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The Bluffs Inn

1101 Highway 9 West, Decorah, IA 52101
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The Bluffs Inn
Ranked #5 of 5 hotels in Decorah
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Chicago, Illinois
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10 reviews 10 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 June 2013

A little beat up but fine. They did have smoking rooms which was appreciated. The attached restaurant was good if a bit pricey for dinner. Goodwill store just down the hill is open until 10 pm, which was an added bonus. Daytime desk clerk was very nice and helpful. Continental breakfast also fine. Don't miss the Vesterheim Museum in Decorah.

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Rockford, Illinois
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013

This hotel is not a Hilton but the rooms are clean and staff is very friendly. You can go out the back door of the hotel and walk right to the beautiful Trout Run Trail that has been built. The area is very beautiful and we appreciate the care that the staff at The Bluffs Inn gave us. We will... More

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Green Bay, Wisconsin
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 February 2013

The staff is helpful and very pleasant. The rooms are comfortable and clean. The staff goes out of their way to make sure you feel like you are at home. There are improvements undergoing and I can hardly wait for my next trip to Decorah to see the finished projects.

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Austin, Minnesota
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 December 2012

I've stayed at the Bluffs Inn many times as early as the 1970's and most recently for Christmas at Luther, 2012. Yes, the hotel could use some work; but our experience with the staff has always been outstanding. They are accommodating, welcoming, and eager to ensure that our stay is as comfortable as possible. The showers are hot, the beds... More

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Okehampton, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 October 2012

stayed here on trip for wedding.felt welcome and staff were always willing to help with any enquiries. The rooms and warm and comfortable.Cleaned daily to very high standard.Some updating required as hotel is old. For the price i was more than happy. The manager was helpful and knew of many places to visit while i was there.Will be returning to... More

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Hudson, NY
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Reviews in 76 cities Reviews in 76 cities
101 helpful votes 101 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 September 2012

I stayed at this motel for a few days. The first night I was there at 10PM the police raided a room on the lower level of the building I was in and arrested 2 people for manufacturing methamphetamines (meth lab). The building was closed by the police for safety reasons and all the guests had to move to the... More

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Mankato, Minnesota, United States
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9 reviews 9 reviews
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 September 2012

Turn back, worst place I've ever been to, it was like the Bate's hotel in the movie Psycho. Was the only place with a room during family weekend at Luther. Room was about 4 times the price it should have been. Couldn't unlock the door to the motel, were greeted by a housekeeper/maid who let us in who I'm pretty... More

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Mankato, Minnesota
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 September 2012

We traveled to Decorah,IA with our older son and new wife to visit our son at Luther. We have stayed at many ranges of hotels in our years . The best part of this hotel was that the clerk was trying to be nice. She said the elevator was broken just that day ( Saturday ) but we found an... More

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Bellevue, Nebraska, United States
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 September 2012

No words can describe this aging, throwback from Motels of yesteryear but I'll try. On the outside this hotel appears decrepit and creepy but it's nowhere near that nice inside. I will agree that the little lady at the desk is as sweet as can be but this place needs to be bulldozed. The rooms smell like mold, all the... More

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Bloomington, Indiana
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13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 July 2012

My friends and I are Luther College grads and we decided to go back to Decorah to party it up for the weekend. The county fair was in Decorah this weekend so this was the only place that could accommodate us. Based on what I knew about the place from going to school in Decorah and other reviews I wasn't... More

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Additional Information about The Bluffs Inn

Also Known As:
The Bluffs Hotel Decorah
The Bluffs Hotel
The Bluffs Inn Decorah, Iowa
Address: 1101 Highway 9 West, Decorah, IA 52101
Region: United States > Iowa > Decorah
Amenities:
Fitness Centre Free Parking Pets Allowed Restaurant Swimming Pool
Hotel Style:
#2 Romantic Hotels in Decorah
Price Range: £

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