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James J. Hill HousevsAmerican Swedish Institute
American Swedish Institute and James J. Hill House are both praised by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, James J. Hill House scores significantly higher than American Swedish Institute. James J. Hill House is ranked #5 in Minneapolis-Saint Paul with recommendations from 6 reviewers including Michelin Guide, Lonely Planet and Where.
James J. Hill House
Lonely Planet
Not For Tourists
Michelin Guide
On the Grid
Where
Frommer's
240 Summit Ave, Saint Paul, MN 55102
From $0/night
Lonely Planet "Tour the palatial stone mansion of railroad magnate Hill. It's a Gilded Age beauty, with five floors and 22 fireplaces." Full review
Not For Tourists "For the antique-house-lover."
Michelin Guide 1 Star
" The house is striking today in terms of its intricately carved woodwork and the austere-looking interior. Only the dining room has retained the integrity of its decoration. " Full review
On the Grid "After his death the house was donated the St. Paul Cathedral and later to the Minnesota Historical Society who now have it open to the public for tours." Full review
Where "This Gilded Age mansion, built by railroad magnate James J. Hill, includes 13 bathrooms, 22 fireplaces, an organ and a 100-foot reception hall. " Full review
Frommer's "No single man built a railroad empire like the celebrated James J. Hill, who took the moribund St. Paul & Pacific Railroad from a broken shell to the continent-spanning Great Northern Railway. " Full review
American Swedish Institute Michelin Guide Where
2600 Park Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55407-1090
From $0/night
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"With its raucous marriage of turrets, balconies, pillars and gables, the grey limestone structure resembles a fairy-tale castle." Full review
Where "Housed in the 33- room 1908 Turnblad mansion, where visitors can view hundreds of Swedish artifacts, along with Swedish glass, decorative and fine arts, textiles and items from Sweden." Full review
