We enjoy the south pier in very much! Great view and great location. Within walking distance to local restaurants, and antique shops alike. A quick trip across the lift bridge and you are right in the thick of downtown Duluth.

This was a nice stay, very cool to be right next to the pier. As we expected you can hear trafffic crossing the bridge at night and the room was fairly bright at night due to the bridge being lit up. This was not a huge problem for us, but I know some people need it to be very dark in order to sleep well. Those people might want to try the harbor side of the hotel.

The breakfast was well under par, coffee and donuts. I would expect more from ANY hotel charging over $100 a night. Speaking of the rate, check for a coupon online before your stay. We found one that got us the rate of $109.

I would reccommend this hotel to friends and family with the above mentioned concerns.

Always our choice when in Duluth,and we've been here since its opening. Rooms are comfortable and spacious. View is without peer. Can almost touch ships going thru the canal. Owners are gracious and involved.
Bob and Sue

My husband and I are frequent visitors to Duluth and this is our favorite place to stay. We always book a canal view room as we love to watch the ships come and go, no matter what time, day or night.

The rooms are clean and comfortable. Tastefully decorated. The up stairs rooms have just enough area for two people. If you prefer to spread out a bit I would recommend the lower level suite. It has a separate bedroom, wet bar, and large living room area with fold out sofa. Perfect for when you have more than two people staying.

Some things they could improve on from our last stay... Should upgrade the pillows, a bit small and turned into a bag of sand in the middle of the night. Stock more towels in the bathroom. With the jacuzzi, guests will go through more towels.

Coffee and Continental breakfast is available in the lobby. We usually walk across the bridge to get breakfast but have stopped in for coffee. Nice amenity.

All in all this is a unique place to stay, no better view of the ships and the beautiful Duluth skyline. You can watch all the Canal Park action from your balcony.

We will continue to make South Pier Inn our "home base" when we stay in Duluth.