The Oliver Inn, expected to open in late summer, will have 13 rooms. Each room will be dedicated to a notable figure in Duluth's history and will be decorated with a mix of vintage and contemporary flair.
Hotel coming to Duluth s historic former City Hall Four of 13 rooms will be affordable hostel-style ; summer opening set. April 19, 2021 7:41pm Text size Copy shortlink:
DULUTH – Visitors will soon be able to sleep in the former council chambers when a 13-room boutique hotel opens this summer in Duluth s historic Old City Hall. We are designing the space to bring the stories of Duluth to life in a big bold way, owner Rod Raymond said in a news release. The interior design blends the glamour of the Roaring 20s with bright contemporary art, against a Romanesque backdrop, telling a new story of vibrancy and abundance for the future of Duluth.
The 13-room hotel is expected to open early this summer.
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Duluth s Old City Hall, at 132 East Superior Street, on April 17, 2021. (Andee Erickson / aerickson@duluthnews.com)
A portion of Duluth s Old City Hall will be turned into a downtown boutique hotel.
Rod Raymond is converting part of the building into a 13-room hotel that includes four hostel rooms and a Scandinavian-designed sauna, according to a news release from Raymond.
The hotel will be named in the coming weeks and is expected to open early this summer.
The building served as City Hall from 1888 to 1929 and is located at 132 East Superior Street. The building is home to three businesses: Wasabi restaurant, Evolve Duluth yoga studio and The Rathskeller, all of which will remain.
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April 15, 2021
DULUTH, Minn.– Duluth’s old city hall is transforming to include the city’s newest boutique hotel in one of the most historic downtown buildings.
The building sits on East Superior Street across from the Fond Du Luth Casino. The Wesabi Japanese Restaurant will stay on the bar side of the lower level. And the downstairs Rathskeller stays, too. But a portion of the main level and all of the upper level will turn into 13 hotel rooms, including a master suite in the original council chambers big enough for six guests.
Owner Rod Raymond tells us the rooms will be perfect for travelers, wedding parties, and anyone wanting to enjoy the culture and history of old city hall which was built back in 1886.
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Burrito Union is coming up with a creative way to serve their customers through books.
January 6, 2021
DULUTH, Minn. – Burrito Union is coming up with a creative way to serve their customers through books.
The restaurant is doing a book exchange where people can bring in their own items and pick up books for their reading pleasure.
The owner says the idea started after seeing a bunch of his own books gathering dust.
“So here we are,” said Rod Raymond, the owner of Burrito Union. “I’m in this situation, I’ve poked through these books for years, they’ve been collecting dust on my shelves. We’re going to donate them out right now to get the party started. We’ll bring in new books, the customers will bring in books, there’s going to be a big exchange going on.”