Water Street Inn

Hotels
7 (437 reviews)
101 Water Street , Stillwater , us
+1 651-439-6000

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Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly staff
River view
Cons:
Soiled bedding
Expensive
Outdated rooms

Categories

Cleanliness
5.46
Multiple mentions of soiled bedding and cleanliness issues.
Service
7.93
General positive remarks about staff, but some disorganization noted.
Location
9.47
Excellent location mentioned multiple times.
Room Quality
5.42
Outdated and poorly maintained rooms mentioned frequently.
Amenities
7.45
Various amenities mentioned, but some complaints about quality.
Value for Money
6.41
Considered too expensive for the quality provided.
Food and Beverage
6.46
Negative experiences with dining service and food quality.
Overall Experience
7.43
Generally good experiences despite some issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-06 01:32

Property Description

Luxurious Victorian-Style Rooms with Spa Baths
Indulge in relaxation with a 2-person spa bath in every room, along with charming Victorian decor and picturesque river views in select rooms.

On-Site Dining and Entertainment
Savor delicious American cuisine at Charlie’s Restaurant, including a hearty breakfast and Sunday brunch, then unwind at Charlie’s Irish pub with microbrews and live music on weekends.

Convenient Amenities and Services
Enjoy 24-hour front desk assistance, a scenic terrace, and a cozy bar for socializing. Plus, stay connected with free Wi-Fi access and take advantage of meeting facilities for any business needs.

Experience a perfect blend of comfort and entertainment at Water Street Inn. Book now for a memorable stay by the St. Croix River.

Important information:

You must show a valid photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all special requests cannot be guaranteed and are subject to availability upon check-in. Additional charges may apply.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: MSP

Location

Guest Reviews

7
Based on 437 reviews
Cleanliness: 5.46
Service: 7.93
Location: 9.47
Room Quality: 5.42
Amenities: 7.45
Value for Money: 6.41
Food and Beverage: 6.46
Overall Experience: 7.43
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Adam • couple • us
1
Overpriced, poorly maintained, management unresponsive
Pros:

Excellent location in Stillwater

Cons:

The room had several minor maintenance and cleanliness issues (ripped furniture, broken bathroom tile, dirty bathroom towel), which we were initially willing to overlook due to the hotel's great location. Upon returning from dinner just before 9pm, we discovered that our room was located directly above a wedding reception. The bass and music were so intense that the room's light fixtures, wall art, and clothes hangers were actively vibrating and buzzing. A room directly above a loud reception venue, which should normally be held as part of the wedding block, should not have been assigned to outside guests. At the very least, the potential for extreme, disruptive noise should have been disclosed to us at booking or check-in. We requested a room change which could not be accommodated. We were forced to pack our bags and check out, incurring the unexpected expense of booking another hotel. Management has not been responsive to email or refund request.

2026-08-13 • via Nuitee
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Douglas • couple • us
10
2026-08-11 • via Nuitee
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Jack • couple • us
7
We avoided the Water Street Inn in the past because of comparative room costs.
Pros:

The hotel is over a hundred years old so quess what, it will be a bit eclectic. If you like modern and shiny do not go there. It’s pretty funky but we really liked exploring the hotel and reading the history. Our room was on the street side but spacious. The bed was comfortable. Yes there is noise but it quieted down after 10pm.

Cons:

Probably some of the common areas and mostly nooks and crannies could have been cleaned up and staged better.

2026-08-07 • via Nuitee
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Ani • couple • us
2
Very expensive, very bad
Pros:

Great location, but that is it, everything else was terrible.

Cons:

This was one of the grossest and most expensive hotels I’ve ever stayed in. I had to wear shoes in the room at all times because the carpet felt wet and the bathroom floor felt slimey. The room smelled musty and the tub was beyond gross. Felt like if I showered here I would leave feeling dirtier than going in. The rollaway bed had mysterious stains. They just lobbed it in the room between nights and didn’t bother to make the bed or freshen up. The night manager was very rude and the staff seemed confused and miserable with their jobs. Highlight of the room was the very weird picture on the wall of a little girl with a bunch of cows.

2026-08-05 • via Nuitee
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Heather • couple • us
5
Way to expensive for what we we got
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Super small room with little to no amenities for over 600 a night

2026-08-03 • via Nuitee
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Karen • couple • us
7
It is a great place to stay. They have great food.
Pros:

Location and a great bartender in the bar!!!

Cons:

The fact that after check in and putting items in our room we left to explore. Upon coming back I used our key, and walked into another person in our room coming out with just a towel on. It was amazing since we had items in the room. The staff didn’t seem to care at all!!! NO apologies nothing.

2026-07-14 • via Nuitee
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Gregg • couple • us
8
2026-07-13 • via Nuitee
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Thomas • couple • us
9
2026-07-13 • via Nuitee
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Barbara • couple • us
10
2026-06-30 • via Nuitee
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Rachel • couple • us
9
2026-06-27 • via Nuitee
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Courtney • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-06-22 • via Nuitee
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Richard • couple • us
8
2026-06-19 • via Nuitee
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Beverly • solo_traveller • us
8
2026-06-16 • via Nuitee
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konz • extended_group • us
7
I chose only because of location and was not disappointed.
Pros:

location

Cons:

no help with luggage, only one chair in room, poor lighting. only way to read in bed was to have the overhead light on

2026-06-15 • via Nuitee
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Peter • solo_traveller • us
8
2026-06-15 • via Nuitee
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Berg • couple • us
8
2026-06-14 • via Nuitee
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Fanessa • solo_traveller • us
8
A little pricey but great location
Pros:

I loved the location, the two dinning areas were a great perk. The staff was wonderful and helpful.

Cons:

The rates were too high. I wish all of the rooms had a mini fridge, but they don't. I also wish there was an ice machine on every floor, but there's not. You have to ask the front desk to grab you a bucket of ice from the back. Also, the front room of the suite was so hot, dark and eerily quiet.

2026-06-04 • via Nuitee
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mary • solo_traveller • us
10
I had an excellent stay and would stay there again.
Pros:

Very pretty, large room, well equipped and comfortable.

Cons:

Room service was slow

2026-06-03 • via Nuitee
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Melissa • couple • us
8
We had a lovely time
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Room was dark

2026-05-30 • via Nuitee
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Ann • solo_traveller • us
6
Pros:

Is nice to be down town
The bed was nice


Nice sheets and pillows

Cons:

We didn't have balcony you charge us for one
The shower was not clean for awhile it had hard water deposits had hard time to get it on.
The room was old was had alot of wear and tear

2026-05-26 • via Nuitee