Cowboy Jack's is a saloon-style bar and restaurant that also features live music. It is located off I-494, Exit 6A, and the closest hotels are also along I-494.
"The hotel was remodeled. We'd stay there again.2019-11-10"
"We were impressed. The hotel was so clean it absolutely sparkled. All the employees were cordial and helpful. The food was fantastic. Stay here.2017-05-14"
"Great value. The hotel was clean and nicely remodeled. The staff was polite. We really enjoyed our made-to-order breakfast. A pleasant stay.2015-06-09"
"The room was fine, but the common areas could've been cleaner. Great hotel staff.2019-04-11"
"The room was nice, clean, and quiet, and the bed was comfortable. The heater fan was really loud and screeched all night long. The were slushy, slippery snow on the front sidewalk and interior entryway; little shoveling had been done on sidewalks or the parking lot. The hotel clerk was ordering pizza when I entered and didn't look up, but someone else finally came to check me in. 2019-02-12"
"The hotel room was dusty, the closet door was broken, and there was an old shirt left in the drawer. We were moved to another room.2018-10-06"
"Clean room, friendly staff, and great breakfast. The hotel clerk was wonderful.2018-05-15"
"Excellent location. A good, well-run hotel. The room was quiet.2016-10-28"
"I asked for a late checkout and got one with no problem. Good hot breakfast, too. Stay at this hotel.2017-03-01"
"OK rates. Good hotel. Stay here.2016-05-05"
"Close enough to Mall of America, but away from all the traffic. The hotel room was clean, and the staff was courteous. Don't hesitate to stay here.2015-08-15"
"Hotel had everything I'd hoped for - staff was kind and wonderful - the kids were disappointed that the pool area was small and always crowded - great stay, we'll definitely return.2014-04-01"
"We arrived at the hotel at 3 PM, but had to wait to get into our room until 4:30 PM. The carpet was damp and smelled like a wet dog. The kitchen faucet leaked, the refrigerator needed defrosting, and there was no microwave. Had to go to the front desk for fresh towels and sheets, and also for dishes and a toaster. The grout in the bathroom was filthy. The maintenance man was helpful, friendly, and competent. No public restroom in the lobby. Stay somewhere else.2015-07-22"
"The hotel was close to MOA, IKEA, and the airport. The room was comfortable and clean, but the only mirror was in the bathroom. The staff was helpful. 2019-10-17"
"The hotel was convenient and mostly clean, but the common areas and elevator needed vacuuming. No fridge or microwave in the room.2017-10-31"
"Convenient to the hospital. I was pleasantly surprised by the Wednesday barbeque. I recommend this hotel.2016-05-29"
"Nice hotel. The room was comfortable, but needed better soundproofing. I didn't get much sleep due to noise from surrounding rooms. Good rates, but it's only a good value if you're a heavy sleeper.2015-12-03"
"Nice spacious room. Good shower. It was clean except for some bits of paper on the carpet, and the soap shelf needed cleaning. Good big-screen TV. The hotel clerks were friendly and helpful. The boxed breakfast had a lot of dairy. Nice place to stay; I recommend it.2021-06-22"
"The room was incredible, and the rates were reasonable. All the employees were so friendly and accommodating. Huge breakfast with many selections, and the Thursday night social was an unexpected treat. I'll definitely be back and recommend this hotel.2019-09-08"
"The beds in my hotel room were comfortable, but the pillows were small. Good TV channel selection. Excellent complimentary breakfast to feed hungry teen boys; there were lots of hot and cold selections.2016-04-29"
"This hotel was pretty bad. The room was small, but the bathroom was smaller; I practically had to crawl into the bathtub in order to close the door. The sink was outside the bathroom, and there was no counter or place to put toiletries. The microwave and refrigerator were on the floor of the portable closet, and the microwave cord wasn't even long enough to reach the outlet. I had to move them to the desk and charge my devices on the floor by the bathroom sink. The bedside lamp didn't work. The hot water was just lukewarm. The cookies in the lobby were hard. Stay somewhere else.2016-04-19"
"The hotel was nice and clean.2016-02-16"
"We were impressed with the cleanliness of the hotel and the friendliness of the staff. Many amenities available that made our stay super comfortable. We enjoyed the hot breakfast. Definitely stay here.2016-01-19"
"Great hotel and room. The staff was friendly and helpful, and breakfast was good. Stay here.2015-07-20"
Upscale, smoke-free, all-suite, extended-stay hotel
In northwest Bloomington near I-494, Exit 7
6 floors, 127 suites
Free shuttle to Minneapolis Airport
Heated indoor swimming pool - exercise room
Kitchen in every suite
