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The Oliver Inn Duluth Hotel Near Canal Park

Duluth - MN · United States

132 E Superior StView location

9.0/10Excellent497 Reviews
Cleanliness9.4/109.4
Service8.8/108.8
Comfort9.2/109.2
Condition9.0/109.0
Amenities8.8/108.8
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About The Oliver Inn Duluth Hotel Near Canal Park

With a stay at The Oliver Inn | Duluth Hotel Near Canal Park in Duluth (Downtown Duluth), you'll be steps from NorShor Theatre and 5 minutes by foot from Lake Superior. This hotel is 0. 7 mi (1. 1 km) from North Shore Scenic Railroad and 0. 7 mi (1.

2 km) from Duluth Entertainment Convention Center. Don't miss out on recreational opportunities including a sauna and a fitness center. Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center and an elevator. At The Oliver Inn | Duluth Hotel Near Canal Park, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant.

Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Treat yourself to a stay in one of the 18 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring fireplaces and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards.

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With a stay at The Oliver Inn | Duluth Hotel Near Canal Park in Duluth (Downtown Duluth), you'll be steps from NorShor Theatre and 5 minutes by foot from Lake Superior.

This hotel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from North Shore Scenic Railroad and 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Duluth Entertainment Convention Center. Treat yourself to a stay in one of the 18 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring fireplaces and flat-screen televisions.

Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center and an elevator.

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Spa
Gym
Entertainment
Non-smoking
Business facilities
Accessible facilities

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 4:00 PM
Check-in until anytime
Check-out until 10:00 AM
Minimum check-in age 21

Hotel policies

Beach nearby Noise-free rooms not guaranteed No front desk Professional property host/manager Property does not offer onsite COVID-19 testing Pets not allowed

Cleaning and safety

Essential Travel
Essential workers only - NO

Important information

  • Special Instructions
    There is no front desk at this property. To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and smart lock details. Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance. A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
  • Instructions
    • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
    • Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
    • Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
    • This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
    • Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
    • Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
  • Minimal age
    21
  • Optional fees
    • A late check-out fee will be charged

    The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

  • Spoken Language

    English

Nearby attractions

NorShor Theatre 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Fond-du-Luth Casino 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Lake Superior 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Lakewalk 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Duluth Superior Symphony Orchestra 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Essentia Health-Duluth 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
Fresenius Medical Care at St Mary Medical Center 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Leif Erickson Park and Rose Garden 0.9 km / 0.6 mi
S.S. William A. Irvin Ore Boat Museum 1 km / 0.6 mi
Duluth Entertainment Convention Center 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
North Shore Scenic Railroad 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
The St. Louis County Depot 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Lake Superior Railroad Museum 1.2 km / 0.7 mi
Great Lakes Aquarium 1.2 km / 0.7 mi
St. Louis County Heritage & Arts Center 1.2 km / 0.7 mi

Hotel facilities & services

Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.

  • Total number of rooms: 18
  • hotel
  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Wi-fi
  • Lift access
  • Meeting room
  • Sauna
  • Fitness
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Room types

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  • DOUBLE DELUXE QUEEN BEDDOUBLE • DELUXE QUEEN BEDDBL.DX-QN

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    The Oliver Inn Duluth Hotel Near Canal Park

    DOUBLE DELUXE QUEEN BED

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
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    DELUXE QUEEN BED

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.DX-QN

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  • SUITE TWO QUEEN BEDSSUITE • TWO QUEEN BEDSSUI.2Q

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    The Oliver Inn Duluth Hotel Near Canal Park

    SUITE TWO QUEEN BEDS

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
    Room type
    SUITE
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    TWO QUEEN BEDS

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: SUI.2Q

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  • QUADRUPLE QUEEN SIZE BEDQUADRUPLE • QUEEN SIZE BEDQUA.QN

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    The Oliver Inn Duluth Hotel Near Canal Park

    QUADRUPLE QUEEN SIZE BED

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–6 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    QUADRUPLE
    View / characteristic
    QUEEN SIZE BED

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: QUA.QN

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  • SUITE GRANDSUITE • GRANDSUI.GD

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    SUITE GRAND

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
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    SUITE
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    GRAND

