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GG Barnum Mansion

3.0 star property
Riverfront hotel in Duluth with free parking

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Located close to University of Minnesota Duluth and Glensheen Historic Estate, GG Barnum Mansion provides a library. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Jay Cooke Suite | 1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Jay Cooke Suite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Pillowtop bed
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Barnum Suite | 1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Barnum Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Pillowtop bed
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Pilot House Suite | 1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Pilot House Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Pillowtop bed
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Captain's Quarters Suite | 1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Captain's Quarters Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Pillowtop bed
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Suite. | 1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Suite.

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Pillowtop bed
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Creekside Suite | 1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Creekside Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Pillowtop bed
Hair dryer
Jetted bathtub
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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General Mills Suite | 1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

General Mills Suite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Pillowtop bed
Hair dryer
Jetted bathtub
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Veranda Suite | 1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Veranda Suite

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Pillowtop bed
Hair dryer
Jetted bathtub
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
2211 E 3rd St, Duluth, MN, 55812

What's nearby

  • University of Minnesota Duluth - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • St. Luke's Hospital - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Lakewalk - 2 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Glensheen Historic Estate - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • College of St. Scholastica - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

  • Duluth, MN (DLH-Duluth Intl.) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Wired Whiskers - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Burrito Union - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Alakef Coffee Roasters - ‬2 min drive

About this property

GG Barnum Mansion

Hotel near University of Minnesota Duluth
Located close to Glensheen Historic Estate and Duluth Entertainment Convention Center, GG Barnum Mansion provides a library. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking
  • Smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms at GG Barnum Mansion offer comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
Extra amenities include:
  • Showers, hair dryers, and shampoo
  • 48-inch Smart TVs with digital channels
  • Mini fridges, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Things to do

  • Library

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Virtual front desk

Outdoors

  • On a river

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 48-inch smart TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children 15 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 15 are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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, debit cards, and mobile payments; cash is not accepted
Mobile payment options include: Apple Pay
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Children 15 years old and younger are not permitted at this property

Property is also known as

GG Barnum Mansion Hotel
GG Barnum Mansion Duluth
GG Barnum Mansion Hotel Duluth

Frequently asked questions

Is GG Barnum Mansion pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at GG Barnum Mansion?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at GG Barnum Mansion?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is GG Barnum Mansion located?

Located in Endion, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of University of Minnesota Duluth and Lake Superior. Glensheen Historic Estate and Duluth Entertainment Convention Center are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Reviews

GG Barnum Mansion Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.4

Amenities

9.2

Staff & service

9.4

Eco-friendliness

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 124 out of 169 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 35 out of 169 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 169 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 169 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 169 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This house is amazing, beds are super comfortable, very clean, great facilities. Beats a hotel room any day.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful comfortable home with a beautiful comfortable room. Would stay there again without hesitation.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

JEREMY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Just like I like it!

Beautiful spot, quiet and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
I liked the property, clean and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Dorothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I would have liked to receive the check-in info much earlier. Using my phone number was good, but I feel I got the information somewhat late. The morning food could have also been mentioned with signup. It was hard to find out how to turn up the sound on the TV, and my phone and Ipad couldn't find the wifi channel. It never showed up even when I type it repeatedly. With no one there, it was hard to get info.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

marcia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very quiet and very comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good stay

Classic old house, beautiful woodwork, the heat system works really well. Beautiful views.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Connie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place, Have been there before, Booked on the day of arrival, so understand that coffee, popcorn ... isn't stocked. But, couldn't get the ceiling light switch to work. Nice sauna. May have tried it if I hadn't arrived so late. Looking forward to you planting the grounds. Love the sound of the creek.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed for a long weekend and found the property beautiful, quiet and clean. There wasn’t really staff around but that was okay because everything seemed to be taken care of behind the scenes. The location was conveniently close to canal park and was simply beautiful. Definitely be staying there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Penelope

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Not your typical sterile hotel room. Felt cozy, yet pampered in a beautiful spacious room in a mansion in old Duluth. Loved the area full of beautiful old homes. Tastefully decorated, bed very comfortable! Loved the new shower too.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful room

We had a wonderful stay at the GG Barnum Mansion in the Jay Cooke suite. The room was large and the bed was ver comfortable. The large shower was a dream we appreciated the little extra touches, like information about restaurants, filled ice cube trays, water bottles and although we didn’t use it—there was even a bag of microwave popcorn for us! I would highly recommend a stay here if you’re in Duluth.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Almost everything about our stay was perfect. Our room as well as common areas were beautiful. The only struggle was the potential of having a cold shower if the hot water was out.

