Water Street Inn

3.5 star property
3.5-star Victorian hotel near Ice Castle

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Restaurant
Bar (on property)
Basic Room
Front of property - evening/night
Interior

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Breakfast available

Explore the area

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101 Water St South, Stillwater, MN, 55082
  • Place, Ice Castle
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Lowell Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Saint Croix River
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • 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

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • River view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Accessible King

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

King Room

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

Queen Room

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

Tower Suite

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Stillwater

In Stillwater .At this Stillwater hotel, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Ice Castle and 6 miles (10 km) of Saint Croix Vineyards. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are Willow River State Park and Knoke's Chocolates.

What's nearby

  • Ice Castle - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Lowell Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Saint Croix River - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Warden's House Museum - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Stillwater Depot, Logging and Railroad Museum - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Saint Paul Union Depot - 26 min drive
  • Minneapolis - St. Paul Intl. Airport (MSP) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ziggy's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Freight House - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪P.D. Pappy's - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪River Siren Brewing - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Charlie's Restaurant & Irish Pub - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Water Street Inn

3.5-star Victorian hotel near Ice Castle
There are 2 restaurants on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Business amenities include a 24-hour business center and a meeting room.

A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. A fitness center, a terrace, and a vending machine are also featured at the business-friendly Water Street Inn. You'll have access to the health club at a partner property. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 3.5-star Stillwater hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 41 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 2 dining venues
  • Built in 1890
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Conference center
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Beauty salon
  • ATM
  • Onsite shopping
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
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.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Uncovered self parking on site (USD 19 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited onsite self 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

Accessibility

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 25 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

Property is also known as

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Water Street Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 430 out of 954 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 261 out of 954 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 135 out of 954 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 78 out of 954 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 50 out of 954 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cozy room, great view
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Teresa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
When you request an early check-in and they say sure, you expect to check-in early…they didn’t have the room ready and we had a 3pm wedding. Very disappointing for such a ritzy place
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jack

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janele

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. And nice room. Loved the fireplace.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Historic hotel, with historic feel. Had a phantom fire alram one night. Might have been the ghosts. Classic claw feet wooden furniture. If you want modern, my room was not that. But cool old vibe with great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

michelle

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and a expected.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness
courteous staff, clean room, able to check in an hour early
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

tyler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was clean and nice. hotel location is excellent, right in the middle of downtown Stillwater.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aric

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jayne Ann

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was friendly and accommodating. The room was lovely with elegant carved wood furniture and a very comfortable bed. Enjoyed coffee on our balcony in the morning. Such a relaxing weekend. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Sabrina

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean, great location, fun historical elements
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joan

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Angela

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
It was beautiful. The room was clean. It was very scenic.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kris

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is a pleasant hotel that provides river views and the rooms have balconies you ca sit on. Fireplace and jacuzzi tubs in the room. East access to everything.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patti

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful time! Would recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Alison

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This hotel stay was one of the worst I’ve experienced. The room was advertised as having two beds, but upon arrival there was only one bed and a pull out couch. My request for early check-in was an epic fail. I was told at 11:30 the room was currently being cleaned; didn’t receive a call from the hotel until 7 minutes prior to our original scheduled check-in time. Parking - not enough characters left in this review to remotely cover my disgust with the parking situation. Apparently this hotel expects all guests to arrive in ONE vehicle and there are ZERO accommodations or alternative parking options for their guests when there’s more than one vehicle. RIDICULOUS!!! The staff was cold and didn’t seem to want to truly help resolve any issues to make our experience better. For $400+ a night —- I expect far more for my money. Instead, I received semi rude customer service, a lack of accommodations (no extra parking, no fridge, microwave or ice bucket in the room). No extra blankets in the room for the additional bed (I mean pull out couch with a HORRIBLE mattress.) A jacuzzi tub that still had cookie crumbs on it from the guests who stayed in the room before us. And the bathroom grout = disgusting; clearly this is due to the water that backs up when the shower is running. This hotel clearly hides behind the word “historic” in order to charge their guests ridiculous prices for subpar rooms that offer little to no amenities. Save yourself the trouble - book elsewhere!
Cookie crumbs from the previous guests
The repair grout job
The flimsy second bed.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Amenities
Wonderful, clean, friendly staff. Will stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Elaine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The hotel is conveniently located in downtown Stillwater near shops, restaurants, and the riverfront. The rooftop restaurant/bar has a spectacular view of the river. While the outside and public areas have been renovated, the room was dated to the point of shabbiness. The bathroom could use a complete renovation and the room a paint refresh. The room was dimly lit and low on outlets. There was no desk and the chairs at the small table were very uncomfortable. Linens and towels were new and clean. Parking is not included and the lot associated with the hotel is pricey, but there seems to be a lot of metered or free street parking available.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Josh

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The room smelled musty and was kind of dingy. Plus, being charged extra for parking in their lot was an unexpected fee on top of everything else. That actually really frustrated me. $300 a night and you still gotta pay for more stuff. So tiring in this world lately.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gwen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Hardly no bookings that night and we get a room in the back of the hotel next to an elevator and laundry room.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025