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    Room code: SUI.GD

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  • SUITE KING SIZE BEDSUITE • KING SIZE BEDSUI.KG

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    The Oliver Inn Duluth Hotel Near Canal Park

    SUITE KING SIZE BED

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
    Room type
    SUITE
    View / characteristic
    KING SIZE BED

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    Room code: SUI.KG

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Guest reviews

What other guests saying about The Oliver Inn Duluth Hotel Near Canal Park

9.0
Excellent
497 Reviews
Cleanliness
9.4 /10
Service
8.8 /10
Comfort
9.2 /10
Condition
9.0 /10
Amenities
8.8 /10
100 reviews shown
10/10
Exceptional
23 Jul 2026
Alexandra
Lovely clean room. Great location. Parking easy across the street. Only issue would be that the mattresses need replacing. We were very happy with this place. Enjoyed a drink in the bar right there - great bartender! Great coffee place across the street and down a block too!
10/10
Exceptional
18 Jul 2026
Andy
Nice and quiet
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
16 Jul 2026
Mercedes
Beautiful rooms! Great hotel.
10/10
Exceptional
15 Jul 2026
Elizabeth
Very unique building. The room had everything we could need. We enjoyed the oldness of it with all the antiques and history. Our room did not have a view but we didn’t mind. Unfortunately the speak Easy and other bar are closed Monday and Tuesday we didn’t realize that. We would return.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
14 Jul 2026
Thomas
Had a wonderful stay at the Oliver Inn. The room was spotlessly clean, and the location couldn't be better — easy to access and just a short distance from everything downtown Duluth has to offer. Whether you're heading out for dinner, shopping, or exploring the waterfront, you can't beat the convenience. Highly recommend this spot for anyone visiting the area.
Family
10/10
Exceptional
14 Jul 2026
Ian
Was a great stay. A neat/unique room and stay. The room was clean and AC worked great even when staying in a heat wave phase (90+ outside). The added bonus of the basement bar/speakeasy was really cool. Parking across the street was easy and felt secure. The bus stop/casino across the street doesn't help with some of the people hanging out. But nothing not seen in cities anywhere. Very convenient trail access to the lake Superior trail within a block on either side. An easy walk, half mile maybe, to the lift bridge and all the places/activities around it.
10/10
Exceptional
03 Jul 2026
MACGREGOR
Delightful little place. Old historic building and the bar downstairs, with its local jazz was just cozy as can be. Highly recommend def.

