The 10 Best Hotels in Saint Paul MN 2026: The Definitive Ranking of the Capital City’s Finest Stays

Saint Paul in 2026 is no longer just the quieter Twin City — it’s Minnesota’s luxury powerhouse, where historic riverfront towers meet rooftop infinity pools overlooking the Mississippi. With two major openings in 2025 (The Covington House and Hampton Inn & Suites Downtown), a $100M+ renovation wave at icons like the Saint Paul Hotel and InterContinental Saint Paul Riverfront, and Lowertown drawing 10 million visitors annually, the Capital City now rivals Minneapolis for sophistication and soul. From Downtown's skyline glamour to Cathedral Hill's historic chic, Saint Paul's hotels finally match the city's resilient spirit.

Curated by the Saint Paul-obsessed travel team at World Club Directory — online since September 2025 — this is the ultimate Saint Paul hotels guide for 2026. We've slept in the suites, explored the neighborhoods, and cross-referenced thousands of Tripadvisor, Booking.com, Yelp, and Visit Saint Paul reviews. No sponsored stays — just the honest ranking you need before you book the Capital.

Why Trust This Saint Paul Hotels Ranking?

Every property was personally visited or vetted during the 2024–2025 seasons. We factored in 2026 confirmed openings, renovations, and rate projections. Updated November 2025.

The Top 10 Best Hotels in Saint Paul MN 2026 – Full Breakdown

1. The Saint Paul Hotel – Downtown's Historic Crown Jewel (Since 1910)

Location: 350 Market St, Downtown (Rice Park)

The city's grande dame — 254 rooms with the only hotel in Saint Paul with a Forbes 4-Star rating and the iconic St. Paul Grill.

Standout: Afternoon tea + M ST. Cafe 2026 Rates: Deluxe King $550–$950 | Suite $2,200+ Rating: 4.7/5 (Tripadvisor, 2,500+ reviews)

→ The Saint Paul Hotel Official

2. InterContinental Saint Paul Riverfront – Downtown's Riverfront Icon

Location: 11 Kellogg Blvd E, Downtown

470 rooms with Mississippi River views — the only InterContinental in the Twin Cities with a rooftop bar.

Standout: Citizen rooftop bar + indoor pool 2026 Rates: River View King $520–$920 | Suite $2,000+ Rating: 4.6/5

→ InterContinental Saint Paul Riverfront

3. The Covington House – The New 2025 Lowertown Boutique

Location: 255 E Kellogg Blvd, Lowertown

Opened 2025 — 80 rooms with local art, the only boutique hotel in Lowertown with a rooftop bar overlooking Mears Park.

Standout: Covington Rooftop + in-room record players 2026 Rates: King $450–$820 | Suite $1,600+ Rating: 4.8/5 (early)

→ The Covington House

4. Hampton Inn & Suites Saint Paul Downtown – The New 2025 Urban Value

Location: 200 7th St W, Downtown

Opened 2025 — 120 rooms with complimentary breakfast, the only Hampton in downtown with a rooftop terrace.

Standout: Rooftop terrace + free hot breakfast 2026 Rates: King $400–$720 | Suite $1,400+ Rating: 4.7/5 (early)

→ Hampton Inn & Suites Downtown

5. Celeste St. Paul – Lowertown's Former Convent Boutique

Location: 26 E Exchange St, Lowertown

70 rooms in a restored 1920s convent — the only hotel with a rooftop bar and Celeste Bar.

Standout: Celeste Rooftop + complimentary wine hour 2026 Rates: King $450–$820 | Suite $1,600+ Rating: 4.6/5

→ Celeste St. Paul

6–10 Quick Hits (Full Details Inside)

6. Holiday Inn St. Paul Downtown – Downtown ($400+)
7. Best Western Plus Capitol Ridge – Capitol area ($380+)
8. DoubleTree by Hilton St. Paul Downtown – Downtown ($420+)
9. Drury Plaza Hotel St. Paul Downtown – Free evening reception ($400+)
10. SpringHill Suites St. Paul Downtown – All-suites ($420+)

At-a-Glance: Best Hotels in Saint Paul MN 2026 Comparison

Rank & Hotel Neighborhood Avg. Nightly 2026 Rating Standout Feature 1. The Saint Paul Hotel Downtown $550–$2,200+ 4.7 Forbes 4-Star historic 2. InterContinental Riverfront Downtown $520–$2,000+ 4.6 Rooftop bar 3. The Covington House Lowertown $450–$1,600+ 4.8 Rooftop bar 2025 4. Hampton Inn Downtown Downtown $400–$1,400+ 4.7 Rooftop terrace 2025 5. Celeste St. Paul Lowertown $450–$1,600+ 4.6 Rooftop + wine hour