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Alexander Mansion Historic Bed & Breakfast

Alexander Mansion Historic Bed & Breakfast

274 East Broadway St
Winona, MN 55987
United States of America
Innkeeper(s): Richard Grabow

(507) 474-4224
 

Circa 1886. Indulge in a pampering stay at this renovated, historic Victorian that graces a scenic bluff in the Mississippi River town of Winona, Minnesota. Distinctive surroundings include inviting gardens with benches and statuaries. Wicker furnishings adorn the veranda. Gather for wine and cheese socials, peruse the book collection in the cherry wood library or relax in the balcony music room. Feel pampered by the gracious amenities, European-quality linens and period antiques. Spacious guest suites feature soaking tubs and fireplaces. Early risers savor hot beverages in the breakfast room. Linger over a hearty four-course gourmet breakfast made with fresh local ingredients accented by Watkins spices in the formal candlelit dining room or dine alfresco. Browse the gift shop for J.R. Watkins Natural Apothecary personal products and other items to take home as souvenirs.

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Alexander Mansion Historic Bed & Breakfast



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Rates

$99 to $199

Payment types accepted include Master Card, Discover and Visa.

Meals Included in Rates:

  • Breakfast
  • Snacks/Refreshments
  • Wine

Events Hosted

  • Weddings
  • Honeymoons
  • Romantic Getaways

Available Food Service

  • Early Coffee/Tea
  • Full Gourmet Breakfast
  • Snacks/Refreshments
  • Vegetarian Breakfast

Other Activities

  • Antiquing
  • Art Galleries
  • Beaches
  • Bicycling
  • Canoeing/Kayaking
  • Fishing
  • Golf
  • Hiking
  • Horseback Riding
  • Live Theater
  • Museums
  • Parks
  • Shopping (Local Crafts)
  • Skiing Cross Country
  • Sports Events, Major College
  • Tennis
  • Water Sports

Innkeeper(s)

Richard Grabow

Rooms

This property has 4 total guest accommodations with private bath, 2 with fireplaces, 2 suites. The types of beds available include Double, King, Queen and Twin.

Amenities In Room

  • Bath Amenities
  • Air Conditioning
  • Bathrobes
  • CD Player
  • Ceiling Fans
  • Clock Radio
  • Hair Dryer
  • Iron/Ironing Board
  • Reading Lamps
  • Stereo
  • Turn-Down Service
  • Wireless Internet Access

Amenities On Site

  • Bicycles
  • Computers
  • Copy Machine
  • DVD
  • Fax
  • Fireplace
  • Gift Shop
  • Library
  • Parlor Games
  • Phone
  • Television

Business Traveler Amenities

  • Desk
  • FAX On-site
  • Flexible Cancellation
  • Flexible Check in/out Times
  • Gym Nearby
  • Hair Dryer
  • Internet Access
  • Iron/Ironing Board
  • Modem Connection
  • Off-site Dry Cleaning Services
  • Television
  • Wireless Internet Access

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Alexander Mansion Historic Bed & Breakfast

Map

Location: City/Urban and Mississippi River Road.


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Policies

Cancellation:Due to the small size and no overbooking, cancellations and changes made to arrival and departure dates affect them significantly. Please read and understand their cancellation policy. Check in time is 4-6pm. If you are unable to arrive by 6pm, please call to make suitable arrangements. All cancellations must be made by a person-to-person telephone call and subject to a $45 administration charge per room. All cancellations made 7-14 days ahead of reserved date: your credit card will be processed for the full amount and mail you a gift certificate valid for the months of Nov-April following the date of your original reservation. All cancellations made within 7 days of your anticipated arrival will be charged the full amount of your stay and will not receive a gift certificate.

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Best Vacation Getaway

Alexander Mansion Historic Bed & Breakfast

5 of 5 hearts
Maggie Thompson
Findlay, OH

Very comfortable; very welcoming. Richard, the owner is very accommodating. Breakfast is bountiful, and eating with other guests is fun.

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WOW!!!

Alexander Mansion Historic Bed & Breakfast

5 of 5 hearts
jim Krupke

From the minute we stepped into the Mansion we knew it would be SPECIAL!!! If you want an AMAZING B & B experience with everything from a 4 course breakfast to a night cap & chocolate at bedtime - STAY HERE!!! Richard & his staff bend over backward for you at every turn! BAM!

