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    The Inn on Lake Superior

    3.4 (94 reviews)
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    Angela W.

    I love this hotel. Been a guest for over 20 years. The lobby has couches and a fireplace and the decor is welcoming. Free water and Hot apple cider in the lobby always. The hot breakfast is a great start to the mornings. The free s'mores by the fire pits in the evening is a fun way to end the evening. The rooftop pool is a relaxing hot tub that runs about 105 degrees and is open year around. I have always stayed in a lakeside room either walk out or with a deck. A room facing the waters of Lake Superior is the way to go. This hotel is right on the water and the lakewalk. They have free bikes to use in the spring/summer. This hotel is right in canal park with east walking to many restaurants/bars/activities and shops. The sunrises over the lake are special. The sunset turns the sky into corona candy. The night lights of Duluth are enchanting. I just love this place!

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    William S.

    I have stayed at this hotel several times over the years. This is one of the older hotels on the canal but is the best place to stay. The hotel is very close to the canal and you can easily walk to see a big ship come in if you see one entering the harbor. Room are spacious. King room has a roomy sitting area. Last year I stayed in a room that was in view of the bridge. This room had a nice deck which provided a great place to do my business work! This year we stayed in the 2 Queen room. This room was on the ground floor with plenty of room for your bikes. Speaking of bikes. Make sure you bring them in your room at night or at least secure them well. We had attempted bike thefts on both our vehicles. Fortunately they were both locked and the thugs gave up. I discovered our bikes on the bike rack hanging by the locks. Pools. 2 nice ones. 1 indoor with a whirlpool and 1 on the roof. The roof pool is very shallow and more of an oversized whirlpool. Indoor is nice sized with plenty of space to sit around the pool. Hotel services. The hotel has some very nice common areas. A huge breakfast dining area which features a very good FREE continental breakfast. The area also doubles as a space to do family fun activities (cards, etc). At night they have supplies for smores and the bonfires are right outside the breakfast area. The hotel is right on the lake shore trail. Great place to stay.

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    Housekeeping is an afterthought and customer service is not a priority. They absolutely would not allow early check in as if they were sold out the previous night, however co-workers I was with sis their rooms were so dusty (including the bedding) it looked as if no one had stayed in theme for a while. You have to give 24 hours notice to request any housekeeping services. The front desk is often unattended and no one is about to go out of their way to help you with anything. My room no working bedside lamps, the AC unit front would not stay on. The room was dusty and the shower curtain orange/pink and black with mold. Not a place I'd want to return to.

    Moldy curtains.

    Our family stayed in canal park for a wedding last weekend. We stayed here for 3 nights with 5 children ages 14-3. I was so surprised by the room for what we paid - $816 for 3 nights. There was mold on the white curtains, the air conditioner doesn't reach the first room so one room is hot and the other cool, the furniture was in bad shape, peeling wallpaper, a very stained coffee table, drawers held together by tape. We needed to use a set and we found out why they were taped together-they fall open! So we would walk into the drawer if we weren't paying attention. The breakfast was always empty- and we didn't go close to closing time. 3 waffles makers. Some scrambled eggs. An empty dried container for oatmeal. Dry cereal. And a juice machine that was empty. I was honestly so surprised at how it was! We paid so much for a good trip for a wedding and Mother's Day and i feel we way overpaid. Or perhaps we just paid for the location. The view and the patio were amazing! The rooftop pool was good, but full of old towels lying around. The indoor pool, hot tub and sauna were nice. Smores 8-10 is nice but go asap. Starting at 945 they'll put it all away. We didn't have much interaction with the staff. Some of them we felt like a complete bother but another man that was running the desk Saturday evening was kind.

    Katie K.

    Great location! Restaurants, shops, breweries and beautiful Lake Superior are steps away. The room itself was comfortable, the patio overlooking the lake was so great. The indoor pool, hot tub and sauna were well maintained. The heated rooftop pool was our favorite. Nightly s'mores were a hit as well as a well stocked breakfast which included the standard cold items as well as a few hot items. Overall everything was pretty great.

    Stefani '.

    If I could give them a 0 I would. We made a reservation for 2 adjoining rooms 3 months ago. Confirmed this with the front desk when we got here early then went to go shopping till official check in. The rooms ended up not be adjoining or what we reserved, there is an unknown black residue in the showers of both bathrooms, and when our toilet overflowed, the manager said she would give ME a plunger to fix it. "Maintenance is gone for the day, we have no one that will come help right now." When the teal haired manager brought the plunger to our room, she left it outside the door without even a knock. I was able to get the toilet flowing again, after using most of the towels to clean up the water. We were then told that they would not promise they would have anyone from housekeeping to come clean the bathroom in the morning. This is absolutely obsurd customer service! I hope that management sees this and does some serious re-training of their employees.

