
One of the Most Historic Hotels in the U.S. Is Here in Minnesota!
When you go on a vacation, do you camp, rent an Airbnb, or find a room at a local hotel? If you are picking "hotel" as your answer, you aren't alone. According to the American Hotel & Lodging Association, every year in the United States, about 1.3 billion nights are spent at a hotel by guests.
Next time you are looking for a hotel, go on an adventure and stay in one of the most historic hotels in the United States. You can find a list of those below, including one hotel in Minnesota that has recently appeared on the "2024 Top 25 Historic Hotels of America Afternoon Tea Experiences".
***Warning, a few of these hotels claim to be haunted!***
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Check Out These Interesting Facts About The Saint Paul Hotel in Minnesota
If you've never had a chance to visit The Saint Paul Hotel, add this to your bucket list. I was at a conference at this hotel a few years ago, and I knew I was in a fancy place when there were washcloths rolled up individually in the bathroom for you to use.
The hotel has more than just towels for you to use. Over the past few years, The Saint Paul Hotel has been added to the following:
- The 2024 Top 25 Historic Hotels of America Afternoon Tea Experiences
- The 2023 Top 25 Historic Hotels of America Most Magnificent Gardens
- The 2023 Historic Hotels of America Top 25 Afternoon Tea Experiences
- The 2022 Top 25 Historic Hotels of America Most Magnificent Gardens
Other fun facts about The Saint Paul Hotel that you may not know:
The hotel originally opened on April 18th, 1910 with the name "St. Paul's Million-Dollar Hotel".
The architects who designed New York's Grand Central Station, Reed and Stem, designed this historic hotel in St. Paul, Minnesota.
In 1982, after a few decades of needing maintenance and repair, The Saint Paul Hotel was restored, piece by piece.
There are 254 guestrooms at The Saint Paul Hotel, which includes 31 suites.
Some say that The Saint Paul Hotel is haunted. I stayed here a few years ago and didn't see anything, but here's what others are saying during their visit - Is The Saint Paul Hotel Haunted?
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