The Wales HousevsCovington Inn
Both hotels are praised by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Covington Inn scores slightly better than The Wales House. Covington Inn ranks #9 in Minneapolis-Saint Paul with praise from 5 reviews like Rough Guide, Gayot and Lonely Planet.
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."
Covington Inn
Travel + Leisure
Rough Guide Gayot
Frommer's Lonely Planet
100 Harriet Island Road B3, Pier 1, Harriet Island, Saint Paul, MN 55107
From $140/night
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Free Parking
- Air Conditioning
- Breakfast included
- Refrigerator
Travel + Leisure "In a city full of chain hotels, this floating inn—a refurbished 1946 towboat—is an adventurous way to experience the mighty Mississippi." Full review
Rough Guide "A one-of-a-kind B&B in a converted towboat facing downtown."
Gayot "Sleeping quarters feature a mix of ingeniously built-in cabinets and simple furnishings from the Covingtons mid-20th century work era."
Frommer's "There are four units in total, including the two-room Pilot House Suite on the second level of the boat. The berths are beautifully appointed." Full review
Lonely Planet "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." Full review