    Our view from the dining area.
    Lisa H.

    The Inn is one of our go-to hotels to stay at when we come to Duluth. It's located in Canal Park on the lake. There are many amenities! The rooms are comfortable and clean. There is complimentary water and pop in the fridge. You can choose to swim in the main floor pool that also features a hot tub and sauna. Or you can swim in the heated roof top pool, folks actually use this in the winter, too! The breakfast is very good! They offer gluten free, dairy free and vegetarian options. I live to look out on the lake as I sip my coffee. At night you can cozy up by the fires outside and make s'mores, right on the lake. And being in Canal Park there are many shopping and dining options. The Inn is a great, family friendly choice to stay in Duluth.

    Great jet tub
    Wendy J.

    Great location, right where most of the action is. The city itself isn't much to look at but the hotel is in a touristy area near shopping, restaurants, and the lake. The pool is heated and they also have a sauna. Our kids loved the pool. The room itself wasn't anything fancy. It looked clean, except for the top of the microwave door-it had a few weeks worth of dust. There was also lipstick still on one of the mugs in the room, too. Otherwise, clean bathroom, carpets weren't sticky or felt dirty. Their usual breakfast room is closed until further notice so there was no hot breakfast. Cereal, milk, juice, apples, muffins, and instant oatmeal were available until 10:30 AM. They offered coffee and hot water with tea and hot chocolate mix throughout the day. Apple cider during the evening. I didn't see or hear about s'mores but that could just be due to the season (it was very chilly). There was also an electric/pipe sound in our room that went off every 15 minutes. It sounded someone in a neighboring room was turning on the water jets for their tub. We got used to it though. Otherwise, great service. Quick and easy checkout. Good experience. Will stay again.

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    Kamrin D.

    The Inn on Lake Superior was a great hotel for a weekend getaway. Located right in canal park there was plenty of places to eat, drink, and entertainment within walking distance. The hotel itself has a rooftop pool, indoor pool, huge complimentary breakfast, and every night they cover s'mores to cook over the outdoor fire. They also offer free bike rentals to guests. The rooms overlooking Lake Superior have a beautiful view and the private porch was a great way to relax to the sound of the waves. I would definitely stay here again and It was a fantastic deal for the price.

    Balcony view of s'mores area
    Nicole N.

    We stay here annually during the winter time for bentlyville and LOVE IT!!! They put up beautiful decorations and it just feels festive! The rooms are a good size. They do s'mores at night which is so much fun and right on the lake! They also have the roof top pool which is nice and warm and open during the winter :) The free breakfast in the morning is average but has lots of options to pick from. The staff is always friendly and quick! Book this hotel through there site to get the best price. Also, skip checking in at 3, it can get really busy and take awhile to get through. It's our home away from home and we will continue to book this place :)

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    Go to hotel in canal park for decades is starting to show age. Location and s'mores still delight.

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    Another great visit to our mini vacation spot. About to go make some s'mores right now!

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    Easy check in process! Room was super cute and well equipped with toiletries. Check out the bars…read moreattached. Lots of restaurants and shopping nearby. Hidden gem! AND you can take drinks from the Rathskeller to your room. SO COOL

    We are completely satisfied with our stay at the Oliver Inn. We knew when booking that some rooms…read morewere 'hostel' style and that the property was accessed with codes and such. Even after reading bad, outdated reviews, we decided to give it a go. So glad we did! Snively's lounge on the first floor is cute and pleasant. We enjoyed our 2 for 1 beer credits included with our room. This is a historical building, there will be noise. But, we weren't disrupted. The Rathskeller speakeasy down stairs is too cute. They weren't playing any jazz (which is common I guess) during our stay, which was fine by us. My hubby and I were celebrating our anniversary, and we loved our choices. Parking is simple enough, across the street in a secure ramp for $12 a day. If you read any reviews that there is a stinky Japanese restaurant on site.....that is outdated info. We stayed in room 3, two twin beds, lower level, shared bathrooms (2)....both have showers and we never encountered both being in use at once. Beds were comfy and the bedding was soft. We will definitely be back. Personally, I like no windows; I prefer to sleep in a cave. Lol. The elevator was a nice surprise. I need my knees replaced; stairs are not my friend. Lol.

