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title: "Radisson Hotel Duluth-Harborview vs South Pier Inn: which hotel is better?"
description: "Radisson Hotel Duluth-Harborview or South Pier Inn in Duluth (MN)? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
url: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/radisson-hotel-duluth-harborview-duluth-mn-vs-south-pier-inn-duluth-mn/
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# Radisson Hotel Duluth-Harborview vs South Pier Inn

Both are in Duluth (MN), 1.1 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel · ★★★ · Duluth
## [Radisson Hotel Duluth-Harborview](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/radisson-hotel-duluth-harborview-duluth-mn/)

- **Guest rating:** 7.7 ·  Good

- **Location score:** 8.4

- **Score by category:** 1 of 4

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2004277/agoda/?lang=en)

Hotel · ★★★ · Duluth
## [South Pier Inn](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/south-pier-inn-duluth-mn/)

- **Guest rating:** 9.3 ·  Exceptional

- **Location score:** 8.7

- **Score by category:** 2 of 4

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2117992/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick South Pier Inn

It leads in 2 of 4 categories. 1.1 km apart.

### Choose Radisson Hotel Duluth-Harborview if you want

-   to walk to the sights (340 m / 1.2 km)
-   more restaurants on the doorstep (28 / 14)

### Choose South Pier Inn if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (9.3 / 7.7)
-   to be closer to the beach (70 m / 970 m)

### Why is Radisson Hotel Duluth-Harborview better than South Pier Inn?

1.  1.0 km closer to the area centre (−1.0 km)
2.  760 m closer to public transport (−760 m)
3.  14 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m (+14)
4.  More walkable surroundings (walk grade 70 vs 60) (+10)
5.  Earlier check-in (15:00 vs 16:00) (−1h)
6.  Later check-out (12:00 vs 11:00) (+1h)

### Why is South Pier Inn better than Radisson Hotel Duluth-Harborview?

1.  Higher guest rating (9.3 vs 7.7) (+1.6)
2.  900 m closer to the beach (70 m vs 970 m) (−900 m)

## All compared facts

Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.

 

|  | Radisson Hotel Duluth-Harborview | South Pier Inn |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 7.7 | 9.3  (+1.6) |
| Location | 8.4 | 8.7 |
| Facilities | 5.0 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 3.0 | – |
| Beach access | 7.0 | 10.0  (+3.0) |
| Public transport | 9.9  (+4.1) | 5.8 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.1 | 8.7  (+0.7) |
| Guest rating | 7.7 | 9.3  (+1.6) |
| Number of reviews | 47  (+40) | 7 |
| Rank in Duluth (MN) | bottom 9% | top 39%  (+52%) |
| Location |
| Location score | 8.4 | 8.7  (+0.3) |
| Distance to Duluth centre | 160 m  (−1.0 km) | 1.2 km |
| To the beach | 970 m | 70 m  (−900 m) |
| To public transport | 170 m  (−760 m) | 920 m |
| To the airport | 9.7 km  (−1.0 km) | 11 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 28  (+14) | 14 |
| To the nearest food shop | 1.7 km  (−270 m) | 2.0 km |
| Shops within 500 m | 1 | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | 16  (+2) | 14 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★ | ★★★ |
| Rooms | 268 | – |
| Floors | 15 | – |
| Newest building or renovation | 2017 | – |
| Listed amenities | 14  (+11) | 3 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 15:00  (−1h) | 16:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00  (+1h) | 11:00 |
| Amenities |
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Free parking | ✓ | – |
| Concierge | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | – |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | – |
| Sauna | ✓ | – |
| Smoke-free | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | – |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | – |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| EV charging | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Beach holidays | – | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |

## Live prices around both hotels

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## Location

1.1 km apart

Radisson Hotel Duluth-Harborview: city centre: 340 m, nearest station North Shore Scenic Railroad Trainstation: 170 m, Duluth International Airport (DLH): 9.7 km, beach: 970 m, 28 places to eat within 500 m, 16 sights within 1 km.

South Pier Inn: city centre: 1.2 km, nearest station North Shore Scenic Railroad Trainstation: 920 m, Duluth International Airport (DLH): 11 km, beach: 70 m, 14 places to eat within 500 m, 14 sights within 1 km.

## Radisson Hotel Duluth-Harborview or South Pier Inn: common questions

### Which is better, Radisson Hotel Duluth-Harborview or South Pier Inn?

South Pier Inn leads in 2 of 4 categories, including guest rating, beach access. Radisson Hotel Duluth-Harborview is stronger in public transport.

### Which is cheaper, Radisson Hotel Duluth-Harborview or South Pier Inn?

Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Radisson Hotel Duluth-Harborview is closer: 160 m from the centre, against 1.2 km for South Pier Inn.

### Which hotel is closer to the beach?

South Pier Inn is 70 m from the nearest beach; Radisson Hotel Duluth-Harborview is 970 m.

### How far apart are Radisson Hotel Duluth-Harborview and South Pier Inn?

The two hotels are 1.1 km apart in a straight line.

## Compare now

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/radisson-hotel-duluth-harborview-duluth-mn-vs-south-pier-inn-duluth-mn/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/