Library
Check availability

Reviews of The Davidson

3 out of 5
The Davidson
344 Summit Ave, St. Paul, MN

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 94 out of 118 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 118 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 118 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 118 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 118 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Anne Marie

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
BEWARE!!!!!!!!!! DO NOT ATTEMPT TO STAY HERE. We had a reservation to stay at this property last weekend, on our wedding night. The hotel is supposed to send information in advance on how to access the room, which they did not do. I called the number they provided multiple times, emailed, and sent text messages without response. I called Expedia, and multiple parties tried to contact the hotel, also without a response. I had to rebook a hotel from my car in a wedding dress so we had somewhere to stay. The Expedia agent promised that we would not be charged for the stay, and guess what? We were charged for the hotel which could not be accessed. This entire process has been incredibly stressful and we have not been refunded.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Genal

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed at the Davidson to celebrate a birthday. We had a nice time in the unit as well as walking around the area. It was very roomy. The place was clean. Directions to get in were easy. I can’t wait to stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gracie

Travelled with partner
We loved our stay in this beautifully historic home. It was so cute & cozy. I like the robes they offered & the jacuzzi was perfect.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Meghan

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Devin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Safe
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zachary

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful!
A lovely place to stay and enjoy the history and culture that St.Paul has to offer. You'll feel like you are home, when you stay here.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ivan

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a wonderful place!! We will definitely come back and stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Krystal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our anniversary stay ver much!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Response from The Davidson Hotel on 31 Oct,2023
Dear Pamela, Thank you for taking the time to leave us this lovely review and happy anniversary! It means the world to us that you chose to stay at The Davidson to celebrate such a wonderful occasion and we're glad you had a great stay. We look forward to welcoming you back next year on your anniversary too!

8/10 Good

Gail

The property is well-maintained, and the area is beautiful. However, the mattress was very uncomfortable. When we did have a room concern which would’ve been easily rectified, we called the number we were directed to call, and no one ever called back. I tried twice. Both of these concerns are consistent with concerns From past reviews. There are clearly some issues with property management.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Response from The Davidson Hotel on 31 Oct,2023
Dear Gail,Thank you for your review and taking the time to share your experience. We're happy to hear you overall enjoyed your stay and were able to take advantage of the beautiful Cathedral Hill neighborhood! We sincerely apologize that you were not able to connect with our staff to rectify your room issue. We are aware of this issue and are currently working to further optimize a system that will be more seamless for our guests during all hours. We hope that you will give us another try in the future.

4/10 Poor

Tom

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Response from The Davidson Hotel on 31 Oct,2023
Dear Tom,Thank you for sharing your rating. If there's anything we can do next time to make it a 5-star experience please don't hesitate to reach out to us and we hope to welcome you back.

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a unique hotel in St. Paul. Hope to stay here again in the future.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Response from The Davidson Hotel on 17 Oct,2023
Dear Steve,Thank you for the fantastic review. We're happy to hear you enjoyed your stay with us and that we could offer a unique and memorable experience. We look forward to welcoming you back in the future!

10/10 Excellent

Lynn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Charming place with so much character! Loved the art and the history! We stayed on the 3rd floor, where it was peaceful and quiet. It was a great way to celebrate my husband’s birthday! Cozy and relaxed on a rainy fall day.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Response from The Davidson Hotel on 17 Oct,2023
Dear Lynn, Thank you so much for sharing your experience and for choosing to stay with us for your husband's birthday! We're delighted to hear it was a great birthday gift and that you were able to celebrate with cozy and relaxed stay. Your kind words mean the world to us and we're happy to have provided such a wonderful and charming experience! We look forward to your next stay.

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stay again in the future cause felt like the past.
Stayed for a weekend getaway. The Summit Ave neighborhood is wonderful to walk around. The back yard has a wonderful view of the Mississippi river valley. Although, the grounds could use some attending to. The two-room suite was very spacious and there seemed to be hidden treasures all over the suite. Looking forward to staying here again in the future cause it felt like walking in the past.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Response from The Davidson Hotel on 17 Oct,2023
Dear Rebecca,Thank you for taking the time to share such a wonderful review. We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed your stay with us and were able to soak in the beautiful views and stroll Summit Avenue. While we are in the process of renovations to the grounds, it makes our day to hear the interior restorations offered a fantastic getaway and unique and memorable atmosphere. We look forward to welcoming you back soon for another step into the past!

