Hotel Overview
Family business in Minneapolis
Very quiet, clean, comfortable hotel in downtown Minneapolis. It's 3 blocks from the warehouse...
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Gunny Highway
- Feb 3, 2012
Good location for Vikings game
Restaurant was a bit pricy but maybe not for the big city. Other than that, stay was enjoyable....
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Bergie77
- Nov 22, 2011
Charming European style innkeeper since 1925
The warm chalet-style exterior of the Best Western Normandy Inn & Suites is inviting against the cool Minneapolis skyline. This same style is reflected in recently renovated guest rooms and other thoughtful details. Conveniently located near the Metrodome, Nicollet Mall and Orchestra Hall, this downtown Minneapolis hotel offers free shuttles to the Minneapolis Convention Center and Target Field for Twins games. Guests enjoy free access to the heated indoor pool, whirlpool and sauna. Fresh baked cookies and milk are offered every night at 10 p.m.
Best Western Normandy Inn & Suites Rooms
- King Suite-Non-Smoking
- This is a two room non-smoking suite with a living room and bedroom featuring with one king bed, kitchenette including sink, fridge, microwave and 32" flat panel TV, large sleeper sofa, hard wire and wireless internet connection.
- Deluxe Non-Smoking Double Queen Room
- Non-Smoking deluxe quality guest room includes two queen beds.
- Double Suite-Non-Smoking
- This is a two room non-smoking suite with a living room and bedroom featuring with two double beds, kitchenette including sink, fridge, microwave and 32" flat panel TV, large sleeper sofa, hard wire and wireless internet connection.
- Deluxe Non-Smoking King Room
- Non-Smoking deluxe quality guest room includes one king size bed.
Hotel Map
405 S. 8th St., Minneapolis, MN 55404
- Area served
- Minneapolis, MN.
- Nearby airports
- MSP - Minneapolis Saint Paul International Airport.
- Area description
- Located in the heart of downtown Minneapolis and provides easy and convenient access to the Government Center, convention center, Metrodome Stadium, Target Center, Nicollet Shopping Mall, Orchestra Hall and the Skyway System.
Amenities
- Business center
- Conference Facilities
- Fitness center
- Handicapped Rooms/Facilities
- Health Club
- High-speed Internet
- Internet Access
- Meeting/Banquet Facilities
- Pets allowed
- Pool
- Restaurant
- Room Service
- Smoke-free policy
- Wireless Internet
Meeting facilities
- Meeting Info
- The Normandy Kitchen at the Normandy Inn is the perfect venue for your banquet, meeting, or special occasion. Featuring menus from the kitchen of acclaimed Minneapolis Chef Pete Stumme. Featuring the all new Continental Ball Room. Four private banquet rooms, Easy on-site parking. Internet access and audio visual services available.
Dining
- The Normandy Kitchen
- Classic... Comfortable... Timeless... The Normandy Kitchen welcomes you with the food and drinks you have always known and loved. The Normandy Kitchen serves classic American fare, prepared from scratch with the freshest ingredients. You'll love the decor and ambience that reflect the history of the hotel and the city. Breakfast, lunch, dinner and cocktails served daily.
Hotel Policies
- Check-in:
- 1500
- Check-out:
- 1200
Terms and conditions
Rates quoted in currencies other than the hotel's base currency are subject to the rate of the international exchange. Rate may change throughout stay. Rate may reflect average nightly rate. Extra charges may apply. Incidental charges, such as room service, are not included in the rate.
The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at the hotel, but within a reasonable distance, and additional charges may apply for use.
Guest Reviews (109)
Ratings and reviews for Best Western Normandy Inn & Suites
- All travelers (109) 4 / 5
- Business (31) 3.9 / 5
- Couples (31) 4.1 / 5
- Families (16) 3.8 / 5
- Friends (13) 4.1 / 5
- Singles (12) 4.2 / 5
- L.G.B.T. (2) 4 / 5
- Amenities:
- 4.1
- Room cleanliness:
- 4.4
- Hotel staff:
- 4.2
- Room comfort:
- 4.4
- Location:
- 4.5
- Value:
- 4.2
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Reviewer score
Would recommend
Gunny Highway
Family business in Minneapolis
Very quiet, clean, comfortable hotel in downtown Minneapolis. It's 3 blocks from the warehouse district of where there are excellent bars and restaurants! Use the skyway like I did on the cold days and you don't have to worry about the weather. Can't beat the price either as it is a little bit cheaper than the other hotels in the same area.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Nightlife tip:
Short walk from hotel
Wlaking distance to all the great restaurants and bars and again one can use the Minneapolis Skyway system to get to your location or close to it so that one can avoid the weather if it is cold!
