Holiday Inn ST. PAUL DOWNTOWN

This Holiday Inn is very much like all others, old, worn and not even on par with bargain basement chains. 30 years ago Holiday Inns were special, but hotel chains have advanced and Holiday Inn has stagnated. I stayed here because there no desirable hotel rooms to be found.

This is a motel that does not have a lot of extra appeal in an updated style or in providing amenities. It does, however, provide you with a great location - right across the street from the Excel Center, River Centre, Minnesota History Museum and Minnesota Science Museum. If location is your primary reason for selecting a hotel, you could not get a hotel in a better location. If you are looking for overall comfort and those "extras" that many hotels provide, the is not the hotel for you.

This was a great hotel in a great location for having fun in Downtown St. Paul. Close to the Xcel Energy Center and the restaurants along West 7th St and close enough to walk to Rice Park and the Ordway.

Wonderful place to stay. The location is perfect. Love the downtown.

I have been at this hotel several times. I think it is perfect for "solo" business travel. If you travel with children or if you want to have small meetings at the hotel, I would recommend you going to the Embassy Suites (larger rooms, the office / living room at each suite seats four or five people, and they serve free breakfast). The Holiday Inn has great location, nice and efficient employees, free shuttle to local attractions and there are several restaurants withing a few blocks from the hotel. One more point: depending on the season you travel, you may want to go to the Hilton because it has direct access to the skyway (one of the best features of Saint Paul) or the Embassy Suites because of its proximity to the Regents Hospital

I spent a week at this hotel while I was in town for a seminar. The location was very convenient and within walking distance of a number of good restaurants and other attractions. The hotel was fine and I did not have any particular complaints other than some minor plumbing issues in the bathroom (a slow sink drain, and the handle needed to be wiggled to stop the toilet from periodically flushing itself). The hotel is home to The Liffey Irish pub, which although not as great as I had hoped, was much better than most hotel fare. I ate a lot of meals there and can say that there are some good dishes, as well as some mediocre ones. My biggest complaint was the cost of parking. Previous hotel stays have included free parking and I thought the $15 per night rate was quite outrageous. I will definitely use public transportation next time.

Room was small but nice, appeared to be recently updated (decor and newer TV)and it was very clean. Check-in-check out was quick and staff was friendly. Only complaint was the hairdryer in the bathroom did not work.

very nice place. awesome bar/restaurant with an outdoor patio. didnt like having to pay $14 to park overnight

Loved staying across from the Excel Energy Center. Enjoyed the workout room! Staff were friendly & helpful! Room was terrific! Only downfall...had to pay $14 or $15/day for parking.

Second time staying at this hotel when going to a concert at the Xcel Center. Everyone very friendly and understood the excitement for the ones going to the concert. Very polite and helpful staff.