News & Events
Updates, events and news for the hotel and surrounding area!
The Saint Paul Hotel Wins Minnesota Meetings and Events
"Best of 2011 Award"
The Saint Paul Hotel won the BEST OF 2011 Award: Hotel/Resort with Meeting/Event Space with less than 300 guest rooms.
The Saint Paul Hotel instantly springs to mind when classic venues with impeccable service are needed. With its third overall win in the Best Hotel with Meeting/Event Space (Less Than 300 Guest Rooms), the 1910-built property is the only hotel in Minnesota to earn AAA’s Four Diamond Award for 29 consecutive years and secure a place on Condé Nast’s Traveler’s Gold List. Every voter we contacted noted the hotel’s service—calling it “friendly,” “welcoming” and “the absolute best.”
– from Minnesota Meetings & Events Spring 2012 Magazine.
Plan Now. Plan Ahead – Meeting and Event Special Offer!
Flawless execution and legendary service, so you can get down to business.
Plan Now.
Plan now and we will reward you with one of the following amenities for your first meeting:
- General Session meeting room provided on a complimentary basis.
- Complimentary high-speed Internet line in the meeting room.
- One complimentary upgrade to Executive King accommodations.
- One complimentary guest room for every 30 guestrooms consumed on a per night basis.
Plan Ahead.
Take advantage of our Plan Now program and we will apply a 15% credit from your first meeting toward your Plan Ahead second meeting.
Call 800-292-9292 to book your event.
View Plan Now Plan Ahead Web Page for More Details.
Offer valid for all meetings held between May 1 and July 31, 2012 with a minimum value of $2,500. Receive a 15% credit towards your second meeting or event. The second meeting must take place by December 30, 2012. Events must be booked in advance; not valid for weddings or existing contracts. Void where prohibited by law. All options based upon availability, and subject to management approval; other restrictions may apply. Some blackout dates may apply.
What's Blooming at The Saint Paul Hotel
We are pleased to introduce a brand new seasonal feature to our newsletter, What's Blooming at The Saint Paul Hotel, written by Sara Orvik, The Saint Paul Hotel's horticulturist and gardener.
This year's gardening season began like a dream for many gardeners with warmer than normal weather in March. All the spring flowering bulbs, perennials, shrubs, and trees got a head start. With cooler temperatures in April, the spring flowers have been able to bloom longer than usual. I always enjoy when that happens. Spring is my favorite time in the garden, and to have the beautiful tulips and daffodils last longer makes me smile.
Along with our numerous tulips there are thousands of pansies and violas blooming. Also the perennials are growing taller and fuller each week: including allium, peonies, false indigo, perennial salvia, tree roses, climbing roses, shrub roses, columbine, bleeding hearts, catmint, and lady's mantle. In mid-May, I will start planting the summer annuals. New additions to the garden this year are lilac trees, hydrangea trees and a new variety of rose tree!
Gardening Tip for May...
Many of your tulips and daffodils are finishing their blooming stage, so it's time to remove the spent flowers. Leave the green foliage until it has turned yellow or brown; this may take a few weeks. While the foliage is still green, the leaves are making food for next season's blooms. If you remove it prematurely, you could decrease that bulb's chance of producing a beautiful flower next spring.
Below: two recent photos of our garden, full of colorful spring tulips.
Come take a stroll through our garden, and enjoy a colorful, fragrant respite.
Happily Ever After – Wedding and Social Trends
Hosting an English Tea
If you are hosting an intimate social engagement in the near future consider an English Tea theme. You can select a local venue that specializes in teas or easily create a beautiful event at home. It is perfect for many occasions such as showers, reunions and birthday parties. Tea menus are also very flexible and can be prepared in advance, featuring canapés, finger sandwiches, quick breads and sweets. You will also have the opportunity to showcase your china, silver and linens that are usually reserved for holidays. It is fun to plan, easy to execute and a certain to delight!
We also invite you to experience Tea at The Saint Paul Hotel. Served in our elegant lobby, this five course, two hour event is fashioned after England's Afternoon Tea. View our Afternoon Tea Web Page for More Information.
New Bed Linens, Mattresses
and Carpet
The Saint Paul Hotel is in the final phase of a year-long mini makeover all of our guestrooms.