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Perfect!

Alexander Mansion Historic Bed & Breakfast

5 of 5 hearts
Susan Ellmaurer
Fox Point, WI

From the delightful decor to the night cap at my bedside - everything was perfect! I felt like life slowed down and i could breathe for the first time in a long time - what a blessing! Wonderful hospitality.

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Wonderful Stay

Alexander Mansion Historic Bed & Breakfast

5 of 5 hearts
Joe & Stacy Will
St. Paul,

Martha's room ws charming and comfortable. We enjoyed being pampered for the weekend. We hope to be back very soon.

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Delightful!

Alexander Mansion Historic Bed & Breakfast

5 of 5 hearts
Suzanne Perry
Elm Grove, WI

For a spur of the moment stay- boy what a treat! Couldn't have been more relaxing. I appreciated all the details and hospitality. Hope to be back soon!

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Fantastic!

Alexander Mansion Historic Bed & Breakfast

5 of 5 hearts
Lisa Yazderi
Jackson, MS

This has been a fantastic and relaxing experience! The house is not only beautiful but also so warm and inviting. Lynn, the perfect hostess, shares great history lessons and has such a welcoming and friendly attitude! I enjoyed watching her decorate the Christmas tree and am in total awe of her decorating ability. she could give Martha Stewart a run for her money. I don't ever remember a time I have slept so well- wish I could take the bed home with us! Guess I'll just have to come back.

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BOTTOM LINE: I would stay here again.
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Champagne, Chocolate & Shakespear

Alexander Mansion Historic Bed & Breakfast

5 of 5 hearts
Georgia Burke

I came from Kansas for a baby shower and got Alexander mansion as a bonus! What a delightful and beautiful place this is! Another real treat was my fortune in being there for the Champagne, Shakespeare and Chocolate event. I adore shakespeare and being able to watch some scenes from the vantage point of the screened in veranda was a delight. Breakfast was marvelous and everyone was so welcoming and gracious! I couldn't imagine a better or more delightful weekend!

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BOTTOM LINE: I would stay here again.
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Phenomenal B&B

Alexander Mansion Historic Bed & Breakfast

5 of 5 hearts
Sandy & Gregg Bott

The Alexander Mansion B&B is such a charming and gorgeous place! The attentions to details is absolutely phenomenal! Delicious breakfast! We will be telling all our friends about this great find and we hope to return again and again!

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Wonderful Hospitality!

Alexander Mansion Historic Bed & Breakfast

5 of 5 hearts
Carolyn Howe
Minneapolis,

We loved all the delightful attention to detail and special touches everywhere you look. We left feeling relaxed and pleasantly full of wholesome food. We look forward to returning.

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BOTTOM LINE: I would stay here again.
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Girlfriends Get-away

Alexander Mansion Historic Bed & Breakfast

5 of 5 hearts
Wendy Streng

The Alexander mansion B&B is the highlight of our girlfriends vacation. Wonderful staff- wonderful decor. We toured the Watkins Museum, Polish museum,the art center and the Maritime Museum. Lunch at the Lakeview Drive in. Car hops and 50 cent cones are the best!! Supper at the Acoustic cafe and a concert at the band shell made for a wonderful Wednesday.

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A Five Star stay!

Alexander Mansion Historic Bed & Breakfast

5 of 5 hearts
Marilyn Sing

What a beautiful and comfortable place to stay! Winona offers lovely scenery, historic mills and architecture, as well as welcoming people. We toured the Winona National Bank's second floor enjoying the stained glass and Italian marble, but shocked to see the mounted animal heads and huge elephant ears displayed. The Shakespeare production of "Comedy of Errors" was over the top- most enjoyable! The Alexander Mansion served us an excellent breakfast, and the wine and crackers around four were relaxing and delicious.

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We will definitely return!

Alexander Mansion Historic Bed & Breakfast

5 of 5 hearts
Cathy & Chuck Hounshell

We've had a wonderful and too brief visit at the Alexander Mansion. We enjoyed the great breakfasts and conversations with the other guests and Lynn, Fred and Sarah. Mary's Room was lovely and the maid's apron and feather duster were great fun touches! The Shakespeare productions we saw were of a very good quality!!!The Maritime museum was very high quality also. We will definitely return!

