St James Hotel, a Historic Hotel of America
Location: 406 Main St., Red Wing, Minnesota, 55066, Red Wing, US
Star Rating: 3 Stars
Property Type: Hotels
About this Property
Experience the charm of the St James Hotel, a Historic Hotel of America, nestled in the heart of Red Wing, where history meets modern comfort.
Relaxation Awaits: Indulge in our full-service spa, offering rejuvenating massages, body treatments, and facials to melt away the stresses of everyday life.
Dining Delight: Savor delectable dishes at Scarlet Kitchen & Bar, or opt for the convenience of room service featuring cooked-to-order breakfasts served daily.
Unparalleled Convenience: With complimentary wireless internet, ski storage, and a business center, along with free self-parking and daily housekeeping, your stay will be as effortless as it is enjoyable.
Escape to our unique hotel for a memorable stay and book your experience today!
Important Information
- Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
- Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
Policies
Check-in: 04:00 PM - 06:00 AM
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Amenities & Facilities
- Meeting rooms
- Full-service spa
- Express check-out
- Electric car charging station
- No single-use plastic straws
- Comprehensive recycling policy
- No single-use plastic stirrers
- No single-use plastic water bottles
- No single-use plastic soda bottles
- Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
- Annual carbon offsets
- Sustainability/community reinvestment (10% revenue or more)
- Free WiFi
- 24-hour front desk
- Terrace
- Garden
- Luggage storage
- Express check-in/check-out
- Ski storage
- Concierge service
- Elevator
- ATM/banking
- Shopping on site
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Ski storage
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Express check-out
- Mountain biking nearby
- Full-service spa
- Meeting rooms
- Smoke-free property
- Use of nearby fitness center (discount)
- Free self parking
- Rooftop terrace
- Rock climbing nearby
- Electric car charging station
- Water dispenser
- Housekeeping on request
- Vegetable garden
- Ballroom
- Banquet hall
- Reception hall
- Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
- Eco-friendly toiletries
- LED light bulbs
- Recycling
- Grey water recycling system
- Change of towels (on request)
- Change of bed sheets (on request)
- Vegetarian breakfast available
- Organic food
- Annual carbon offsets
- Locally-owned & organized tours & activities
- Showcase for local artists
- Sustainability/community reinvestment (10% revenue or more)
- Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
- Double-glazing on all windows
- Locally-sourced food on site (80% or more)
- Energy-saving switches
- At least 80% of all lighting comes from LEDs
- All property's electricity comes from renewable sources
- Comprehensive food waste policy
- Vegan menu options available
- Vegetarian menu options available
- Comprehensive recycling policy
- No single-use plastic soda bottles
- No single-use plastic stirrers
- Biodegradable/compostable stirrers
- No single-use plastic straws
- No single-use plastic water bottles
- Reusable cups only
- Reusable tableware only
- Water-efficient showers only
- Accessible shuttle
- No accessible shuttle
Rooms Available
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Junior Suite Riverside
1 King Bed
Overlooking the river
Layout - Bedroom
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - 32-inch flat-screen TV, cable channels, and MP3 dock
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, room service (limited hours), and free bottled water
Sleep - Premium bedding and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, bathrobes, designer toiletries, and a hair dryer
Practical - Safe, iron/ironing board, and desk
Comfort - Fresh bed sheets (on request), fresh towels (on request), and air conditioning
Eco-friendly - Eco-friendly toiletries, eco-friendly cleaning supplies, energy-saving switches, and recycling bin
Need to Know - Housekeeping on request
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Bathrobe
- Desk
- Private bathroom
- Bottle of water
- Room service (limited hours)
- Daily housekeeping
- Designer toiletries
- Premium bedding
- Free WiFi
- MP3 docking station
- Bedsheets provided
- Eco-friendly cleaning products
- LED light bulbs
- Change of towels (on request)
- Change of bed sheets (on request)
- Energy-saving switches
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Junior Suite
1 King Bed
Individually decorated room
Layout - Bedroom
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - 32-inch flat-screen TV, cable channels, and MP3 dock
