Must-see hotels in Minnesota

  • Lora

    Minnesota

    Central boutique with bold, modern styling, like exposed stone walls, that harmonize beautifully with the mid-century inspired pastels and furnishings…

  • St James Hotel

    Red Wing

    The landmark St James has been welcoming guests since 1875 and looks better than ever. Walk into the lobby and step back in time 100 years, when Red Wing…

  • Wales House

    Minneapolis

    This historic 10-bedroom B&B, in a house dating from 1910, serves as a home away from home for scholars from nearby University of Minnesota. The hosts,…

  • Hungry Hippie Farm & Hostel

    Northern Minnesota

    If you've ever dreamt of escaping and just getting away from it all, this remote farmhouse-hostel, 8 miles east of Grand Marais, is the place to indulge…

  • Hotel 340

    Minnesota

    Hotel 340 delivers old-world ambience aplenty, and it's usually a great deal to boot. The 56 rooms in the stately old building have hardwood floors and…

  • Northern Rail Traincar Inn

    Northern Minnesota

    It doesn't get much cooler than 17 rooms built into renovated train boxcars. Rooms are on the small side, but quaintly furnished by theme (Victorian, golf…

  • Hewing Hotel

    Minneapolis

    This North Loop stunner offers 124 rooms spread through a century-old farm-machine warehouse. The vibe is rustic and cozy. The handsome chambers feature…

  • Lutsen Resort

    Northern Minnesota

    The resort, perched on Lake Superior, offers upmarket accommodation in townhouses, sea villas, log cabins and at a toney Scandinavian lodge sporting the…

  • Park Point Marina Inn

    Northern Minnesota

    This immaculate property is located south of the Aerial Lift Bridge on the point that juts out into Lake Superior. Don't expect luxury, but rather tidy,…

  • Crosby Hotel

    Minnesota

    This sleek Main St boutique offers gorgeous contemporary styling, with lots of exposed brick and wood (and tantalizing wood scent) and fresh white linens…

  • Naniboujou Lodge

    Northern Minnesota

    Built in the 1920s, the property was once a private club for Babe Ruth and his contemporaries, who smoked cigars in the Great Hall, warmed by the 20ft…

  • Kohl's Resort

    Northern Minnesota

    This lakeside retreat is situated 12 miles north of Bemidji, on the eastern shore of Big Turtle Lake. Accommodation is in individual cabins that are…

  • Rivertown Inn

    Minnesota

    The inn's 10 rooms are spread through a lumber baron's mansion rife with elegant heavy furniture, thick drapes and sparkling chandeliers. Each chamber is…

  • Mitchell-Tappan House

    Northern Minnesota

    This Victorian home, set in a pretty residential area close to central E Howard St, once belonged to an iron-ore honcho. Accommodation is in one of two…

  • Aspen Lodge

    Northern Minnesota

    This modest roadside motel, a little under a mile east of the downtown waterfront, offers good value. The rooms are simple but clean; some rooms on the…

  • A Stay Inn Ely

    Northern Minnesota

    This modest property in downtown Ely lies somewhere between inn and hostel. It's five smallish but tidy rooms, all with private baths, connected to a…

  • Old Barn Resort

    Minnesota

    The resort is a pastoral hostel, campground for both tents and RVs, restaurant (daily 11am to 8pm) and outfitter (cycling, canoeing and fishing). It's…

  • Covington Inn

    Minnesota

    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…

  • Aloft

    Minneapolis

    Aloft's efficiently designed, industrial-toned rooms draw a younger clientele. The clubby lobby has board games, a cocktail lounge and 24-hour snacks…

  • Willard Munger Inn

    Northern Minnesota

    Family-owned Munger Inn offers a fine variety of rooms (budget to Jacuzzi suites), along with perks for outdoor enthusiasts, such as hiking and biking…

  • HI Mississippi Headwaters Hostel

    Northern Minnesota

    This 31-bed log hostel sits in Itasca State Park; winter hours vary, so call ahead. The tidy dorms each have six beds and are separated by gender. It's a…

  • Fitger's Inn

    Northern Minnesota

    Fitger's created its 62 large rooms, each with slightly varied decor, from an old brewery. Located on the Lakewalk, the pricier rooms have great water…

  • Lighthouse B&B

    Northern Minnesota

    You can't beat this real-deal lighthouse for nautical ambience and lake views. Three rooms share a bathroom; there's a fourth en suite room in a separate…

  • Douglas Lodge

    Northern Minnesota

    If you want a little rustic luxury, try the venerable Douglas Lodge, operated by Itasca State Park. The facility also has cabins and two good dining rooms.

  • Nelson's Resort

    Northern Minnesota

    The 27 pine-log cabins fringing Crane Lake are a winner for hiking, fishing and relaxing under blue skies.

  • Minneapolis International Hostel

    Minneapolis

    Set in a cool old building with antique furniture and wood floors, the location of this hostel beside the Minneapolis Institute of Arts (and smack dab in…

  • Adventure Inn

    Northern Minnesota

    The motel-like rooms are not big or fancy, but they're well-kept and have comfy beds with downy comforters. The friendly owners provide free coffee and…

  • Hampton Inn

    Northern Minnesota

    This mid-market Hilton-run chain is one of only a handful of decent lodging options in Hibbing. The rack rates are probably higher than the property…

  • Kettle Falls Hotel

    Northern Minnesota

    The 12-room, shared-bath Kettle Falls Hotel is located inside Voyageurs National Park and is accessible only by boat; make arrangements with the owners…

  • Harbor Inn

    Northern Minnesota

    A decent last-resort option, the Harbor Inn offers plain-Jane rooms, but they're comfy. The location is within easy walking distance of downtown…

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