The Pillar Inn

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December 2024

January 2025

Suite, Private Bathroom (The Grand Suite) | Individually decorated, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Wonderful

Popular amenities

Hot tub

Breakfast included

Air conditioning

Laundry

Parking included

Free WiFi

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419 Main Street, Cold Spring, MN, 56320

Grasshopper Chapel
3 min drive
College of Saint Benedict
20 min drive
St. Cloud State University
24 min drive
St. Cloud, MN (STC-St. Cloud Regional)
31 min drive

Room options

Suite, Private Bathroom (The Victorian Suite)

Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Suite, Private Bathroom (The Casablanca Suite)

Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Suite, Private Bathroom (The Grand Suite)

Sleeps 4
1 Queen Bed

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Pool

Hot tub

Breakfast included

Pet-friendly

for 1 night

includes taxes & fees

9 Dec - 10 Dec

About this property

Bed & breakfast with free breakfast, in the vicinity of Saint John's University

Access to hot tub, laundry facilities and a library are available at this bed & breakfast. Free continental breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, wedding services, a fireplace at reception and a banquet hall are on-site. Housekeeping is available once per stay.

The Pillar Inn offers 3 air-conditioned accommodations with DVD players and coffee/tea makers. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include dressing gowns and hairdryers. This Cold Spring bed & breakfast provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered once per stay and an iron/ironing board can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

Recreational amenities at the bed & breakfast include Access to hot tub.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

During your stay at The Pillar Inn, you'll be within walking distance of Grasshopper Chapel. You'll find features such as free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking.

Free continental breakfast served daily
Free WiFi
Free self-parking
Amenities include laundry facilities, library and a fireplace at reception
On-site recreation includes hiking/biking trails
11.2 mi (18 km) from Saint John's University and 13.9 mi (22.3 km) from Quarry Park and Nature Preserve

Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces. A hot tub, a library, and a fireplace in the lobby are also featured at The Pillar Inn. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Cold Spring bed & breakfast.

Guests are served a free continental breakfast daily.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

Free self parking on site

Food and drink

Free continental breakfast available daily

Family friendly

DVD player
Laundry facilities

Conveniences

Laundry facilities

Guest services

Housekeeping (once per stay)
Wedding services

Outdoors

Outdoor furniture

Banquet hall
Built in 1905
Designated smoking areas
Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bathroom

Dressing gowns
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Towels provided

Entertainment

DVD player
Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

Coffee/tea maker

Air conditioning
Individual decor
Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime

Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property

Guests will receive an email 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code

To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Access code

Pets

No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.

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

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

This property does not have a front desk. To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 24 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests will receive an email 72 hours before arrival with check-in information and an access code.

We should mention

Alcohol isn't served at The Pillar Inn.

Property is also known as

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The Pillar Inn Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10 Excellent

heidi

Travelled with partner

11 Feb 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Old, beautiful victorian home in a quaint small town. Close to st cloud and quarry. Fridge ann mi rowave for food. Self serve food .

10/10 Excellent

Wilson

17 Oct 2022

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kristin

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner, Travelled with group

28 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

This is our second stay at the Pillar Inn. The first time we booked the entire house with our children for my wife’s birthday. Sue, the innkeeper, made great conversation and truly knows what hospitality means. Jill, one of the owners, remembered our previous stay and communicates before we even did regarding breakfast allergies, etc. we were very impressed. This property has full breakfast only on weekends, just to note. They are set out beautifully with fine china. She is an amazing cook and has a very keen eye for detail. We stayed in the Grand Suite, as we did last time. Which has a cute porch on the second level with a little bistro set. The bed is extremely comfortable (one of the main points for us) and tub is more than large enough for two adults side by side relaxing. Another favorite a lot in the house is a little snack room with teas and popcorn, seating, a fridge, etc. it is a very nice touch to a house that’s unattended most of the evening (unlike a hotel). The grounds are pretty and we loved the wrap around porch. The area is pretty quiet, as in not a lot of traffic due to the location, however, there is a bar next door behind a thick lot of trees. It can’t be seen, but it can be heard if people are outside. If that’s your thing, easy access. But the grounds are still large and very private. We will be back again.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Donald

12 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Would be nice to note the WiFi password somewhere in the room

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Matt

Business traveller

4 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

It was a very nice quiet stay in the property was fantastic I did have some Internet issues but they fix them and very fast

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Timothy

11 Jul 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

BRENDA

Travelled with family

18 Jun 2022

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

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ruth

15 Jun 2022

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

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Diane

15 Jun 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

I count on The Pillar Inn as my home away from home when I visit my mother. Jill and Susan could not be more attentive and respectful. The Pillar Inn is a relaxing step back to another time. I heartily recommend a stay!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

James

3 Jun 2022

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

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joel

22 May 2022

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

Stayed 1 night in May 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

17 May 2022

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

Stayed 1 night in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elaine

Travelled with partner

25 Apr 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Loved the antique stores in town and the river running through it.

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

24 Apr 2022

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Travelled with partner

14 Mar 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Thank you to Jill for accommodating to us. The amazing breakfast ...karen....we most deffinantly will be back...i truly recommend staying there .

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Travelled with group

17 Jan 2022

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

Excellent!

Sue was a wonderful host. Made a great breakfast and was very friendly. We enjoyed our stay.

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Travelled with family

7 Dec 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

I have stayed at The Pillar Inn on multiple occasions and call it a home away from home. Sue and Jill go out of their ways to make things as comfortable as possible. It is not another featureless hotel—it is an actual turn of the century home. My grown up kids stayed with me here this visit, and really enjoyed the ambiance. Thumbs up!!

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jenae

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner

31 Oct 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Nice clean room, very spacious. Fun getaway.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jason

26 Oct 2021

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Paul

Travelled with family

4 Oct 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities

The only issue was the dog in n the house when we arrived. The description said “ no pets” and it was the first thing that greeted us! My wife is allergic so this is an issue!

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Donna

6 Sept 2021

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

Beautiful room. Toughest part was parking but not Hotels issue.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner

13 Aug 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities

My only criticisms are relatively minor - a little annoying repeated queries about arrival time when I kept saying I couldn't say for certain. The exterior of the house also needs some more upkeep. But inside it was very nice and the staff/ owners are clearly trying successfully to provide a good, historically themed experience at a moderate price. I wish I could have gi a 4.5 rating.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner

2 Aug 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Just love the community of Cold Spring and this property was located perfect for finishing our family. Sue was awesome, just really enjoyed our stay all the way around.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Theodore

1 Aug 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Very nice old Victorian

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner

16 Jul 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

It was a very nice stay for a quick overnight. Our room, Casablanca, was furnished nicely and cool with the AC. The bathroom was huge and the bed was very comfortable. We took advantage of coffee the next morning in their hospitality room. It’s a beautiful home inside, lots to look at! The exterior needs a little TLC including cleaning, maintenance and paint. The wrap around porch wasn’t inviting; old and worn furniture, cigarette butts in a can, dirty.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021