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, room service (limited hours), and free bottled water
Sleep - Premium bedding and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, jetted bathtub and separate shower
Practical - Safe, iron/ironing board, and desk
Comfort - Fresh bed sheets (on request), fresh towels (on request), and air conditioning
Eco-friendly - Eco-friendly toiletries, eco-friendly cleaning supplies, energy-saving switches, and recycling bin
Need to Know - Housekeeping on request
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Bathrobe
- Desk
- Private bathroom
- Bottle of water
- Room service (limited hours)
- Daily housekeeping
- Jetted bathtub
- Designer toiletries
- Premium bedding
- Separate bathtub and shower
- Free WiFi
- MP3 docking station
- Bedsheets provided
- Eco-friendly cleaning products
- LED light bulbs
- Change of towels (on request)
- Change of bed sheets (on request)
- Energy-saving switches
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Premium King
1 King Bed
Individually decorated room
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - 32-inch flat-screen TV, cable channels, and MP3 dock
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, room service (limited hours), and free bottled water
Sleep - Premium bedding and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, bathrobes, and designer toiletries
Practical - Safe, iron/ironing board, and desk
Comfort - Fresh bed sheets (on request), fresh towels (on request), and air conditioning
Eco-friendly - Eco-friendly toiletries, eco-friendly cleaning supplies, energy-saving switches, and recycling bin
Need to Know - Housekeeping on request
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Bathrobe
- Desk
- Private bathroom
- Bottle of water
- Room service (limited hours)
- Daily housekeeping
- Designer toiletries
- Premium bedding
- Free WiFi
- MP3 docking station
- Bedsheets provided
- Eco-friendly cleaning products
- LED light bulbs
- Change of towels (on request)
- Change of bed sheets (on request)
- Energy-saving switches
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Classic Queen Riverside
1 Queen Bed
Overlooking the river
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - 32-inch flat-screen TV, cable channels, and MP3 dock
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, room service (limited hours), and free bottled water
Sleep - Premium bedding and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, bathrobes, designer toiletries, and a hair dryer
Practical - Safe, iron/ironing board, and desk
Comfort - Fresh bed sheets (on request), fresh towels (on request), and air conditioning
Eco-friendly - Eco-friendly toiletries, eco-friendly cleaning supplies, energy-saving switches, and recycling bin
Need to Know - Housekeeping on request
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Bathrobe
- Desk
- Private bathroom
- Bottle of water
- Room service (limited hours)
- Daily housekeeping
- Designer toiletries
- Premium bedding
- Free WiFi
- MP3 docking station
- Bedsheets provided
- Eco-friendly cleaning products
- LED light bulbs
- Change of towels (on request)
- Change of bed sheets (on request)
- Energy-saving switches
-
Jetted Tub Queen
1 Queen Bed
Individually decorated room
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - 32-inch flat-screen TV, cable channels, and MP3 dock
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, room service (limited hours), and free bottled water
Sleep - Premium bedding and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, jetted bathtub and separate shower
Practical - Safe, iron/ironing board, and desk
Comfort - Fresh bed sheets (on request), fresh towels (on request), and air conditioning
Eco-friendly - Eco-friendly toiletries, eco-friendly cleaning supplies, energy-saving switches, and recycling bin
Need to Know - Housekeeping on request
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Bathrobe
- Desk
- Private bathroom
- Bottle of water
- Room service (limited hours)
- Daily housekeeping
- Jetted bathtub
- Designer toiletries
- Premium bedding
- Separate bathtub and shower
- Free WiFi
- MP3 docking station
- Bedsheets provided
- Eco-friendly cleaning products
- LED light bulbs
- Change of towels (on request)
- Change of bed sheets (on request)
- Energy-saving switches
-
Jetted Tub 2 Queens
2 Queen Beds
Individually decorated room
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - 32-inch flat-screen TV, cable channels, and MP3 dock
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, room service (limited hours), and free bottled water
Sleep - Premium bedding and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, jetted bathtub and separate shower
