3 Best Hotels in Duluth, Minnesota

Snug along Lake Superior's shoreline, this place exudes luxury, but also feels more like a personal residence than a hotel. The 13 room categories range from standard guest rooms to the lavish Penthouses Continental, along with one-, two- and three-bedroom condos (with fireplaces and whirlpools). All have a private deck or patio to experience Lake Superior's sunsets, and, in summer months, bonfires to make s'mores are hosted. The hotel has a pool, sauna, and fitness center, and kayaks and bicycles are available for exploring nearby waters and parks.

Enjoying the city's best harbor views, this hotel within a circular-tower building is connected to Duluth's climate-controlled skywalk. Rooms are decorated with calming sage-green and ivory hues, and those in the tower have stunning views of Lake Superior's shoreline or the Duluth skyline. Topping the tower is Duluth's only revolving eatery, J. J. Astor, with a menu of classic American dishes. A cozy vibe prevails at Bowery Bros. Pub, offering pub fare.

In the heart of Duluth's oldest downtown district, this inn occupies a house built in 1910. Each of the five suites has a private bath. Rates include a daily complimentary breakfast (hot entrée, muffins, fresh fruit, coffee, and juice) in the dining room or glass-enclosed porch or, for greater privacy, delivered to your suite in a wicker basket. A fully stocked butler's pantry ensures guests never go hungry or thirsty. Massages can be booked fireside in the Woodland Suite.