Minneapolis City Guide: Hotels

Hilton Garden Inn Minneapolis Downtown
1101 4th Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN
(612) 339-6633
www.hiltongardeninn3.hilton.com/en/hotels/minnesota/hilton-garden-inn-minneapolis-downtown-MSPCNGI
Price: Rooms starting at $127/night

The spacious guest rooms at the Hilton Garden Inn on the edge of downtown Minneapolis make it a great place to stay with your family. Its central location is within walking distance to a number of restaurants and attractions. Closer to home, the hotel offers a 24-hour convenience store, called the Pavilion Pantry, which can be very convenient when traveling with young children — or for midnight snacks and emergencies.

The Marquette Hotel (picuted above)
710 Marquette Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN
(612) 333-4545
www.marquettehotel.com  
Price: Rooms starting at $161/night

This chic boutique hotel may look adults-only from the outside, but at its core it is very family friendly. The Marquette is always ready to accommodate guests of any age with high chairs, children’s menus, and cribs on hand for the littlest patrons. Be sure to check the hotel website for special offers — there are often deals and can sometimes guarantee a room for less than $100 a night.

The Westin Minneapolis
88 South 6th Street, Minneapolis, MN
(612) 333-4006
www.starwoodhotels.com/westin/property/overview/index.html?propertyID=1723
Price: Rooms starting at $259/night

If you’re looking for a truly stunning home away from home, look no further than the Westin Minneapolis. This historic building previously housed the historic Farmers & Mechanics Bank and retains original designs like the 34-foot vaulted ceiling and marble staircase. It’s conveniently connected to over seven miles of the skyway system — the city’s signature indoor elevated pedestrian walkway —  which leads to various shopping and entertainment venues.

Best Western Plus The Normandy Inn & Suites
405 South 8th Street, Minneapolis, MN
(612) 370-1400
www.bestwesternminnesota.com/hotels/best-western-plus-the-normandy-inn-and-suites
Price: Rooms starting at $92/night

If you’re traveling sans car, the Best Western in downtown Minneapolis is a great option for its complimentary round-trip shuttle to downtown’s largest attractions. The shuttle runs from 7am-10:30pm, making it the perfect vessel for early birds and night owls alike.

Aloft Minneapolis
900 Washington Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN
(612) 455-8400
www.starwoodhotels.com/alofthotels/property/overview/index.html?propertyID=3074
Price: Rooms starting at $139/night

This funky hotel will wow young patrons with its colorful game room, swimming facilities and kids care packages. When guests aged 2-12 arrive at check-in, they’re greeted with a goodie bag and child-sized mattress to make a special sleeping space all their own.

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