Last summer we updated all of our bed linens with new comforters and pillows. Last fall we replaced all of our mattresses with new custom-designed mattresses. Over the past few months we have been installing brand new carpeting in all of our guestroooms.
We are excited to offer these fresh, luxurious updates for all of our guests.
The Lobby Bar Featured April Cocktail – Pama Prairie
Pama Prairie
1.25 oz Prairie Organic Vodka
1 oz Pomegranate Simple Syrup (The Lobby Bar uses Stirrings Simple Pomegranate Martini Mixer)
4 oz Ginger Ale
Lime Wedge and Maraschino Cherry
Fill a 12 oz cocktail glass with ice. Add the Prairie Organic Vodka, then add the Pomegranate Simple Syrup. Top with Ginger Ale, and garnish with a lime wedge and a Maraschino cherry.
A light spring cocktail with a sweet, slightly tart flavor.
May is JoAnn Funk's last month of Jazz in The Lobby Bar before she takes her summer break. JoAnn Funk will be back in September.
The St. Paul Grill Dessert of the Month
Strawberry Shortcake – A St. Paul Grill signature dessert. Layers of fresh baked pound cake, stacked high with whipping cream and strawberries. Served with a generous side of house-made strawberry sauce! Delicious!
Enjoy this and other signature menu items at The St. Paul Grill.
Make Your Reservation at The St. Paul Grill.
Staycation at The Saint Paul Hotel!
If you are looking to "get away" without leaving town, come spend a pampered, relaxing weekend with us! The Saint Paul Hotel has many specials and packages to choose from. Each package offers an experience not soon forgotten.
Below is a sampling of popular packages:
Pirate Packages – Discover Real Pirates at the Minnesota Science Museum.
Bed & Breakfast Package – A great night's sleep and a tasty breakfast.
The Romance Packages – Choose from three packages: Romance, Deluxe or Ultimate!
Dinner and Celebration Packages – Two delicious options with dinner at The St. Paul Grill.
Visit The Saint Paul Hotel Packages webpage for more details and to see all our packages.
Sara Orvik – Saint Paul Hotel's Horticulturist and Gardener
1. How long have you worked for The Saint Paul Hotel? I have worked at The Saint Paul Hotel for 13 years.
2. Explain your daily tasks. My daily tasks change with each season. Right now, I am busy with the spring garden, and I am preparing for the summer garden. I also maintain the indoor plants and monitor the grounds for cleanliness and do repairs.
3. What is your favorite part about working for The Saint Paul Hotel? My favorite part is taking care of the garden. I love the creative and physical aspects of caring for the garden. I am able to create something beautiful for people to enjoy, which allows me to take pride in what I do.
4. What are some of your favorite memories or experiences from working at the hotel? Some of my favorite experiences from working here have been receiving gardening awards, holiday decorating awards, the employee of the year award and driving the hotel’s float in The Winter Carnival Parade. I have also had the opportunity to interact with many famous people, which is always exciting.
5. What hobbies or interests do you enjoy outside of the workplace? Outside of the workplace, my hobbies and interests include spending time with my husband, stepdaughter and my new baby girl! I also like to garden at home, when I find the time to do so. I enjoy camping, hiking, going to concerts and Twins baseball games, helping my dad on the farm, antiquing with my mom, playing cards with my 100-year-old grandma, and going to the cabin with my husband’s family.
6. If you could choose any other position at the hotel, what would it be? If I could choose a different career at the hotel, I think I would like to be Director of Sales. The hotel has so many wonderful things to offer to its customers and guests. I think it would be very rewarding and enjoyable to promote all those different things.
Did you know...?
Did you know that The Saint Paul Hotel used to have a roof-top garden and terrace?
Here is a photo and excerpt about The Saint Paul Hotel's Garden from a booklet published in 1910.
In the lingering twilight of a summer day ... from the beautiful roof garden of The Saint Paul, which is its crowning glory, one may discern historic Fort Snelling. No hotel in America has a roof garden to compare with that of The Saint Paul. In magnificence of view it is unsurpassed.
From a lofty sun-parlor occupying the central portion of the roof, one may wander through loggias and pergolas to a dozen vantage points affording remarkable views, while deft waiters serve dainty refreshments at perfectly appointed tables.