I had one of the most memorable hotel stays of my life this past weekend…read more From before we even arrived, I knew we were in good hands. i booked online but called the front desk as I had a special request. Chris was incredible. We arrived a few days later and pulled right up for Lora's valet to park our car. We checked in and the lobby is so beautiful and smelled so good, we immediately felt relaxed. Our room was the Premier King and was stunning. I don't even know where to begin. The decor with the exposed old cream brick mixed with velvet and moody decor- I knew this place was somewhere special. The room was so thoughtfully designed. From the golden rabbit door knocker (there's a lot of symbolism throughout the hotel) to the sleek wardrobe with steamer and plenty of hangers (I'm happy hotels are getting away from closets that just eat up so much space), I was taking notes of everything that exceeded my expectations. The Honor bar was full of snacks and....other goodies that one may need and had local treats and cocktails too! There's a bluetooth Tivoli radio next to the bed so we were able to listen to our own tunes while we got ready for our night out. After we got home that night, we sat by the fireplace outside the hotel for a bit to wind down. It was so nice. Then we got ready for bed and let me tell you never have I ever had such a good sleep in a hotel. That bed was HEAVEN. I have a bad neck and I'm always nervous I'll have a flare up from hotel pillows and mattresses and you could not pry me out of that bed. The bathroom is amazing and the bath products are CO Bigalow- nice! The shower was literally perfect. I know this is so random to comment on but when you want to shower but not wash your hair and you aren't at your home shower, it's a bit of a drag. Not here! Idk who designed this shower but it had the perfect stream angle and flow to allow you to be warm and shower while keeping your head out of the water. Pressure was perfect. I want this shower in my home and I want it in my home today. Lastly, in a world where trendy hotels insist on BARN Doors for bathroom, Lora knows that it doesn't matter how long you've been married, bathroom visits for any reason deserve privacy and a REAL door. I loathe barn doors with every fiber of my being and I am grateful that such a hip and stylish hotel keeps the important things standard! They have a beautful restaurant, Feller, and bar, The Long Goodbye. Somehow time got away from us and we didn't get to try either! But their coffee and homemade granola bars at MADE were delicious. Overall, this is one of the best hotels I have ever stayed at and I cannot wait to come back. I will be recommending it to anyone with ears. The room, bed, shower, and customer service (Thank you, Chris you are a star!!), thoroughly exceeded my expectations. Just a note, as you're right on Main street, I suggest bringing ear plugs. The night life in Stillwater is booming on the weekend! Thank you, Lora. See you again and again.

Historic charm, but property issues and misleading amenities fell short of the very premium price…read more Review: Our recent extended weekend stay at the Lora Hotel in Stillwater, MN, left us disappointed given the premium price point. After booking well in advance through our travel advisor to secure a premium king room with a balcony, I called the property directly to reconfirm. While the initial booking process was smooth and check-in was efficient, the actual stay did not match the expectations set by their high dynamic pricing model. The Pros: * Location: The hotel is well-situated. Stillwater is a beautiful destination with fantastic dining options and activities, including a highly recommended gondola ride, city tour or paddle wheel boat ride. * Bathroom & TV: The room featured a modern, updated vanity, an excellent walk-in shower, and a perfectly functional television. * Front-of-House Setup: The three designated loading slots in front of the hotel made unloading luggage easy before opting for their $30/day valet service. The Cons: * Room Layout: The premium room was incredibly cramped. There was only about a foot of clearance on either side of the king bed, requiring us to walk sideways just to get in and out of bed. * Housekeeping Oversight: One of the small hard side chairs in our room was completely wet on the seating surface when we arrived, which was an unpleasant surprise to sit on. No soft-sided chairs or couch to relax on. * Persistent Wi-Fi & Phone Issues: The complimentary Wi-Fi disconnected across all devices within minutes of connecting in our room. When I tried to call the desk to report this, the in-room landline phone was completely broken. I had to walk down to guest services multiple times to resolve the issue, and even their alternative network failed to work in our room. * Mixed Service Recovery: While staff offered to move us to a different premium balcony room due to the Wi-Fi issues, no assistance was offered to help us move our luggage to the new room. On a positive note, one staff member did proactively offer to waive our valet fee to compensate us for these ongoing inconveniences. * Disappointing Balcony: The "premium balcony" was a major letdown. It features a solid, 3-foot-high privacy wall and came with zero furniture. Even after requesting high-top chairs, the solid wall completely blocks the view of the street below and across. The only view available is of rooftops and a partial glimpse of the river, meaning you can only stand to see anything. Because of these cumulative inconveniences during peak season, we chose to shorten our stay by one day. While we thoroughly enjoyed exploring Stillwater, the Lora Hotel did not deliver the value or comfort expected of a premium property.

