Endion Station Inn by Heirloom Boutique Collection

Such a fantastic experience here. We stayed in room one, and the room was cleaner(!!) and more spacious than the photos online made it seem. We loved the view of the lake, the walkability to downtown, canal park and bentlyville. The room offered your Roku streaming services, bathroom essentials plus a hairdryer, all the towels you’d need, and a standing fan for comfortable sleeping. The separated entrances with different codes were really convenient and made me feel safe and secure. Overall, 10/10 stay and will be looking for this place first for availability my next vacation in Duluth.

Overall, I really enjoyed this stay! You can't beat the location for the price. We stayed in Room 2 and it was a way nicer than I expected based on the pictures. The main building also looks a lot less creepy than the photos (lol) but here's what you NEED to know if you're going to stay here: Parking is so, so convenient. We're talking 1 free pass right in front of the building with (paid) parking literally everywhere else if you're bringing a second vehicle. Location is 5 stars!!! Very walkable!! We walked up Superior Street to Duluth Trading Co, a very cute shop called Hucklebeary, Fitgers, and Portland Malt Shoppe, then all the way back to the inn. And do not miss Duluth's Best Bread!! It's so easy to venture around Canal Park and even the aquarium is walking distance (use the Slip bridge just past Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory). I loved the layout of the room. The bed and pillows were so comfy, and there was a cute bar seating set-up looking out the windows - although could be awkward if people are on the patio. There's a mini-fridge, microwave, and coffee maker with a pitcher-thing of water. You get two BOGO beer coupons from Fitgers as well, which is a fun treat. The only downside is that it's the last hotel/inn on the hotel row, right behind a public beach and lakefront walk, with a public bathroom adjacent to it in a small "park" (grassy area). This meant that unfortunately yes, the other reviews are true and there are some skeezy looking people specifically loitering in the bathroom area. My boyfriend and I sat on the front patio for breakfast, walked the lakefront walk during the day and evening, but felt that sticking to the inner road (Canal Park Drive) at night was best as a precaution. We kept the blinds closed in the room whenever we weren't there but never felt unsafe in the first floor room. Like any other city, just be aware of your surroundings especially at night and you'll be fine! There is a sauna (we didn't use it because it's outdoors on the side patio and just felt weird), cornhole, and a small fire pit with chairs looking out towards Superior. The building is old, so we heard our neighbors walking and talking upstairs. With the tv on it wasn't bad, plus the inn has "quiet hours" 10pm-8am that everyone surrounding us followed. You do have to be pretty self-sufficient to stay here. Everything is key code access, no physical keys or cards. There aren't staff or front desk or even common areas (besides the outdoor fun spaces) on-site so if you need help you have to call/text them between 8am-8pm. Our a/c didn't work the first night (and the windows don't open), and when I texted about the issue the following morning the issue was quickly taken up and solved within a few hours by the manager on duty. Thanks Kristin!! If it wasn't for the sweltering hot first night and the sketchy park people, definitely would have given this stay 5 stars!!

The location is great - right on the lakewalk. We stayed in room #5, upstairs. It was spacious and clean, with cool antique decor. Nice bathroom. There were a few maintenance items that should be addressed - the shower light did not work, there was a hole in the wall from the door handle. These issues did not impact our stay too much. As noted in other reviews, the adjacent park (although beautiful) does attract overnight residents. We never felt unsafe, but the owners might consider a locked gate around the property and deck. It's very open, and people can walk right through the deck and sauna area, past ground floor windows.

This was a cool place to stay. I loved the history of the building (former train station), which has been renovated/updated, but with a rustic touch that makes this place very unique. There is also a large deck area with lights, tables, a fire pit, and a sauna! Beautiful views of Lake Superior and Duluth. Walking distance from dozens of great restaurants and shops in Canel Park.

My son and I just stayed in Room 2. The location was fantastic being right on the Canal Walk. The space was a good size and we enjoyed the sauna and free parking. However, the room smelled musty and there was pet hair all over the bed. We were not traveling with a pet. The sheets and blankets weren't nice. We did not feel particularly safe. There were a lot of homeless people hanging around between the parking lot and restrooms, and people who weren't staying there walking right up to the rooms to look at the place. I wouldn't stay here again.

