Water Street Inn

3.5 star property
3.5-star Victorian hotel near Ice Castle

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Restaurant
Meeting facility
Front of property - evening/night
Queen Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, blackout drapes
Bar (on property)

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Pet friendly
  • Gym
  • Breakfast available

Explore the area

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101 Water St South, Stillwater, MN, 55082
  • Place, Ice Castle
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Lowell Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Saint Croix River
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Airport, Minneapolis, MN (MSP-Minneapolis - St. Paul Intl.)
    ‪45 min drive‬

Room options

Bridgeview Suite

  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Murphy Bed

St. Croix Suite

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Water Street Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(23 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Vault Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Parlor Suite

  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Murphy Bed

King Balcony Riverview

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Accessible King

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

King Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Queen Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Tower Suite

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Stillwater

In Stillwater .At this Stillwater hotel, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Ice Castle and 6 miles (10 km) of Saint Croix Vineyards. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are Willow River State Park and Knoke's Chocolates.

What's nearby

  • Ice Castle - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Lowell Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Saint Croix River - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Warden's House Museum - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Stillwater Depot, Logging and Railroad Museum - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Saint Paul Union Depot - 27 min drive
  • Minneapolis - St. Paul Intl. Airport (MSP) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Freight House - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Ziggy's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Charlie's Restaurant & Irish Pub - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Melt Pizza - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Leo's Grill & Malt Shop - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Water Street Inn

3.5-star Victorian hotel near Ice Castle
There are 2 restaurants on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Business amenities include a 24-hour business center and a meeting room.

A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. A fitness center, a terrace, and a vending machine are also featured at the business-friendly Water Street Inn. You'll have access to the health club at a partner property. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 3.5-star Stillwater hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 41 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 2 dining venues
  • Built in 1890
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Conference center
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Beauty salon
  • ATM
  • Onsite shopping
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
Water Street Inn offers 41 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary newspapers and coffee/tea makers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include showers, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Stillwater hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is offered daily and in-room massages can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Uncovered self parking on site (USD 19 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited onsite parking (max 1 space per unit)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM on weekdays and 9:00 AM to noon on weekends; USD 6 to 20 per person
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Shopping

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 25
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 25 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 6 to 20 per person
  • Uncovered self parking fee: USD 19.00 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 25 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out fee: USD 25 (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

Property is also known as

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Water Street Inn Stillwater
Water Street Stillwater
Water Street Hotel Stillwater
Water Street Inn Hotel
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Water Street Inn Hotel Stillwater

Frequently asked questions

How close is Water Street Inn to the airport?

Water Street Inn is 22.2 mi (29-min drive) away from the St. Paul, MN (STP-St. Paul Downtown) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Water Street Inn?

As of Dec 8, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Water Street Inn on Jan 7, 2026 start from $162.49, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Water Street Inn have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Water Street Inn.

How close is Water Street Inn to the beach?

This hotel is 10 mi (15-min drive) from Brown's Beach.

Does Water Street Inn offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Water Street Inn, but cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for a fee of between USD 6 and 20 per person. It's available on weekdays from 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM and weekends from 9:00 AM to noon.

Is there a casino at Water Street Inn?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Water Street Inn?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Water Street Inn?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for USD 19.00 per day.

Does Water Street Inn have a pool?

Water Street Inn does not have a pool.

Does Water Street Inn have a restaurant?

Yes, there are 2 restaurants on site.

Does Water Street Inn have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Water Street Inn to downtown Stillwater?

Water Street Inn is 0.2 mi away from Stillwater.

Reviews

Water Street Inn Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 407 out of 920 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 255 out of 920 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 132 out of 920 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 76 out of 920 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 50 out of 920 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cozy room, great view
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aubrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was a perfect stay! Would gladly stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location and parking.Great walking to the downtown.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelli

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erik

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debra, Winona

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a fun overnight stay in Stillwater. So much to see and do. Room overlooking the river was terrific!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jill

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the location. Convenient to shopping and trails. The 2 restaurants onsite are incredible. We did have a ticking noise all night possibly from the air conditioning - it kept us up most of the night. Otherwise, we would recommend this hotel and plan to stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Kelly

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The room was beyond dated, it felt like it was falling apart..bathtub..had a bunch of half hearted repairs. The overall vibe of the room was creepy haunted room in your oddball family members Home..the location of the hotel was great. The room was not something I would recommend or repeat. The carpet in the ramp was literally damp. If the hotel invested literally 300.00 it would make a huge difference.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort

We were awoken at 7:30 by banging and construction

When we checked into our hotel, we were not informed that there was renovation work on the roof, directly above our room. The noise was very loud and disruptive-we could not use our balcony until the workers left at 5 pm. The next morning the pounding on the roof started again at 7:30 am. When we complained to the front desk attendant, he was surly and said he was not aware of the repair work and was unable to do anything about it. The room was already overpriced for the size, and being woken up at 7:30 by pounding banging was unacceptable.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

DANA

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elmar

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice old style hotel right at the river
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Arthur

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Domonique

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
WE STAYED FOR OUR 18TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY. AT 9:30 PM A STORM CAME IN AND TOOK OUT ALL POWER TO STILLWATER. THE INN HAS NO BACKUP GENERATOR SO, FROM THAT POINT ON WE WERE IN DARK, NO AIR-CONDITIONING. THE COST OF ROOM AND PRIVATE PARKING WAS CLOSE TO 250 DOLLARS. WE ASKED FOR A PARTIAL REFUND AS WE CHECKED OUT AT 7:30 AM. WE COULDN'T SLEEP ALL NIGHT AND POWER STILL WASN'T ON! THE MANAGER HASN'T EVEN RESPONDED TO MY CONCERNS AND REQUESTS FOR PART OF THE CHARGES TO BE REFUNDED. VERY DISSATISFIED
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Johanna

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

William

Traveled with partner
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Great place, perfect location. Cool old building. Had an older room but all good. No room cleaning or towels when requested. But we figured it out. Service not great. Will go back though.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Can’t wait to stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Judy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Access to downtown.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jan

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Timothy

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Two sides to every story

Hotel has 2 part, old worn out late 80s early 90s part and newer part, we were put in the 80s part (which you dont know about until you get there), spartan at best, may have been ok for a hayseed town out on the prairie but this is Minnesota's Birthplace City. Front desk was good.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

kelly

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
No refrigerator lacking towels broken chairs on the deck
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Cynthia

Roof top
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025