I traveled to the Saint Paul Hotel for work and the best way I can think of describing it is…read more. vintage! This historic hotel has a beautiful lobby, but it feels like a blast from the past. The rooms feature wooden frames and drabby colors. My room was on the smaller side, but offered all the essential: bathroom, desk, chair and bed. The gym was on the top floor, and while small features common cardio and strength training equipment (treadmill, elliptical, leg press, free weights, yoga balls). The space feels intimate. A lot of the machines are quite close together because the space isn't super large. From the MSP airport, it's about a 20 minute drive.

This landmark hotel is a historical gem with beautiful interior spaces…read more Unfortunately the so called 'concierge' was intent on watching Grey's Anatomy instead of responding to me, a guest, as I asked for a restaurant recommendation. And on a very auspicious day, the rally at the Capital, No Kings. This interaction soured my whole experience at this hotel. Isn't that what a wonderful desk clerk is supposed to do?

Love this historical hotel. It's not the Ritz @ 167$ nite. BETTER!…read moreStayed here for No Kings rally. Had a blast at the bar too. They were super busy. The bartender Friday was a blowhard. Saturday barkeep so much better. Great place to stay!

The good, a historical landmark. Yes, the carpet is dingy,…read morewindow sills are disgustingly littered with pigeon poop, no shower pressure etc. Oh my... only stayed here because it was near the Capital for the No Kings protest. I would say all of my complaints could be disallowed if only the front desk person was even remotely interested in me or any of the guests. Shocked, that when I asked her a question she was engrossed in her series ; Grey's Anatomy ?? What a mess! The kind personable individual we checked in with, a smart looking man, was such a stark contrast to this woman who clearly would rather be on her couch watching said series! Such a waste ! And never again will I spend a dime at this 'historical' nightmare!

Awesome Staff!! Friendly, Professional, helpful, Free breakfast but no room service and the hotel…read morestates that so no problem there, No parking worries and a clean, ice cold room in the heat of summer, in the heart of St Paul!!

Just needed a small get away, was so pleased with the room quality. Plus the Bar was amazing too!read more

This hotel is certainly older, but it's not terrible…read more The check-in was quick, friendly and informative, but the lobby area is a strange space that doesn't really feel welcoming but rather cramped. They have a restaurant but the hours are strange and don't seem to be accommodating to an all meals situation such that if you need 3 meals a day you couldn't go to their in-house restaurant. The rooms, well, I only had one room, but it seemed fine, a little dark though even with lights in the front, the small kitchen area (microwave, bar and refrigerator), the desk, the corner by the window and around the bed. The temperature control is great, I loved it. There is a small closet, a dresser, a desk with chair, an armchair, a bed and bedside tables, a bathroom and a TV. Standard stuff, and all was functioning except there was a non-functioning alarm clock. The bathroom sink and tub fixtures had seen better days, showing some wear and tear so that some of the chrome finish was chipping. Nice toiletries brand here, Crabtree & Evelyn stuff. The hallway carpet was not looking its best though, as it had bunched up in some places outside of the room. The carpet inside the room seemed fine. The bed was clean and comfortable, but I like to have more than a sheet and a thin cover. Luckily the room temperature was easily adjustable. Good number of pillows, yay! Overall, the standard room had all my needs met and plenty of space for me to just do whatever I wanted with my stuff and not have to care about where to place anything. If you have a sensitive sense of smell, the whole building does have an older building smell but nothing atrocious or foul. I did use the fitness center, and I was pleasantly surprised by the equipment from a Peloton bike to modern treadmills with TV screens and many program choices. The weight machine has seen better days with the part for pull ups looking rather rusty, so I didn't trust to use that. There were dumbbells, too, so that's nice. No one was there when I used it, but it isn't the largest, so it could potentially be filled up quickly. There are towels, a water cooler and a scale, as well. It looks out onto the pool but is open 24 hours unlike the pool. If you just drive to check-in and never walk outside onto the street, you'll not notice the location is not the most ideal in terms of just outside there is a distinct odor and on the block of this hotel the sidewalks strangely have a lot of bird parts - literally. I know it's not right on the property, but it's within a block where if you walk outside you smell stale urine, may smell some marijuana (depending on time of day) and also see bird poop, bird legs, bird wings and bird feathers. I can't explain it -it's not like one bird smashed into the building nearby and you see the remains, it's far more than one strewn over a large length of sidewalk near buildings within the block of the hotel. In addition, there are folks who hang out nearby the building at different times of the day/night, so just be aware of your surroundings.