Phenominal Place! This is one of those rare moments when a five star rating is not enough. It…read morewould rate it so much higher than many of my other five stars because of the unbelieable hosts, delicious breakfast, clean rooms, super comfortable bedding, and breathtaking rooms. Unbelievable! This place is well worth the price. The private bathrooms are spectacular. Between the eucalyptus steam shower with a myriad of water features and the jacuzzi type soaking tub, we could barely tear ourselves away from our personal spa time to go to dinner. We love the fact they have no tv's in the rooms but an awesome speaker/disc system for music of your choice and a refrigerator full of drinks. They had snacks available upon our check in and I would highly recommend the freshly baked chocolate chip cookies for an additional $5 - YUM! The best part of our moring was the delicious breakfast served right to your room. OH My! We loved our breakfast (see picture) and the homemade scones were SO good. We came here to celebrate our 29th Anniversary in February and we weill be back for a summer visit and of course, many more anniversaries. This place made our anniversary special. Thank you Tom and Sandy.

I only need to say one five star thing. THEY SERVE ICE CREAM with breakfast!…read more Well, we've only stayed in five or six bed and breakfasts (mostly in Maine or New Hampshire) but this is (without a doubt) our favorite. The Mansion is beautiful, a real mix of old and new.. so you get history.. but still really nice bathrooms and big bedrooms It's about three blocks further than the other highly rated one in town and well worth the extra travel. We were greeted by our gracious hosts, Tom and Sandy. We made it just in time for the afternoon snack.. you know.. wine, cheese etc... with time to enjoy the large veranda. In fact, we were there for three nights and made extensive use of the veranda.. at breakfast, in the afternoon and in the evening. Tom and Sandy are good about seating you with people that are a good match.. or if you prefer.. alone.. there is plenty of space. You can even have food delivered to your room. We played croquet on the grounds (yes, they have ample parking, gorgeous landscaping, a fountain and a place to play croquet) it was fun, but when my wife kept beating me I decided it was time to try something else. (I grew up in the city, what do I know about croquet?) Back to the breakfast thing.. one day the whole area suffered a power outage so they fired up the grill and cooked us our breakfast. No big deal, it was excellent. We stayed in the Joseph room, but were able to view all except one and they were all very nice. We had a King sized bed (super comfortable) and an oversized bathroom.. a big tub with jets and a shower that I needed the instructions (laminated) to use.. so many sprayers. As we spoke with the other guests.. we were all in agreement that this is a really remarkable Bed and Breakfast. Tom and Sandy's labor of love really shines. A great value.

We loved the hotel! The beds were wonderful and the atmosphere is top notch! Our bartender was…read morewonderful!We spent Time on the roof in the jacuzzi and everyone was so friendly! Will Come Again

Highly recommend room 310 very cozy room top floor near the rooftop hot tub and roof patio. Service…read moreis top notch and ultra clean rooms

The breakfast this morning is  -merlot poached pears on bed…read moreof vanilla honey yogurt and granola -blueberry French toast with homemade Merlot/blueberry syrup and fresh strawberries -sausage links -savory salad with quinoa/chick peas/tomato/lemon zatar vinaigrette dressing.

We had an absolutely wonderful stay at Ann Bean Mansion! The rooms were beautiful, comfortable, and…read morethoughtfully appointed -- you can really feel the care that goes into every detail. The owners were incredibly kind and welcoming, making us feel right at home from the moment we arrived. And the breakfast? Absolutely delicious. Fresh, flavorful, and the perfect way to start the day. Highly recommend staying here -- we can't wait to come back!

