Twin Cities' Best Luxury Hotel

A 1910 landmark in the Rice Park District that stands for luxury.

Reviews:

• “The Best in St. Paul.”
• “The Superlative Hotel of the Upper Midwest”
• “Renovated and updated”
• “Love it!”
• “Wonderful St. Paul”

Tips: Don’t miss lovely Rice Park, especially during the Winter Carnival, when it’s home to ice sculptures.

Saint Paul Hotel

With chic rooms, a swanky restaurant and a hot dance club, it blends in perfectly with Block E’s over-the-top attractions.

Reviews:

• “Serious short staffing issues, but nice decor”
• “Awesomeblueberrypancakes!! Most comfy beds ever! Best view you could ever ask for!”
• “Great Value”
• “Best Hotel in town!!!”
• “Great weekend getaway”

Tips: Pets can stay for a $100 fee.

Graves 601 Hotel Minneapolis

Elegant boutique hotel that’s one of the swankiest overnight options in downtown Minneapolis.

Reviews:

• “What Luxury!”
• “A top choice”
• “Unsurpassed Class!”
• “It was a great visit!!”
• “…no words needed”

Tips: Hungry? Reserve a table at Martini Blu, a four-star dining and entertainment experience.

Grand Hotel Minneapolis
email Grand Hotel Minneapolis

A historic country inn just a block from the St. Croix River.

Reviews:

• “Best of the Best”
• “Great food, historic lodging”
• “Best Time in Years!”
• “Great Time!”
• “The BEST in the VALLEY”

Tips: The Afton House has its own fleet of boats, and a champagne brunch is available on board from May through October. Cruises are suspended October through March due to icy waters.

Afton House Inn

In perfect juxtaposition to the Guthrie and the Orpheum, this radical hotel is where art junkies lay their heads.

Reviews:

• “So the Crazy hair lady is gone… "
• “I don’t know where all these bad ratings are coming from "
• “Where did everyone go?”
• “What a Bust!”
• “Tacky staff. poor management. "

Tips: Room service from the Chambers Kitchen—based on uber-chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten’s menu—is available 24 hours a day. Don’t feel like holing up in your room? Ask room service to deliver your gourmet grub to you anywhere in the hotel.

Chambers Hotel

Elegant hotel near Crystal Court in downtown appeals to business travelers and tourists.

Reviews:

• “Modern design, moderate comfort”

Tips: Pets can stay for a refundable $200 deposit.

Marquette Hotel
email Marquette Hotel

Comfy, elegant accommodations with great suburban access.

Reviews:

• “Can be best deal in town, sleep and shower well with internet”
• “It tries…”
• “A so-so stay”
• “Mr”
• “Dan Richie”

Tips: On-site are three restaurants: Le Petit Marche with International cuisine, the provincial brasserie Chez Colette and the French-Mediterranean eatery La Fougasse.

Sofitel – Minneapolis

This restful hotel offers romantic getaways and an alternative for business travelers on the Mississippi River.

Reviews:

• “Excellent tenderloin”
• “Second trip to the Inn — first time for an overnight”
• “Terrible Valentines Day Dinner”
• “Weekday treasure”
• “honeymoon haven”

Tips: The indvidually designed guest rooms come in four types, with size and amenities dictating the price.

Nicollet Island Inn