Nightly rates from $69
Rate and special offer based on Check-in: Feb 24, 2012 Check-out: Feb 26, 2012

BEST WESTERN Regency Plaza Hotel - St. Paul East

3 stars
970 Helena Avenue N, Oakdale, MN 55128-5388
Hotel Overview
Reviewer score
4.0
out of 5
23 reviews
Good Value Hotel

Right off the highway but rooms are quiet. We didn't hear any road noise. Clean and spacious rooms... See full review

  • fred007
  • Jan 16, 2012
Clean and comfortable - great value

Best Western's can be hit or miss but this one is a hit. The decor is modern and clean from the... See full review

  • Company Traveler
  • Jan 13, 2012
Stay at this charming Oakdale hotel- situated minutes from Saint Paul attractions, Globe University and the Science Museum of Minnesota as well as 3M and Imation, pet-friendly! The BEST WESTERN Regency Plaza Hotel - St. Paul East is a great hotel for both business and leisure travelers. Guests will experience the highest level of customer service, comfort and accommodation-all for an affordable rate. This Oakdale hotel is ideally situated just outside of Saint Paul providing convenient access to many popular attractions including the Cathedral of Saint Paul, the Como Zoo, the Minnesota State Fairgrounds and the Minnesota History Museum. Corporate travelers staying at this Minnesota hotel will appreciate being close to Imation, 3M World Headquarters, Carestream Health, Assurant, Foth & Van Dyke and The Hartford Insurance. Other favorite attractions include the XCEL Energy Center, Concordia University and the University of Minnesota. This Oakdale Minnesota hotel offers spaciously-appointed guest rooms, including several suites. Each room features a microwave, refrigerator, complimentary wireless high-speed Internet access and cable satellite television. Business travelers will love the onsite business center, banquet facilities and meeting facilities. A complimentary hot breakfast buffet is available in the morning as well as a complimentary weekday evening reception. Additional amenities at this hotel near Saint Paul include a hot tub, fitness center and guest laundry. Two wonderful restaurants, De Mori's and Sergeant Pepper's, are within a short walk of the hotel. Pets are welcome with restrictions. Enjoy a fun-filled stay near Saint Paul at the BEST WESTERN Regency Plaza Hotel - St. Paul East!, Holiday Special! AAA, Senior, Costco 25% off thru Dec 31. Free Hot Brkfst Buffet, micro/frig all rms., Extended Stay Special Rate available-min 7 days. Free Hot Breakfast Buffet, micro/fridge in all rms

Hotel Map

970 Helena Avenue N, Oakdale, MN 55128-5388

Area served
Columbia Heights, Vadnais Heights, Oakdale, Arden Hills, Landfall, Cottage Grove, Mendota Heights, Edina, North St. Paul, Eagan, Woodbury, South St. Paul, Shoreview, Maplewood, Richfield, St. Paul, White Bear Lake, New Brighton, Bloomington, Minneapolis,
Nearby airports
(MSP), 18.00, S, Mile
Area description
Suburban

Amenities

  • 24 Hour Front Desk
  • Air Conditioned
  • AM/FM Alarm Clock
  • Business center
  • Coffee Maker in Room
  • Conference Facilities
  • Connecting Rooms
  • Copy Service
  • Cribs Available
  • Data port Available
  • Electronic Door Locks
  • Elevators
  • Exercise Gym
  • Express Checkout
  • FAX
  • Fitness center
  • Free Local Telephone Calls
  • Free Newspaper
  • Free parking
  • Guest Laundromat
  • Hairdryer in Room
  • Handicapped Rooms/Facilities
  • High-speed Internet
  • Ice Machine
  • Internet Access
  • Ironing Board
  • King Bed
  • Laundry/Valet Services
  • Lounge
  • Meeting/Banquet Facilities
  • Microwave
  • Multilingual
  • No Smoking Rooms/Facilities
  • Outdoor Parking
  • Phone with speaker
  • Queen Bed
  • Radio
  • Refrigerator
  • Room Service
  • RV or Truck Parking
  • Safe
  • Safe Deposit Box
  • Secretarial Service
  • Smoke Detectors
  • Sofa Bed
  • Television with Cable
  • Truck Parking
  • Wake-up Service
  • Wet Bar
  • Wheel Chair Access

Dining

Key's Cafe
3.5 mile(s) from Key's Cafe, Full Service, American, Open for: breakfast, lunch, dinner
Oriental Restaurant
3.5 mile(s) from Oriental Restaurant, Buffet, Chinese, Open for: lunch, dinner
Demori's
Adjacent to Demori's, Full Service, Italian, Open for: lunch, dinner, restaurant is locally owned and operated
Lake Elmo Inn
6 mile(s) from Lake Elmo Inn, Full Service, American, Open for: lunch, dinner
Bonfire
3 mile(s) from Bonfire, Full Service, American, Open for: lunch, dinner
Afton Houe
12 mile(s) from Afton Houe, Full Service, American, Open for: lunch, dinner
Outback Steak House
4 mile(s) from Outback Steak House, Full Service, Steak House, Open for: lunch, dinner
Famous Dave's
4 mile(s) from Famous Dave's, Full Service, American, Open for: lunch, dinner,
O'Malley's Irish Pub
4 mile(s) from O'Malley's Irish Pub, Bar/Lounge, International, Open for: lunch, dinner
Sgt. Peppers Bar & Grille
Adjacent to Sgt. Peppers Bar & Grille, Full Service, American, Open for: lunch, dinner, Sgt. Peppers also does room service to the hotel. Restaurant is locally owned and operated.