This beautiful place is so charming, clean and has an incredible feel overall. Our room was…read moreperfect and we had a wonderful time. Super easy check in. I would stay here again when in town. Absolutely loved it.

We are so happy we chose Aurora staples inn! Check in and out was easy. The room was gorgeous and…read morevery clean. They gave us a gift card to a breakfast spot which happened to be closed due to power outages that day, and the owners resolved the issue quickly and gave us a card to a different spot, all within minutes of texting them! We are extremely satisfied with our stay and the customer service. We would love to stay again!

I visited the Lowell Inn to attend a sponsored event. Stepping into the lobby feels like a step…read moreback in time. Our lunch was in a room behind the restaurant. They provided a sandwich buffet where there were lots of fresh sandwich toppings and a variety of breads. A huge highlight was the chicken wild rice soup. Staff were excellent. They had several servers providing drinks and cleaning dishes. So helpful and kind. The room worked well for the presentation, no issues with tech and the room was small enough that no mic was needed. The only thing that was a little annoying was, with the restaurant next door and only folding doors separating us, we could hear some residual noise but not enough to cause issue with the presenter. I liked the vibe here and would like to stay a night and check it out in the future.

I absolutely adore The Lowell Inn. This has become my favorite place to stay when in Stillwater…read more This historic hotel is beautiful and has so many details that can not be missed. The hallways are reminiscent of the past and remind me often of the Titanic and the dining rooms have an old elegant charm. There are fresh baked cookies upon check in and there are brochures for all the activities for you to do in Stillwater. The rooms are always comfortable and clean and some have even had famous guests in the past. The Lowell Inn serves breakfast and lunch everyday and the food was phenomenal. We were offered an assortment of fresh bread. For lunch we ordered the Almond Crusted Walleye with sour cream mashed potatoes and asparagus with a lemon cream sauce. Which I will definitely be getting again! Our other order was Chicken A La King and had fresh ingredients and great flavor.

We had an incredible girl's weekend at the Rivertown Inn in Stillwater! The home was built by a…read morelumbar family in the 1800s and has been impeccably restored. It's just steps from downtown, so an excellent location! I loved the 'literary' theme - each room is named after and decorated for a famous author. There were six of us, so we rented the entire attic, which was perfect for our group. The rooms were unique, the beds were comfortable, and even with the summer heat, our rooms stayed cool. Our host, Larry, was truly incredible and so hospitable. He knows Stillwater inside and out and had wonderful recommendations for where to eat and what to see. He even suggested we take a drive up to Marine on St. Croix, about 10-15 minutes north of Stillwater, and we loved it. There is so much history to explore, plus a winery nearby. I recommend it too, if you are staying more than one night. Larry also thought of the little details, like setting out a puzzle he thought we would enjoy. Every evening at 5, the inn hosts happy hour with wine and a beautiful charcuterie spread. The rooms in the attic each had their own charm. The Jane Austen room was my favorite-it was especially cozy and even had a steam shower! The beautiful grounds surrounding the property were another highlight, including an enclosed gazebo that was perfect for enjoying the outdoors even when it rained. The Rivertown Inn was the perfect home base for our girls' weekend in Stillwater. The combination of historic charm, thoughtful hospitality, comfortable accommodations, and those special little touches made our stay memorable. For everything we did during our girls' weekend in Stillwater, check out my blog post: We had an incredible girls' weekend at the Rivertown Inn in Stillwater! There were six of us, so we rented the entire attic, which was perfect for our group. The rooms were beautiful, the beds were comfortable, and even with the summer heat, everything stayed wonderfully cool. Our host, Larry, was truly incredible and so hospitable. He knows Stillwater inside and out and had wonderful recommendations for where to eat and what to see. He even suggested we take a drive up to Marine on St. Croix, about 10-15 minutes north of Stillwater, and it ended up being one of the highlights of our weekend. There is so much history to explore, plus a winery nearby. Larry also thought of the little details, like setting out a puzzle he thought we would enjoy. Every evening at 5, the inn hosts happy hour with wine and a beautiful charcuterie spread--a perfect way to relax and catch up. The rooms in the attic each had their own charm. The Jane Austen room was my favorite--it was especially cozy and even had a steam shower! The beautiful grounds surrounding the property were another highlight, including an enclosed gazebo that was perfect for enjoying the outdoors even when it rained. The Rivertown Inn was the perfect home base for our girls' weekend in Stillwater. The combination of historic charm, thoughtful hospitality, comfortable accommodations, and those special little touches made our stay memorable. For everything we did during our girls' weekend in Stillwater, check out my blog: The Perfect Girls' Weekend in Stillwater, Minnesota⁠

