"Nice hotel and great room. The service was good, but the food was just fair. The rooftop lounge was barren and seemed unfinished. The walkway to the restaurant wasn't open, and even when it was, it wasn't accessible from baggage claim. Once you've left the secure area, you must take a shuttle, which was a major design flaw.2019-03-24"
"The hotel was unique, a renovated train station. The room was comfortable. Nice pool area and sauna. Good breakfast and bar with happy hour. The hallway was circular, so best to locate the elevator and stairs. The parking lot was small but adequate.2023-10-30"
"Great ambiance and historical setting. The hotel was short-staffed, but the room was clean. The phone didn't work, and maintenance couldn't repair it. The employees weren't able to answer my questions. The pool area was dirty. No continental breakfast the last day of my stay because the crew didn't turn up, and the floor wasn't clean.2022-04-17"
"Great staff; all the employees were accommodating. I highly recommend this hotel.2017-10-26"
"The room was nice, and the hotel staff was friendly and seemed to like their jobs. Stay here.2022-03-18"
"The hotel staff helped shuttle us to Allianz and explain how to take the metro back. They were patient with our questions. The breakfast attendant kept things stocked, and the variety was nice, but waffle batter ran out and wasn't replenished 30 minutes before breakfast ended. I recommend staying here.2021-08-09"
"Close to the hospital and easy to access. Great value. The hotel was clean and quiet, and the staff was friendly and welcoming. Nice pool and amenities.2021-06-04"
"My experience was extremely positive, despite the high rates. I had a great stay at this hotel.2022-09-04"
"The room was clean, and the hotel lobby was nice. Wonderful, attentive, helpful front desk clerks and restaurant staff. Great place to stay near the University of Minnesota. There were restaurants nearby featuring typical college fare.2021-10-29"
"Great hotel. My room was clean, and the employees were friendly.2021-04-18"
"Close to hospitals. We had an emergency, and the hotel staff was so friendly, helpful, and flexible, and extended our checkout staff. We felt safe here despite Covid-19.2020-07-06"
"This hotel was a great choice in an otherwise expensive area. The customer service was exceptional. We really appreciated the shuttle and free parking, and the complimentary hot breakfast was wonderful. The only negatives were the somewhat uncomfortable bed and the small bathroom, but the positives definitely outweighed the negatives.2019-06-01"
"A horrible experience. Don't stay at this hotel.2018-10-21"
"Nice hotel. Our room was clean, and all the employees were pleasant and helpful. Loved the free shuttle to and from the hospital, and also the Irish pub, which had good food and drinks. I'd definitely stay here again.2019-04-14"
"Perfect location for events at Xcel Center. The hotel room was clean and comfortable.2019-03-18"
"Great location. The hotel is popular with guests attending events at Xcel and River Centre. Nice restaurants nearby. Parking could be tight when there were nearby events.2019-02-15"
"The hotel was clean and safe, and the beds were wonderful. The restaurant was closed on Monday, but everything else was great. I especially appreciated the shuttle to the university medical facility.2021-11-10"
"The hotel looked impressive, and the staff was friendly and informed. However, the coffee maker didn't work properly. Don't open the water bottles by the coffee maker; you'll be charged $5 each. We couldn't figure out how to turn on the light over the table.2020-12-30"
"This was the best hotel ever; we loved everything about it. The decor was so fun, as was the room key theme. We enjoyed trying to find the 4 hidden items in our room related to Prince. The staff was great, and the front desk clerks went out of their way to make our stay wonderful. Book it.2020-10-09"
"The hotel had some kind of flooding. There was trash on the floor by the bed. The whirlpool was out of service. Don't stay here.2022-11-13"
"The hotel was clean and modern, and the rates were reasonable. The shower floor could've been cleaner. Nice breakfast, and the shuttle service was quick and efficient. Good place to stay.2022-07-05"
"Good management working on making the hotel even better.2021-09-21"
"Not worth the price, though the view was nice and the bathroom was spacious. We weren't told that we'd have to call to have the room serviced. I called for clean cups and towels and they were brought up, but the dirty cups and towels weren't removed. The room and hallway carpeting needed vacuuming. No hotel information in the room. The employees were kind, and the valet service was excellent.2021-10-22"
"The bath was sub-par, and the hotel food was overpriced, but I had a great stay otherwise.2017-10-19"
"An expensive hotel. Everything was first-class until we tried the Citizen Restaurant for breakfast. The service was slow, the food was cold when it arrived, and we didn't get what we ordered. When I told the checkout clerk, I got a blank look.2017-10-12"
"Good hotel near the light rail. The check-in clerk let us in early, which was nice.2019-07-15"
"The hotel was clean, but I was disappointed that there was no whirlpool or complimentary breakfast. The pool was tiny. I expected more for the price.2019-06-23"
"A wonderful experience. Walk to the football stadium and close to everything. The hotel was nice and clean, and the staff was hospitable. Be sure to pull up in front to unload, otherwise you'll have to haul your luggage from the garage. Nothing at this hotel was free except in-room coffee and ice. The pool was small, but the exercise room was awesome. There was a tram that went everywhere I wanted to go.2017-12-20"
"The hotel was too expensive for what we got. Everything was good except the shuttle left us stranded at an event during the winter carnage. We called 3 times an hour and a half before the shuttle hours ended. I won't stay here again.2018-01-31"
"Nice hotel. The room was clean and quiet. I had a lovely stay.2016-10-09"
"The hotel room overlooked the atrium, which I didn't like. Nice that it had a fridge and microwave, though.2016-06-21"