10/10 Excellent

Snow

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
video 📸 review 📷 can be found on my website toured the whole place when emptyish checked out the updates and maintenance procedures inspected features not standard in the past as well as now standard options enjoyed the different weather options and Will use their website next time 💕
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Connie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice book shelf to choose from. Enjoyed the sound of the creek at the property edge. Hadn't had gratis microwave popcorn in ages. Fun!
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I took a solo trip to Duluth and can't say enough wonderful things about this property! Even though it was located in town, the property has the feel of being outside the city; quiet and beautiful. I drove to Duluth so it was convenient for me but walking to things might be a little far. I also appreciated the welcome message that told me exactly what was provided in my room. I would highly recommend this property to anyone looking for a getaway!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The Superior Suite was beautiful! Some reviews mentioned breakfast but that is incorrect, The website was correct in that it served pastries and those cannot be considered breakfast. This was my only complaint but overall the mansion was very well maintained and very tastefully decorated. Would recommend this place.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful, quiet, safe, and unique. Outdoor balcony was lovely as well as the room and entire mansion. Only recommendation is to vacuum the stairs since we are asked to remove shoes. Great experience and would like to stay again for even longer.Thank you. Grateful to find this.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Weekend Getaway

This is a beautiful property. Our suite was gorgeously-appointed, clean, well-organized and comfortable. The area in which the house is located is quiet and very easy to access from downtown Duluth…mere minutes from anything! While there is no front desk and we didn’t see or interact with the staff, we felt their presence in the details—welcome email and text with context info, morning coffee and pastries, a basket of umbrellas at the front door (much needed last weekend!)…this is a property I would stay in again and recommend to friends.
The Jay Cooke Suite was perfect for us.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Jess

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were there at 4 pm. We had an early morning procedure. There was construction noise and loud boots upstairs until midnight.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Mary Jo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is beautiful in a nice walking neighborhood. The house is amazing. Our room was nice with a comfortable bed and two cushy chairs for reading. Also had access to a rooftop seating area. Sadly, the bathroom looked very run down.The jetted tub didn’t work.The motor came on but it wouldn’t move the water. The drinking glasses were very water stained. In such a love place, that is something that is disappointing. Don’t count on breakfast if you plan to relax and sleep in. We got downstairs at 8 a.m. and there were 2 pieces of what looked like banana bread left. Not a big deal, we just went to a restaurant to eat. I would stay there again but choose a different room.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The location was very good. The size of the room was great in the Veranda Suite and was nicely supplied and very clean inside the room. The house was easily accessible by car. It was easy to enter the house and room using the codes. The place was very safe. We didn’t not hear noise from the other rooms and I believe the house was full. I could not get the Samsung cooling system to work with the remote control such as turning the fan on and off or turning the unit off. The TV was somewhat confusing in not know what was available. Either do the pastries up good or nothing at all. What was there was really unacceptable. Everything else was spot on and very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

4/10 Poor

Dominique

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Jay Cooke Suite

The check-in instructions were not sent until an hour before we were booked to check-in. We were told the instructions would be sent at 2pm by one of the staff at GG Mansion, and they weren't sent until 3:10 pm for a 4:00 check-in. The instructions to get to our room were missing. The communication was poor. The room was nice, however trying to sleep with an air conditioner that didn't work on 65 degrees which made our room feel like it was 80 degrees, and made a flapping noise every 3-4 seconds was very difficult. The Jay Cooke room is not a suite to rent if you want to get rest or stay cool. My husband and I are very disappointed with our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Carrie

Liked: Cleanliness
The mansion was lovely and in a beautiful neighborhood. Location made it easy to visit family and friends. However, I would not choose to stay at this location again for a few different reasons. First, when we arrived it was about 10 PM and it was positively pitch dark in the hallway in front of our room. So much so that we had to use flashlights in order to put in the code to get into our room. This felt extremely unwelcoming. Then when we got in the room, we discovered that the bathroom was actually a Butler’s pantry that has been converted. The toilet was tucked under the pantry in such a way that you might hit your head and the sink was on the Butler’s counter with no mirror or good lighting in order to shave or apply make up. In addition, the beautiful shower that has been added does not close properly and thus water leaks out onto the floor. The breakfast pastries were not worth eating and there were several mistakes in the welcome book and directions (it is on the right- not the left) that made me feel this place isn’t all that well cared for. It wasn’t worth the money.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice property. The room we stayed in the Barnum room had a very high bed. People who are not tall will need to hop up. Balcony is awesome, place is quiet and serene. Area to have coffee, fruit or pastries in morning. Will stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

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