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Bergie77
Good location for Vikings game
Restaurant was a bit pricy but maybe not for the big city. Other than that, stay was enjoyable. Location was a short 5-6 block walk from Metrodome. Many guests were there for the game. Cookies and milk at 10pm was a huge hit and the cookies came warm right out of the oven!
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 4
Dining tip:
Not Applicable
Weather permitting, we would have dined elswhere, but it was snowy and cold.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
J. Bear
Excellent for the Price
Clean, comfortable rooms, Nice pool and hot tub. Friendly staff. Excellent location. All at a price far less than other downtown hotels. I've stayed at the Normandy several times and will likely stay there again.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Trip purpose:
Business
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Mrs. Salty
Retro feel
We stayed here while we were in town for a conference. Staying here saved us a bundle vs. staying at the conference hotel. Nice location--a little away from the downtown hustle and bustle, but within a reasonable walking distance. Common areas have a nice retro feel--think rat pack days updated. Friendly, helpful staff. Only a few blocks from the light rail Government Plaza stop. No need to rent a car at the airport. Our room had a mini-fridge and microwave. My only complaint was that the bed was a little too soft. Would consider staying here again.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 4
Trip purpose:
Business
Dining tip:
Short walk from hotel
"Black Bamboo" asian restaurant near the hotel is not fancy, but quite delicious. If you've got kids, they've got corn dogs.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
odjb1
Nice couple of nights
It was a "pleasure stay," with a little business thrown in. The staff was great, and accommodated us by stowing and unstowing our bikes several times. It would have been nice to have free parking and some sort of breakfast, but we knew part of that going in. Minor annoyances: a very loud A/C fan, and we didn't know about the room-darkening drapes until we checked out. We'd go back, though!
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 4
Reviewer score
Would recommend
amyp
Good place to stay close to convention center
The check-in process was slow. The front desk clerk was rude but got us checked in with no issues. The rooms were not attractive but were VERY clean and the beds were very comfy. Large flat screen TV, desk, chair, ottoman, desk, 2 queen beds, bath, etc. Pretty typical Best Western. It was however VERY clean. I even moved the night table to access the plug and there was no dust or grossness ;-) They have an over-priced restaurant and bar downstairs but there are many more restaurants in downtown Minneapolis worth visiting first. Room service charges a 17% fee + 3.00 service charge. Ridiculous. It is cozy, kind of dark but that is because it is a "theme" hotel that I think is supposed to look like a old european inn. Not really sure. Would stay here again.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 3
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 4
Time-saving tip:
Not Applicable
If you don't have a car the cheapest way to get here from airport is to take the light rial from Humphrey terminal to the Gov't Plaza stop. 1.75 per person. Hotel is three blocks away. Also, Minneapolis has over a hundred Easy Ride bike terminals. Visitors can rent a bike for $5 per day (not available in the winter) and explore the city easily! The city is REALLY flat and the #2 bike-friendly city in the U.S. This was the best part of our trip!
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Camo Guy
Nice Hotel
Hotel was very nice, comfortable rooms with all the amentites needed. Location was pretty good. About 4 block walk to downtown Restaurants. Fairly close to Convention Center also. Staff was very polite and efficient. Nice Bar and Restaurant in hotel also. I would definetly stay again. Only complaint was Maid was cleaning a room right across from ours at 5:30 in the morning. Vacuuming and clanging dishes. Could have picked a better time!! Check-in and Check-out was quick and easy.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 4
Trip purpose:
Business
Sightseeing tip:
Short walk from hotel
Entertainment and Restaurants are a short 4 block walk so location is good.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
foxracer21
Downtown
Hotel location was perfect. I had no problems with the staff or room cleanliness.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Rhonda
GREAT!!!
Our room was nice and cozy. The location was perfect...being near to restaurants, mall, and metrorail. The staff was very friendly.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 4
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Shorty
Fun
We got ready to go out on the town then had people come back to the room to hang out then bed
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Entertainment tip:
Short walk from hotel
Bars and clubs down town