Free hot breakfast buffet
Free WiFi
Free parking
Pet friendly hotel
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- allows pets up to 50 pounds - $75 pet fee if staying 6 nights or less - $150 pet fee if staying 7 nights or more. - May 2016 < Less
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: Based on 526 reviewsRead Recent Reviews
"The hallways were always dirty, and water from showers upstairs leaked into the bathtub in my room. I notified the front desk, but nothing was done about it. The ice maker didn't work, but the staff brought me some ice cube trays. Stay at another hotel.2019-10-28"
"Nice hotel with reasonable rates. Be aware that there's no daily housekeeping. The laundry machines were free, though.2019-05-17"
"The hotel was comfortable and reasonably priced, and the staff was efficient. The shuttle drivers were polite and helpful. Breakfast was tasty. Stay here.2022-04-13"
"I had a really great stay. Loved the location west of the airport, and the price was good. The hotel looked newly renovated. Pets were allowed, and there was an airport shuttle. The beds were super comfortable. Good Mexican restaurant just across the parking lot. You can't go wrong staying here.2021-07-10"
"The hotel was clean and quiet, but the AC was a little loud. Good place to stay.2021-07-10"
"I've stayed at this hotel a number of times, but this time the Covid restrictions came as a surprise. Rooms were only serviced every 3 days, and the breakfast menu was limited. A luggage cart was in the hallway for several days, along with used towels in front of room doors. The front desk clerk got agitated when I inquired about the changes.2021-05-21"
"The hotel was clean, and there was no pet fee. Good choices for breakfast.2019-12-15"
"Nice location. The hotel was clean, and I liked the decor. The staff was great and helpful, and we used the park option for our trip. I highly recommend staying here.2018-09-04"
"Great hotel stay. The room was nice and very clean, and the staff was courteous. Highly recommend.2016-05-03"
"Close to the mall and IKEA. The hotel was in need of renovation and a good cleaning. It smelled musty and like stale smoke. The AC in my room didn't work well, and the coffee maker was missing a part. There were multiple spiders in the room. The bathroom door wouldn't close, and there was mold on the wall. There was a $25 pet fee. Limited breakfast. Don't park near the trees unless you want bird poop all over your vehicle. Keep your expectations low and you'll be fine.2022-09-12"
"My non-smoking room smelled like smoke, and the counter wasn't clean. The hotel had 2 great things going for it: the friendly and helpful reception staff, and a better grab and go breakfast than most, with variety and healthy options. The common areas could've been cleaner, and the hallways needed vacuuming. The floor in the breakfast area was sticky.2021-10-06"
"The beds were clean and comfortable, but the bathroom was a bit outdated and the floor wasn't clean. There were some cars full of junk in the back parking lot. Don't stay at this hotel.2019-11-18"
"A satisfactory hotel near the airport. Good shuttle service. Be aware that a hold will be put on your credit card that won't be refunded for a week.2019-08-31"
"The hotel was convenient and affordable. The room was comfortable, especially the bed, but the housekeeping could've been better.2017-01-09"
"Great stay. The hotel was clean and peaceful.2019-02-09"
"The hotel was clean. My stay was OK.2019-02-07"
"The bathtub in my hotel room didn't drain well.2016-09-08"
"The hotel smelled like stale cigarette smoke. The rooms near the highway were noisy, and the front desk was understaffed. The airport shuttle only departed once an hour. Don't stay here.2016-07-29"
"The hotel was under construction. Didn't get a 1st floor room as requested. The whirlpool was out of order, and the front desk staff had no explanation. They finally called me at 9:15 PM to tell me it was working again. I was disappointed since the whirlpool was a major factor in choosing this hotel. Breakfast was a joke, and there was nowhere to sit. The only hot selection was waffles. Don't stay here.2016-05-18"
"The hotel staff was nice, helpful, and friendly.2018-11-17"
"The hotel was reasonably priced and close to Twin Cities. Great accommodations. The lobby was gorgeous and modern, and the lemon-infused water was refreshing. There was an on-site restaurant.2018-01-19"
"Our non-smoking room smelled like smoke, and the "queen-sized" bed was full-sized. The continental breakfast was disappointing. Don't stay at this hotel.2018-06-27"
"The motel staff was friendly and helpful.2019-03-16"
"The motel was nice and clean. You won't regret staying here.2018-10-20"
"The room was fine, but the motel clerk was short and looked irritated. After a long drive, it would've been nice to have a more pleasant greeting.2018-05-19"