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A very elegant property. That said, we wondered why the area behind the home, which rooms overlook, was so unkempt. With little effort this could be remedied. Will we ever be able to use the front door? That said, a very elegant property…
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Response from The Davidson Hotel on 21 Sept,2023
Dear Deborah,Thank you for taking the time to share your experience and for your kind words. During our restoration of The Davidson we wanting to create a luxurious, elegant and unique experience and so we're happy to know that was your experience! We are still in the process of finishing up renovations, including the back area and looking forward to welcoming you back to enjoy the transformation once complete!

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room 101
Inside was beautiful and clean. The outside could use a little bit of maintenance around the property. The neighborhood is beautiful and is in walking distance of a ton of restaurants and activities.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from The Davidson Hotel on 21 Sept,2023
Dear Jessica,Thank you for your review and kind words! It's wonderful to know that you enjoyed the beauty of both The Davidson and of our neighborhood. We love being in Cathedral Hill and to be part of such a vibrant and beautiful neighborhood. Thank you for choosing to stay with us, and we hope to have the pleasure of hosting you again in the future.

10/10 Excellent

Cassandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Response from The Davidson Hotel on 21 Sept,2023
Dear Cassandra,Thank you for taking the time to leave us a fantastic rating! We hope to welcome you back for another stay soon.

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved the charter of the room, property and the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Response from The Davidson Hotel on 21 Sept,2023
Dear Paul,Thank you for the great review and for your positive comments. We're happy to hear you loved the character of our suites and of The Davidson itself! We worked hard to preserve the historic architectural details and create a unique guest experience, so we're thrilled to know that was reflected during your stay. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!

10/10 Excellent

G

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Response from The Davidson Hotel on 21 Sept,2023
Dear G,Thank you for the great rating! We look forward to welcoming you back soon.

8/10 Good

Elke Christa, Vero Beach

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very nice spot
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Response from The Davidson Hotel on 6 Sept,2023
Dear Christa,Thank you for taking the time to share your review. We're glad you enjoyed your stay with us and look forward to your next stay!

10/10 Excellent

Joelle

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Response from The Davidson Hotel on 21 Sept,2023
Dear Joelle,Thank you for the 5 star review! We're happy to hear you had a great stay with us and hope to welcome you back soon.

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was wonderful staying in a spacious piece of history
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Response from Ruttger's Bay Lake Resort on 6 Sept,2023
Dear Eric,Thank you for the great review and 5 stars. We're happy to hear you had a wonderful stay and enjoyed the unique history of The Davidson! We wanted to preserve many of the architectural details from the original mansion design so our guests can experience a one-of-a-kind stay. We hope to welcome you back soon!

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Response from The Davidson Hotel on 29 Aug,2023
Dear David,Thank you for the 5 stars! We're glad you had a great stay with us and hope to welcome you back soon.

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Response from The Davidson Hotel on 29 Aug,2023
Dear Gary,Thank you for the perfect rating! We're happy to see you enjoyed your stay with us and look forward to your next visit.

2/10 Terrible

Stacy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
On the second day, my husband and I were napping half dressed in the bed when another couple entered our code into the keypad on the room door and walked in on us. (They'd been emailed the same room/code.) Waking up to strangers at the foot of your bed is scary and awful. We never heard from management with any sort of explanation or apology. Indeed, you can't actually contact the hotel. We were locked out of the building our first night when we arrived. We called the phone number repeatedly — it's a call service — and emailed, but hours passed with no response. We finally managed to get in on our own. Pretty appalling experience especially for the high price.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Response from The Davidson Hotel on 29 Aug,2023
Dear Rebecca,Thank you for the 5 stars and great review. Our goal is to create a beautiful space and wonderful experience for our guests and so we're thrilled to know that was your experience. We hope to welcome you back soon!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Couples Trip
Beautiful room with a great view of the valley. Only wish they served breakfast in the morning. Hoping to return for another stay soon.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Response from The Davidson Hotel on 29 Aug,2023
Thank you for the fantastic review. We're happy to hear you enjoyed your stay with us and enjoyed the beautiful views of the bluffs and river. For us it's hard not to feel relaxed when you cozy up by the window with those views! We can't wait to welcome you back for another stay.

