Covington InnvsLoews Minneapolis Hotel
Both hotels are praised by travel writers. Overall, Loews Minneapolis Hotel is preferred by most writers compared to Covington Inn. Loews Minneapolis Hotel ranks #3 in Minneapolis-Saint Paul with praise from 9 sources such as Gayot, Condé Nast Traveler and Oyster.
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
Loews Minneapolis Hotel
601 1st Ave North, Minneapolis, MN 55403
From $101/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
Travel + Leisure
"In the 255 rooms, all is quiet and modern; the beds are outfitted with Frette linens and backed by chic glass headboards etched with stylized Minneapolis landmarks like the Stone Arch Bridge." Full review
Star Service
"This was the first Minneapolis hotel to shed tradition and go ultra-chic, spawning a trend of new, modern hotels with higher levels of service unseen before in the Twin Cities." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
81.9
"This 255-room downtown hotel blends ultramodern aesthetics (Indonesian Paldao–wood walls, Grecian marble floors) and local flavor (photographs by area artists)." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"In the heart of downtown Minneapolis, between the Target Center and Hennepin Ave...a sleek and modern, 251-room high-rise hotel that appeals to couples, tourists, and business travelers alike." Full review
Star Service
"This striking 20-story high-rise is part of the multipurpose Mayo Clinic Square, and the hotel's proximity to off-site dining and entertainment should not be overlooked." Full review
Not For Tourists
"Modern and fancy with a bar."
Gayot
"This visually stunning art hotel offers warm Midwest hospitality."
Jetsetter
"Arty minimalist glamazon for techies, oenophiles and cocktail lovers." Full review
Fodor's
"This fashionable boutique hotel, steps away from the bustling Warehouse District, is a sleek, serene environment." Full review