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The Oliver Inn

3.0 star property

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Fitness studio
Serves lunch and dinner
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Exterior

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Business services
$134
includes taxes & fees
Nov 23 - Nov 24

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132 E Superior St, Duluth, MN, 55802
  • Place, Duluth Entertainment Convention Center
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Aerial Lift Bridge
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Bayfront Festival Park
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Duluth, MN (DLH-Duluth Intl.)
    ‪13 min drive‬

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Guilford & Caroline Hartley - Suite 6 | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually decorated

Guilford & Caroline Hartley - Suite 6

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Mary McFadden - Suite 7 | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually decorated

Mary McFadden - Suite 7

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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The Grand Chamber - Suite 12 | Living area | 55-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels, TV, fireplace

The Grand Chamber - Suite 12

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 Double Futon

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Merrit Brothers - Suite 13 | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually decorated

Merrit Brothers - Suite 13

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Roger & Oliver Munger - Suite 14 | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually decorated

Roger & Oliver Munger - Suite 14

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Mayor Snively - Suite 15 | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually decorated

Mayor Snively - Suite 15

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Chester & Clara Congdon - Suite 16 | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually decorated

Chester & Clara Congdon - Suite 16

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Dorothy Arnold - Suite 17 | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually decorated

Dorothy Arnold - Suite 17

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Sara Burger Stearns - Room 18 | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually decorated

Sara Burger Stearns - Room 18

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Bob Zimmerman Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually decorated

Bob Zimmerman Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Knudsen Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually decorated

Knudsen Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Bert Enger Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually decorated

Bert Enger Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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SS Mataafa Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually decorated

SS Mataafa Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About this property

The Oliver Inn

3-star hotel in Downtown Duluth
Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free hotel has a fitness center and a bar/lounge. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a sauna and a 24-hour business center are onsite.
The Oliver Inn offers 18 accommodations with fireplaces and espresso makers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. 55-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels and Netflix.

Bathrooms include showers, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)). Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a sauna and a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

The Oliver Inn features a sauna and a fitness center. The hotel offers a restaurant. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access.

Business amenities at this 3-star property consist of a 24-hour business center, meeting rooms, and coworking spaces.

The Oliver Inn is a smoke-free property.

Snively's Bar - This brewpub serves lunch and dinner.
Rathskeller Speak Easy - Onsite cocktail bar. Open daily.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Rathskeller Speak Easy
  • Snively's Bar

Things to do

  • Fitness classes
  • Gym
  • Sauna
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • Mini-fridge

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • Coworking space
  • Meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom

More

  • 2 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels
  • Hulu
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Espresso maker
  • Mini-fridge
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Fireplace
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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.

You need to know

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

Property is also known as

The Oliver Inn Hotel
The Oliver Inn Duluth
The Oliver Inn Hotel Duluth

The Oliver Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 263 out of 396 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 76 out of 396 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 23 out of 396 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 396 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 396 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Krystle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cute property- loved the high ceiling and quaintness of the building!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

LORA

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We slept in a museum. Had the grand suite which is amazing. I would suggest an armoire and luggage rack as no place to hang clothes. The vault room has no outlets so if you need a c-pap bring a 25 ft extension cord. Unloading and parking is moderately easy. Loved the ambiance and the special touches to ensure a good stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denice, Chambersburg

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a cool place, so glad we booked there. Will definitely recommend to others
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Nathalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cute kitschy historic property. Comfy. Though grateful for AC, it was the detractor of our stay - unit humming loudly all night. Surrounding area - yikes. Many drugged out people walking around. Duluth has lost itself - sad to see.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jaci

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was very unique, well kept and easy to check into. The area around the hotel doesn't feel very safe so for a solo traveler, I may not recommend this.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

John

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The building was very interesting and steeped in so much history and character. The downstairs speak easy had an almost castle vibe with the stonework and ambiance.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
As my wife would say “this place is a vibe”. Great decorations! Everything was clean and organized.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Unique style of hotel and perfect for a weekend in Duluth.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Dorte, Eden Prairie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property itself was fabulous! We lived our room the bar on the first floor was fun and the rathskeller had great live music the only issue was parking and the area around the hotel was very sketchy
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Great Place but not for average travelling bear.

Would I stay here again? YES! Would I recommend it? YES! But Olivers is not for average travelling bear. Must be able to navigate purely electronic text/web based checkin. No Parking so must navigate similarly difficult garage across street with non-functioning elevator. Sauna is a PLUS amenity!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Michael

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There was what looked like puke on the wall stuffy uncooled room with terrible toiletries as far as soap and shower curtain replacement towels. Etc
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cold noisy room. Toilet separate. Uninviting vibe. We left after 20 minutes.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Cathie

We were on our Bikes and as soon as we pulled up there was an unhoused person on the sidewalk across the street. Street parking was the option and we checked in and out online and did not even go in. We went to another hotel in an area that felt safer. The hotel looked really cute from the outside.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Jacob

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I thought the renovation was amazing. It is quick and easy access to everything downtown and Canal Point. The neighborhood is also being renovated. We were on the first floor in front of the street window so there was some noise later in the evening. Overall, will absolutely come back. The room itself was lovely!!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cool hotel with friendly bar on main floor. Beds were comfortable. Room very clean. Easy parking across the street. The only negative was the sad state of downtown Duluth - I wasn't expecting big city problems in a small town (high # of homeless, obnoxious e-bikers along the lake path, etc.).
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

lori, wildwood

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing location, we parked and walked to everything. We parked on the street right next to the hotel. We were nervous about the car but everything was fine. The hotel is so unique and each room tells a different story. The beds were super comfortable. The bathroom was huge! Loved the onsite bar!! We will only stay here when in Duluth. Side note food at canal park brewery is excellent and ice cream at love creamery is a must!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Cassandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Krista

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fun Little Piece of History

The Oliver Inn is such a cool little place. It’s a destination of its own. The whole building is decorated in such a style, you forget you’re not on a history tour. The location is great; parking is tricky, but not unbearable. If we ever wander back to Duluth, this is where we will be staying!
Mayor Snively # 15
Mayor Snively # 15
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph, Chattanooga

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Oliver Inn is such a unique and beautiful hotel! I’m so happy we stayed there. I’ve never stayed anywhere quite like it. Apparently, the building
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Parking problem

We couldn’t get into the ramp to park so we parked on the street and paid there. then when we could get into the ramp there was another fee. Scetchy area. once we got to our room it was clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Phil, Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Never going back
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacquelyn

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome place. Old office building turned hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025