A Distinctive Bed and Breakfast on the Upper Mississippi River

Thornton House Bed and Breakfast Room Tour and Rates

All rooms and suite combinations feature a full breakfast, queen sized beds, extended cable TV with DVD player, wireless internet, a/c, private bathrooms (with hairdryer) and in-room/suite seating areas.

Save with a Sunday-Thursday stay, discounted prices are reflected in the online reservation booking calendar.

Last minute discounts are always available> click here for last minute room specials .

Click the picture thumbnails below to open a new window with a larger image. To check availability, click the 'Check Availability' text next to each room . You may also call us directly at 563-538-3373 to book your stay.

The Grand Room; $140/night

Click to reserve now. The Grand Room is tastefully decorated with a four poster queen sized bed with canopy, couch, whirlpool tub and a large private veranda with wicker seating -perfect for relaxing and enjoying the views of the town below and bluffs beyond. Room amenities include luggage racks, bath robes, hair dryer, cable TV with DVD player, two large windows that offer views of the town below.

The Green Room; $95/night

Click to reserve now. The Green Room features a queen sized bed, loveseat, walk-in closet, a/c, wireless internet, cable TV with DVD player and bath robes. The green room is a sunny room with two large windows and views of the bluffs that surround Lansing.

The Peach Room; $95/night

Click here to reserve now The Peach Room features a queen sized bed, large sofa, walk-in closet, wireless internet, cable TV, bath robes. The Peach Room is a sunny room with three windows that feature the town below with the bluffs as a backdrop and the view north faces an historic old limestone rock building and Mt. Hosmer beyond.

The Double Suite 1-2 people: $140/night. 3-4 people $180/night.

Click to reserve now. The Double Suite is the perfect accommodation for larger groups with the privacy of your own wing of the house to enjoy! The Double Suite consists of 2 separate bedrooms connected with an adjoining door. Each bedroom has a four poster bed and one room has sitting chairs and coffee table. The two rooms share a connected bathroom with shower and hairdryer as well as a full size washer and dryer for exclusive use of Double Suite guests. One bedroom faces an historic rock building with views of the woods and Mt. Hosmer beyond while the other bedroom (and bathroom) offer views of the Mississippi River in the distance and surrounding bluffs below.

The Thornton House Cottage

1-2 people $150/night and 3- 4 people $190/night. Call for 5 day + rates. Physical address of the cottage is 681 S. Front St., Lansing, IA)

Click to reserve now. The Cottage is located one mile from Thornton House and was built in 1872- the same year the railroad came to Lansing which also runs along the riverfront. The Cottage offers fantastic main channel Mississippi River views of all of the boating and tow barge traffic (and the occasional sternwheeler) and accommodates up to four. It is equipped with a full kitchen (bring your pots & pans), one bathroom with shower, dining room and 2 bedrooms. The upstairs riverview bedroom contains a full bed and also has a club chair and ottoman for reading and relaxing. Adjoining the upstairs bedroom is the upper deck (8'x17') which is equipped with 4 chairs and a table and offers privacy as well as fantastic riverviews. The downstairs bedroom contains a queen size bed with gas fireplace and also has a TV with DVD & cable and a full size sofa. This bedroom also offers riverviews and adjoins the front porch which has 2 wicker chairs and bench seating for another 2 people. The Cottage is equipped with cable TV with DVD, plates, glasses, cutlery for 4, a coffee maker as well as a stove and microwave. We'll supply the bathroom amenity basket, coffee, creamer and orange juice as well as breakfast cinnamon rolls! (Pick up the keys at Thornton House unless other arrangements are made. The Cottage parking is in the rear and can accommodate 2 cars. The Cottage does not offer internet). If you would like to join in for breakfast at the main house (no charge) please call and if there is room at the table, we would be glad to have you!

You can take a quick tour of the cottage by clicking this video:

 

*All rates are subject to change, please book early to lock in your reservation. Once booked, the prevailing rate at the time of booking applies. Children over 12 are welcome.

 

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