Nicollet Island InnvsLoews Minneapolis Hotel
Both hotels are highly recommended by expert reviewers. Overall, Loews Minneapolis Hotel scores significantly better than Nicollet Island Inn. Loews Minneapolis Hotel comes in at #3 in Minneapolis-Saint Paul with positive reviews from 9 reviewers such as Travel + Leisure, Jetsetter and Fodor's.
Nicollet Island Inn
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
i
Ask about weekend B&B packages.
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."
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