Experience the luxury of a bygone era in the Roosevelt Suite at Cotton Mansion. This newly remodeled suite honors The 26th President of The United States Theodore Roosevelt. Featuring a king-sized bed, jacuzzi tub, and shower, along with modern conveniences like a smartTV, mini fridge, microwave, coffee maker, minisplit AC, and a gas fireplace, this suite blends historical charm with contemporary comfort. Located on the 3rd floor, access involves climbing the grand staircase followed by the servants' staircase, marked by a gold plaque, as there is no elevator in the mansion.
Theodore Roosevelt carved his way into history the books (and Mt. Rushmore) as one of the most consequential US presidents. Joseph Cotton, was honored to introduce Roosevelt to a crowd of twenty-six thousand people at the national convention in Teddy's 1904 presidential election campaign. T.R. created the national park system, broke-up monopolies, completed the Panama Canal, modernized the navy, and won a Nobel prize for peace. An extreme adventurer, Roosevelt spent a winter in a Northwoods logging camp, two years on the western frontier hunting, and would later contract malaria while exploring uncharted tributaries of the Amazon river in retirement. He also gave an 80 minute speech after being shot in the chest! Teddy, the namesake of the “teddy bear”, was ultimately a man of the people and among many other things enjoyed a long friendship with Joseph Cotton during the first half of the last century.
Venture out of your private space and head over to the main house to enjoy the shared living areas including the Living Room where you can relax in front of the massive Alabaster fireplace in comfortable furniture with a cup of coffee or a late afternoon glass of wine. This room boasts 15 ft. high beamed ceilings, original wall sconces and Russian Circadian White Oak Floors, a Grand Piano, and Chess Nook. Challenge your partner to a game! Grab a book and put your feet up in the library where you can let your imagination take you back in time to Joseph Cotton's Library and law office where the legal roots of Duluth's iron ore industry and US Steel were forged. This impressive room features a magnificent black marble fireplace, leather furniture, and black fumed woodwork. Books and artwork are for your enjoyment. There are so many beautiful spaces for you to enjoy you may just find yourselves staying in for your vacation.
Cotton Mansion built in 1908, by Joseph Cotton, is a 16,000 square foot Italian Renaissance mansion and Carriage House located in the historic mansion district of Duluth, Mn. Beautiful custom-crafted details include an incredible array of hand-carved stone, exotic woods, Fifteenth Century Italian marbles, stunning mosaics and hand-carved plaster frieze ceilings. Experience the lifestyle of one of Duluth's great historic figures, Joseph Cotton, corporate attorney for US Steel (1901-1908) and independent council for John D Rockefeller through 1935. Cotton enjoyed a unique relationship with US Presidents, which included being chosen by Teddy Roosevelt to give his second nominating speech at the 1904 Republic Convention in Chicago. Relive the Era!Adorned with period decor, it provides a unique way to reimagine life aboard a luxurious ocean liner. Located on the 3rd floor, access involves climbing the grand staircase followed by the servants' staircase, marked by a gold plaque, as there is no elevator in the mansion.
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→ PETS
To protect the beauty of this home we have a strict no pets allowed policy. Any property damages caused by pets will be assessed and may be charged at the discretion of management.
→ CONTACT US
Our awesome guest service team is here to assist you from 8am to 9pm. If you have any questions or need anything, just give us a ring. You'll find our contact information in your booking confirmation. We'll primarily communicate through the booking platform and/or email, so keep an eye out for important check-in info. You'll receive all the details at 3pm on the day of your arrival. Check-in time is at 4pm. Check-out is 10am. Feel free to reach out if you need anything else. We're here to make your stay amazing!
→ TRANSIT
While having a car is recommended for convenience, no worries if you don't have one. Duluth has got you covered with plenty of public transportation options to explore the area. You can hop on the Duluth Transit, or take advantage of ride-sharing services like Uber and Lyft. And if you prefer traditional taxis, there are many other taxi services available too. So, whether you're cruising in your own car or using one of these convenient options, getting around won't be a problem at all. Enjoy your adventures in Duluth!
→ ACCESS
The guest entrance is located on the side of the main house under the porte cochère (the area the horse drawn carriage used to deliver passengers). Once inside the house, guests will have access to the front veranda. Please keep all doors locked both side and front. This suite is on the 3rd floor of the Cotton Mansion, you will need to go up the grand staircase and the proceed to the servants staircase which will be identified with a gold plaque labeled as such. Please note that this property does not have an elevator.
→ PARKING
During your stay with us you are welcome to use one of the parking spaces located behind the mansion or up by the carriage house, If for any reason you are unable to park in the provided spaces, you may park on the street in front of the Inn. Duluth enforces odd/even parking year round, so just park on the same side of the street as the other vehicles