An older hotel that can use some serious remodeling! However, it was clean and spacious when I…read morestayed there for a conference in town. The location is great, close to downtown St. Paul restaurants and the famous historical Saint Paul Hotel, the Landmark Center, as well as within walking distance to the beautiful Mississippi riverfront. Very helpful staff! Everyone that I saw was polite and eager to make their guests happy. I even got a couple extra of their famous cookies in the evenings when I was looking for sweets. I got a corner room, that was very spacious, with great views of the city and the beautiful cathedral of Saint Paul. One tip for travelers: the 54 bus that comes right in front of this hotel can take you to the airport for just one dollar!

The food options are pretty out of this world! Buffet style, nothing super fancy or top notch but…read moreit's free and clean and a really cool opportunity to congregate and graze a wide array of options - hard to beat! Also, everyone gets 2 free beverages! Pool, gym, lobby, and all other common areas are well maintained and the building itself is very secure. All staff members were very accommodating and for the first time in a long time, I was kind of bummed to be checking out of a hotel! I will say that this hotel is located in Lowertown St. Paul, not central / downtown St. Paul, which may be a consideration as far as transport, if you do not have access to a vehicle. If you do, it is such a convenient location but do note that there was apparently a pretty minimal parking fee per night (circa... $15, if I recall what others mentioned correctly). The need to pay this fee for parking did get missed by at least 2 of the other parties we spoke to during the stay. Overall, this place is a gem of a find!! I honestly dont think I'll be staying anywhere else in metro St. Paul after experiencing this spot

I came to stay because of repairs in my home. The staff was kind, and ber thoughtful. A happy hour…read morewith food and snacks and breakfast are just the cherry on top. The room was clean and spacious. They have a decently appointed gym and a pool. I will stay again.

Pleasant hotel in downtown Minneapolis. Walkable to restaurants and bars, including many coffee…read moreshops - and just a few blocks from the Guthrie theatre, making this a terrific location to just park the car and walk. Rooms were appropriate in size, elevators were efficient and staff were present and helpful. Our meeting enjoyed breakfast on-site, which was delicious. Several local taps at the bar, which was nice to see.

Gorgeous room! Loved the water bottle filling stations on every floor. Friendly staff. Couple weird…read morethings: the outdoor patio/spa is actually an additional charge and is located on a different building. I also could not figure out the switches in my room. I did figure out there is a main switch by the door that turns most stuff on, but it's also a 3 way switch to the individual fixtures. So I spent 3 days trying to figure out the right up-down combo. 2 lights I never did figure out. Also worth noting is that it is very close to the medical center, so there were sirens every few minutes. I got used to it but very loud at first.

RUN DOWN B & B. It's been five years since my husband and I stayed at the Covington Inn. Sadly, the…read moreB & B is showing its age and neglect. We roomed in the Pilot House Suite. There was one lightbulb burnt out in our room and three lightbulbs burnt out in the bathroom. The panel covering the bathroom sink bottom had fallen off. The towels were cheap white fabric and not classy. One of the bannisters on the spiral staircase rail was loose and wobbly that could cause a tripping accident. There were lots of spider webs on the boat's exterior and a stain on the cushion of a deck chair. Breakfast was almost inedible because the hash browns and mini quiches were blackened and burnt. Skip the breakfast! The cabins are still unique, but be aware to arrive with low expectations as far as being a guest-ready B & B.

I don't know Yelp posting protocols, but this is a zombie listing - this inn is literally no longer…read morethere, it disappeared early last year after flood damage. I've tried to get Yelp to indicate "permanently closed," but the listing is still up. Too bad, because back in the day, this was a sweet and charming place to stay. Ownership changed and it went downhill rapidly. I really wish Yelp would maintain some credibility and indicate this place is PERMANENTLY CLOSED. Folks, it simply is NOT THERE.