Practical - Safe, iron/ironing board, and desk
Comfort - Fresh bed sheets (on request), fresh towels (on request), and air conditioning
Eco-friendly - Eco-friendly toiletries, eco-friendly cleaning supplies, energy-saving switches, and recycling bin
Need to Know - Housekeeping on request
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Bathrobe
- Desk
- Private bathroom
- Bottle of water
- Room service (limited hours)
- Daily housekeeping
- Jetted bathtub
- Designer toiletries
- Premium bedding
- Separate bathtub and shower
- Free WiFi
- MP3 docking station
- Bedsheets provided
- Eco-friendly cleaning products
- LED light bulbs
- Change of towels (on request)
- Change of bed sheets (on request)
- Energy-saving switches
-
Jetted Tub King
1 King Bed
Individually decorated room
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - 32-inch flat-screen TV, cable channels, and MP3 dock
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, room service (limited hours), and free bottled water
Sleep - Premium bedding and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, jetted bathtub and separate shower
Practical - Safe, iron/ironing board, and desk
Comfort - Fresh bed sheets (on request), fresh towels (on request), and air conditioning
Eco-friendly - Eco-friendly toiletries, eco-friendly cleaning supplies, energy-saving switches, and recycling bin
Need to Know - Housekeeping on request
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Bathrobe
- Desk
- Private bathroom
- Bottle of water
- Room service (limited hours)
- Daily housekeeping
- Jetted bathtub
- Designer toiletries
- Premium bedding
- Separate bathtub and shower
- Free WiFi
- MP3 docking station
- Bedsheets provided
- Eco-friendly cleaning products
- LED light bulbs
- Change of towels (on request)
- Change of bed sheets (on request)
- Energy-saving switches
-
Classic Queen
1 Queen Bed
Individually decorated room
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - 32-inch flat-screen TV, cable channels, and MP3 dock
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, room service (limited hours), and free bottled water
Sleep - Premium bedding and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, bathrobes, designer toiletries, and a hair dryer
Practical - Safe, iron/ironing board, and desk
Comfort - Fresh bed sheets (on request), fresh towels (on request), and air conditioning
Eco-friendly - Eco-friendly toiletries, eco-friendly cleaning supplies, energy-saving switches, and recycling bin
Need to Know - Housekeeping on request
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Bathrobe
- Desk
- Private bathroom
- Bottle of water
- Room service (limited hours)
- Daily housekeeping
- Designer toiletries
- Premium bedding
- Free WiFi
- MP3 docking station
- Bedsheets provided
- Eco-friendly cleaning products
- LED light bulbs
- Change of towels (on request)
- Change of bed sheets (on request)
- Energy-saving switches
-
Premium King Riverside
1 King Bed
Overlooking the river
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - 32-inch flat-screen TV, cable channels, and MP3 dock
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, room service (limited hours), and free bottled water
Sleep - Premium bedding and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, bathrobes, designer toiletries, and a hair dryer
Practical - Safe, iron/ironing board, and desk
Comfort - Fresh bed sheets (on request), fresh towels (on request), and air conditioning
Eco-friendly - Eco-friendly toiletries, eco-friendly cleaning supplies, energy-saving switches, and recycling bin
Need to Know - Housekeeping on request
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Bathrobe
- Desk
- Private bathroom
- Bottle of water
- Room service (limited hours)
- Daily housekeeping
- Designer toiletries
- Premium bedding
- Free WiFi
- MP3 docking station
- Bedsheets provided
- Eco-friendly cleaning products
- LED light bulbs
- Change of towels (on request)
- Change of bed sheets (on request)
- Energy-saving switches
-
Premium 2 Queen Riverside
2 Queen Beds
Overlooking the river
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - 32-inch flat-screen TV, cable channels, and MP3 dock
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, room service (limited hours), and free bottled water
Sleep - Premium bedding and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, bathrobes, designer toiletries, and a hair dryer
Practical - Safe, iron/ironing board, and desk
Comfort - Fresh bed sheets (on request), fresh towels (on request), and air conditioning
Eco-friendly - Eco-friendly toiletries, eco-friendly cleaning supplies, energy-saving switches, and recycling bin
