I highly recommend this inn in Northfield! Innkeeper Sharon is warm, witty, and not intrusive…read more The room I stayed in was large, uberclean, the internet connection excellent, and clearly great forethought was spent on making my experience a fine one. Location is wonderful for folks visiting Northfield and associated colleges, the neighborhood is quiet. The breakfasts are FABULOUS. Normally, I grab something and dash, but the Inn and the breakfasts served gave me an opportunity to take my time, enjoy the food, and sip coffee before my day began. I truly had a wonderful experience, and would recommend this inn to anyone.

Beautiful innkeepers, gracious attention to detail, this is a place crafted with great care. Go!read more

We love this hotel, and the hospitality of the bar is really outstanding. The two bartenders,…read moreArlette and Breeanna were so accommodating. We arrived late and they were closing down. We asked if we could get one drink to bring up to our room. They were so kind and accommodating, ran and got the key to allow us to get a glass of wine to go upstairs. Such great hospitality after a long day of traveling. We are so grateful! Excellent service always, especially at the bar here.

If I had paid $125 for this room, I maybe would add back a star. But for $300, this hotel just…read moreisn't up to par. Pros: Fantastic location - a few minute walk to the adorable downtown stretch. Good breakfast. Cons: This hotel has clearly been updated but not maintained well. The ceiling in the lobby bathroom is leaking and has a bucket catching the water. There is peeling wallpaper, cobwebs in the corner of the room, and a dingy shower tray. There was a large spot on the carpet of our room that was wet and got my suitcase and socks soaking wet. The nice patio overlooking the river closes at 10pm. Also, not to be "that person," but we are Marriott Gold Elite, and typically there is mention of that during check in, a note about the free upgraded WiFi, etc. Not only was there none of that when I checked in, I was initially told at 1:30 that it would be "1-2 hours until your room is ready" because they were busy. When I mentioned that this would be past the check in time and that we had a wedding to get to, I was told I was free to get changed in the lobby bathroom.

Had a fantastic stay, the staff is so friendly and really go above and beyond to help.read more

Nice place and very close to all your necessities. The room is clean and very decent nothing is too…read morefancy, but the decor in the room really brings up the touch. Service is outstanding and the staff is friendly, helpful.

This hotel is a little outside the downtown area, but in a town the size of Northfield that doesn't…read morereally matter. Before I booked at this property I read reviews of other hotels in the area. Apparently some other budget hotels are near railroad tracks, but I didn't hear any trains at the Super 8. The price is the most attractive aspect - the hotel is clean but basic. There is a breakfast buffet but it's nothing to get excited about. Directly opposite a side street is a restaurant so you don't have to go very far if you want a full meal. There is also a mini fridge and microwave in the room so if you're looking to travel cheap you can stock up at the Target or Cub Foods nearby and fix small meals in your room. I never could connect to the hotel's WiFi, but that's not too uncommon when traveling. I didn't call their tech support number; I assume they could have fixed if I wanted to fiddle around. I have mobile broadband so I just used that. My room had a recliner chair! While it wasn't a Lazy-Boy it was clean and comfortable to relax in. As is the case with many hotels, the desk is tucked into a corner and not especially inviting. I suppose if I wanted to focus on work the desk arrangement would be desirable. Plenty of parking, rooms that are appropriate for the price and convenient to everything in town says it all. The front desk staff were all very friendly and made me feel welcome. Bottom line: This is the place to stay if you are on a budget.

One star because I have to. An absolute Zero Star murder hole.. Room reeked of cigarettes. There…read morewas at least one blood stain on the bathroom floor along with other unknown stains. The carpet had weird crusty spots. The mattress had a blotchy black spot discovered while checking for bed bugs (pro; no bed bugs found!). Room 120 was next to room 108. Not bad, but a weird sign of how shitty this is. The safety bar was missing. The door to the neighboring room was sketchy. The neighbors had a yippy dog. The walls were thin. Cleaned a door handle with a bleach wipe and it came off brown. We considered sleeping in our van. Just wasted the money and called it a dope tax. We left and went to the AmericIInn down the road. The nice clerk at the new hotel said she's heard nothing good about Coratell. Do not be fooled. Holy crap. Stay anywhere else. Sleep in your car in the Target parking lot before giving this place a chance to take your money and kill your soul. This is a gateway to hell. Where's Buffy when you need her?

Don't stay here. I've stayed in many hotels in Northfield, and this is the worst hotel I've ever…read morebeen in... First, they count how many dirty towels you have, when you request for more, they will make you exchange towel for towel., and count them in front of you... Second, they knock on your door exactly at 11:00 am, check out time. Third, unfriendly staff. If you ask any questions, they act inconvenienced. Fourth, they'll question you if you need more soap. Fifth, they have NO MAID SERVICE. Your room will only be cleaned after checkout. Lastly, they'll close the breakfast area exactly at the time. If you're looking for a place to slightly accommodate your schedule, this is not the place. If you could stay anywhere else, avoid staying here.

A GREAT EXPERIENCE…read more We've now stayed at the AmericInn around 6 times over the past year. The Inn is the all about service and experience. And it starts with the GM Paul. He's the face and the spirit of the place. He gives undivided attention to each person. He's focused on your needs and takes the action to make it work. It's more than just the little things like remembering each person's name. A quick example. We'd stayed there once on a school visit. I called to see if we could have books and things shipped from Amazon to the Inn, so we wouldn't have to carry them on the plane. I remember Paul's response, "I've been here for 13 years, and we've been doing it since it was an option." The rooms are well kept. The beds are firm and clean. Everything is clean and comfortable. My only ding is there is no elevator to the 2nd floor, so make sure to request a first floor if you have limitations. I have to add that we had the suite with the whirlpool last time. Like most hotels I've stayed in, they are actually in a corner of the room. I'll say it was pristine. BTW - Did I mention that Paul is outstanding and is why the AmericInn is rated at the top of TripAdvisor for Northfield. Room Tip: There's no elevator to the 2nd floor, so make sure to inform the hotel if you have any limitations.

Clean rooms and friendly staff, off highway which helps with traffic noise, location off main road…read moreand easy access into downtown and colleges

Are thong swim suits allowed in the pool area? Hope so, cuz that's what I'll be wearing!!read more

Made a reservation through Expedia for my son's graduation weekend. 10 weeks later I was notified…read morethat the room was not actually available after all. Owner put all of the blame on Expedia and offered no apology or explanation as to how it happened or why it took 10 weeks to realize they had oversold their rooms. All the other decent hotels were taken by that time. They also offered no support to find another place.

From the owner: Contented Cottage is nestled amongst the tree covered bluff right next to St. Olaf College…read more Stroll along the short scenic path from the cottage onto the campus in minutes. Enjoy the comforts of good hospitality with beautiful rooms and scrumptious treats and a three course breakfast. You will enjoy Northfield's historic and quaint downtown with its many fine retail shops, coffee and wine bars, restaurants, markets and seasonal and historical special events. For more information click on the link to Northfield's Chamber of Commerce.