Covington InnvsEmery, Autograph Collection
Both hotels are rated very highly by reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Covington Inn is preferred by most professionals compared to The Hotel Minneapolis, Autograph Collection. Covington Inn scores 79 with praise from 5 publications like Frommer's, Travel + Leisure and Rough Guide.
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
Emery, Autograph Collection
215 4th Street South, Minneapolis, MN 55401
From $103/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Star Service
"Once the bland Midland Bank Building, this hotel is a successful amalgamation of old and new." Full review
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Avoid rooms on the back of the hotel if you are in search of a good view.
Gayot
"A modern designed hotel housed in the Victorian era Security Bank building."
Oyster
Upscale
"The 222-room Hotel Minneapolis, Autograph Collection is an upscale property housed in a former bank, with original features throughout." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"The downtown hotel has 229 pet-friendly rooms...but perhaps the best reason to book a stay here is to take advantage of Giulia, the in-house restaurant focused on Northern Italian cuisine." Full review