Luxury HotelsDirectoryBeach ResortsBoutiqueParisLondonNew YorkTokyoLuxury HotelsDirectoryBeach ResortsBoutiqueParisLondonNew YorkTokyoPositioned high above the Mississippi River in downtown Saint Paul, InterContinental Saint Paul Riverfront offers a distinctive riverside setting that connects guests directly with the city's culture and attractions. The hotel is the only property on the Mississippi River in Saint Paul, providing unique riverfront access. Its central downtown location places guests within walking distance of live theater, museums, dining, shopping, and entertainment.
Check availability Official websiteThe hotel's elevated position along the Mississippi River defines its location advantage. Set high above the water, the property overlooks downtown Saint Paul and the river landscape. This riverfront placement distinguishes it as the only Saint Paul hotel situated directly on the Mississippi River.
Downtown Saint Paul's position on the river creates a natural focal point for the city's cultural and commercial districts. The hotel's location allows easy access to this core area, with the Mississippi serving as a defining geographic anchor for the property and surrounding neighborhoods.
InterContinental Saint Paul Riverfront is 7.3 miles from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) and 1.8 miles from Saint Paul Downtown Holman Field (STP). The hotel offers covered valet parking with interior hotel access and unlimited in/out privileges. Bike shares are available through the hotel's concierge service.
Public transportation connects seamlessly to the downtown location. The hotel stands within walking distance of Metro Transit stations, with both light rail and bus systems providing access throughout the Twin Cities. The 24-hour concierge can assist with transit information and local navigation. Standard check-in is 3 PM and check-out is 11 AM.
The hotel's central position places guests steps away from downtown Saint Paul's cultural and entertainment destinations. Live theater venues, renowned museums, specialty shops, sporting events, concerts, and festivals occupy the surrounding blocks. The downtown district concentrates dining options, cultural institutions, and entertainment venues within short walking distance.
The area's concentration of attractions reflects Saint Paul's role as a regional center for culture and commerce. Guests can access these venues on foot or through the nearby transit system, eliminating the need for lengthy transportation to reach major cultural attractions.
The site where InterContinental Saint Paul Riverfront now stands has deep roots in Minnesota's history. During the 1930s Prohibition era, the area hosted speakeasies and gangster operations. Notable figures including John Dillinger, Babyface Nelson, and Machine Gun Kelly used Saint Paul as a center of operations during this period.
Underground caves honeycomb the area beneath the hotel, with some containing markings from as far back as 1852. During the 1966 excavation for the original hotel construction, workers discovered Prohibition-era wine racks within these caves, providing tangible evidence of the site's historical significance.
The hotel is 7.3 miles from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) and 1.8 miles from Saint Paul Downtown Holman Field (STP).
Covered valet parking is available with interior hotel access and unlimited in/out privileges. Bike shares are available through the concierge. The hotel is within walking distance of Metro Transit, with light rail and bus systems providing access throughout downtown Saint Paul and the Twin Cities.
The hotel is steps away from live theater, museums, specialty shopping, sporting events, concerts, festivals, and dining options throughout downtown Saint Paul. Its central location provides walking access to many cultural and entertainment venues.
Yes, the hotel is within walking distance of Metro Transit stations. Both light rail and bus systems are nearby, providing connections throughout the Twin Cities. The 24-hour concierge can provide transit guidance.
Check-in is 3 PM and check-out is 11 AM.
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