Holiday Inn Express & Suites Bloomington - Mpls Arpt Area W, an IHG HotelvsCovington Inn
Both properties are endorsed by professionals. Overall, Covington Inn is preferred by most writers compared to Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Bloomington West. Covington Inn comes in at #11 in Minneapolis-Saint Paul with endorsements from 5 sources like Lonely Planet, Rough Guide and Gayot.
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Bloomington - Mpls Arpt Area W, an IHG Hotel
7770 Johnson Avenue South, Bloomington, MN 55435
From $73/night
- Pet Friendly
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Travel + Leisure
"The French-inspired all-suite property offers free shuttle service to the Mall, five miles away. Sleek rooms have fleur-de-lis accents, and there’s a beautiful indoor pool." Full review
Covington Inn
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
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
"A one-of-a-kind B&B in a converted towboat facing downtown."
Gayot
"Sleeping quarters feature a mix of ingeniously built-in cabinets and simple furnishings from the Covingtons mid-20th century work era."
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
"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
"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