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The Oliver Inn

3.0 star property

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Fitness studio
Merrit Brothers - Suite 13 | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished
Serves lunch and dinner
Mayor Snively - Suite 15 | City view
Exterior

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Business services
$217
$192 nightly
$217 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jan 13 - Jan 14, 2026

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132 E Superior St, Duluth, MN, 55802
  • Place, North Shore Scenic Railroad
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Duluth Entertainment Convention Center
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Aerial Lift Bridge
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Duluth, MN (DLH-Duluth Intl.)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

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Guilford & Caroline Hartley - Suite 6 | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Guilford & Caroline Hartley - Suite 6

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

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Mary McFadden - Suite 7 | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

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 | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

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 | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

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 | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

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 | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

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 | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

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 | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

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 | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Bob Zimmerman Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Knudsen Suite | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Knudsen Suite

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

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Bert Enger Suite | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

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 | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

SS Mataafa Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Duluth

With a stay at The Oliver Inn 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.

What's nearby

  • Fond-du-Luth Casino - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • North Shore Scenic Railroad - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Duluth Entertainment Convention Center - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Bayfront Festival Park - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Aerial Lift Bridge - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Duluth, MN (DLH-Duluth Intl.) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Owls Club - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Dubh Linn Brew Pub - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Superior Sips - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Canal Park Brewing Company - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Duluth Coffee Company - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Oliver Inn

Hotel with a sauna, steps from NorShor Theatre
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.

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.
Don't miss out on recreational opportunities including a sauna and a fitness center.
At The Oliver Inn, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center and an elevator.
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

Reviews

The Oliver Inn Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 272 out of 408 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 77 out of 408 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 25 out of 408 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 408 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 408 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mark

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

Very Satisfied Customer

Great
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Melissa

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

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

DARCY, Warr Acres

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

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.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Reece

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Winter Fox, Shasta Lake

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed the speakeasy down the hall and proximity to the casino.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Lori

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing space!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thorsten

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A very unique hotel, located close to downtown and to Canal Park. Highly recommended!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

John

Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Teresa

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erin

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

10/10 Excellent

melissa

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

John

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lars

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a very cool and unique property in a fantastic location.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

McKenzie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darla

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanette

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

2/10 Terrible

Marissa

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness
The room was comfortable and decorated in a fun way
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Chad was wonderful and helped us with our reservation and the room was very unique; such a fun stay!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Douglas, Des Moines

Swede Room 1 was freezing with a huge air conditioning vent blowing on the beds almost all the time. Had to sleep under multiple blankets with fleece vest on. I would avoid that room. Shared bathroom floors were dirty, shower drain full of hair, no paper towels in dispenser, ceiling tiles falling. Could not get Rathskeller staff to take our order - they just stood behind the bar eating, talking, looking right at us/ignoring us... So we left! The first floor bar staff in Snively's were great!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025