Hotel Policies

Check-in:
3:00 PM
Check-out:
12:00 PM

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. All information has been provided by this hotel and not by Orbitz

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Guest Reviews (23)

Ratings and reviews for BEST WESTERN Regency Plaza Hotel - St. Paul East

Overall score

4 / 5
23 out of 23
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4.3
Hotel staff:
4.1
Room comfort:
4.3
Location:
4.5
Value:
4

78% would recommend to a friend.

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Review of BEST WESTERN Regency Plaza Hotel - St. Paul East

Reviewer score

4
fred007
illinois
Jan 16, 2012

Good Value Hotel

Right off the highway but rooms are quiet. We didn't hear any road noise. Clean and spacious rooms and the lobby is nice and airy. There is a fitness room and a whirlpool. Rooms have refrigerator and microwave. Breakfast until 10 and noon check-out. You don't feel rushed.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
4
Location:
4
Value:
4
Review of BEST WESTERN Regency Plaza Hotel - St. Paul East

Reviewer score

4
Company Traveler
Business
Boulder, CO, USA
Jan 13, 2012

Clean and comfortable - great value

Best Western's can be hit or miss but this one is a hit. The decor is modern and clean from the lobby to the halls to the rooms. The beds are comfortable and the pillows are many and fluffy. I think the beds could use another layer but I called down to the front desk and they quickly brought up another blanket. On the plus, I can tell that the bedding must be washed with each new guest. I've stayed there several times now and it's a reliable place to stay. I also stayed at the Sheraton in Woodbury, the Holiday Inn by 3M, and a couple others and honestly the bed here was the best. The other's have a hotel restaurant but I prefer to eat at the various restaurants nearby as I usually have a car. The only nit may be the heaters in some of the rooms as one time, the heater was a bit loud in turning on. NOT at all Best Westerns but at least here: I have a good night sleep, hot shower, and breakfast similar to what I would eat at home... all at a really good price.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
4
Location:
4
Value:
4
Trip purpose:

Business

Review of BEST WESTERN Regency Plaza Hotel - St. Paul East

Reviewer score

1
Arne
Neenah, WI
Oct 10, 2011

Poor Staff Attitudes

From the moment we checked in for our two night stay to the day we left, the front desk staff could not have been more disinterested. NO greetings from ANYONE. Nobody. Never. Not even a simple hello or hi. They never once said "How may I help you?" Our key expired after the first day and I waited in line for 20 minutes to get it re-prgrammed. Not even an apology. Always uncomfortable. Won't ever stay there again.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel staff:
1
Room comfort:
3
Location:
3
Value:
1
Review of BEST WESTERN Regency Plaza Hotel - St. Paul East

Reviewer score

5
Duluth, MN
Oct 3, 2011

Wonderful, comfortable night away from home

We found the hotel clean, comfortable, affordable. We will be staying there again. Thank you.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Review of BEST WESTERN Regency Plaza Hotel - St. Paul East

Reviewer score

5
Hassie
Business
Grand Forks, ND
Aug 31, 2011

excellent!

the hotel was very clean and nice. our was very quiet. we really enjoyed our staying there. I recommend it to everyone.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Trip purpose:

Business

Review of BEST WESTERN Regency Plaza Hotel - St. Paul East

Reviewer score

5
spinningdoggies
Sioux Falls, SD
May 21, 2011

Wonderful!!!

Our stay at this hotel was wonderful. It was a great deal for the price. Probably one of the most fancy hotels I have ever stayed at.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Review of BEST WESTERN Regency Plaza Hotel - St. Paul East

Reviewer score

3
Bonna
Eau Claire, WI
Mar 16, 2011

Mediocre at Best

We spent less time in the hotel than we planned, but when we were there we weren't impressed nor were we unimpressed. The staff was nice but the room wasn't really that great for the price. Our room felt messy but there were no glaring messes.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
1
Room cleanliness:
2
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
3
Location:
3
Value:
2
Time-saving tip: Short walk from hotel

There was a pub near the hotel.

Review of BEST WESTERN Regency Plaza Hotel - St. Paul East

Reviewer score

3
Power
Wausau, WI
Feb 14, 2011

Average

We requested non-smoking and we could still smell smoke in the hallways. Disappointed about breakfast selection have had better in other hotels. Staff was friendly.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
3
Location:
3
Value:
2
Review of BEST WESTERN Regency Plaza Hotel - St. Paul East

Reviewer score

5
wi-shopper
Black River Falls, WI
Aug 10, 2010

Great Stay

Good breakfast bar ... eggs, bacon, waffles, fruit, etc. Beds were comfy and rooms quiet, could have been because we were on the 3rd floor. Good restaurants close by. Close to great Woodbury shopping. Would visit again if needed.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Review of BEST WESTERN Regency Plaza Hotel - St. Paul East

Reviewer score

1
featherguard
Minnesota
Apr 5, 2010

the good, the bad and the excuses

first day wonderful then......no garbage pick up for 3 days, no bed making, no toilet paper for 3 days, maids screamed we had do not disturb sign up so no bed making (we left at 10 every morning and took sign down) WALKED OUT FRIDAY MORNING, leaving 2 nights paid but not used...........whirlpool looked dirty, only thing reliable was the USA everyday at the desk!

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
1
Room cleanliness:
2
Hotel staff:
1
Room comfort:
3
Location:
5
Value:
1
Dining tip: Short walk from hotel

Italian and a steak house within walking distance across parking lot

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