Take a Romantic Getaway to Saint Paul, MN

Roseville, Minnesota, is just a short drive away from Saint Paul, a metropolis with a rich cultural history, a host of architectural treasures, and an exciting array of bars, restaurants, and entertainment options. For Roseville-area couples, it makes a perfect overnight or weekend trip. Make your city-bound weekend all the more romantic with a stay at one of Saint Paul’s intimate and endearing bed-and-breakfasts. We scoured to the city to round up three of the best bed-and-breakfasts for your couples’ getaway to Saint Paul, Minnesota.

The New Victorian Mansion Bed & Breakfast

If you’re looking for a bed-and-breakfast that transports you into a Gothic novel, look no further than the New Victorian Mansion Bed & Breakfast in Saint Paul’s Cathedral Hill neighborhood. This Victorian masterpiece property is a restored version of the original design, featuring authentic Victorian, Gothic, and Renaissance architecture. Although it was important to the owners to preserve this historic property’s appearance and structure, they transformed it into a comfortable modern home-away-from-home, with technology like Wi-Fi and televisions, so you and your significant other can relax in an old-world style home while still enjoying your favorite comforts of today’s world.

Other amenities available at the New Victorian Mansion Bed & Breakfast include:

• Luxury mattresses.
• Cable.
• Fireplaces.
• En-suite spa bathrooms.
• High-quality linens.

Cuddle up to your loved one in picturesque spaces like the beautifully decorated grand parlor room, where you can cozy up by the fireplace and discuss your favorite memories and future plans. You can also watch the sunset from the beautiful wrap-around front porch, which provides a scenic view of Boyd Park across the street. The New Victorian Mansion Bed & Breakfast serves a gourmet breakfast daily at 9 a.m. Menus change, but options include fresh fruit, soft pastries, and fluffy eggs. Visit this historic spot at 325 Dayton Ave. in Saint Paul.

Historic District B&B

If you want to treat your favorite person to a quaint weekend at a delicately decorated historic home packed to the brim with arts and culture, consider booking your stay at the Historic District B&B. This red brick hideaway was the Ramsey Hill neighborhood’s first steel beam home, so architecture and real estate buffs might enjoy exploring its unique history. Constructed in 1896, it was once a family home before becoming a favorite bed-and-breakfast for Saint Paul locals and visitors alike. The Historic District B&B has five rooms available:

• The Gregg: This large marbled suite features the green-tile coal-burning fireplace originally constructed in 1896, although now it’s just decoration. There’s also a clawfoot bathtub for relaxing in the en suite bathroom.
• The Geo Grant: Fashionistas will enjoy hanging their clothes in this room’s authentic, massive built-in closets, built by the room’s namesake, Geo Grant. There’s a queen bed and a recently redone bathroom.
• The Clarence Johnston: With the Clarence Johnston suite, you can still enjoy a romantic getaway even if you have little ones to bring along. One room in this suite has a king bed, while the other has a couch and pull-out bed for additional guests.
• The F Scott Fitzgerald: The famous “Great Gatsby” novelist who’s become synonymous with the Roaring 20s in American literature grew up in Saint Paul, and the Historic District B&B named this suite after him to celebrate his legacy. Reserve this room for the book lover in your life, with a king bed, TV, and luxury shower in the en-suite bathroom.
• The Carriage House: Behind the Historic District B&B is a quiet two-bedroom carriage house where you and your partner can enjoy a private getaway. There’s a king bed, queen bed, TV, bathtub, and a full kitchenette available for use.

Chef Kevin Greenlee is the owner, and he serves carefully curated breakfasts each morning. He earned a reputation for breakfast during his years as a restaurant manager and cook across the United States, so you’re in for a treat. Breakfast is at 8:30 a.m. each morning and there are both savory and sweet entrée options, plus bacon, fruit, muffins, and all your favorite breakfast beverages.

The Historic District B&B is also a great pick if you want to explore the best of Saint Paul. It’s walking distance from Grand Ave., a lively strip of local restaurants, bars, and shops. You could also catch a show at the historic Fitzgerald Theater, visit the awe-worthy Cathedral of Saint Paul, and expand your mind at the Landmark Center, a local arts and culture hub. The Historic District B&B is at 483 Ashland Ave.

Covington Inn

Saint Paul’s Covington Inn is a charming, intimate bed-and-breakfast like many of the others on this list, but it has one attribute they don’t: it’s a boat. Covington Inn is a little inn inside a boat, tethered in the Mississippi River with a view overlooking the Saint Paul skyline. If you’ve ever thought you’d love to take a cruise, but the rowdy nightlife of a cruise ship isn’t for you, the Covington Inn offers a quiet, cozy alternative.

The Covington is historic too, as it was once a work ship. What were once the bedrooms of wealthy executives are now luxury suites available for you to rent, with updated but authentic architectural touches. There’s also the salon, a living room space with vast windows overlooking the water, a crackling fireplace, and plush seating. It’s a warm place to curl up with your significant other and parse through an antique book from the ship’s historic library. The crew serves a gourmet breakfast cooked onboard each morning, and before or after your stay, you can explore beautiful downtown Saint Paul.

You can book any of the four staterooms, which each have a private bathroom, a fireplace, and a door to the ship’s deck. For an especially romantic nautical getaway, we recommend the Romance Package. For an additional $85, the crew adorns your suite with flowers, chocolate truffles, and a bottle of sparkling wine. Room rates start at $145 in the winter and $170 in the summer and range up to around $300. The Covington Inn floats at 100 Harriet Island Rd. in Saint Paul off the river.

That completes Jeff Belzer Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram’s list of peaceful bed-and-breakfasts for your romantic getaway to Saint Paul. If you’ve stayed at an adorable spot in the city, send us a message and tell us about it so we can add it to our list. Taking weekend trips is easier when you’ve got a reliable, spacious vehicle. Visit our Roseville dealership to learn how we can find you the perfect car, SUV, or truck.

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