Stayed for 2 nights and had a wonderful time. Room was very clean and the location was unbeatable. Noise could be an issue at times but was otherwise quiet. Would definitely stay here again in the future based off the location alone.

I booked a room at the Endion Station Inn six months in advance directly through them (not a third party). A week before my stay, I noticed they hadn’t charged my card and reached out — after multiple calls and texts, I was told I had no reservation. I even got a cancellation email mid-call.||I was promised a call from the owner that never came. Management offered a $200 credit (declined), then said they’d cover what I would’ve paid toward another hotel. The only Canal Park options left were either awful or $500+ a night. They eventually found us a room 20 minutes away, but we still paid about $300 extra plus Uber and parking costs.||The place looks nice, but this experience — and what I’ve since heard about the area at night — left a very bad impression.

Amazing location. The sauna was a delight. The rooms are fine, although both the bed and couch in room 2 weren’t terribly comfortable. The biggest issue is the amazingly thin walls. You can hear everything that is said in room 1 and it will sound like the upstairs guests are tap dancing. Room 1 came in drunk and it was like they were standing right next to my bed from the foyer. We then heard their entire drunken conversation for the next hour. Just as we were about to knock and ask them to quiet down, we could clearly hear them talking about going to bed. So, problem solved. I would stay here again, but I would really recommend to the owners to try to fix the noise. Tough in an old building, but it’s the one huge drawback. Also, you better love who you’re rooming with, because the bathroom is not very private, noise-wise, either. Cool place, great location, terribly noisy.

Overall, I really enjoyed this stay! You can't beat the location for the price. We stayed in Room 2 and it was a way nicer than I expected based on the pictures. The main building also looks a lot less creepy than the photos (lol) but here's what you NEED to know if you're going to stay here: Parking is so, so convenient. We're talking 1 free pass right in front of the building with (paid) parking literally everywhere else if you're bringing a second vehicle. Location is 5 stars!!! Very walkable!! We walked up Superior Street to Duluth Trading Co, a very cute shop called Hucklebeary, Fitgers, and Portland Malt Shoppe, then all the way back to the inn. And do not miss Duluth's Best Bread!! It's so easy to venture around Canal Park and even the aquarium is walking distance (use the Slip bridge just past Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory). I loved the layout of the room. The bed and pillows were so comfy, and there was a cute bar seating set-up looking out the windows - although could be awkward if people are on the patio. There's a mini-fridge, microwave, and coffee maker with a pitcher-thing of water. You get two BOGO beer coupons from Fitgers as well, which is a fun treat. The only downside is that it's the last hotel/inn on the hotel row, right behind a public beach and lakefront walk, with a public bathroom adjacent to it in a small "park" (grassy area). This meant that unfortunately yes, the other reviews are true and there are some skeezy looking people specifically loitering in the bathroom area. My boyfriend and I sat on the front patio for breakfast, walked the lakefront walk during the day and evening, but felt that sticking to the inner road (Canal Park Drive) at night was best as a precaution. We kept the blinds closed in the room whenever we weren't there but never felt unsafe in the first floor room. Like any other city, just be aware of your surroundings especially at night and you'll be fine! There is a sauna (we didn't use it because it's outdoors on the side patio and just felt weird), cornhole, and a small fire pit with chairs looking out towards Superior. The building is old, so we heard our neighbors walking and talking upstairs. With the tv on it wasn't bad, plus the inn has "quiet hours" 10pm-8am that everyone surrounding us followed. You do have to be pretty self-sufficient to stay here. Everything is key code access, no physical keys or cards. There aren't staff or front desk or even common areas (besides the outdoor fun spaces) on-site so if you need help you have to call/text them between 8am-8pm. Our a/c didn't work the first night (and the windows don't open), and when I texted about the issue the following morning the issue was quickly taken up and solved within a few hours by the manager on duty. Thanks Kristin!! If it wasn't for the sweltering hot first night and the sketchy park people, definitely would have given this stay 5 stars!!

Lovely small hotel in Duluth in easy walking distance to everything you could want to do. Key code entry makes check in a breeze, and the free drink coupons are a great add!