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Nicollet Island Inn vs Aloft Minneapolis

Both hotels are rated highly by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Nicollet Island Inn is preferred by most reviewers compared to aloft Minneapolis. Nicollet Island Inn scores 79 with recommendations from 6 reviews including Rough Guide, Not For Tourists and Travel + Leisure.

Nicollet Island Inn
Nicollet Island Inn
7 / 10
95 Merriam Street, Nicollet Island, Minneapolis, MN 55401
From $170 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Restaurant
  • Free Parking
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Fodor's 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 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 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 Rough Guide
"Pricey, mid-river establishment with the edge on other downtown hotels because of its delightful location and excellent restaurant."
Michelin Guide 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 Not For Tourists
"Historic factory building turned inn. Fantastic Sunday brunch."
Aloft Minneapolis
Aloft Minneapolis
7 / 10
900 Washington Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55415
From $85 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Shuttle Bus
  • Laundry Service
  • Laundy Room
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Gayot Gayot
"Aloft Minneapolis is a 155-room hotel with two restaurants, a spacious fitness centre and three meeting spaces."
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"Aloft's compact, efficiently designed, industrial-toned rooms draw a younger clientele. The clubby lobby has board games, a cocktail lounge and 24-hour snacks." Full review
Not For Tourists Not For Tourists
"Trendy, by the Guthrie, and pretty cheap, considering."