Covington InnvsInterContinental Saint Paul Riverfront, an IHG Hotel
Both properties are rated very highly by expert writers. Overall, Covington Inn scores slightly better than InterContinental Saint Paul Riverfront. Covington Inn comes in at #9 in Minneapolis-Saint Paul with recommendations from 5 reviewers such as Rough Guide, Gayot and Travel + Leisure.
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
InterContinental Saint Paul Riverfront, an IHG Hotel
11 E Kellogg Boulevard, Saint Paul, MN 55101
From $99/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Frommer's
"Formerly the Radisson Riverfront, a $9.2-million renovation has spruced up this hotel considerably." Full review
Star Service
"Although the hotel's fashion sense is a bit dated, technology is up to the minute with a new Wi-Fi system that is a hit with hyper executives." Full review
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Ask for rooms ending in -01 and -04 or, failing that, those ending in -21 and -23.