Oh, and the king bed in our room was shockingly comfortable.
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
03 Jul 2026
William
Downtown Duluth, not the best location to visit.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
01 Jul 2026
Kathryn J
Great location with cozy unique rooms!
10/10
Exceptional
01 Jul 2026
Candace
Nice little boutique hotel/room. Mine had a bathroom so not sure what shared bathroom looked like.
Friends
10/10
Exceptional
28 Jun 2026
Sherrilu
The building is in a perfect spot if you want access to restaurants, shops, a casino and walking along the Lake. I was traveling alone as an older female and felt comfortable walking in the downtown area and down by the Lake.
It's unfortunate that the hotel doesn't have their own parking lot. I parked in the Casino parking lot across the street from the hotel for the night. The cost was $16.00 for a 24 hour time period. There was plenty of room but I was there on a Monday night.
The room was spotless and decorated wonderfully for the time period of the building. Lots of history happened in that building I'm sure.
The hallways were clean and time period decorated.
I am not used to checking into a hotel totally online, with no front desk with a person manning it. My check-in went fairly well but it would have been nice to have a person to ask questions. I was really hoping there would have been a drink machine in the building but I couldn't find one.
Overall it was a lovely stay and I would stay there again.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
26 Jun 2026
Jennifer
Lovely, historic boutique hotel. Comfortable room and close to pedestrian walk over highway to Canal Park.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
24 Jun 2026
Jaci
So very cool!!! Absolutely would stay again. We had Bob Dylan room and enjoyed the tall ceiling and spacious room. LOVED the shower
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
17 Jun 2026
cassie
Clean with comfy beds.
Friends
8/10
Excellent
15 Jun 2026
Leodith
Clean room
Friends
10/10
Exceptional
15 Jun 2026
Amanda
Wonderfully unique and close to everything I needed it to be. A secure parking garage across the street was a bonus! Thoroughly enjoyed our stay and will be staying again!
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
12 Jun 2026
Mark
Very cool old building located conveniently near the downtown. Two bars on the property were convenient. Both had live music. Benson, bartender at Snively‘s, was great to talk to, and even sat in with the band. We stayed in the boardroom, which was like an apartment. We just kept thinking of the stories this room could tell.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
10 Jun 2026
Lynn
The bathroom needed some extra cleaning, lights above sink. The parking was on street parking. There were a lot of homeless people around the area. I loved the concept of the hotel though:)
Friends
10/10
Exceptional
03 Jun 2026
Donnie
A great location, amazing rooms and great decor. Both bars were great. Bed was amazingly comfortable.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
29 May 2026
Paul
Delightful hotel.
Friends
10/10
Exceptional
15 May 2026
tina
We had a wonderful time at the beautiful, historic Oliver Imm.It was so unique and comfortable. We loved the Speakeasy in the lower level..so awesome ! The bartender was so nice to tell us the history of it!
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
28 Apr 2026
Chad
Historic Hotel with Unique suites and a great vibe. Not your traditional hotel but exactly what we were hoping for. The ambiance was perfect both in the hotel and in the Rathskellar Speak Easy in the basement.
Family
6/10
Pleasant
18 Apr 2026
Scott
There was no staff on-site so I had to call the company because my room entry code was incorrect. Luckily, an employee at the bar on the first floor helped me out. There was no parking on-site but there was a safe public parking ramp across the street which was relatively easy to use. The room was average--nice sheets and pillows and towels. A lot of slapdash maintenance, things like loose lamp switches/lights, shower handles loose and not holding the sprayer, etc. It just made the room feel cheap. It's a cool historic building but that also means, at least on the second level, the floors were very loud and I could hear everyone coming and going all night. This was also not helped by only a thin glass door barrier between the room and the hallway. There was also noise in the evening from the bar on the first floor. There was supposed to be a sauna on the first floor but it looked like some renovations were going on so I didn't find it. Overall, it was an average experience but it does have potential with the right ownership. Duluth is gorgeous but this will be my one and only stay at this hotel.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
