Covington InnvsThe Marquette Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton
Both properties are recommended by experts. Overall, Covington Inn scores slightly better than The Marquette Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton. Covington Inn comes in at #9 in Minneapolis-Saint Paul with approval from 5 reviews like Rough Guide, Travel + Leisure and Gayot.
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
The Marquette Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton
710 Marquette Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55402-2368
From $105/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"The Marquette is an upper-middle-range Hilton property connected to the IDS Center and at the center of the city’s Skyway system." Full review
Star Service
"It is one of the best full-service hotels downtown, vying with the Westin and Hyatt at the top of the ranks." Full review
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For the best view, ask for the table that once saw service on The Mary Tyler Moore Show.