The Marquette Hotel, Curio Collection by HiltonvsNicollet Island Inn
Both hotels are praised by professional travelers. Overall, Nicollet Island Inn is the choice of most professionals compared to The Marquette Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton. Nicollet Island Inn ranks #13 in Minneapolis-Saint Paul with endorsements from 6 reviewers including Rough Guide, Frommer's and Travel + Leisure.
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.
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
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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."