12 Apr 2026
Christina
The room was cool and unique! The bed was comfortable and clean. The shower could be bigger.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
08 Mar 2026
Stacy
Beautiful space! Clean, comfortable, everything as described.
Friends_and_family Friends
2/10
Poor
27 Feb 2026
m
It was really quite disappointing and I hate to leave a bad review; however there were a bunch of things wrong: 1) keypad/door lock to the room was wonky and we had difficulty getting in, getting it locked-it was finally figured out with help from phone and from housekeeping. 2) i was traveling for business and it was stressful to get to room with luggage and then leave with luggage to go to a meeting while door lock was figured out 3) again, traveling for business - no hangers in room, no luggage rack to put luggage on, no closet of any kind-nor hangers to hang up work attire to get ready for meeting. 4) no dresser, no chair, no table or desk to work from-only place to sit was the bed - because the couch in the room was what was availabe to put clothes, coats, etc on 5) provided coffee cups did not fit under the coffee maker without removing/dismantling the front of the coffee maker/cups were too tall to fit 6) when we left this morning - there was a homeless person(?) passed out on the couch in the foyer of the building-phone on the middle of the floor of the foyer and a bag of 'snack's on the floor also - i have a picture.... absolutely not a good morning wake up
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
23 Feb 2026
Kenneth
Room was spacious, spotless with easy access.
Friends
10/10
Exceptional
23 Feb 2026
Jeff
Large room. Great location.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
15 Feb 2026
michelle
Clean room, Great location.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
15 Feb 2026
Cheryln
The room was comfortable, clean, and uniquely decorated. Check in was a breeze. The bar on site looked cozy, but despite the doors being open and someone sitting at the bar we were denied a much needed cocktail after a long drive in a storm.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
06 Feb 2026
Jake
My brother and I went to Duluth to visit a family member in the hospital and needed a last minute place to stay. We found the Oliver Inn and booking a room, checking in, and get to the hotel was seamless and better than expected.
Business Family
8/10
Excellent
09 Jan 2026
Eric
Neat space located in the old city hall. Don't plan on going to sleep before 10pm as there is live music directly under you. They were fairly quiet by 10pm though. We had a power issue that was promptly handled by staff even though they aren't on site. I would stay again. The parking ramp across the street is very secure too.
Business Partner
10/10
Exceptional
28 Dec 2025
Emily
The place was very easy to get into. My husband and I stayed here for our honeymoon and we loved being right next to the casino. Very good price for what we had!
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
15 Dec 2025
Dawn
Amazing place
6/10
Pleasant
12 Dec 2025
Brenda
Parking is bad. Not enough free parking
Leisure Family
6/10
Pleasant
01 Dec 2025
Vickie
A code was needed to enter the building and to enter the room. During our two day stay, customer service had to be contacted twice to assist with code issues. Once to the room, once to the external door. Also had issues with the code for the room, however I was inside and let my husband in. This was stressful due to being in the middle of winter and myself being on crutches.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
25 Nov 2025
Mark
Very friendly, helpful staff. I was helped in extending my stay and was accommodated without issues. Great all around.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
25 Nov 2025
Michael
I loved it gorgeous room, bathroom, comfy
10/10
Exceptional
16 Nov 2025
Kathryn
Fun space!!! Close to amenities downtown.
Friends_and_family Friends
8/10
Excellent
09 Nov 2025
Chris