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful mansion with scenic views of valley. Nicest place I’ve ever stayed. We were in ste. 302 which was spacious and well appointed. We stayed there on our wedding night and it was absolutely perfect for us ( we like history and old homes).
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Response from The Davidson Hotel on 29 Aug,2023
Dear Peter,Thank you for the wonderful review and your kind words. We're so honored to hear that we're the nicest place you've stayed! We put a lot of love and effort into creating a beautiful getaway and so we're thrilled to hear that was your experience. We look forward to welcoming you back soon and to celebrate your wedding anniversary here!

8/10 Good

Jacquelyn

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Response from The Davidson Hotel on 10 Aug,2023
Dear Jacquelyn,Thank you for sharing! We're glad you had a great experience and we look forward to your next stay with us!

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Response from The Davidson Hotel on 10 Aug,2023
Dear Brenda,Thank you for the fantastic rating! We're thrilled that you enjoyed your stay with us. We hope to welcome you back again soon!

10/10 Excellent

Carla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful scenery all the old mansions when you first walk in it smells a little old but not a lot, I'm in room 204 no cold water for the sink in the bathroom and the cabinet hinges is off.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Response from The Davidson Hotel on 3 Aug,2023
Dear Carla,Thank you for taking the time to leave a review and for sharing your experience. The Davidson has one of the best views of the St. Paul river bluffs and we're happy to hear you were able to take soak in all the scenery, including the beautiful historic mansions lining Summit Avenue! We are sorry that there was no cold water and the cabinet wasn't working properly. We appreciate you bringing this to our attention so we can take care of the issue immediately. Thank you again and we hope to welcome you back soon!

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Response from The Davidson Hotel on 3 Aug,2023
Dear Barbara,We're happy to see you had a 5-star experience and thank you for recommending The Davidson! We hope to welcome you back soon.

8/10 Good

Jarrod, Albuquerque

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay at the Davidson. We loved the history, the furnishings decor, the amenities and the neighborhood. Thanks for a beautiful and quiet stay. The architecture was magnificent.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Response from The Davidson Hotel on 3 Aug,2023
Dear Jarrod,Thank you for the wonderful review and we're thrilled to hear you enjoyed your stay. We appreciate your kind remarks! During the restoration we wanted to preserve the unique architecture and history of The Davidson so our guests could have a one-of-a-kind experience staying in a magnificent Victorian-era mansion. We hope to welcome you back soon for another relaxing stay!

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful restored inn in a quiet old neighborhood.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Response from The Davidson Hotel on 3 Aug,2023
Dear Stephanie,Thank you for the great review! We're happy to hear you enjoyed your stay and appreciate your kind words. During the restoration of The Davidson we made sure to keep historic details for a truly unique stay for our guests! We hope to welcome you back soon.

10/10 Excellent

Carita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Elegant accomodations at an affordable rate!
The Davidson property located on Summit Ave is one of many elegant, stately homes a short distance from St Paul's Cathedral. We were very pleased with our spacious suite, the amenities and the neighborhood! The bed was very comfortable, the bathroom with separate whirlpool tub and spacious shower were perfect for my husband and I. The closet included a plug in tower fan we greatly appreciated for helping to circulate the air cooled by the Daikin wall air conditioner. It would be helpful to know in advance that parking is on the street, and to enter from the side. The exterior of the property in back has yet to be renovated. It is sure to be beautiful once completed. We highly recommend this hotel!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Response from The Davidson Hotel on 12 Jul,2023
Dear Carita,Thank you for the great review and for your positive comments. We are so glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us and were able to take advantage of all our amenities and explore the area! We hope your next stay and just around the corner.

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great location to walk to restaurants, shops, and bars on Grand Ave and Selby Ave.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Response from The Davidson Hotel on 12 Jul,2023
Dear Sara,Thank you so much for this review. We're happy to hear you were able to take advantage of our beautiful Cathedral Hill neighborhood and explore the area. We can't wait to welcome you back soon!