"About 3 miles from the airport and 6 miles from the VA hospital. Easy access to the 494. Great hotel staff and nice pool area with a whirlpool. Breakfast was good and had ample choices, and there was an attached Denny's Restaurant.2017-09-15"
"Not a quality motel. The room was in poor condition. The wallpaper by the AC was peeling, and the fridge and microwave weren't clean. There was graffiti on the bathroom door, mold, and rusty ceiling tiles, and the tissue box cover was broken. The pool wasn't open. Excellent clerks, breakfast attendants, and shuttle drivers. Nice breakfast.2016-08-15"
"I had a terrible experience at this hotel. I wasn't able to check in because my ID was expired, so I had to call a friend, who drove to the hotel and booked the room using her credit card and ID. Because of this, I didn't get to my room until 9 PM. At 11:30, I went down to look at the amenities, and the clerk followed me around and asked what I was doing; when I said I was just looking around, he said, "There's nothing to see." Though my initial reservation was for 3 nights, the check-in clerk had changed it to 1 night, so I was asked to leave the next day since no other rooms were available. Stay somewhere else.2019-10-13"
"The beds were comfortable, but the bathroom was tiny. Great coffee. The staff was accommodating regarding our requests, and even allowed us to check out late.2018-08-26"
"Good location and rates. The room was clean, though the traffic noise was a little loud. The hotel clerk wasn't friendly but tried to be helpful. I'd stay here again.2018-07-20"
"The hotel was affordable and close to everything significant. The beds were comfortable, and the front desk clerks were helpful and friendly. My only complaint was that the pool was closed for repairs.2017-11-21"
"The hotel was easy to access, the room was clean, and the price was right. The employees were helpful and concerned about my needs after surgery.2017-11-16"
"The heater wasn't on in our room when we arrived; we turned it on, but it rattled every time it cycled on and kept me awake all night. The hotel room was lovely other than that.2023-02-19"
"Good rates, but the quality was inferior. The hotel was supposedly smoke-free, but our room had an overwhelming cigarette smell. Our request for a room change was granted. The bathroom light switch wouldn't turn off in the 2nd room, and there was only 1 set of towels. Good check-in process.2020-09-14"
"Just 8 minutes from the airport. Great experience from check-in to checkout. The hotel room was large, comfortable, and quiet. The attached Outback restaurant was convenient. I wouldn't hesitate to stay here again.2019-03-25"
"Centrally located. The hotel was a good, affordable choice for us since we just needed a place to sleep and shower. It had been nicely updated. Give it a try.2018-07-23"
"The hotel was undergoing construction; it was dirty in the only hallway with access to my room. I never got the wake-up call I requested, and the alarm clock didn't work. Not what I expected.2016-12-18"
"The hotel was outdated, and the bed sagged in the middle. The shower and sink didn't drain well, and there was no fan in the bathroom. The staff was friendly and helpful, but I still wouldn't stay here again. 2015-07-30"
"An excellent hotel. The location was convenient, and the service was great.2018-12-30"
"Great hotel.2018-05-16"
"The hotel was excellent, and the employees went out of their way to help guests during the blizzard. The only negative was the shuttle to the mall; it was far from the mall entrance and hard to see.2018-04-24"
"Close to the Mall of America. The hotel was nice.2017-10-12"
"I had a nice, clean room, and the hotel clerks were friendly and helpful. The shuttle was a perfect way to get to and from the Mall of America. Good place to stay.2017-01-03"
"Great hotel stay, but it could be hard to find a parking space.2019-02-21"
"The hotel room was nice, clean, and comfortable. Get to breakfast early or don't bother.2017-07-26"
"We had multiple rooms; they were clean and comfortable, and had all the amenities we needed. The staff was welcoming and accommodating from the moment we checked in. The free shuttle to area attractions was an added bonus. Highly recommend this hotel to travelers with kids or pets.2015-10-21"
"Good hotel stay and good transportation services. There was too much chlorine in the pool. I recommend staying here.2018-08-21"
"The hotel was being remodeled, and I had a lovely, brand-new room that was very comfortable. The staff was accommodating, and the shuttle took me to the airport at 4 AM. I was pleased.2016-06-01"
"Good location. I've stayed at this hotel before, but I wasn't happy this time. Our room wasn't cleaned, even after we asked twice and reminded housekeepers and the front desk. I'll stay elsewhere next time.2015-08-19"
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