Need to Know - Housekeeping on request
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Bathrobe
- Desk
- Private bathroom
- Bottle of water
- Room service (limited hours)
- Daily housekeeping
- Designer toiletries
- Premium bedding
- Free WiFi
- MP3 docking station
- Bedsheets provided
- Eco-friendly cleaning products
- LED light bulbs
- Change of towels (on request)
- Change of bed sheets (on request)
- Energy-saving switches
-
Premium Queen Riverside
1 Queen Bed
Overlooking the river
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - 32-inch flat-screen TV, cable channels, and MP3 dock
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, room service (limited hours), and free bottled water
Sleep - Premium bedding and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, bathrobes, designer toiletries, and a hair dryer
Practical - Safe, iron/ironing board, and desk
Comfort - Fresh bed sheets (on request), fresh towels (on request), and air conditioning
Eco-friendly - Eco-friendly toiletries, eco-friendly cleaning supplies, energy-saving switches, and recycling bin
Need to Know - Housekeeping on request
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Bathrobe
- Desk
- Private bathroom
- Bottle of water
- Room service (limited hours)
- Daily housekeeping
- Designer toiletries
- Premium bedding
- Free WiFi
- MP3 docking station
- Bedsheets provided
- Eco-friendly cleaning products
- LED light bulbs
- Change of towels (on request)
- Change of bed sheets (on request)
- Energy-saving switches
Guest Reviews
- Michael (10/5): -
- Renee (9/5): -
- Baker (10/5): - lovely old hotel that was beautifully maintained. The rooms are not quite as large as some hotels, bu tth estay was lovely
- Tara (5/5): - Very big room The restaurant Scarlett staff were rude
- eric (7/5): -
- Lisa (9/5): -
- Andrew (10/5): -
- Austin (8/5): - Historic In a town with no good restaurants.
- Jocelyn (8/5): -
- Dawn (10/5): -
- Thomas (7/5): Overall it was pleasant - Classic design Entery into hotel was only through the garage or a side door that led you to a bar before climbing the stairs to the lobby.
- Troy (5/5): -
- WILLIAM R BURKE (10/5): -
- Kathleen (10/5): Great place to stay in the heart of a historic town - All the bars/restaurants/music/stores...there is so much to do right in the hotel. Queen beds are small!
- Steve (10/5): -
- Cassandra (8/5): Beautiful, historic hotel stay with comfortable bed and nice amenities - History, comfort, and restaurants Trains can be a bit loud at night
- Terrance (9/5): Fine all the way around. - Historical aspects. Cleanliness. Nothing at all,
- Varichak (10/5): -
- Hudson (10/5): A very clean, elegant, hospitable property with access to many local venues - Overall cleanliness of hotel, restaurant, room, and free access to nextdoor YMCA and price. Guest services were professional, courteous and helpful. N/AA
- Joanna (9/5): Memorable! - Old style, well preserved history. Amenities, on site spa, YMCA usage was a bonus. Train sounds at night woke us up moreso on Friday than Thursday.
- Kay (10/5): A wonderful, historic getaway - The bedding was amazing. The front desk personnel were very helpful, even with a big event to manage. We plan to return! We have no complaints.
- Karen (10/5): -
- marty (9/5): we will certainly concider staying again if we attend another concert near by. - for a building built in the 1870s. it is in FANTASTIC condition. the building had everything you would want in a modern Motel with the character of of an old building. hightly recomend. i did not like that we were unable to spend time in the old school speak easy bar as the concert we attended lasted longer than the bar was open.the bar looked fantastic.
- Elizabeth (10/5): -
- Nick (8/5): -
- Sherri (9/5): - Location is perfect! Relaxed feel and lovely accommodations. Always fun to see the weddings and joy!
- Tina (8/5): - Historic, charming!
- Michelle (10/5): - Everything was exceptionally wonderful
- David (8/5): - History Cooler temps areas of the building, shops closed and restaurant bar being remodeled
- Chris (9/5): Can’t wait to go back - Old, decorated perfect! Nothing
- Bonnie (9/5): We enjoyed a lovely anniversary weekend with a wonderful dinner a Scarlet. Delicious! - The history , located just off the river, close proximity to local shops
- Patty (10/5): -
- Richard (9/5): -
- Scott (10/5): -
- Nicholas (10/5): -
- linda (10/5): Would come back but not plan on going to the Port. - Very good, love the patio restaurant Enjoyed the Port bar . Staff and drink very good. Had dinner reservation. Two other tables occupied. Server gave us drink menu , after 15 minutes waiting for server, we left. Disappointing.
