Celeste of St Paul

The beautiful chapel made breakfast especially enjoyable, and the room and the rest of the building were lovely too. My husband and I slept really well. A small issue came up during our stay, and Colleen and Carrie went well out of their way to make things right. They were exemplary, and I can't properly express how grateful we are. We'll certainly return and will be telling everyone we know about them.

The hotel's history gives it a lot more character than a cookie-cutter place, and I enjoyed the clean room and delicious free breakfast. We also ate and had drinks at the hotel bar and restaurant. It was tasty, though a little pricey, which we expected in the city. I was there with a friend for a Saturday night concert at the palace theater. We walked there and back and felt safe. Check the hotel's website for its suggested parking, and it's easy enough to plan. I'd stay here again if I'm in the area.

The building is lovely, and the cocktail bar is excellent. My room was comfortable, but getting a decent night's sleep was difficult. I was right below what I assume is a party or breakfast area, and there was noise until 11:30 p.m. Then the walking and what sounded like furniture rolling started again at 5:45 a.m. There was a white noise machine, but it didn't do enough. For $150, I expected a bit more.

If you care about architecture, the historic building is a treat. The lobby and bar are particularly nice, and the beds were more comfortable than I expected. The original windows can be drafty, but the room never felt uncomfortable. Parking is convenient, though the hotel doesn't own it. If you're staying more than one night, it might be worth losing your ticket, just saying. I really liked the place and would absolutely come back. Some of the one-star reviews seem completely out of line with my experience. I've never felt in danger walking around St. Paul at night, and the city seems to be doing better after Covid than a lot of places, with more life downtown than it used to have. Homeless people are around in every city, including San Francisco, whose visitor complained about feeling unsafe.