Covington InnvsW Minneapolis - The Foshay
Both hotels are praised by professionals. Overall, Covington Inn scores marginally better than W Minneapolis - The Foshay. Covington Inn comes in at 79 with accolades from 5 reviews such as Travel + Leisure, Rough Guide and Frommer's.
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
W Minneapolis - The Foshay
821 Marquette Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55402
From $117/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Travel + Leisure
"A sexy new hotel in an arguably unsexy city, the W Minneapolis is a stunning 2008 renovation of the 1920’s Art Deco Foshay Tower." Full review
Star Service
"A colorful, well-run funhouse with a credo that reads, "All work and no play make Jane and Jack dull folk, indeed."" Full review
Gayot
"Blends the roaring '20s and modern day with the Foshay, located in the hip arts and music district... The Mall of America and Minnesota Zoo are just a few miles down the highway."
Zagat
"Swanky hotel lounge with city views." Full review
Jetsetter
"Historic Art Deco on the outside, party palace on the inside with steaks and speakeasy cocktails." Full review