- Patricia (10/5): It was a great place to spend a weekend with the family! - It was a beautiful hotel. We had 3 rooms all on the same floor with our adult children. We loved the museum spaces and displays in the hotel. Food was exceptional, we had dinner and breakfast and would happily return. The gift shop was lovely with nice offerings. It was the perfect location! Everyone said they enjoyed their stay and raved about the comfort of the beds. The library room with the fireplace was lovely!
- Amy (10/5): Overall, we enjoyed it. - I liked all the historical features of the hotel. The air conditioner didn't work in our room and it was a hot day.
- June (6/5): - The decor was lovely. The hinges on the door were falling off. The door closer was causing the door hinges to make the hinges separating it from the door. The air conditioner was to loud.
- Mark (10/5): I’ve stayed there multiple times and always enjoying my stay. - Great location. I love the vintage rooms. Very clean and comfortable. Nice view. I had no issue
- Connie (8/5): Very comfortable and convenient - Location and atmosphere Poor service in restaurant
- Dave (10/5): -
- Ann (10/5): -
- Z4180DFkarenj (6/5): Sleeping on the train tracks - This is an historic hotel in the center of town. Unfortunately train tracks run directly behind the hotel. The train doesn't run during the day. Instead it runs hourly during the night. Since it is traveling through town it is required to blow its whistle multiple times as it passes behind the hotel. The rooms are not sound proofed so you'll hear it every time!
- Zm85xam (9/5): -
- JRB41710 (10/5): Elegance and History Combined - We stayed overnight at the St. James and it was a wonderful experience! Lots of history in an elegant setting, with rooms overlooking the Mississippi River. Attentive staff and excellent food. Highly recommend this hotel!
- Angela (8/5): Lovely - Beautiful historic building with wonderful location. We found the fabric texture of the sheet uncomfortable.
- Laurie (10/5): -
- Shannon (10/5): -
- Catherine (10/5): I loved the historic beauty of the place. - The historic building and its location downtown near everything. There are no amenities.
- Maggie (10/5): Very lovely and extremely comfortable bed and pillows! -
- Bonnie (9/5): - Located near shopping and local restaurants
- Leslie (9/5): Charming Historic Hotel in a cute riverfront downtown - Great, walkable location, cute town! Love the historic vibes and the proximity to river. Very charming! Continental breakfast included would have been nice. Otherwise, super accomodating.
- Karlyn (10/5): -
- Maurice (10/5): - Very comfortable bed, extra chairs, plenty of TV channels to choose from, good hot water response. Fairly quiet. Got a little too warm during the night but I had shut off the temp control system and it didn't cool down as much as anticipated due to a remarkably mild late November. Not the fault of the hotel.
- Felicia (10/5): -
- Wold (10/5): - It's a beautiful place to stay.The food was excellent.We order room service a couple times very fast and again, the food was very, very good. The linens were very soft and very comfortable.
- Barbara (9/5): Good for a historical hotel - Beautifully maintained and comfortable. Food in the restaurants is good. It feels overpriced to me. $324 for one night is too much. I was forced to stay there to accommodate my sister's wishes but I could have easily saved $100 by being down the road. We were in the area to bury my older sister. I was also annoyed that the 20% discount on the room price was not valid that weekend. That was a big draw for me. The booking agent didn't know why that was. I suspect it was MEA weekend. But nevertheless, not fair.
- Brian (9/5): -
- Erin (10/5): -
- Akers (10/5): Wonderful stay - Historic building- beautiful Confusing
- Kathy (4/5): Ok - The room was nice didn't not eat at the restaurant for breakfast the dinner service the night before was not very good No refrigerator in the room it was our 50th wedding anniversary which I had told to number of people in your hotel and your staff still treated us like any other guest
- Marie (2/5): Terrible - Location The shower was backed up so I took a weak shower in about of foot of water. When I complained they were rude when I produced a video of the shower. The room was extra small, one very small window, a small tv and a very outdated bathroom.
