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    St James Hotel

    3.6 (91 reviews)
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    Outdoor patio, service outstanding!
    Aneesa K.

    Very nice roof top bar. Service always spot on .It's been a minute. Road trip on labor day. Our go to stop.

    Victor M.

    Upon arriving at this hotel you will see it from afar. It is a beautiful brick-built building that has been meticulously restored. The building has its own parking garage attached which makes it convenient. As you make your way through the brightly lit lobby you find yourself in well-decorated rooms holding antiques and Victorian furniture. The sight is very impressive and the wallpaper and carpet have vivid colors that attract the eyes. The check-in was a breeze and the person at the counter was very kind and friendly. I made my way to my room and explored the hotel along the way as if I were in a museum. My room was facing the river giving me a view of the water and train depot. Check-out took about 3 minutes and was very smooth. This hotel is located in a very good area with lots of shops, restaurants, and parks within walking distance.

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    Ky W.

    Great place to stay in the downtown area! I like the old school look of the rooms and building. Although old, everything was in good shape, clean, and comfortable. The rooms have really comfortable bedding. To me, it was a step above the average chain hotels (Hilton, Marriott, etc.) Added pluses are that it's so close to awesome shops like Red Wings flagship store, a Duluth clothing store, and several local restaurants not to mention the Scarlet which is on the 1st floor. The service at the front desk was great.

    Matthew J.

    While in Red Wing for a wedding of some close friends, we stayed at the historic St. James Hotel in downtown. It is a beautiful hotel with historical character and charm from original architecture from when it opened in 1875 to the service that makes you feel like family (including helping me when I locked myself out of our room). At the hotel they have a restaurant on the main floor and a speak-easy style bar in the basement. I ventured downstairs to get a cocktail from The Port. They have both specialty cocktails and authentic prohibition style cocktails - which I tried the latter. I had a Scofflaw cocktail that had Bulleit Rye Whiskey, Dry Vermouth, Lemon Juice, and Grenadine. Per the menu it was "created at Harry's NY Bar in Paris after a prize was offered for the best word to describe how people felt about Prohibition" and "it means a 'person who flouts the law' (or drinks illegally) and is a compound of the words 'scoff' and 'law'". Even with its cosmo-esque look, it is more along the lines of a manhattan / old fashioned hybrid substituting lemon citrus for orange. Oaky, vanilla, and large citrus flavors coalesce into an enjoyable cocktail.

    Jennie M.

    The St. James Hotel is a flawless integration of a benignly haunted, authentically historic, and up-to-date modern property. I stayed in the Admiral Room that had 2 queen beds, 2 beautiful bay windows with Mississippi River views, 2 Wing back chairs, a vanity with an antique chair, a Keurig, a 5 Drawer Chest, a flat screen TV, a nightstand, a full size iron, a hairdryer and 2 robes. The walls are covered with patterned wallpaper that I would never choose but fits well with the date of build. The details on the woodwork, ceilings and corners all make the historian and the architect sit up and take notice! The beds were firm enough to be comfortable and had a nice softness to them. But the sheets! So soft...the bottom sheet was the softest brushed cotton but thick like on brand new sheets. The softest vellour-style-ish blanket was then in a sheet sandwich of these awesome soft, thick sheets making the MOST PERFECT blanket on Earth. Then the beautiful white bedspread was on top of that. The bathroom is dated, as is appropriate for the rooms. The toilet and sink fixtures are new. The bathtub was perfectly clean but definitely not new. There are two soap dishes built into the wall, one high and one low. It is a two knob system to get the temperature of the water correct. But there is a brand new quiet fan that worked beautifully. The provided toiletries are high quality and great smelling. There were 2 terry-cloth lined robes provided for our use. Being a women's shirt size XXXL, the robe only fit about 98% around my chest. The hotel is CLEAN, well-maintained and clearly driven by a customer service orientation. They will help you find the historic entrance, lobby, library and there is a self-guided tour if you are interested in everything that the hotel has to offer. The front desk agents are personable, cheerful and helpful. The room service agents are efficient and a pleasure to deal with! Speaking of room service, the food, OMG, the food from Scarlet, so amazing! (Review for food is under Scarlet Restaurant.) For my stay, I parked in the parking ramp that is behind the hotel. On Level B, I came across a very long row of handicap parking spots on one side of the concrete, so I figured I was on the best level to be on. When I approached the door, it had "lanterns" to either side. Opening the door, there was a choice of stairs or an elevator. Needing the handicap spot and a mobility Service Dog, I used the elevator. The Lobby level is listed clearly as such. After getting off the elevator, the Scarlet Restaurant is off to the back left but there is a long straight expanse in front. This leads you through a display area where a miniature St James Hotel in Gingerbread could be found (for Christmas). There is comfy seating for many! And there is also a split staircase with a chandelier. Pass all this and at the end, the front desk will be on your left. This is directly across from the current street entrance. Just passed this, on the right is a hallway. This goes to the historic street entrance. This area will be of interest to those looking for ghosts. The front desk is not original but the columns, the steps and the entrance are. The library allows anyone to practically hear the men swirling brandy in their snifters, puffing on their cigars and discussing the state of the country today. It is a magical place.

