Crowne Plaza St. Paul Riverfront Hotel
Formerly the Radisson Riverfront, the renamed hotel with 470 rooms underwent a $9.2-million renovation to refresh the facilities. It has great views of the Mississippi River, including the only revolving restaurant in the Twin Cities, as well as of the St. Paul Cathedral. The hotel is close to the Xcel Energy Center, a multi-purpose entertainment and sports venue that opened in 2000, the Ordway Center for the Performing Arts and to the RiverCentre Convention hall.
Crowne Plaza St. Paul Riverfront Hotel
11 East Kellogg Boulevard
St. Paul, MN 55101
651-292-1900
cpstpaul.com
Goldmoor Inn
A top-rated romantic bed and breakfast, the Goldmoor Inn is located just south of Galena, Illinois, a popular tourist destination and prime location for second homes of Chicago residents. The accommodations include two cottages, two log cabins and 12 suites in the main building. Visitors like the whirlpool baths and sitting down to breakfast on a private porch overlooking the river. In addition to the popular breakfasts, the inn now also offers a prix fixe dinner menu on the weekends.
Goldmoor Inn
9001 Sand Hill Road
Galena, IL 61036
800-255-3925
goldmoor.com
Hampton Inn St. Louis Downtown at the Arch
This 190-room hotel on the riverfront features great views of the Gateway Arch from the top floors. It is in the heart of St. Louis' rejuvenated downtown, a block from Laclede's Landing, an old warehouse district now converted into shops, bars and restaurants. The arch itself is just a few minutes' walk away. Busch Stadium, home to the baseball Cardinals, is also nearby, as well as the historic courthouse, the Botanical Gardens and other sights.
Hampton Inn St. Louis Downtown at the Arch
333 Washington Ave.
St. Louis, MO 63102
314-621-7900
hamptoninn.hilton.com
The River Inn of Harbor Town
River Inn of Harbor Town is located on Mud Island in downtown Memphis, Tennessee. The upscale boutique hotel, which gets 4 diamonds from AAA, offers 28 rooms and suites. A rooftop terrace affords views of the Memphis skyline and the Mississippi River. Window boxes with fresh flowers, wrought iron decorative accents, and gas lanterns all add to the overall feeling of luxury. Next to well-tended nature trails, the hotel is only minutes from Beale Street, the historic center of blues.
The River Inn of Harbor Town
50 Harbor Town Square
Memphis, TN 38103
901-260-3333
riverinnmemphis.com
Hilton New Orleans Riverside
This massive 1,600-room chain hotel offers magnificent views of the river and city in the pricier rooms on the higher floors. It is connected to the Riverwalk Marketplace, a mall complex that was shut down after looting in the wake of Hurricane Katrina but has now reopened for business. The hotel is located across the street from Harrah's, the only casino in downtown New Orleans, and is a five-block walk from Bourbon Street.
Hilton New Orleans Riverside
2 Poydras Street
New Orleans, LA 70140
504-561-0500
hilton.com