Great upgrades to the breakfast, but the bed linens are still sub par. We stay here somewhat…read morefrequently (several times a year as we have a college student at UNN,) and I was pleasantly surprised to find the breakfast offerings upgraded on this stay. Definitely appreciate the addition of a breakfast potato as an additional option for vegetarians, as well as all the fixings for a build-your-own breakfast sandwich! However, the synthetic bed linens are almost enough for me to stay somewhere else! You need to know your audience! "Women of a certain age" (moms of college kids) who are hot sleepers do NOT appreciate cheap microfiber sheets that stay hot and don't breathe, and a scratchy, thin, polyester coverlet. Please upgrade your bed linens to 100% cotton! This will make a huge difference!

The room was very clean and comfortable. Staff was fine, not the most attentive but helpful enough…read more The gym was a nice addition for quick workouts. Parking can be tricky if you use the street, but the lot helps if there's space. Decent stay overall and would consider returning.

For my first visit to Minnesota, I and two of my kids made this inn our homebase for 5 nights. It…read morewas a good choice. Each staff member with whom we interacted was kind, helpful, and ranging from calmly-happy-to-be-there to downright cheerful. The room was clean and spacious. Pull-out sofa bed gave us each our own bed (room with 2 queens). Littler kiddos love splashing in their shallow play pool with waterfall feature and slide. It was pretty hot so we didn't do a lot of walking, but when we did--it's centrally located to some nice eateries/bakeries, the river (the old man, the old miss, the old mississip, deeeeep river), a great record store, a great old candy shop, and some nice plazas with Peanuts statuary. ONE suggestion came from my 13-year-old, re BREAKFAST, and that suggestion is POTATOES PLEASE.

The hotel-- great! They have a great fitness center, and a really nice indoor pool-- one regular…read morelittle pool, and a splash-pad type of pool. And the room was very nice. Felt recently updated. Or maybe the entire hotel is just new? This isn't a read on the hotel-- it's a read on the city of St. Paul: I was trying to come in through the front door with some bags at 6PM one day. I was standing at the door, and it wouldn't open. Then the front desk opened it for me. When I entered, the guy at the front desk said, "You gotta use your key to get in at all times." And I said, "At all times?!? It's only 6PM" -- I would have understood if he said "You have to use your key to come in after 9PM"... but he responded with something about the unhoused population that are in the streets of St. Paul. So... I enjoyed the hotel. But honestly, wouldn't ever come back to St. Paul unless work takes me back there. It felt like the entire city was under construction. Maybe something big (good) is coming for the city!? I hope so. Thanks for being great hosts, and for keeping me safe!

This hotel is so cute. I had a very pleasant experience. Old school charm and good customer…read moreservice. They actually give you real keys unlike the cards you get at other hotels. This of course came with a cost because if you loose the key the cost is about $150 bucks fee. My room was so elegant and very fitting for a staycation. The only thing I noticed is that the walls are a bit thin so the sound does travel. Luckily, I had some mature neighbors and didn't have to worry. I took advantage of the SPAC- Saint Paul Athletic Club facilities while I was there- Sauna, Steam room, and pool. Sad they didn't have a hot tub, but I made due. This is a hotel that you can go to and be very low key. They don't have a restaurant on site but their continental breakfast is a great deal. Everything was fresh. They did a great job with fully stacking the food and providing an array of options. Would highly reccommend and would return.

Very beautiful old hotel. Love the mail chute so primitive. Unfortunately our room, my birthdate,…read more1217 is tiny. Well not the room But the bed was tiny and shoved in between two walls making me fell claustrophobic! I should of taken a photo but I was so tired I just tried to rest. It was definitely not for two grown adults. I had a hard time getting in and out of bed because they also had a huge nightstand positioned on the one side so you basically had to scooch to the bottom of bed to get out. It was clean room. Continental breakfast was fine. Lots of toiletries and kitchen sink and kurig to make coffee. I think it also had a small fridge. I would have preferred a larger bed and not all the other stuff. Sleep and convince of the green line is the only reason why we stayed here. Love the beautiful door to get to the walkway system from the 2nd floor. Too cool. The pool and gym are awesome as well. Adult only so you don't need to worry about kids slashing and crying.