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St. James Hotel MN

Accommodations

The St. James Hotel′s 68 charming guestrooms feature period Victorian decor and modern amenities expected by today’s travelers. No two rooms are alike, and each is named after 19th-century riverboats that plied the waters of the Mississippi River. Guests can choose views of the Mississippi River, He Mni Can (Barn Bluff), or beautiful downtown Red Wing, MN.

Architectural styles differ from the Historic section to the Riverside. The Historic section is of the Italianate style, popular in the U.S. in the early to mid-19th century. Tall, narrow windows, a low-pitch hipped roof and overhanging eaves supported by decorative brackets characterize this style. The rooms tend to be square or rectangular in shape and boast higher ceilings. The hallways of the Historic section are almost twice as wide as a modern hallway as they were built to accommodate the hoop skirts of the era, especially since “well-bred” women did not go anywhere without taking the arm of an escort or another female companion.

En route to the guestrooms in the Historic section, guests will find bits of history on the walls with art and antiques from the past century. Old doorways remain as “Historical Vignettes," where pictures and stories from Red Wing’s past hang in abundance. A picture of each guestroom’s namesake is placed in each space. On the wall of the third-floor landing of the grand staircase hangs a quilt commemorating those who lost their lives in the tragic Lake Pepin Sea Wing disaster.

The 1977 addition of the Riverside section is modern in its construction with bay windows facing the Mississippi River. The curved structure allows some of the rooms to be charming and odd-shaped. The ceilings are of standard height and hallways are long and narrow like those in most modern hotels. Guests in modern fashion have little trouble navigating them. The Riverside section features some 19th-century art and antiques, though not as prevalent as in the Historic section.

Live the VIP life and reserve the Iron Works Flat or The Foundry, both apartment-style experiences at the St. James Hotel. Enjoy a reserved parking space and private entrances, large screen TVs, theater-quality sound system, full-size living room with murphy bed, king-size bed, whirlpool bath, separate shower, hardwood floors, marble countertops in the full kitchen, washer, dryer, and expansive views of the Mississippi River and He Mni Can (Barn Bluff).

Featured Accommodations

Riverside Rooms
Classic Collection
Premium Collection
Whirlpool Collection
Suite Collection
The Iron Works Flat
The Foundry

Room Amenities

  • High-quality mattresses

  • Plush robes

  • Luxury bedding

  • Flat-screen TV

  • Business center

  • In-Room Dining Services

  • On-Site specialty shops

  • Seasonal activities

  • Complimentary bottled water

  • High-speed wireless internet access

  • Alarm clock radio with dual USB charging ports

  • Laundry services (for an additional fee)

  • Covered parking with EV and Tesla charging stations

  • Full-service restaurant and bar on-site

  • Complimentary Red Wing Family YMCA guest passes – ask a Guest Services

Featured Offers

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National Trust for Historic Preservation Month Rate – Save 20% Off Best Available Rate

Friends of Historic Hotels of America receive up to 20% off the Best Available Rate using the code NHP.

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Best Available Rate

Book the Best Available Rate at this property on HistoricHotels.org and receive a complimentary one-year family membership (a $30 value) to the National Trust for Historic Preservation.