Water Street Inn is a historic hotel located in Stillwater, offering beautiful views of the river and the lift bridge. Many rooms feature balconies, providing guests with scenic sights and a relaxing atmosphere. The inn is praised for its friendly staff and excellent customer service, with staff members going out of their way to ensure guests feel welcome and cared for. Guests enjoy the inn’s prime location, which is close to shopping, restaurants, festival activities, and just a short drive from MSP, making it a convenient choice for travelers. The building's entrance is charming, adding to its appeal. However, some reviews mention that certain rooms and meeting spaces appear more outdated than pictures suggest. Some rooms, especially on the third floor, have issues such as stained ceilings, loose connectors, and neglected cleaning, including unvacuumed carpets and bathroom cleanliness concerns. Despite this, guests find the rooms spacious and well decorated, and appreciate the balconies and river views. Facilities like the bathroom doors and TVs have minor flaws, but overall, the inn’s location and the views are highlights. Guests frequently mention the friendly and attentive staff, with one reviewer specifically praising an employee for exceptional hospitality. Overall, Water Street Inn provides a charming and convenient stay, with potential for improvement in maintenance and room upkeep.
Enjoyed staying here. Great view of the river and great spot to walk downtown. The staff is great.
February 2026
Beautiful historical hotel in a great location with wonderful views of the lift bridge. Many rooms have balconies. Rooms are clean and staff is very friendly.
November 2025
We only go there for their wonderful menu, river views service
