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

wesome get away place. Beautiful views on the drive and the hotel was perfectly placed. Loved the 2nd floor bar/resturaunt. This hotel was the perfect place to see the beauty of the Mississippi River.

6

Gary

Oct 21, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The primary reason that we booked a room at this hotel was that they had a restaurant on site. However, when we checked in (on a Tuesday) we were told that the restaurant is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. The website did not mention this! The woman at the front desk suggested the Bar and Grill across the street, but that was also closed! As we were interested in a restaurant within walking distance from the hotel (not wanting to drive in an unfamiliar city after having a drink with dinner) we chose to order a pizza. Again we were out of luck as the only delivery was with the DoorDash app that we did not have. On the plus side, the staff was very friendly and the continental breakfast was good. However, our room was a little noisy as it was the first one down the hall from the breakfast area and we could hear the staff filling the coffee urns and setting up for breakfast .

8

Mary

Apr 26, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The hotel is cute and up-to-date. I checked in on a Tuesday, and would have loved to stay in the hotel for dinner, but the restaurant is closed on Tuesdays. There was no option for room service. The room had no desk, so it was difficult using my laptop. I was there for 2 nights, and there was no stay-over cleaning service. I don’t mind since I was alone, but I thought hotels were going back to that service. I wanted a room with a view of the river. My room was looking at a swampy off-chute of the river. The other end of the hotel would have had a better view, but I wanted 2 beds, so I suppose that limited it. The negative comments were just an FYI —the hotel was really very nice. The breakfast was better than a lot of hotels.

10

Dennis

Oct 14, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Excellent Hotel with a great restaurant bar attached

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Cleanliness

Cleanliness is a strong point, with many reviews calling rooms and common areas spotless and well maintained. A few guests cited lapses or limited/no stay-over housekeeping during multi-night stays.

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Sarah

Jul 10, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Room not very clean.

10

Linda

Sep 21, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

very nice motel very clean nice rooms

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john

Aug 9, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

This property was very nice staff was friendly and it was close to attractions. Very nice bar area with nice outdoor atmosphere. Only negative was no daily maid service during multiple day stay. Was not made aware of this policy prior to booking.

10

Glenda

Aug 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent stay at the Waterfront! Front desk so kind and very helpful. Rooms were so clean along with lobby! Definetly will stay here again

10

Cindy

Aug 22, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Amazing stay… the thing I loved the most about this place is when you first walk in the room, you notice how clean it is. I’m the traveler who wipes down everything with Clorox wipes and I told my husband, “wow, first time I feel like I don’t need to wipe down the room”. The decor was beautiful. Staff very accommodating and pleasant. Nice touch on the drinks and snacks in the lobby. 10 stars for us. Highly recommend.

4

Richard

May 26, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Shower drain slow causing tub to fill, fan in bathroom not working, bathroom floor not clean. Breakfast was disappointing.

6

gayle

Jul 1, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

We stayed 2 nights but no one came in to clean or give us fresh towels, nor give us an option for those things. Otherwise, our room was very nice with a view of the river. Complimentary breakfast was quite nice as well.

10

Jennifer

Jan 4, 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Beautifully appointed and immaculately clean. Very comfortable and close to restaurants, bars and shops.

10

Bridget

Apr 23, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Very clean and modern

10

Shanon

Aug 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent clean updated hotel with a wonderful breakfast.

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Rooms

Rooms are modern, spacious, and comfortable with very cozy beds and often pleasant river views. However, several reviews mention noise transfer from hallways or rooms above, heavy bathroom doors, small layout or furnishing quirks, and occasional maintenance issues.

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Aline

Aug 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We were not impressed with our stay. The hotel is clean comfortable and modern. The staff were stand offish. We booked a River view for extra but had to keep the drapes closed because we were on the first floor and there were people walking past the window constantly until very late at night. The walls are thin and every time someone in the room above us walked we heard it and they walked around all night. Breakfast was ok. I do not see us ever going back

10

Michael

Dec 7, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Nice non-chain hotel feel. Rooms are big, clean and modern. Bed and pillows were very comfortable. There is a fair amount of noise heard from other rooms but nothing too terrible.

8

Daniel

Nov 3, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Very nice hotel, great location, loved the river views. My main issue was noise, specifically being able to hear the guest in the room above me, which is partly due to the rooms having no carpet… which also made for a cold floor on a cold morning. I also had an end room next to the stairwell and could hear people climbing the stairs and slamming the stairwell doors open and close all night.

