If you are visiting St. Paul, this is the best place to stay. I found it on google and stayed their twice. Its a great idea (hotel on boat), lovely interiors (beautifully crafted), nice amenities (quilts and bathrooms), and the breakfast is delicious. All the rooms are good, but I like the Pilot House best. The decks and views are... more

This is a wonderful floating (it's a retrofitted river tow boat) inn, across the Mississippi from downtown St. Paul. Superlatives include: wildlife viewing (eagles feeding in the river), a quiet, respectful ambience, great and hearty breakfasts, and access to a dozen fine restaurants, theaters, and historic architecture. more

You are staying on a river boat here. Bet you've never done that before. It was a fun adventure and something new. The hostess was extremely friendly and accommodating. Breakfast was good. more

My husband and I kicked off our honeymoon by spending our first night at the Covington Inn. Our hostess was very welcoming, witty, and a great cook (We loved the coffee cake that accompanied breakfast! I think it had at least an inch of streusel on top!). Our room, the Master's Quarters, was much bigger than I expected for an... more

My wife and I stayed at the Covington the night that I proposed to her a few years back and had a nice time. We have been to many B&Bs so I can understand some people's frustrations if they go into it with certain expectations. There are no hot tubs in the rooms and not much to walk around and... more

My husband and I spent the weekend at Covington Inn with his family for a graduation at Hamline University. It was perfect for us as our group was able to rent out the entire boat. We found it adorable and enjoyed ourselves. Yes, you have to walk a bit from the parking lot. However, there's a ramp for your luggage... more

If you stay here bring the following: wheel barrow to bring your things to and from your car--parking is far away as in a city parking lot; extra pillows as only two on the bed--both flat and not very relaxing; extra towels--inn keeper not very friendly when we asked for more towels; if you want bacon or meat with your... more

The Covington is a very unique B&B in a tugboat on the Mississippi River, moored at a park across from downtown St Paul. To fully appreciate the Covington, you really have to come prepared to forget about many of the comforts we have come to expect at our places of lodging and appreciate the unique aspects of living on a... more

This is a very unique experience. Very romantic and unexpectedly charming. Liz, the owner, is accomodating and nice. Stayed in the Pilot House room and loved it. We are going back this weekend to stay in the Riverview Suite which is below the main deck - porthole windows! Great view of the river obviously, since you are on it. more