Hotel unable to provide requested "non Smoking" not once but twice. Despite reservations made 2 weeks prior and when hotel manager was emailed about concern-all I got was attitude and excuses.
Hampton Inn has lost my business for good for al locations I visist as a result.
There are a lot of great hotels in the area of Canal Park. I would highly recommend going elsewhere!

Unfortunately we had horrible weather so we were not able to take advantage of the great location, but the view of the gigantic waves was awesome to see!! The best part of the hotel is the great breakfast.. It was nice hot food, and not just your normal cereal and coffee..

Clean and comfortable at a nice location in Canal Park, close to restaurants, etc.. This would be a great place to stay if running Grandma's as it's right by the finish line. Or to spend the night after exiting the Boundary Waters.

My son - age 16, decided to participate in the Northshore Inline Marathon 09/19/09. Hotel rooms are sparce and expensive this weekend. We haven't been to Duluth during warm season for a couple of years.

We also, usually stay at the Inn on Lake Superior. The Hampton Inn is a very nice alternative. We were able to book a 2 room suite for less than a 2 queen at the Inn.
I liked that it wasn't as large as the Inn. They offered breakfast at 5:15 a.m. for the marathoners. As previous posters have stated you are right on the water. Many restaurants within walking distance.

Ate at the Bellesio (sp) - good, Midi's - excellent, and Hell's - very good. Shopped at Fitger's, Canal Park and the Mall.