"The hotel was filthy and disgusting, and the employees weren't nice at all. The front desk clerk didn't even respond when we said hello. The room had water damage, and the walls were stained. I wasn't convinced that the bedsheets were clean. The toilet in the public restroom was dirty, and the paper towel holder was broken. Nothing was good. Don't stay here.2020-02-27"
"I've stayed here before and had good experiences, but this time my room was by a mechanical room that was so noisy I had trouble sleeping. The wallpaper in the corner had what looked like blood on it. Don't stay at this hotel.2018-10-29"
"Excellent hotel with friendly clerks. Definitely a favorite of mine. You won't be disappointed if you stay here.2016-03-21"
Upper-midscale, smoke-free, all-suite, downtown hotel
1 mile from Xcel Energy Center
8 floors, 210 suites
Heated indoor swimming pool - 24-hour exercise room
Microwave and refrigerator in every suite
Free hot breakfast buffet
Free WiFi
Parking costs $12 per night
Pet friendly hotel
More > - allows dogs and cats only - allows up to 2 pets per suite with a combined weight of 80 pounds - $40 per night pet fee. - Jul 2021 < Less
"We asked for room repairs and cleaning when we left on the shuttle, but nothing was done. The shuttled failed to pick us up after the Wild game. The complimentary breakfast was disorganized, and the food was cold. The on-site bar and restaurant were the bright light of our stay; the service and dining were excellent. Look for a different hotel.2018-01-17"
"The hotel charged extra for Internet access and parking.2016-09-05"
"We had a wonderful stay at this hotel. From the nice room to the cocktail reception and complimentary shuttle to the cooked-to-order omelet and coffee, everything was great. The only negative was that the bed sagged in the middle. Definitely a good experience overall.2016-02-03"
"Good location and value. The hotel was modern and had character. I recommend staying here.2019-09-16"
"The hotel room was huge and quiet, even on a lower floor. I didn't hear any traffic noise. Valet parking was available, but there was a covered lot around the corner.2017-10-17"
Pet friendly hotel
More > - allows pets up to 50 pounds - $75 pet fee if staying 6 nights or less - $175 pet fee if staying 7 nights or more. - May 2016 < Less
"The hotel employees were helpful, accommodating, and got us a taxi at 6 AM. Stay here.2022-12-09"
"The hotel seemed overpriced. The staff was kind, but there was no breakfast because of Covid. I wouldn't stay here again.2021-04-14"
"Everything about this hotel was nice, and the staff was hospitable. We were disappointed that the pool was closed for renovation, though; the front desk clerk made up for it with complimentary meals and drinks.2018-11-06"
"Great location, with a tram right outside the door. The hotel was near Mall of America. Breakfast was free, and there was a bar and grill on-site. You can't go wrong staying here.2023-10-10"
"Good hotel in every way. I highly recommend staying here.2019-10-02"
"The 2-room suite was nice for privacy and working. The hotel staff provided good service.2019-04-26"
"The hotel was horrible. We booked a room for 6 nights, but we left after the first night and went somewhere much better. Don't stay here.2019-06-08"
"I was extremely impressed with this hotel. Close to MOA and the airport, and within walking distance of the mall. The rates were reasonable. For me, it was the little things, like real glass drinking glasses, ample towels, and a TV in each room. The room was comfortable and clean, and I didn't hear other guests or planes despite being right across from the airport. The staff was courteous. The pool was a bit small, but it was fine for children. Excellent breakfast. I highly recommend staying here. I'd definitely stay here again.2019-04-02"
"Centrally located, and there was a shuttle to nearby attractions. The hotel room was nice, affordable, and up-to-date. Check-in was fast, and the staff was welcoming and accommodating. There was a free hot breakfast to start the day.2018-12-23"
"The room was clean and nice, and the bed was comfortable. The hotel staff was friendly. The continental breakfast was better than I expected.2023-11-05"
"The room was clean, and the beds were comfortable. The pool wasn't open, and the hotel shuttle didn't run 24 hours a day. Only decaf coffee was available.2021-07-23"
"The hotel room was big and comfortable.2021-07-17"
"The hotel was convenient, and the airport shuttle was a plus. The room was clean, and the front desk clerks were friendly. I ate at Urbana, and it was a disappointment. The woman making my dessert put whipped cream on her hand and then put her hand in her mouth. I left an item behind and called and left a message about it with the housekeeping supervisor. After 4 calls, I have yet to hear back from her.2019-09-11"
Until June 2009 St Catherine University was named the College of St Catherine.
HotelGuides made it easy to choose a hotel based on how far we wanted to get that day. Also liked being able to see the interstate interchange on the map to determine how far off the highway each hotel was.
We order the hotels on this page by how close they are to this attraction.
Most of our competitors order these same hotels in other ways that make them more money.
How Do We Define Motel?
To us, motels are smaller lodgings that have rooms you can enter directly from the parking area.
At hotels, on the other hand, you can enter your room only through a hall inside the building.
Hotel Booking Tips
Beware of non-refundable reservations that could cost you a lot of money if you change or cancel them. +Non-refundable reservations are a gamble that will usually save you less than $10. If you make a $90 non-refundable reservation instead of a $100 refundable booking, you are betting $90 to win $10. Would you do that in Las Vegas? -
Don't assume you can cancel a non-refundable reservation without penalty if you notify the hotel weeks or even months in advance. +Often you cannot – because some hotels' profit strategy is to get paid more than once for the same room for the same night. -
Always read cancellation policies carefully before you make a reservation. + When is the latest date and time you can cancel without penalty? - More >
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