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Steve

Oct 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very noisy. My room was close to the bar where I could hear the band until midnight. The thermostat glowed so bright that it lit up the room all night.

8

MARY

Oct 10, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Well.. unfortunately the shower had no wayer pressure available the 1st night. But worked for remainder of stay. The dining options were basically bar food.. and the street nearby and restaurant near my room were loud at times. View of street.

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Winifred

Oct 5, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The property is clean, for sure, but overall, it wasn't as enticing as the photos make it look. A few things made our stay less than stellar: --No drawers to put clothes in. --No handles on the drawers and cupboards in the kitchenette, making it really hard to open or use the cabinets. --Our room had a couch, but no side lamps for reading nor a coffee table nor side table for setting down a drink or book. --A desk, but no chair that properly fit comfortably with the desk (the easy chair didn't cut it). Downstairs, there's a gorgeous great room overlooking the water, where you could relax for a while. But there was always a TV insipidly droning on somewhere (either in the nearby lobby or the great room itself) wrecking what could be a peaceful, welcoming atmosphere. The bar is really pleasant (though we didn't try the food). The location is good--adjacent to the downtown. The hotel is on a busy intersection, so ask for a quieter room if this will bother you.

8

Bill

Jul 11, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

TV for local channels was not HD which made viewing sub-optimal. Didn't like the super heavy bathroom door, especially in the middle of the night because you couldn't prop it open.

6

Tiffany

Dec 30, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

I think it was a bit over price for such a small room

10

Valarie

Jul 27, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Room was very nice. Bathroom door was a little bit heavy and shut loudly.

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Greg

Mar 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Loved the property and staff, only complaint is I wish I was on the top floor. With wooded floors in all the rooms, I could hear the person in the room above me walk around.

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Service

Staff are widely praised as friendly, professional, and accommodating; several guests highlight standout front-desk help. A minority reported unfriendly interactions, overbooking/cancellation frustrations, or slower check-in.

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James

May 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

My wife ended up in the emergency room the day we were supposed to check in and the hotel still would not let us cancel. I had been a many time visitor, but after this our group might have to rethink our choice.

10

Stacy

Apr 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Amazing hotel. The hospitality blew me away. Ive been in the industry for 30+ years and can spot great staff and top notch establishments.

10

Tony

Nov 1, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Friendly staff quickly moved us from a noisy room by the lobby to a quite third floor room when asked and a room was available.

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Kris

Aug 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The rooms were nice, clean and bed and pillows were very comfortable. The breakfast was ok, not much for choices. The lady at the front desk wasn't very friendly, didn't provide any information about the hotel (breakfast, elevators, etc) just asked for our names, checked us in, handed us our keys and said your all set.

10

Keli

Jan 4, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Everyone was helpful, courteous and professional. Workers went out of their way to answer questions.

10

Glenda

Aug 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent stay at the Waterfront! Front desk so kind and very helpful. Rooms were so clean along with lobby! Definetly will stay here again

10

Mary

May 16, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Lovely property and clean, tastefully appointed rooms. My second time staying at this property. Every front desk clerk is always friendly and helpful but I really must single out Jane. She goes above the normal. Extremely professional and accommodating to every guest. She is definitely one of those employees this property should hold on to. She is an asset to your business.

10

Shannon

Apr 16, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Excellent customer service!!!

10

Anthony

Jun 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great staff and very nice place to stay

2

Drew

May 19, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I booked online and got confirmation that my reservation was good to go. Once I got on the road to travel to the hotel, the hotel called me and said there was a mistake and there wasn’t actually a room available. The very apologetic lady blamed Expedia and their process. Either way it wrecked my planned birthday weekend with my wife.

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Location

Highly convenient and walkable to downtown, parks, and the river, with scenic views noted by many. Some guests experienced traffic or nearby venue noise.

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10

Richard

Aug 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Location was very good. Decor and layout are very good.

8

Mary

May 1, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

A beautiful hotel located in a convenient area. Many restaurants within walking distance. Very close to Effigy Mounds and Pikes Peak.

10

Cherise

Sep 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This was a beautiful property with great amenities, a welcoming staff, & excellent access to downtown. We also enjoyed a scenic run just outside the hotel.

10

Luis

Nov 29, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Nice place near the river with plenty of places nearby to walk too for lunch or dinner. Room was comfortable and spacious almost felt like home with all the decor. Wife would love it but this was a business trip. Breakfast was great and you have a nice view to look out while you ate or just enjoy a cup of coffee.

