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Covington Inn vs Hewing Hotel

Both Covington Inn and Hewing Hotel are rated highly by writers. On balance, Covington Inn ranks significantly better than Hewing Hotel. Covington Inn has a TripExpert Score of 79 with accolades from 5 publications including Gayot, Rough Guide and Travel + Leisure.

Covington Inn
Covington Inn
7 / 10
100 Harriet Island Road B3, Pier 1, Harriet Island, Saint Paul, MN 55107
From $140 /night
  • Free Internet
  • Free Breakfast
  • Free Parking
  • Air Conditioning
  • Breakfast included
  • Refrigerator
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Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"In a city full of chain hotels, this floating inn—a refurbished 1946 towboat—is an adventurous way to experience the mighty Mississippi." Full review
Rough Guide Rough Guide
"A one-of-a-kind B&B in a converted towboat facing downtown."
Gayot Gayot
"Sleeping quarters feature a mix of ingeniously built-in cabinets and simple furnishings from the Covington’s mid-20th century work era."
Frommer's Frommer's
"There are four units in total, including the two-room Pilot House Suite on the second level of the boat. The berths are beautifully appointed." Full review
Frommer's Frommer's
"Four units in total, including the two-room Pilot House Suite on the second level of the boat. Berths are beautifully appointed...rooms have the greatest riverfront views of any hostelry in St. Paul" Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"This four-room, Harriet Island B&B is on a tugboat floating in the Mississippi River; watch the river traffic glide by while sipping your morning coffee." Full review
Hewing Hotel
Hewing Hotel
7 / 10
300 Washington Ave N, Minneapolis, MN 55401
From $179 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
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Jetsetter Jetsetter
"Urban destination hotel in the North Loop with a hunting lodge aesthetic and rooftop bar and sauna." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"This North Loop newbie (opened late 2016) offers 124 rooms spread through a century-old farm machine warehouse." Full review
The Infatuation The Infatuation
"This Nordic-inspired hotel is one of the most beautiful places in Minneapolis to drink at and they have lots of great cocktails to choose from." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler Condé Nast Traveler
"Thoroughly contemporary, and endearingly Minnesotan hotel. Cleverly-curated in-room amenities include cozy Faribault Woolen Mills throws, a minibar stocked with local products and a terrific bar." Full review