Cathedral Hill B&B, a historic three-bedroom in charming Summit Hill

A lovely white 1890s house on a leafy street in St. Paul's charming and historic Summit Hill neighborhood, Cathedral Hill B&B (488 Holly Ave., 651-998-9882) is one of the city's most romantic places to overnight - and it's also very welcoming of GLBT guests (and run according to eco-conscious principles, too). Original details - from tile fireplaces to stained-glass windows - lend plenty of charm to this warmly furnished inn with three spacious rooms and suites, and rates starting around $125 per night. Guests can opt for either a quick express breakfast, a standard one, or a more substantial and elaborate spread - a helpful, personal approach to an aspect of the B&B experience that tends to vary depending on your tastes (count me among those who aren't wild about long, drawn-out morning meals alongside total strangers). Rooms, though decorated with period-era antiques, also have flat-screen TVs and high-speed Internet.