Apartments near Ecolab and Securian Financial in downtown St. Paul are rarely this well-positioned, but Stella St. Paul at 386 Wabasha Street North sits at the center of it all, steps from the Ecolab campus on Wabasha Street and within easy walking distance of Securian Financial and the State of Minnesota Government Center. Convenient access to both I-35E and I-94 connects residents to the greater Twin Cities region, while the building's direct skyway access links to 47 city blocks of enclosed, temperature-controlled walkways throughout downtown St. Paul.
Location, Transportation, and Neighborhood Highlights
Highway Access and Commuting
Stella St. Paul benefits from an outstanding position between two of the Twin Cities' most-traveled interstates, with I-35E and I-94 both accessible within minutes of the building and connecting residents to destinations across the metro area. Minneapolis, approximately 10 miles to the west, is reachable in roughly 15 to 20 minutes under normal conditions, and Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport is just 8 miles from downtown St. Paul, providing easy access for frequent travelers. The METRO Green Line light rail connects downtown St. Paul to Minneapolis and the airport via a transfer to the Blue Line, and Metro Transit bus routes serve the immediate neighborhood from multiple nearby stops.
Major Employers Within Walking Distance
For professionals working in and around downtown St. Paul, Stella St. Paul offers a commute measured in steps rather than miles. The Ecolab campus, including the company's Global Communications Center at 360 N. Wabasha directly adjacent to Stella and Ecolab's primary headquarters at 1 Ecolab Place nearby, makes the daily commute for Ecolab employees exceptionally convenient, while Securian Financial in the downtown core and the State of Minnesota Government Center are both within easy walking distance. 3M, headquartered in neighboring Maplewood, is also accessible via I-94 for residents who commute east.
Sports, Entertainment, and Cultural Attractions
Residents of Stella St. Paul enjoy walkable access to some of the Twin Cities' best-known entertainment and cultural destinations, including Grand Casino Arena, home of the NHL's Minnesota Wild and host of more than 150 sporting and entertainment events annually on West Kellogg Boulevard. CHS Field in the Lowertown District, a 7,210-seat ballpark home to the St. Paul Saints Triple-A baseball team, brings warm-weather baseball within easy reach, and the Science Museum of Minnesota, situated on the bluffs overlooking the Mississippi River, offers exhibits and programming for residents and guests throughout the year.
Parks, Riverfront Recreation, and Neighborhood Character
Stella St. Paul occupies a prime position within a downtown St. Paul neighborhood undergoing active revitalization, surrounded by new restaurants, boutique shops, and public gathering spaces. Harriet Island Regional Park, a scenic 63-acre green space along the Mississippi River, offers walking trails, picnic areas, riverboat cruises, and a vibrant summer events calendar, while Upper Landing Park provides another accessible riverfront option for morning walks. Como Park to the north, with its zoo, conservatory, and regional pool complex, offers a full destination experience for a weekend outing within easy reach of the building.
Stop by our leasing office to explore the neighborhood and everything this downtown St. Paul address has to offer.