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The Thayer

3.0 star property
Hotel in Annandale with a 24-hour front desk and a restaurant

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Chef Bob's Suite (201) | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished
Restaurant
Front of property
Mr. Paul's Room (203) | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished
Hallway
The Thayer offers a charming atmosphere with a picturesque garden and inviting fireplace. Guests enjoy free in-room WiFi and meals at the on-site restaurant. The property also provides wedding services for special occasions.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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View all photos for Chef Bob's Suite (201)

Chef Bob's Suite (201) | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Chef Bob's Suite (201)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Designer toiletries
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Julia B's Room (202)

Julia B's Room (202) | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Julia B's Room (202)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Designer toiletries
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Mr. Paul's Room (203)

Mr. Paul's Room (203) | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Mr. Paul's Room (203)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Designer toiletries
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Honeymoon Suite (204)

Honeymoon Suite (204) | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Honeymoon Suite (204)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Designer toiletries
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Gus's Room (207)

Gus's Room (207) | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Gus's Room (207)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Designer toiletries
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Miss Lilly's Room (306)

Miss Lilly's Room (306) | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Miss Lilly's Room (306)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Designer toiletries
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Miss Amy's Room (307)

Miss Amy's Room (307) | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Miss Amy's Room (307)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Designer toiletries
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Colleen's Retreat (301)

Colleen's Retreat (301) | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Colleen's Retreat (301)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Designer toiletries
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Crystal's Haunted Suite (305)

Crystal's Haunted Suite (305) | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Crystal's Haunted Suite (305)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Designer toiletries
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Signature Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Designer toiletries
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
60 Elm St W, Annandale, MN, 55302

What's nearby

  • Annandale Public Library - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Pleasant Lake - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Lake John - 4 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Cedar Lake - 7 min drive - 4.0 miles
  • Whispering Pines Golf Course - 7 min drive - 3.6 miles

Getting around

  • St. Cloud, MN (STC-St. Cloud Regional) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Corky's Bar - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Waterfront Lakeside Grill - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Spilled Grain Brewhouse - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Tacos Le Chule - ‬6 min drive

About this property

The Thayer

Property highlights
Consider a stay at The Thayer and take advantage of a garden, a fireplace in the lobby, and a bar. Free in-room WiFi and a restaurant are available to all guests.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), wedding services, and smoke-free premises
  • A 24-hour front desk and a TV in the lobby
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and feature comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and designer toiletries
  • 40-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Coffee/tea makers, heating, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM on weekends; USD 3 to 12 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 3 to 12 per person

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

The Thayer Annandale
The Thayer Hotel Annandale
The Thayer Hotel
The Thayer Hotel
The Thayer Annandale
The Thayer Hotel Annandale

Frequently asked questions

Is The Thayer pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Thayer?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Thayer?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Thayer?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Thayer located?

Situated in Annandale, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Annandale Public Library and Pleasant Lake. Lake John is 1.9 mi (3.1 km) away.

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