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    Stayed overnight in a drafty Cold, room, you can feel the air coming through the windows, and receiving all the noise of the trains coming by every hour of the night. Got no sleep, they offered a vulture of one night with an expiration of six weeks. Charged Over $200 and no sleep. I must say it is a beautiful hotel on the areas you can see.

    We loved our stay at the St. James! The girl at the front desk in the evening was very helpful getting us set up in our room; she even came to set up the pull out bed. The hotel is historic and has its own walking tour. The library was my favorite feature! I loved the history behind the hotel, but also that it was within walking distance to the river park, YMCA, cafes, and the rest of downtown. Definitely recommend if you're staying in Red Wing!

    Tyra L.

    We stayed here for two nights to celebrate my birthday in late December 2020. It was a great getaway from our ordinary COVID quarantine. Far enough and unique enough from the Twin Cities to feel like you're on vacation. Most amenities in the hotel were closed, including the spa and bars. The restaurant was open for takeout or room service. There is an extra charge for room service or you can walk down and pick it up. There was pretty much nobody else in the hotel, or at least they stayed in their rooms. We saw one group of people our entire stay. We did do some exploring since this was our first time staying here. There are tons of photographs, plaques, and historical display along the walls. We spent some time walking through and hunting for the rumored ghosts. We did not find any. I even spent time alone reading in a chair in the basement and still no ghosts. Which is fine by me! The building is beautiful and decorated very well especially for the holidays. The room was spacious yet cozy. We both loved the bath robes which were great to hangout in since there was nowhere to go during COVID! I would love to come back when more of it is open and get the full experience. The only reason I took off a star was because I felt the service was a bit lack luster. It wasn't bad, but for such a beautiful hotel, I was just expecting a little more. We really only had a few small interactions with the staff. When I originally called to make a reservation they said their system was down and to check Expedia for openings. Seemed kinda weird. When we ordered room service for breakfast the woman on the phone sounded taken aback that I asked what drinks they offered. There are no drinks listed on their menu. After a few seconds of speechlessness she finally let me know they have a full bar. I ordered mimosas, and was then informed we could get them by the pitcher. (It was my bday so of course I went with the pitcher.) I'm not normally a room service kinda girl, so maybe I'm just naive for not knowing what drinks they have. Then the tray sat in the hall for like 24 hours. Nothing serious. There are some great hikes nearby, and even walking through town is pretty cool!

    Original owner, (was my Great Uncle)
    Matt B.

    Such an eerie creepy historic hotel! I had the opportunity to stay here for my aunts surprise birthday party. Small little fact, my great uncle used to own the hotel. Ended up staying in the king suite End that is the top floor of rooms. The actual top floor has an amazing bar where you can be served up just about any drink you can imagine. The atmosphere was incredible, dark, very intimate but so much fun. I highly recommend anyone who is in town to stay here! Especially spend an evening up in the bar!

    The Jimmy Burger - excellent!
    John Z.

    We were on a bike ride on one of the last warm afternoons of the Fall. I've never been to the St. James Hotel, but heard great things. It was quite a trip. Due to COVID, we ate outside in the patio and had a couple drinks. An exquisite view of the river and a nice, chill atmosphere. The hamburger was really good - nicely proportioned and had a great char to it. A really nice treat and a must stop in you are in Red Wing!

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    Watch out for hidden historic charges. Room smelled​ bad. Beds were very soft. Very vintage and good location to downtown and eating areas

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    Thank you for the positive review David! Safe travels, Celina

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