Water Street Inn

3.5 star property

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Restaurant
Meeting facility
Bar (on property)
Front of property – evening/night
Basic Room

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
  • Room service
  • Breakfast available
  • Gym

Explore the area

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101 Water St South, Stillwater, MN, 55082
  • Place, Ice Castle
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Stillwater Depot, Logging and Railroad Museum
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Willow River State Park
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Airport, Minneapolis, MN (MSP-Minneapolis - St. Paul Intl.)
    ‪45 min drive‬

Room options

Bridgeview Suite

  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Murphy Bed

St. Croix Suite

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Water Street Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(23 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Vault Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Parlor Suite

  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Murphy Bed

King Balcony Riverview

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Basic Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Basic Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

King Balcony Riverview

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Stillwater

Located in Stillwater, Water Street Inn is a 1-minute drive from Ice Castle and 7 minutes from Saint Croix Vineyards. .This hotel is 8.7 mi (14 km) from Willow River State Park and 9.2 mi (14.8 km) from Knoke's Chocolates.

What's nearby

  • Ice Castle - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Lowell Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Stillwater Depot, Logging and Railroad Museum - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Willow River State Park - 11 min drive - 12.9 km
  • Somerset Amphitheater - 19 min drive - 22.0 km

Getting around

  • Saint Paul Union Depot - 27 min drive
  • Minneapolis - St. Paul Intl. Airport (MSP) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Freight House - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Charlie's Restaurant & Irish Pub - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Ziggy's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Leo's Grill & Malt Shop - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Melt Pizza - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Water Street Inn

Victorian hotel with 2 restaurants and a fitness center
Water Street Inn offers 41 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary newspapers and coffee/tea makers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include showers, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Stillwater hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is offered daily and in-room massages can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 41 individually decorated guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature designer toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and complimentary newspapers, as well as phones with free local calls.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a fitness center or take in the view from a terrace. Additional features at this Victorian hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a hair salon.
Grab a bite at one of the hotel's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, express check-out, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Event facilities at this hotel consist of a conference center and a meeting room. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge between 7:30 AM and 11:00 AM on weekdays.
Water Street Inn has 2 restaurants on site.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Uncovered parking on site (USD 19 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited on-site parking (max 1 space per unit)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM on weekdays and 9:00 AM to noon on weekends; USD 6 to 20 per person
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Shopping

Family friendly

  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Hair salon
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Computer station
  • Conference centre
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Lift
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1890
  • Smoke-free property
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 25
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 25 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 6 to 20 per person
  • Uncovered self parking fee: USD 19.00 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 25 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out fee: USD 25 (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties

Property is also known as

Water Street Inn
Water Street Inn Stillwater
Water Street Stillwater
Water Street Hotel Stillwater
Water Street Inn Hotel
Water Street Inn Stillwater
Water Street Inn Hotel Stillwater

Reviews

Water Street Inn Reviews

8.0

Very good

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 384 out of 891 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 251 out of 891 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 132 out of 891 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 74 out of 891 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 50 out of 891 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

DANA

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elmar

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice old style hotel right at the river
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Arthur

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Domonique

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
WE STAYED FOR OUR 18TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY. AT 9:30 PM A STORM CAME IN AND TOOK OUT ALL POWER TO STILLWATER. THE INN HAS NO BACKUP GENERATOR SO, FROM THAT POINT ON WE WERE IN DARK, NO AIR-CONDITIONING. THE COST OF ROOM AND PRIVATE PARKING WAS CLOSE TO 250 DOLLARS. WE ASKED FOR A PARTIAL REFUND AS WE CHECKED OUT AT 7:30 AM. WE COULDN'T SLEEP ALL NIGHT AND POWER STILL WASN'T ON! THE MANAGER HASN'T EVEN RESPONDED TO MY CONCERNS AND REQUESTS FOR PART OF THE CHARGES TO BE REFUNDED. VERY DISSATISFIED
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Johanna

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

William

Travelled with partner
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Great place, perfect location. Cool old building. Had an older room but all good. No room cleaning or towels when requested. But we figured it out. Service not great. Will go back though.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Can’t wait to stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Judy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Access to downtown.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jan

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Timothy

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Two sides to every story

Hotel has 2 part, old worn out late 80s early 90s part and newer part, we were put in the 80s part (which you dont know about until you get there), spartan at best, may have been ok for a hayseed town out on the prairie but this is Minnesota's Birthplace City. Front desk was good.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

kelly

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
No refrigerator lacking towels broken chairs on the deck
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Cynthia

Roof top
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Gary

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Rooms are unique.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Marissa

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is in great location! Very expensive - no fridge or microwave in any rooms. Hotel is old but kept clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Midnight Hammer

Excellent front desk
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lenora

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I would have appreciated a better coffee bar area/variety, since no complimentary breakfast. Other than that everything else was great. The bed was very comfortable!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Laura

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Not sure it’s worth the price but it’s convenient
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

tasha

The bed was terrible. The sheets were ripped. Too expensive for the quality.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Gary

6/10 Okay

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pros: The propertiy it's self was very beautiful, having a view of the bridge and water from our room made it almost magical. The help served with smiles and polietness. Our room was grand, in keeping with the period of time it represented. We ate in your resturant mulitple times and the food was always flavorful. Cons: We were dismayed at having to pay extra for hotel parking. I expected the Lobby to be somewhat grander looking, a couple of large vases with fresh flowers, an offering of a small glass of Champane etc. Very disappoined in the quality of the toilet paper/ tissues. Toilet updated to high rise for us Senior Citizens would have been grand! Overall, still pleased. Would recomend. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth, Maple Grove

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

More Money

They tried to charge me more money at checkin saying hotels.com didnt give them enough money when I booked. In all my years of using this service I have never encountered this. For the price we paid I was underwhelmed. The shower head was the worst.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025