10

Deana

Sep 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Easy to find. View of the river.

10

Beth A

Sep 19, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This is our go to hotel every time we visit Prairie du Chein. It is easily walkable to town. You'll be met by friendly staff in hotel & bar/restaurant.

10

Roger

Aug 24, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Absolute superb place to stay while in PDC! Within walking distance to all the venues that my wife and I love, including St. Feriole Island and the Depot Bar and Grill. The Backwater Bar and Grill just puts the finishing touches on my review. We will definitely be back!

10

Heidi

Jul 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very nice place to stay. Check in staff was very kind. Bar area nice as it was open concept. Walking distance to other restaurants and bars. Short drive to casino if interested in that.

10

Lisa

Sep 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Loved it was so close to downtown. very accomidating

10

Jack

Oct 28, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Everything was wonderful Check in a little slow but not a problem They had to make sure that our room was ready Located next to bridge over the Mississippi River so at times a little noisy. Did not notice the noise after falling asleep

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Dining

Breakfast is generally considered good with hot options, though some found it average or limited. The on-site bar/restaurant is popular for food, drinks, and live music, but it can be closed or limited on some days.

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Cynthia

Jul 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

You can’t beat the location. Love the attacked rooftop bar/ restaurant. Great for walking the historic main St. in PDC. The breakfast on site is very good. Actually the whole layout for amenities and extras is great.

8

shaun

Aug 18, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Hotel was decent. Breakfast was not good and the bar/restaurant is vastly overpriced. Go across the street to blackhawks.

10

RONALD

Nov 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Everything is great at this hotel. The staff is friendly. The rooms are clean and the bedding is great! Breakfast is also good with many selections of hot and cold

8

ROBERT

Jul 6, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Overall a nice location quiet as the bar was closed so cannot comment on noise levels but the rooms are definitely soundproof considering the location next to a major highway crossing. Biggest appointment was the breakfast no yogurt, no hard boiled eggs, minimal condiments. Limited fruit that was not stocked

10

Joan

May 14, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Nice hotel with a nice bar/grill. Live music on weekends. Friendly service. Quaint little river town.

10

Cynthia

Aug 9, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Hotel was great but not great service at their restaurant.

10

Linda

Oct 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean and comfortable. Staff was friendly and helpful. Breakfast was good, and much appreciated.

6

Gary

Oct 21, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The primary reason that we booked a room at this hotel was that they had a restaurant on site. However, when we checked in (on a Tuesday) we were told that the restaurant is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. The website did not mention this! The woman at the front desk suggested the Bar and Grill across the street, but that was also closed! As we were interested in a restaurant within walking distance from the hotel (not wanting to drive in an unfamiliar city after having a drink with dinner) we chose to order a pizza. Again we were out of luck as the only delivery was with the DoorDash app that we did not have. On the plus side, the staff was very friendly and the continental breakfast was good. However, our room was a little noisy as it was the first one down the hall from the breakfast area and we could hear the staff filling the coffee urns and setting up for breakfast .

8

Mary

Apr 26, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The hotel is cute and up-to-date. I checked in on a Tuesday, and would have loved to stay in the hotel for dinner, but the restaurant is closed on Tuesdays. There was no option for room service. The room had no desk, so it was difficult using my laptop. I was there for 2 nights, and there was no stay-over cleaning service. I don’t mind since I was alone, but I thought hotels were going back to that service. I wanted a room with a view of the river. My room was looking at a swampy off-chute of the river. The other end of the hotel would have had a better view, but I wanted 2 beds, so I suppose that limited it. The negative comments were just an FYI —the hotel was really very nice. The breakfast was better than a lot of hotels.

10

David

May 29, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The breakfast area was very spacious and the breakfast options very plentiful. We had dinner in the patio restaurant which was a real pleasure.

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Month	Average price
January	$131
February	$136
March	$137
April	$139
May	$147
June	$173
July	$163
August	$161
September	$165
October	$174
November	$139
December	$141

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $169	2 $249	3 $290
4 $149	5 $159	6 $159	7 $169	8 $169	9 $279	10
11 $169	12 $179	13 $199	14 $189	15 $169	16 $269	17
18 $169	19 $169	20 $169	21 $169	22 $169	23 $270	24
25 $149	26 $149	27 $149	28 $149	29 $149	30 $219	31 $269

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, River View

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, River View

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27 $159	28 $159	29 $159	30 $159