We chose the Hampton Inn for the location, on the Canal Park and paid the extra for a lake-view room, which is really the point of staying there. The reception was friendly and helpful, arming us with maps and guides. The room had everything we needed, although not as big as some Hamptons, and we were confortable and slept well. Breakfast, however, was over-crowded: the buffet service area is too small to enable enough people to have access when it is busy. But there is a very pleasant sun room overlooking the lake and all-day coffee and cookies, which we appreciated.
Canal Park has some pleasant walks and interesting shops but the choice of places to eat is limited, in that they all offer basically the same choice of food. The nearby downtown is walkable but rather run-down.

A very warm & cozy hotel. Welcoming lobby, a good breakfast, nice amenities in the rooms including HBO, high speed Internet in the rooms, a lap desk to use on the comfy chair, good lighting and bedside lamps w/outlets for charging phones and WINDOWS THAT OPEN! Our room, 335, gave us a great view of the Lake for $95 AAA rate, even tho it was not classified as a lake view room (which would have cost about 30% more). Tips: bring your walking shoes even if you are staying for a wedding or business event - there is a fantastic walking path that extends for miles along Lake Superior right outside the hotel. Also, we were surprised @ how many neat restaurants, pubs, and trails there were to explore, so you might want to add an additional night on to your stay.

Great location ... very relaxing atmosphere. The front desk staff were very prpfessional and efficient. The rooms are well appointed, comfortable, clean, and maintained. The housekeeping staff I encountered were also very friendly and made me feel at home. The breakfast was okay but nothimg to write home about ---- typical of most hotels these days.

The location is what truly sets this hotel apart. You are literally right on the water. Location and staff courtesy make this a favorite for me in Duluth. The bed was comfy and the hotel was very quiet in the common areas even though it was crowded.

We travel to Duluth at least once a year for the North Shore Inline Marathon and decided to try a different hotel. Glad we did.

The hotel is located in Canal Park, right on the lake. You can actually walk right out the door located in the back of the hotel right onto the walking path on the lake. The door is secure and requires your room key to open it.

If you plan to stay in Canal Park during your stay, you will not need to drive anywhere. Everything is within walking distance.

The rooms are very clean (and look relativly updated recently). The beds are comfortable and the bathrooms are pretty large.

They have a sunroom where you can watch the ships on Lake Superior, with free WiFi access. They serve a pretty good hot breakfast each day; omlets, waffles, hot & cold cereal, oatmeal, fruit, coffee, juice, milk.....

Parking is free!

Their pool and hot tub is pretty standard, but clean.
They have a Microwave and refrigerator in every room

I would recommend this hotel!