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    General - This is one of my favorite places to stay when visiting the Duluth area…read more Location - This hotel is located on a small strip of land called Minnesota Point (a small, long island adjacent to the city's port). You get to drive over the iconic lift bridge to get to the area. There is a great beach area just down the road but the hotel is still close enough to walk into town to enjoy shopping and dining in Canal Park. The hotel overlooks the harbour, so if you stay here during the shipping season, it makes for a great place to watch boats coming in and out of the port. Rooms & Building - Rooms are very clean and modern with plenty of space and seating for a family to enjoy. Most of the rooms offer a patio that overlooks either the port or parking lot with views of the city. The building is kept in immaculate condition and offers a great mix of nautical and woodsy decor, a perfect setting that represents Duluth. Amenities - The hotel has a pool/hot tub/sauna as well as a large breakfast area and lounge with a fireplace. The pool was heated to a nice temp and the hot tub had good jets. Other amenities include hot towels, S'mores station during select nights, self-serve coffee bar and shuttle services to Canal Park. Food - There is a free breakfast buffet offered with your stay. Classic hot offerings with continental choices make for a filling breakfast with many options to pick from. There is no restaurant onsite but there is a small bar that offers some bar food and a small menu of canned drinks. Vibe - Easy going and super friendly staff. No complaints. Reality vs. Online - Pictures that I saw on their website and online matched the quality and condition of the hotel and rooms in-person. No surprises. Price & Final Verdict - When the price is right, this hotel is an easy #1 spot for me to pick, either for work or pleasure. The area is easy to get to while being right in the middle of one of the busiest areas of Duluth. The nautical setting and extra amenities adds to the enjoyment of the port and lakeside environment.

    Given my last two stays in Duluth the hotels let me down. This hotel was lovely. The staff let us…read morecheck in early and were very polite and hospitable. The room was lovely with a nice view of the harbor and very clean. The pool was nice albeit a little on the small side especially if busy. The tv could be better no smart options and no menu to see what is on. The bathroom was very clean and spacious. They also have washers and dryers and a workout room.

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    The Greysolon Ballroom is a stunning location in the heart of Duluth. From what I understand, it…read moreused to be a hotel but was repurposed as a community center and a ballroom. You walk in and you're struck with a bit of awe and the grandeur and old design of the place, it truly is beautiful. But, as it's such an old building , there are flaws. If you want to get to the ballroom, you have to use the elevator. This thing is SLOW. And there are no stairs that will take you directly up to the ballroom, they were closed off (not sure why). And not only is the elevator slow but it mainly alternated between the lobby and main level that houses the community center so good luck getting to the ballroom in less than 5 minutes. But, once you finally arrive the place is very nice. They have a cute little coat check and everything was set up in advance of the event we hosted. We also asked for an additional table for name tags and they obliged immediately. The drinks here are STRONG but you won't see me complaining. They even had some winter seasonal cocktails you could order that sounded nice. The sit down dinner began with a salad, which was fine, and then we were released by table to go to the buffet (which isn't a buffet because you can't go back, but is served buffet style). The food was amazing. I was extremely stuffed and then they passed out the dessert. The cake was more like a thick fudge but was also very good. The acoustics in the room, when many people are talking at once, are not great. It's hard to hear and equally as hard to get people to be quiet. Because of this and the terrible elevators, I was tempted to give 3 stars but honestly, the food and service is just that good. They were willing to cater to whatever we needed.

    We just got married here last weekend and it was amazing. The staff was fantastic. Any issue we…read morecould have had they fixed it. They even continually checked in on guests. Without them I know the night would have turned stressful, with them it was relaxing and a breeze. The room was just all we could have hoped for too, and I have gotten so many compliments on the food. They were just awesome!!

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    A little fun overnight trip to Duluth had us staying in Canal Park Lodge…read more From the check in to checking out, it was an easy and smooth process. Check in is 4pm, check out is 11am. They have their own private parking lot and it's right in the heart of the downtown area and its backyard is the beautiful Lake Superior. I greatly appreciated the water station so I could stay hydrated during my stay here which is located in the lobby. Our room was on the 3rd floor (#336) facing the parking lot vs the other side of the building all have balconies and face Lake Superior. It's also less expensive facing the parking lot vs the lake. The next morning was so foggy that you couldn't even see the lake at all. The pool area was very nice with huge vaulted ceilings and a nice sized hot tub. Please note that the button for the hot tub timer is right next to the emergency button which aren't labeled well. They even have towels to use. We noticed that other families just left their discarded wet towels around on loungers vs throwing them in the laundry bin. In regards to our specific hotel room, the water spigot in the bathroom sprays very abruptly y and makes a mess so be aware of that. The bottles of shampoo, conditioner and body wash are great but it literally hurts your hands to squeeze them to get the stuff out. Plus the bottles are ribbed so it's not nice on the hands. Otherwise the room was great, beds comfy, tv worked, etc. It was also really nice to park the car and walk everywhere...the "beach", restaurants, shops, boardwalk, etc.

    Happy, helpful staff. Very clean rooms and public spaces. Great free breakfast. Inviting gathering…read moreareas, inside and outside. Right on the lake, tasty brewery next door, walking distance to the lift bridge and many restaurants.

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