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BOTTOM LINE: I would stay here again.
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Delightful Experience!

Alexander Mansion Historic Bed & Breakfast

5 of 5 hearts
Lori Egland
Hastings, MN

Mary's room is so charming, the photo's do not do it justice! We enjoyed everything from the scrumptious breakfast to the elegance of the house. Wine and cheese served in the library were a focal point of relaxation.

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BOTTOM LINE: I would stay here again.
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Absolutely Beautiful!

Alexander Mansion Historic Bed & Breakfast

5 of 5 hearts
Jane & Otto Cordero
Saulk City, WI

The Alexander Mansion Bed & Breakfast is an absolutely beautifully restored old home. We loved the quiet peaceful feeling of walking into and relaxing in an unhurried past. Lovely setting and wonderful breakfast! Very comfortable room and bed. Wish our stay could have been longer. wonderful hospitality.

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Outstanding Mansion!

Alexander Mansion Historic Bed & Breakfast

5 of 5 hearts
Bob Will
Northfield, MN

I have had the good fortune, over the decades, to have stayed in many B&B's in United states and abroad. None has been better than the Alexander Mansion. The loving care and painstaking attention to countless details that Lynn and Fred have devoted to restoring and decorating this house, in ways authentic to its era, far exceed that of any other B&B I have experienced. It is truly a labor of love.

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BOTTOM LINE: I would stay here again.
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Treated like a King and Queen

Alexander Mansion Historic Bed & Breakfast

5 of 5 hearts
Kay & Russ Kohner
Maplewood, MN

My husband and I were thrilled with staying in such a beautiful home. we were treated like a King and Queen. The staff were so kind and took care of our every need.

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BOTTOM LINE: I would stay here again.
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Thank you, Thank You!

Alexander Mansion Historic Bed & Breakfast

5 of 5 hearts
Jeri & Paul Robertson
West Bend, WI

A delightful way to start the new year - we were here for a wedding and enjoyed this lovely home with dear friends. Thank you, This is a very special place!

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BOTTOM LINE: I would stay here again.
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Marvelous!

Alexander Mansion Historic Bed & Breakfast

5 of 5 hearts
Holly Rogers
Chicago, IL

We were visiting Winona from Chicago and had a marvelous three days at the Alexander Mansion Bed & Breakfast! Beautiful furnishings & gracious hospitality. We look forward to returning.

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Most Romantic B&B Ever!

Alexander Mansion Historic Bed & Breakfast

5 of 5 hearts
Linda Lee
Brooklyn Center, MN

Martha's room brought back many memories of the "old days." The furnishings are very appropriate. Our son and his wife gave us a gift certificate to be used here. They do this for us yearly and the Alexander Mansion is Tops! The hospitality was very generous and Fred you are a very good cook!!! We would highly recommend this as a place to stay.

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BOTTOM LINE: I would stay here again.
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What Elegance!

Alexander Mansion Historic Bed & Breakfast

5 of 5 hearts
Mary Zirngibl
Williams Bay , WI

Words cannot describe the beautiful home!From the gracious hospitality to the delicious breakfast, everything was sooooo perfect! We will definitely be back!

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BOTTOM LINE: I would stay here again.
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A Rare Gem

Alexander Mansion Historic Bed & Breakfast

5 of 5 hearts
Nick & Jacquie Buch
Canton, OH

From the moment we walked in the front door of the Alexander Mansion we felt as though we'd been transported back in time to a gentler and more gracious way of living. The decor throughout the mansion has been lovingly researched and restored to its original glory. The window dressings in each room are in themselves a work of art. The antique Victorian furnishings and accessories are exquisite, and yet the atmosphere is comfortable and welcoming throughout the mansion. Breakfast each morning was a gourmet delight. The wine and cheese hour each evening and the bedtime cordial, chocolates and turndown service made us feel very pampered. The service throughout our 3 day stay was impeccable.

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    • 5 of 5 heartsService
BOTTOM LINE: I would stay here again.
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- One Night Free: This property will honor the Free-Night certificate found in Bed & Breakfasts and Country Inns published by American Historic Inns. The certificate is valid for ONE NIGHT FREE with the purchase of one night.

The dates this property will honor the certificate are November-March, Sunday-Thursday