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Covington InnvsNicollet Island Inn
Both properties are rated highly by experts. On balance, Covington Inn scores marginally better than Nicollet Island Inn. Covington Inn is ranked #9 in Minneapolis-Saint Paul with accolades from 5 reviews including Rough Guide, Lonely Planet and Gayot.
Covington Inn
Travel + Leisure
Rough Guide
Gayot
Frommer's Frommer's
Lonely Planet
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
Nicollet Island Inn
Fodor's Frommer's Travel + Leisure Rough Guide
Michelin Guide
Not For Tourists
95 Merriam Street, Nicollet Island, Minneapolis, MN 55401
From $170/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Restaurant
- Free Parking
Fodor's "This charming 1893 limestone inn is on Nicollet Island in the middle of the Mississippi River, with downtown Minneapolis on one shore and the Riverplace and St. Anthony Main on the other." Full review
Frommer's "Just across from the Mississippi River, this lovely inn was once an 1893 window-shade and blind company." Full review
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Travel + Leisure "Visitors return to the 24-room Nicollet Island Inn year after year for its romantic setting on a miniature island in the middle of the Mississippi." Full review
Rough Guide "Pricey, mid-river establishment with the edge on other downtown hotels because of its delightful location and excellent restaurant."
Michelin Guide "Located on a small island 2mi from downtown Minneapolis, this elegant guesthouse was built of locally quarried limestone in 1893."
Not For Tourists "Historic factory building turned inn. Fantastic Sunday brunch."