- Kris (10/5): -
- Montreuil (10/5): - jacuzzi was excellent tv signal cut out periodically for a minute or two
- danwO6453AG (2/5): A Dim Shadow of Past Experiences - My wife and I were very excited to visit the st james and take my now adult children back for the 1st time since they were small, and for the hotel's 150th anniversary. We were vastly disappointed on every level. - The hotel was under construction. I understood the need, but it was disappointing to try to show the children this grand hotel, and curious timing for a 150th anniversary year. If that was the only issue, everything would've been great but... - Access to all the areas that are wonderful - the original lobby, library, pipe organ etc. was roped off due to a private event and the staff was clear we could not enter. - We wanted to go to Jimmy's pub on the 4th floor for a pre dinner drink and the wonderful ambiance. closed. We were informed by an indifferent desk clerk it had been turned into banquet space. What a waste of an iconic area. - We went to dinner at The Port. It was only semi busy, plenty of open tables as it was early (5pm) and we had a reservation. But when I asked if we could sit by the fireplace, explaining we had a picture of the kids at that spot when they were little and would like a "then and now" picture, (which I also noted in my reservation and that table and others adjacent to it were open) the waiter was clearly put out and made sure we knew it. - The extensive menu we recalled was reduced to a few average entrees. - The dinner was ok, nothing spectacular, certainly not what we previously experienced on multiple occasions - We requested a bottle of wine, then waited 30 minutes for it, as the waitress disappeared. I finally walked across the restaurant to politely ask status, and was told the bar was backed up. I could see the bar, it was not backed up. When the bottle finally arrived 15 min later, 45 min after ordering, I said at this stage we're ready to depart, we'll take it with. I was told this was only possible if the bottle was opened and a corking fee charged. I said keep the bottle. All in all, I was very excited to return with our now adult children to Red Wing and the St. James and the experience was awful. Red Wing was great. The St. James, not so much. As a staunch supporter of historic hotels, I really wanted it to be what we recalled/experienced before, not a dim shadow at best.
- Kim (9/5): -
- Ashley (8/5): A lovely stay in a beautiful, historic hotel in the great town of Red Wing! - The historic hotel was beautiful! We had a fantastic time at the wedding downstairs, as well as at the basement bar! We also had a delicious, reasonably priced breakfast the next day, with generous portions. Plus, we shopped inside that day. What a fun place! Our room was a tight squeeze, without much surface space for our things, especially in the bathroom.
- jkg366 (10/5): Charming and friendly - Our visit to the St James for a relatives wedding was perfect. The location in town made it easy to get a nice walk in and the view of the river and walking path along the water was fabulous. Every person we encountered from the front desk to the restaurant made us feel welcome and taken care of. The historic hotel was charming.
- Shyia (9/5): I really liked this hotel, but there were a lot of train horns. - The look, location, and staff The train horns at night.
- Matt (10/5): -
- ttnorthman (10/5): Red Wing Wedding - Wonderful establishment and will be coming back … the Porter was relaxing and Scarlets, while extremely busy, was a find dinning experience.
- Stimac (10/5): I would absolutely stay there again! - Hotel was beautiful, food was great. Shops and atmosphere were ideal. None of my requests were able to be honored i.e. 12:00pm early check-in and adjoining rooms.
- Jacob (8/5): -
- Lehrke (10/5): -
- Todd (10/5): - Best place to stay in Red Wing MN.
- Michelle (10/5): - Beautiful, historic landmark hotel for the area. The Port lounge downstairs, staff, and food were amazing. The establishment's unique history was intriguing. The friendly,approachable staff were terrific.
- Diane (10/5): - The St James hotel is very unique. It is like going back in time and very pleasant.
- Robey (10/5): Great - Historic. Clean. There was nothing to not like.
- Robey (10/5): Great - Historic Nothing to not like
- Ruth (8/5): - We enjoyed our time at the St James Hotel and in Red Wing. The restaurants in the hotel are excellent and more reasonably priced than some hotel restaurants are. Our room was a little small with just one small window and the mattress is soft and sags toward the middle.
