The Archer House River Inn opened in 1877. The Inn is a grand 4-story red brick building featuring French Second Empire architecture and is situated on the banks of the Cannon River at the center of historic downtown Northfield. Full renovation of the Inn’s public spaces was completed in March 2010!

The Archer House River Inn is just 45 minutes south of Minneapolis and St. Paul. The Inn is surrounded by Restaurants and Pubs, Bookstores, Antique Shops, Clothing Stores, Galleries and Gift Shops. The hotel is three blocks from the Carleton College campus and 1 mile from the St. Olaf College campus.

The Inn features 36 Guest Rooms and Suites including Cozy (16), Large (11), Executive Rooms (5) and Two Room Suites (3). All of our guest rooms feature private bathrooms, many with single or double whirlpool tubs with showers. The Inn offers free High Speed Wireless Internet access and Cable Television.

The Archer House is 100% Non-Smoking. The Archer House has staff on duty 24 hours a day and is open 365 days a year.

The Archer House River Inn Features:

• Complimentary Guest Exercise Room

• Newly Renovated Banquet & Conference Room for up to 100 Guests

• Bittersweet Coffee Shop & Eatery

• Chapati Cuisine of India Restaurant

• Tavern of Northfield Restaurant & Tavern Lounge w/ River Deck

• A Bag Lady Gift Shop

• Paper Petalum Scandinavian Gift Shop

• Nevaeh Salon

The Archer House River Inn is committed to providing you with exceptional guest service and the unique experience only an Historic Downtown River Inn can provide.

Hospitality & History Awaits!