Room and bathroom was very spacious and comfortable. Easy access to the rooms and very convenient location. Lack of dedicated parking is really the only downside to this hotel.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
08 Nov 2025
Christy
Room was very clean.
It was also decorated so tastefully with the whole room
10/10
Exceptional
07 Nov 2025
Stacey
Charming room. Was too cold at first but I called and they adjusted the heat for me very quickly. The bar had live local music and it was really good.
Business_and_leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
03 Nov 2025
Carol
Not your typical hotel. The room was large, the beds were comfortable. It was relatively quiet. The only problem we had was that my husband got locked out of the building on check out day. You're given a code to use during your stay to get in the building. My husband went out for coffee at 7 and tried the code and was met with 'code expired'. What if we all had gone out? Would we be on the street and our stuff inside? Hoping it v was a glitch.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
03 Nov 2025
Tammy
The room was very clean and beautiful. The whole hotel was charming with a lot of character. Parking across the street wasn't bad. I wish they would have had a parking lot. Very convenient location.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
03 Nov 2025
Ethan
Always my first preference.
10/10
Exceptional
31 Oct 2025
christopher
V
10/10
Exceptional
27 Oct 2025
Jennifer
We love old homes and enjoyed the historic feel of the Oliver Inn. Parking in the ramp directly across the street was very convenient. The room’s coded entry worked out great. Our room was a generous size (the bathroom too!) and had everything we needed. The beds were very comfortable and had a nice selection of comfortable pillows. The couch was great too! They had a nice iron, ironing board and Nespresso machine. The Inn has a great downtown location- close to campus, downtown dining and shopping. There was a homeless presence very nearby, but as other reviews had stated, there was no problem. There is a nice bar & restaurant downstairs too. The price can’t be beat for the included amenities and great location. We hope to stay again! :)
Leisure Partner
6/10
Pleasant
21 Oct 2025
Sandor
It was wierd coming to a hotel with no check-in staff or desk.
Thankfully my log-in worked.
My only real complaints would be that the walls are too thin, in that there was too much outside noise to contend with.
Also, better directions with parking.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
21 Oct 2025
Michael
Quiet, clean, and comfortable as well as conveniently located.
Business_and_leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
20 Oct 2025
Angela
Property is historic, gorgeous, and has huge potential. Unfortunately it was tough to get past the dirtiness all around us. Upon arrival the rug in our room looked like it could use a good vacuuming, plus there was a wad of hair in the shower drain, as well as red lipstick lip marks on the white duvet and the light fixtures were coated in thick dust. We had four people staying in a double queen for 3 nights and upon arrival there were only 4 bath towels, 1 hand towel, and 5 coffees pods.
Things we loved: high ceilings, old charm, the fitness center, walkability/location.
Leisure Family
6/10
Pleasant
20 Oct 2025
Michele
Did not see any staff, it was a quick stay came in late and left early. My biggest concern was the door was wide open and many people coming and going. So there was no code to enter and right across from casino, made me feel uncomfortable. But room was nice. The bathroom code was not activated so anyone could use it, I was not at ease.
10/10
Exceptional
20 Oct 2025
Luwanda
10 out of 10.
The room was spacious and lovely. This is a quaint boutique hotel. We loved the atmosphere.
Leisure
10/10
Exceptional
19 Oct 2025
Jason
Fantastic site with unique rooms. Make sure to check out both bars in the building too.
10/10
Exceptional
17 Oct 2025
Cameron
Amazing bed, beautiful interior of the building and our room. Convenient bars located below our room. Check-in/out was seamless. Parking was easy, used the ramp northwest across the street. Would stay again in a heartbeat!
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
17 Oct 2025
Lisa
Staff was amazing. Room was clean and fun! We were able walk everywhere we went.
Leisure Partner
2/10
Poor
16 Oct 2025
Shelcy
The bed was extremely dirty; apparently, they didn't change the sheets.
4/10
Poor
15 Oct 2025
Rebecca

