Nicollet Island Inn

Nicollet Island Inn is a singular boutique hotel situated on Nicollet Island in the Mississippi River at 95 Merriam Street in Minneapolis, Minnesota — one of the few remaining examples of a habitable island property within an American urban river corridor. The hotel occupies an 1893 Victorian building that originally served as an island factory, now converted into 24 intimate rooms and suites that combine period architectural character with contemporary furnishings and modern amenities. The island setting provides a remarkable sense of removal from urban bustle while remaining minutes from downtown Minneapolis; the Merriam Street Bridge connects the island to the North Loop neighborhood and the broader city within a short walk. Rooms span Standard Rooms, Junior Suites, and Specialty Suites, each individually decorated with antique and period-influenced furnishings that reflect the building's heritage. The inn's restaurant is a respected dining destination in its own right, drawing Minneapolis diners for its American menu in a historic room with river views and a quiet atmosphere that feels removed from the city's pace. A private garden provides seasonal outdoor space, and free parking removes the typical urban accommodation cost. The inn's bar is a relaxed evening venue well suited to couples and travelers seeking a quieter alternative to the North Loop's busier establishments. Nicollet Island Inn has been recognized nationally as one of Minnesota's most distinctive overnight experiences — a property whose island location, Victorian setting, and intimate scale cannot be replicated anywhere else in the Twin Cities hotel market.