Celeste St. Paul Hotel + Bar

So much character with this place! It used to be a convent, and the hotel kept with this theme. But as much as the building is older, the rooms are quite modern and well kept up. Being a conversion, there are quite a few quirks in the rooms, but I think it adds to the experience.They don't have their own parking, but there is a garage next door and others in easy parking distance. Now there are a number of homeless people in the area, but I still felt safe walking to the Xcel center at night and to my car in the morning. Considering how many people I drove past in the morning, I think you're going to have that at any of the downtown hotels.Oh, and I would be remiss if I didn't mention the breakfast - they had the usual sausage, potato, and egg options that you see at most hotels with free hot breakfast. But what most hotels don't have is the beautiful space this was served in. Great way to start the day!

This hotel is beautiful inside and out - the artwork and all around historic vibe is unmatched and it's right in the heart of Saint Paul. *The customer service and comfort is truly unbeatable. They go above and beyond. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!

I stayed from 1/31/25 - 2/02/25. It is a beautiful property and the staff are fantastic. They kept all of the historic charm of the building and blended "museum" and comfort. It was a convent converted to a hotel. The rooms are clean, basic and comfortable. Original artwork adorns the walls of the public spaces. It is a beautiful place to stay.

I recently had the pleasure of staying here for a much-needed staycation (May 2024), and it was nothing short of amazing. From the moment we arrived, the exceptional service and unique charm of this historical hotel made our stay truly memorable.A special shoutout to Todd, the incredible hotel manager, who went above and beyond to make our experience extraordinary. We had an expired gift certificate, but he graciously honored it without any hassle and even surprised us with an upgrade to a more luxurious room. Another highlight was the exceptional service provided by the bartender. Not only was he attentive and friendly, but he also gave us fantastic recommendations that made for a great evening. His knowledge of the drink menu and willingness to craft personalized cocktails was exactly what we needed :DTo top it all off, we were pleasantly surprised by the complimentary breakfast served in the chapel space. The chapel is beautiful, and it was the perfect way to start our day!It was a delightful departure from our usual hotel experiences, and we thoroughly enjoyed the space's historical significance. We highly recommend this gem to anyone looking for a remarkable and unforgettable hotel experience.

A very historical hotel that used to be a covenant(I might be mistaken). It certainly is very unique with many old decors and furnitures. I however did not have a good time because amenities in the hotel were simply too old and some didn't function well. For example, the weather was very hot and humid, but the AC in my room was a very old stand-alone model and didn't keep the room cool and dry all night. The gym was very small with very limited numbers of equipment and the AC in there also wasn't working too well, which made my workout pretty painful. The hall way also had a subtle old scent that I didn't enjoy.I am sure some people would really enjoy this hotel for its aesthetic.

I love this place. As you walk into the old building you feel as if you are back in time. You are then greeted by a bar that is fully stocked with libations. To the right, there are some private booth areas. The hotel is said to have a haunted room and you can hear about it if you do the haunted tour. The service is second to none.Pro tip.. if in the patio area do not sit at the table all the way next to the fountain. There is a pidgin way above the fountain in the 1st window and the pidgins make it rain with .

Whoa. As someone who didn't grow up in a church, I have a unique fascination for Celeste St. Paul Hotel. One of my coworkers told me about the history, and it was a fun stay overall. Beautiful aesthetic and comfortable hotel room. Downsides were stiff towels, weird smells, and lack of soundproofing. I did enjoy the complimentary breakfast buffet both mornings I was there. Service was very "heads down modest" but maybe that's just more MN culture. Would stay here again and actually make time to enjoy a few drinks at the bar next time!

We had an opportunity to check this place out as family was staying here and we pre-drank at the bar prior to our dinner reservations. Very fun to know that this was a nunnery back in the day and now they offer drinks and rooms. The specialty drinks were very flavorful, however it took a very long time to get service at first even though it was a very small bar area. We tried the Adam's Apple, which was Apple Cider & Bourbon Punch and the Revival, which was Tramantino Limoncello, Tattersall Crème de Fleur, Owen's Ginger Beer. I would definitely order both again. The hotel rooms were nice, but smaller.

This is an incredible building. The architecture, the history, and the energy are incredible. It has a delicious breakfast made by Ms. Sheila. She was very professional and kind. There were always eggs, sausage and potatoes. On the weekend there were biscuits and gravy. The cinnamon rolls were also on point. I especially enjoyed the fancy coffee machine for my morning americano. The bar area is a fantastic spot for meeting locals and guests at the hotel. The drinks are well made and have witty names. The front desk staff, Kyle, was very helpful and accommodating. Thank you for a wonderful experience.

Found this place while looking for a night stay downtown. Very cool old building and great bar. Our room was good, very comfortable bed and good breakfast in the old chapel. Great check in process and our young bartender was very personable. Recommend for something different from a typical hotel stay.