10/10 Excellent

Heidi

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Response from The Davidson Hotel on 12 Jul,2023
Dear Heidi,Thank you so much for taking the time to leave an excellent rating. We hope you’ll visit us again soon!

10/10 Excellent

Adevia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Love, love, LOVED our stay at The Davidson. Such a spectacular place inside. Bummer our flight was so delayed that we only had a few hours to put our heads on our pillows. I hope we get to come back and stay a while. Can’t wait to see how the outside transforms in the future. So much potential. Thank you for having us.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Response from The Davidson Hotel on 12 Jul,2023
Dear Adevia,Thank you for taking the time to leave us such a wonderful review. We are absolutely delighted to hear that despite the short visit, you enjoyed your stay with us! We hope to welcome you back soon for a longer stay so you can take advantage of everything The Davidson offers!

8/10 Good

Kathleen

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Response from The Davidson Hotel on 12 Jul,2023
Dear Kathleen,Thank you for the great rating. We're glad you enjoyed your stay with us and look forward to welcoming you back for another getaway!

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This property is a gem!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Response from The Davidson Hotel on 12 Jul,2023
Dear Andrew,Thank you for taking the time to leave us this great review! We appreciate your kind words and hope to see you again soon.

10/10 Excellent

James

Unique
Cool place. Great neighborhood. Clean. Walking distance to many restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Response from The Davidson Hotel on 11 Jul,2023
Dear James,Thank you for the great review! We're glad you enjoyed staying with us and were able to take advantage of the area and explore the neighborhood. We hope to welcome you back again soon!

8/10 Good

REBECCA

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property is gorgeous. Beautifully appointed, lovely. Quiet and very relaxing.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Response from The Davidson Hotel on 11 Jul,2023
Dear Rebecca,Thank you for your kind words! We're happy to hear you enjoyed your stay with us and we were able to provide a relaxing getaway. We can't wait to welcome you again soon!

10/10 Excellent

Dee Ann

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Response from The Davidson Hotel on 11 Jul,2023
Dear Dee Ann,Thank you for the great rating rating! Seeing you had a 5-star experience is the best we could hope for and we can't wait to welcome you back for another stay.

10/10 Excellent

Anton

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a unique hotel with great views of the city on a cool street lined with historical homes.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Response from The Davidson Hotel on 25 May,2023
Anton, thank you for the great review and 5 stars! We're happy to hear you enjoyed your stay with us and look forward to welcoming you back soon!

8/10 Good

Sharon

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We loved the Victorian area. We loved the home and thought that it’s renovation into a boutique hotel was done well. There was some water damage here and there and broken windows that had been taped and possibly just in the middle of its final repair. The outdoor space Needed some TLC. However, overall, it was a very good experience and we will be back.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Response from The Davidson Hotel on 25 May,2023
Sharon, thank you for sharing your experience with us. We're delighted to hear you overall enjoyed your stay with us. We appreciate your feedback and will certainly be looking into the issues you mentioned and rest assured our maintenance team is actively working to complete the repairs and ensure that all aspects of the hotel are in pristine condition. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!

8/10 Good

Dawn, Pinellas Park

Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Response from The Davidson Hotel on 11 Jul,2023
Dear Dawn,Thank you for the great rating! We're happy to see you had a good stay with us and we look forward to welcoming you back soon.

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
transported into luxury
Fantastic neighborhood, great location, and you're transported into luxury as soon as you walk through the threshold.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Response from The Davidson Hotel on 25 May,2023
Michael, thank you for taking the time to leave us this wonderful review. We appreciate your kind words and are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your stay!

6/10 Okay

Tyler Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
It was an AI experience. Fantastic facility. Humanly non-exinsistant. Kind of sad really.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Response from The Davidson Hotel on 21 May,2023
Tyler, thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We're happy to hear you found The Davidson to be fantastic! While we embrace technology to enhance our guests' experiences and provide modern conveniences, we apologize if your experience felt overly automated. We appreciate your feedback and will certainly take it into consideration as we always strive to create an amazing guest experience.