A rmoantic and classic get-a-way, the room met or exceeded all of our expectations. Friendly staff, things to do within the hotel (flower shop, restaurant, skijump museum, etc), so many thing to see and do! And walkable downtown just across the street, Red Wing shoes, Duluth trading post, so many little breakfast/lunch places, visited three different ones downtown. Only slight complaint, but it was no biggie, was the train whistle at the road intersection nearby. We actually like the sound of trains though, so it wasn't a big deal.

The hotel is impeccably maintained, clean, and beautiful. Even the free parking ramp is clean, well lit, and attached. Lots of parking. The roof top bar and restaurant was SO good. The most comfortable bed ever. Located in the heart of historic downtown Red Wing. Our room overlooked the Mississippi River. Viking Cruise riverboat docked nearby. Easy walk to everything. A+ The city has large, beautiful, flower pots throughout the city on the sidewalks and hanging from light posts everywhere. Absolutely amazing.

The touch screen control for the AC was confusing.

The hotel is beautiful with an abundance of history. This is what makes the stay exceptional. We have stayed at the St James several times, and it is a regular destination for us. The staff is polished and professional. Their gracious attitudes make us feel special. The rooms are clean and mostly comfortable. The on-site restaurant served delicious and chef inspired selections. We will be returning guests.

It would be good to upgrade the bathrooms. They reflect the traditional heritage of the building, but the toilets are so low to the floor they are really child sized fixtures. It is difficult to rise from them especially if you are an older guest. We missed the usual guest bottles of shower products. Now there are prefilled dispensers on the shower wall. The elegance is lost there.

Most of the breakfast was pretty good. My partner had hashbrowns with his meal and they were not edible. Oily, undercooked (only on one side) just a mushy mess. The service at breakfast was wonderful. For our dinner service on November 5, we had a female server who was just indifferent to us. She did her job but when we said we wanted to order two meals and split them, she told us she 'can't' split plates, which seemed odd since we've done this at many nice restaurants before. The Scarlett Room seemed like it was of the caliber of restaurant that would plate the food accordingly. It worked out but she was really pretty rude and dismissive of requests.

Good and no doubt expensive restoration of a grand 19th century hotel. Beautiful recently-remodeled dining room with excellent servers and skilled chef. Free parking in attached ramp. Great food and attractive public spaces. Excellent shower (though without grab handles), and not a lot of storage in the bathroom to lay out hygiene items. Minnesota-nice employees.

Room pretty small and oddly designed; mysterious divider cutting off part of the space. Not as nice as the pictures. Great high-count sheets, but very very soft mattress. Bed didn't seem like a queen to me. No free breakfast (but what we paid for was great), and no swimming pool.

This is a wonderful hotel from a bygone era which has been beautifully restored. Lots of free parking which is unusual for a hotel in a city. Our room had a view of the Mississippi River as did our table at the in house restaurant. Also had an extremely comfortable mattress!

Train tracks were right across the street. Would have preferred a shower or a regular tub. A jacuzzi tub was kind of difficult for senior citizens like us to access.

Def loved the historic beauty of the property! Room was small and maybe the carpet could use a refresh but everything else I loved! The Scarlet is a wonderful restaurant- my husband and I enjoyed it and fantastic service!

Only thing I would say is make the TVs Smart TVs…but other than that loved everything!

The person who checked us in learned that we were going to Treasure Island for a show and highly recommended that we go early because of traffic. Great recommendation. Lunch at the scarlet room was delicious and reasonable. Bed was really really comfortable.

Clean, attractive, great location, comfortable bed!

Went down to the basement bar (Friday night) and the was ONE bartender doing her best to take care of at least 24 customers…she remained professional, but she was seriously overwhelmed.

Red Wing is my favorite place in MN. Always wanted to stay at the St. James Hotel, and Valentines Day seemed like the perfect time for a visit. The Port is an amazing cocktail Lounge, and Scarlett had a wonderful dinner and breakfast. All in all the most wonderful experience, hoping I can visit again in the future.

Absolutely nothing!