Not next time

If you get assigned a room on the 1st floor, you'll have to share a bathroom with 3 other people. There was a terrible noise that made it difficult to sleep.
Business
8/10
Excellent
15 Oct 2025
Dennis
No front desk and no one to talk to, so come prepared to guess your way in, look in your spam folder for a \"link\" you may have received from the property management with check-in instructions.
Great location and attached lounge and speakeasy businesses. Adult sophisticated vibe worked well.
Room felt unfinished, lacked a lot of things, like desk, chairs, luggage stand, towel hooks/hangers. Coffee machine, microwave, and fridge were laughable.
However the room was clean, bathroom was spacious, theres lots of natural light and although it is downtown rooms were very quiet.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
15 Oct 2025
Todd
Nice place, would stay there again. Convenient location. Only disadvantage was having to pay for parking at the ramp across the street.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
14 Oct 2025
Jane
Beautiful room.
Partner
2/10
Poor
14 Oct 2025
Zviad
I don’t know what people actually like in this “hotel” , its actually type of hostel style and more likely apt rental company.
They have own rules( whichever actually should be fine) if its explained well and clearly, but either way its not explained as should be, also its not convenience for customers. Check in is 16:00 pm not early any minute. Checkout 10:00 am no delay, no exceptions nothing. No extra 1 minute )))
A bit strange and not for any comfort for customers. If you need early check in +25$ , if you need late check out extra 25$ . Huh, it seems they specifically determined that time to rob customers. No parking . If you need parking you have to pay for it and you have to find out ramp.
Well: building is old which may have some own attractions but its nasty and seems like ghost house, my room seemed clean until I found hairs in my bed. Carpets totally dirty. Maybe not washed loong time.
And main thing: its sooo overpriced. If you find this hotel less 50$ and have no option just for 1 night maybe you go, but doesn’t worth to book it any other situations.
Stay away from Oliver inn. Also Outside is so noisy all the night.
Those people who run this business have no idea how to satisfy customers.
They just count some profits maybe.
I was in Hotel business in many years andI travel and stay usually many places, everything happens with hotel, rooms, staff, customers, everything could be understandable, but such negligence like this “hotel” never seen.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
14 Oct 2025
Dale
Very comfy bed. Themed rooms. Cool old building.
10/10
Exceptional
14 Oct 2025
Samuel
Great stay
10/10
Exceptional
13 Oct 2025
John
This was a wonderful and cozy hotel with a \"Speakeasy Vibe\". The room was comfortable and clean. The beds were amazingly comfortable and the communication was on point. I woild absolutely stay again when in Duluth. The only negative is that the surrounding area is pretty rough looking and parking can be a challenge.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
13 Oct 2025
Montana
I will definitely stay with The Oliver Inn again. It has a unique charm with each room that makes you feel like you're staying in a home. The room was clean and the building was quiet. I used the sauna which was a nice amenity. For no staff on sight, they promptly responded to my texts. I accidentally forgot to text about on time check in and they were very understanding. Great place to stay!
Business_and_leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
07 Oct 2025
John
No parking on property.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
05 Oct 2025
Cristie
The ledge in the room was very dusty
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
05 Oct 2025
Beth
A unique place to stay
10/10
Exceptional
05 Oct 2025
Paul
Super cool place to stay. Figuring out the parking situation and the self check in was a little bit of a struggle for me. There is a bit of a homeless population around the area, but it didn’t feel unsafe. Otherwise, location is very good and close to the lake. There is also a really good bakery close for morning coffee and a scone. I would definitely recommend staying at the Oliver.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
03 Oct 2025
Janine
Room was clean and comfortable. Access was easy and the speakeasy was fabulous.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
02 Oct 2025
Brandy
Very nice, cool old building. I recommend!
10/10
Exceptional
01 Oct 2025
Daniel
The room was exceptional. In fact, it was even better than the pictures in the listing. I loved how large the space was and how it was arranged for both work and leisure. The bed was extremely comfortable. Really enjoyed the ambiance of the fireplace. I stopped in the pub on the first night and had a great time enjoying the space and talking to the bartender and other patrons. I can't say enough about the personality of the whole hotel. Will definitely be back.
Business Self
10/10
Exceptional
01 Oct 2025
Cheyenne
It’s a very beautiful and unique place to stay! I would recommend staying here. Lots of places near by and close to the shore and boardwalk!
Leisure Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
30 Sep 2025
Miranda
Clean quiet room
Self
10/10
Exceptional
28 Sep 2025
Christine
The beds at the Oliver Inn are the most comfortable beds we’ve ever slept in. The shower was also amazing.
We parked across the street in the parking garage which was nice except for having to walk past homeless ppl. But they did not bother us. Overall we really enjoyed it!
Leisure Friends
6/10
Pleasant
27 Sep 2025
Brian
Check-in was a bit confusing. Instruction said to text \"check-in\" when I was ready to check in, so I did that and got no reply. Not sure what purpose that served. The access code I was provided was not made clear if that was for the front door, for my room or for both - so I had to call the customer service number to ask. The hotel is a historical place and has a lot of charm - each room unique - which is cool. My room was absolutely FREEZING cold. I kept turning up the temp and eventually turned the thermostat off completely and still absolutely froze in the room so it wasn't comfortable. Plenty of hot water and a unique shower. The bed was extremely comfortable. There was a very large gap under my door and the people in Room 15 next to me on 9/25 & 9/26 were EXTREMELY loud. Also, there was construction going on in the building and floor above me that was very loud shortly after 8 am on 9/26...not cool. Parking across the street was inconvenient, but cheap. Lots of places to eat and drink within walking distance.
Business Self
10/10
Exceptional
26 Sep 2025
Jill
Very Nice Space. We parked 1/2 block away at Muffler Parking lot. Cool art and layout. Nespresso machine was good bonus. Very good value.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
22 Sep 2025
Michelle
The most charming stay ever! I absolutely love this property and will be back. The area around the property has a lot of unhomed people, the management let us know before hand and we had no prop at all. Check in was smooth and easy.
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
21 Sep 2025
Corrie
I had a great stay at the Oliver. I will definitely stay there again if in the area.