Ok... we can't hold back our love for this place! When we do a staycation in MN... we venture…read morehere! Stillwater is far enough away and a special treat for us. Perfect place with great restaurants/ cocktail bars and things to do. Not to mention the Rivertown Inn! It's been a few years since we've stayed here and we opted for the Oscar Wilde room. We will be back to stay here again! The others rooms we've stayed at in the past have also been beautiful, but this one takes the cake! Another perk to this place is the breakfast made by their phenomenal vegan chef. I don't eat pork and she whips up an awesome meal that makes me wish she could cook for me daily. I could easily be vegan with her help! The staff or caregivers that help us each time or super helpful and make our stay even better. Thanks again for another visit and we will be back!

This is a beautiful and poorly managed hotel. During my stay the front desk completely neglected…read moreto tell me that the water was getting turned off at 8 am the next morning. So I went to take a shower and had no water. I couldn't even brush my teeth. So I went down to the front desk to complain and the response was I'm so sorry. When I pressed that SOMETHING more than I'm so sorry should be done, the front desk person said I could pass on my email address to the manager, which I did. What I wasn't expecting was that the manager would never send me an email and instead my email address became a part of their marketing campaigns. I will definitely never stay there again even though I regularly visit Stillwater.

Great views from our room on the river/bridge side. Maybe a little dated but that added to the…read morecharm in my opinion. Definitely not sterile like most chain hotels. Room price fair in comparison to other downtown hotels. Great location!

We were in room 123 - King with whirlpool for $111/ night, better pricing than the lodging near the…read morelift bridge. After 2 long days of riding, the whirlpool was most appreciated. The room smelled fresh on entry & was cleaned well. No carpeting, tasteful decor in neutral colors. Paint & trim were in good repair with plenty of outllets. The bed was comfortable & the pillows were good. It didn't sleep too hot & the room temperature control worked well. We didn't use the fridge. Breakfast was included- offering coffee, juices, make your own waffles, biscuits/gravy, cheese filled or plain egg pucks & some continental options. We would stay here again.

Fine for a nights stay. Standard free breakfast. Free cookies! Clean room. Stayed cool. Good…read moreshower. Fine bed. The rooms had some random kinks. The microwave wasn't plugged in. The remote didn't work on the TV. I think all hotel TVs should have streaming capabilities, too! Friendly front desk. Cheapest option in the area when we looked.

This hotel is wrapping up a complete interior re-do. I had a double queen room. The room was so NEW…read more- new carpet, new walls, new furniture. It's got a small fridge and a microwave. There's lots of storage. My travel companion loved the breakfast (I didn't get up in time, but she did bring me coffee and yogurt). The staff tried their darnedest to be helpful. They did listen when we suggested they figure out some way to work around the odd way the designers are "hiding" the refrigerators, as it's causing them to overheat. The easiest way would probably be to take the door and associated hardware off that cabinet - otherwise, I think they're risking equipment failure and/or fire. NOTE: There is no elevator to the 2nd floor. I would gladly stay there again.

We reserved a king deluxe room. We didn't need the kitchenette but thought it would be nice for the…read morelong weekend. We arrived and our roomed smelled like smoke, was extremely dirty and just overall grungy. We immediately requested a new room and they took quite some time to get us a new room, but were able to make it happen for the one night. They let us know the option was the dirty room we originally booked or we have to move rooms in the morning. The second room was much better, but I was still grossed out after the first room. There were stains on the linens and hair in the shower. In the morning we went to check with them and if we wanted to stay we had to move and downgrade rooms again. To put it simply, they didn't seem to care about our experience, business or cleanliness of the room(s).