The Brainerd Hotel

This was a good place to stay for the money. The room was clean and pleasant and the staff were great. This obviously a former motel, my room had both a door to the parking lot and to the hallway. The room showed its age a bit (probably 1960s, 1970s), although it had obviously been updated. The hotel is located a mile or two south of downtown in the older area of town and to local places to eat (it's not on the more recently developed strip area on the west side of town with all its big box stores and chain restaurants).

Nothing special, but will work in a pinch. Marginal rooms, decent restaurant. Staff was friendly. Not a terrible value though.

It was a typical Minnesota evening. The roads were horrible and cars in the ditch every five miles. We drove with white knuckles for about 1 and 1/2 hours and got to the hotel at 10pm. The pool usually closes at 10, but Tom at the front desk said he would let us use the facilities, as we were VERY tense and needed the hot tub in a big way. Thanks staff! We had a great stay!

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Rooms aren't fancy but perfectly fine if you're looking for something clean, comfortable, roomy and quiet. The staff could not have been nicer or more helpful. Breakfast in the restaurant was outstanding. You get a choice of three complementary breakfasts with your room - or $2 off the regular menu. Waitress even offered to fill my coffee thermos before I left.

I have stayed at this hotel three times. Each time I go up to crosby to scuba dive. It is a great hotel, comfortable, clean, and a good deal. I was slightly disappointed that they cut out the continental breakfast, and instead offer a "complimentary breakfast", that is meager at best. But overall, I was pleased, and I plan on staying here again.

A very good experience. Friendly staff. My son loved the pool and spa. Quiet location.

If you have kids and want to just enjoy the pool, this is the hotel for you. However...for a couple getting away...not so much. No bar. Cafe only ok. Cleaning rags left in the room. Out away from town, so you can't walk anywhere. Oh well.

It was just a generic basic room. I found it a little expensive for the little it offered. However, it was a clean room. The pool and hot tub area needs some updating.

Watch your pricing for this hotel. Orbitz cost me more than if I had just directly made reservations. Hotel is older (old Ramada) but the staff was great and the bed one of the most comfortable that I have slept in.