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The Wales HousevsNicollet Island Inn
Both hotels are highly recommended by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Nicollet Island Inn is preferred by most professionals compared to The Wales House. Nicollet Island Inn has a TripExpert Score of 79 with endorsements from 6 reviews such as Michelin Guide, Fodor's and Not For Tourists.
The Wales House
Lonely Planet
Gayot
1115 Fifth Street SE, Minneapolis, MN 55414
From $0/night
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundy Room
- Free Parking
- Air Conditioning
- Breakfast included
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"This cheery 10-bedroom B&B often houses scholars from the nearby University of Minnesota." Full review
Gayot "The Wales House is a fully furnished, ten-bedroom home that has been welcoming guests since 1994."
Nicollet Island Inn
Fodor's
Frommer's
Travel + Leisure
Rough Guide
Michelin Guide
Not For Tourists
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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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."
