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The Pillar Inn

3.5 star property
Comfortable bed & breakfast with free breakfast and spa tub

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Front of property
Outdoor wedding area
Suite, Private Bathroom (The Grand Suite) | Individually decorated, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Dining
Suite, Private Bathroom (The Grand Suite) | Bathroom | Hair dryer, bathrobes, towels
Reviews
9.0

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
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  • Breakfast included
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  • Parking included
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  • Air conditioning
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  • Free WiFi
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  • Laundry
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Check-in time

2:00 PM

Check-out time

11:00 AM

Explore the area

Map
419 Main Street, Cold Spring, MN, 56320
  • Popular LocationCollege of Saint Benedict20 min drive
  • Popular LocationSaint John's University22 min drive
  • Popular LocationSt. Cloud State University24 min drive
  • AirportSt. Cloud, MN (STC-St. Cloud Regional)30 min drive
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Suite, Private Bathroom (The Victorian Suite) | Individually decorated, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Suite, Private Bathroom (The Victorian Suite)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Suite, Private Bathroom (The Casablanca Suite)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Suite, Private Bathroom (The Grand Suite)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Cold Spring

Located in Cold Spring, The Pillar Inn is near the airport and near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Quarry Park and Nature Preserve and Lake Maria State Park. Saint John's University and College of Saint Benedict are two other places to visit that come recommended. Kayaking offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking nearby.
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What's nearby

  • The Ledge Amphitheater - 15 min drive
  • College of Saint Benedict - 20 min drive
  • Saint John's University - 22 min drive
  • St. Cloud River's Edge Convention Center - 23 min drive
  • St. Cloud State University - 24 min drive

Getting around

  • St. Cloud Station - 24 min drive
  • St. Cloud, MN (STC-St. Cloud Regional) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Shady's Long Shots - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪A&W Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Corky's - ‬7 min drive

About this property

The Pillar Inn

Bed & breakfast near Quarry Park and Nature Preserve
Consider a stay at The Pillar Inn and take advantage of free continental breakfast, a library, and laundry facilities. Active travelers can enjoy hiking/biking at this bed & breakfast. For some rest and relaxation, visit the spa tub. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a fireplace in the lobby.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking
  • Outdoor furniture, a banquet hall, and wedding services
Room features
All guestrooms are individually decorated, and feature comforts such as air conditioning and bathrobes, in addition to perks like free WiFi.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with hair dryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels and DVD players
  • Coffee/tea makers and limited housekeeping

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily

Things to do

  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Library
  • Spa tub

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (once per stay)
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1905
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • 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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

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

We should mention

Alcohol is not served at this property

Property is also known as

Pillar Cold Spring
Pillar Inn
Pillar Inn Cold Spring
The Pillar Inn Cold Spring
The Pillar Inn Bed & breakfast
The Pillar Inn Bed & breakfast Cold Spring

Frequently asked questions

Is The Pillar Inn pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Pillar Inn?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Pillar Inn?

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

What time is check-out at The Pillar Inn?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is The Pillar Inn located?

Situated near the airport, this bed & breakfast is 11.2 mi (18 km) from Saint John's University and within 20 mi (32 km) of Quarry Park and Nature Preserve and College of Saint Benedict. St. Cloud River's Edge Convention Center and St. Cloud State University are also within 20 mi (32 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 65 out of 113 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 35 out of 113 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 113 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 113 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 113 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

heidi

Traveled with partner
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

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kristin

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
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

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 traveler
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

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

BRENDA

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ruth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Diane

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

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elaine

Traveled with partner
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

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Traveled with partner
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

Traveled with group
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

Traveled with family
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

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
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

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Paul

Traveled with family
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

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 traveler

Traveled with partner
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 traveler

Traveled with partner
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

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice old Victorian
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
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