Business Self
8/10
Excellent
20 Sep 2025
Mickie
Bed was very comfortable.when we arrived the ac was in full blast so it was really chilly for a bit. Would stay again! Thanks!
Business_and_leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
19 Sep 2025
Duane
It was cute but the beds need to be replaced, our backs were sore after sleeping
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
19 Sep 2025
Brenda
Clean room. Comfortable bed. Easy access to downtown. Hot sauna was great
4/10
Poor
18 Sep 2025
Dawn

No check in

We never checked in. My husband was creeped out by historic building and sharing a bathroom.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
15 Sep 2025
Shelby

Great time

It was amazing! Our room was beautiful, the staff was helpful, and I’d definitely recommend staying here to anyone who wants to go to duluth
Friends_and_family Friends
10/10
Exceptional
15 Sep 2025
Mark

Very Satisfied Customer

Great
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
13 Sep 2025
Melissa

Step back in time

Loved the Oliver Inn. Felt as though I had stepped back in time but with all of the modern conveniences. Arriving after dark in downtown Duluth by myself was a little intimidating. I was thankful for the secure garage and coded entries.
Self
8/10
Excellent
11 Sep 2025
DARCY
I loved that the hotel was in the Old City hall. They did a great job of retaining a sense of history with modern amenities.
The in room electric fireplace was appreciated even though plugging anything else in on that wall caused the breaker to blow.
The secure parking garage across the street was well priced at $12 per 24 hours but you had to walk past multiple homeless persons which felt a little uneasy. Close to a great breakfast place and Duluth Trading Company as well as being very convenient to highway access.
I am fine with not having housekeeping to make my bed, but I did not like that we couldn't get fresh towels.The refrigerator, freezer and microwave were appreciated.
All in all, a good place to stay although I honestly don't know if I would stay there by myself.
Leisure Family
2/10
Poor
10 Sep 2025
Jerry
I made the reservation thinking there would be available parking, a window in the room, and a bath. After I made the reservation, I found none of these were available. I called within the allotted time and cancelled with a man named Gary (Eastern accent -- I may have misheard him) who assured me I could cancel. Of course I was billed.
10/10
Exceptional
04 Sep 2025
Winter Fox
Enjoyed the speakeasy down the hall and proximity to the casino.
8/10
Excellent
01 Sep 2025
Lori
The hotel rooms were great! The two bars on the property were very cool! However, this property is not easily accessible. Parking was hard to find and once you figured it out, it was across the street. Then you had to deal with un-homed lottering by the doors and on the street. No area to load or unload luggage or any help from staff, as there were none on-site. If you needed assistance, you had to text/call the hotel and wait for a response However, during the day it was very convenient and felt safe to be right downtown but after dark the vicinity was highly populated with un-homed individuals and a little scary. It would have been nice if the property had a vending machine for water, snacks and an ice machine, but no luck. We had to go to other businesses close by to buy bottled water and food, which was very expensive. Everything had key codes to be able to enter. The hotel, the room and parking doors. It took several tries to get them to work properly. That might have been our issue as we were not used to working these. Overall, I loved the hotel and the rooms, just not the hassle of all of the door codes or getting our luggage in and out of the hotel and not the discomfort of the un-homed next to the doors and on the street.
10/10
Exceptional
30 Aug 2025
Jeffrey
Amazing space!
Business_and_leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
29 Aug 2025
Thorsten
A very unique hotel, located close to downtown and to Canal Park. Highly recommended!
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
25 Aug 2025
Teresa
Easy to book. Neat looking building and room. Mattresses need to be replaced. Room felt damp and there were no chairs or a table in the room.
Very nice we bathroom.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
24 Aug 2025
melissa
Great stay
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
24 Aug 2025
John
Unique old town Duluth.
Daytime walking only
Casino not a good area.
Parking adds extra cost. Complementary parking would have been nice.
Oliver quite costly for what you get. Coffee machine no cups.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
24 Aug 2025
Lars
This is a very cool and unique property in a fantastic location.
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
23 Aug 2025
McKenzie
Great little spot just steps from a lot of Duluth's mainstays. Worked great as a home base to attend a wedding out on Park Point. The bed was ridiculously comfy, the bathroom was well appointed, and the little nespresso-style coffee machine became a well-used perk.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
21 Aug 2025
Gregory
Fun coffee shops and retail shopping close by. The decore and ambiance of the hotel were wonderful. No real staff was onsite, but the gentleman who was bartending downstairs was very accommodating. we encountered a few too many \"unhoused individuals\" near by though.
Leisure Partner
2/10
Poor
19 Aug 2025
Marissa
We’ve stayed at The Oliver Inn multiple times and have always had exceptional experiences — which is why we chose to return for this visit. We were genuinely looking forward to another comfortable and enjoyable stay. Unfortunately, this most recent visit fell well short of expectations and came with a series of avoidable frustrations:

* We received incorrect information for our door code and spent the first 15 minutes trying to contact customer service just to access our room. This delay caused us to be late for the wedding rehearsal we were in town to attend.
* Our reservation confirmation listed us as staying in the Mary McFadden – Room 6, when in fact we were assigned Mary McFadden - Room 7, which caused further confusion.
* The confirmation email also stated an 11:00 AM checkout, yet we received a text only 14 hours before departure informing us that checkout was actually at 10:00 AM.
* The room temperature could not be adjusted below 73°, which made sleeping extremely uncomfortable.
* The bathroom lighting was nearly nonexistent, and even basic amenities like toilet paper were substandard.
10/10
Exceptional
19 Aug 2025
James
The room was comfortable and decorated in a fun way

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The Oliver Inn Duluth Hotel Near Canal Park
132 E Superior St, Duluth, United States

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