One of the Best Hotels in Stillwater, MN

The Water Street Inn is one of the best hotels in Stillwater, MN: a distinctive, romantic 61-room Victorian Hotel located on the St. Croix River in Downtown Stillwater, Minnesota.

Enjoy one of the best hotels in Stillwater, MN, on the river next to the Historic Lift Bridge! Home to the new rooftop restaurant: Papa’s, and Irish restaurant and Pub: Charlie’s. With two modern boardrooms overlooking the St. Croix River and a large banquet room, the Water Street Inn can accommodate groups of 3 to 300 people. 

Sweet dreams were never more inviting at one of the best hotels in Stillwater, MN! Settle into your Victorian Suite, designed with special attention to details and decor and featuring queen-sized beds, double whirlpool baths, and gas fireplaces. Many guest rooms at our Stillwater Hotel also have breathtaking St. Croix River views and spacious balconies.  Next time you want a short Minnesota Getawayhead on out to our Stillwater MN Hotel.

Relax in our elegant lobby complete with period furnishings and the original tin ceiling. Enjoy a beverage on the patio facing the St. Croix River or stop in Charlie’s Irish Pub, located where Charlie Lustig had his saloon when the building opened in 1890. The pub features live Irish music every Friday and Saturday night. Savor your favorite micro-brew while listening to great entertainment.

For breakfast, lunch, and dinner, Charlie’s Restaurant boasts exquisite American cuisine and a selection of fine international wines. Our Sunday Brunch is popular with visitors and locals alike.

The Ballroom at the Inn is an ideal setting for business meetings, retreats, private parties, catered events, and weddings. Outside there is additional space on the outdoor veranda as well as at the Lowell Park which sits between the Inn and the River.

Famed as the Birthplace of Minnesota, the celebrated community of Stillwater was founded in 1843. The city is just a twenty-minute drive from Minneapolis/St. Paul. The Water Street Inn is located in the heart of a nationally registered historical district of Stillwater. Uniquely situated between the St. Croix River and Main Street, our Stillwater MN Hotel is just steps away from hundreds of shopping and entertainment opportunities.