- Megan (10/5): - Clean, comfortable, nice decor
- CarrieSD (8/5): Beautiful historical hotel with a lot of charm and character - We had a lovely stay at this hotel. Our room was much larger than I had anticipated - it felt like a large suite, rather than a normal room with two double beds. The bathroom was very small, though. There was limited counter space so I had to store a lot of my toiletries in other parts of the room, which is not ideal. Although that is my one and only complaint. Everything else was lovely. The property was built in the 1800s, and the lobby felt old and stuffy when we first checked in at nighttime. However, when we woke up in the morning to go to breakfast we were able to explore the rest of the hotel and really enjoyed the more modern decorated spaces, the sitting room with a lit fire (which was a very cool touch on a chilly, early morning), and enjoyed viewing some of the history of the hotel. It was a bit like a museum and hotel in one...very cool. Scarlett Restaurant was very impressive. The decor is very cool - we loved sitting by the window with a view of the river. The food was DELICIOUS. We were so impressed both mornings we dined there. The short rib benedict with the green chili jam and poached eggs was to DIE for. Our waitress was so kind and professional, too. I highly recommend eating there even if you are not staying at the hotel! Overall it was a great stay. We hope to return one day when we can enjoy the basement bar (it was closed the only free night we had, a Sunday). This is a very memorable hotel.
- David (10/5): - The best of everything!!
- Susan (9/5): This place is a gem and so is Red Wing! And hiking in Frontenac is always delightful - Our second time at this gorgeous historic hotel — and this time we had a river view, which was spectacular! Would be nice if there was a way to get a mini fridge on request!
- Michelle (10/5): Fabulous stay! Love this place! - We loved everything about this stay, loved all the updates to the hotel & restaurant. Classy place! The check in experience could have been better.
- Richard (10/5): -
- jill (10/5): Comfortable, unique, helpful staff - My family stayed in several rooms here for a mini family reunion and we all had a great experience. Everyone at the front desk was friendly and went out of their way to help us. My room had a lovely view of the river. We all enjoyed looking at the historical exhibits around the hotel. Red Wing is a cute town too.
- Lori (10/5): - Older, well maintained, clean. Beds were comfortable. Staff was professional. Parking was efficient. Great restaurant. Spa onsite. Train did pass during the night
- Lee (10/5): - This is a very old and well-known hotel in the heart of Red Wing Minnesota. The staff were amazing and even went so far as they leave a nice card in our room to help us celebrate the reason we were staying there. The room was clean and had wonderful historic decor. Vibrant, wallpapers, old, classic furniture, etc. This is not a negative, but please know that the room we stayed in did not have a refrigerator, or microwave. I wouldn’t expect that in a historical setting like this, but I wanted to point this out in case somebody plans on bringing their own food or beverages. Maybe some rooms have that option, I did not request it, and like I said, please don’t view that as a negative remark. You can find many wonderful options for dinner and shopping either on site, or very close by. When in the area, please make sure you take some time to visit the Mississippi river, which is close to the hotel, take a hike up the Bluffs, which are also close by, and enjoy the sounds of the trains that pass by occasionally.
- Dawn (10/5): - Love the historical hotel. Very clean and the staff was great.
- Hannah (10/5): - Very cool historic hotel. Great restaurant, free parking ramp, very comfortable bed and pillows. Close to train tracks so we did hear trains overnight but we knew that beforehand.
- Steve (8/5): Fam reunion - Had one “snotty” waitress the night we left just trying to enjoy the outdoor venue. Too bad since most of the stay was pretty good.
- Troy (10/5): - The St. James is the most amazing hotel. The charm and elegance of the grand old St. James is everywhere throughout the place. Food is really good. The rooms are numbered and Named. When checking out, make sure you are packed and out of the room. Even the check out process is so efficient.
- David (10/5): - Loved it!
- Teresa (10/5): - Historical hotel Nothing
- Tim (9/5): -
- Cindy (10/5): -
- gregory (10/5): - Beautiful hotel and town.
- Stacy (10/5): -
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