Nestled on Nicollet Island, this elegant 19th-century hotel boasts refined rooms, a cozy piano bar, and a charming restaurant with river views.
95 Merriam St, Minneapolis, MN 55401 Get directions
"A riverside inn providing views of both the skyline and the Mississippi River." - Julie Yu
"The Nicollet Island Inn’s historic dining room is decked out for the season and will be serving a special prix fixe menu from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The menu and pricing will be listed on the restaurant’s website when available, and reservations are recommended." - Stacy Brooks, Eater Staff
"The limestone building that houses the Nicollet Island Inn was first built in 1893 — more than a century later, the hotel and restaurant retains much of its old-fashioned charm. Both the outdoor patio and the indoor dining room, bar, and lounge have scenic views of the river and the island. Come for a weekend brunch or enjoy a wedge salad and New York strip steak for dinner." - Justine Jones, Eater Staff
"The Nicollet Island Inn’s historic dining room is decked out for the season and will be serving a special four-course prix fixe menu from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. for $70 per adult and $18 per kid under 12. In addition to a Christmas cookie starter and a choice of dessert, the menu features a choice of cauliflower onion soup or a mixed green salad with champagne vinaigrette, plus main course options including pan-seared salmon, roasted tenderloin medallions, and gluten-free four-cheese tortellini. Reservations are recommended." - Stacy Brooks, Eater Staff
"Once you get to Minneapolis, make your way to Nicollet Island, a natural islet in the middle of the river. Part of the St. Anthony Falls Historic District, the island is on the National Register of Historic Places. Here, you can book an overnight stay at the Nicollet Island Inn, a charming hotel inside a building constructed in 1893, which provides spectacular views of the city skyline." - Travel + Leisure Editors
