Nightly rates from $76
Rate and special offer based on Check-in: Feb 23, 2012 Check-out: Feb 26, 2012
Hotel Overview
Reviewer score
3.6
out of 5
28 reviews
Thanksgiving Hospitality

Despite a really late-night arrival and a full hotel, Reception managed to accommodate my request... See full review

  • TravelProf
  • Dec 1, 2011
It is a OK place to stay

Somehow, I was placed in a handicapped room though I did not reserve it. The staff helped to switch... See full review

  • Oct 14, 2011
Discover this picturesque hotel in St. Paul, Minnesota built inside a historic train repair shop! The BEST WESTERN Bandana Square is a unique, high-quality hotel located in St. Paul. Hotel guests will be conveniently situated near the Minnesota State Fairgrounds, the Minnesota State Capitol, the Xcel Energy Center, River Center Convention Center and the University of Minnesota. We are also close to Target Field and Metrodome, home of the Minnesota Twins and Vikings. Inquire about convenient transportation to Minnesota's great sporting events. Stylish and spaciously designed guest rooms feature cable television with HBO® and free high-speed Internet access. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily on a platform replicating train stops of days gone by. Come join us for a drink at our onsite "The Waiting Room "Lounge. Why brave the cold when you can walk down to the lobby have a few drinks, watch a good game and enjoy all the hotel has to offer. Other hotel amenities to take advantage of include an indoor heated swimming pool, Hot Tub, dry sauna, exercise facility, conference and meeting facilities. Wedding services and wedding reception facilities are available. Pets are welcome at this hotel with some restrictions. Experience the best in St. Paul! Make a reservation today at the BEST WESTERN Bandana Square., New lounge! Closest Hotel to MN State Fair Grounds, Near Hamline/Macalester Colleges.

Hotel Map

1010 Bandana Boulevard W, St Paul, MN 55108-5107

Area served
Minneapolis, Roseville, Woodbury, Bloomington, Maplewood, Vadnais Heights, Arden Hills, Stillwater, Shoreview, Moundsview
Nearby airports
(MSP), 15.00, NE, Mile
Area description
City

Amenities

  • 24 Hour Front Desk
  • Air Conditioned
  • AM/FM Alarm Clock
  • Business center
  • City Center
  • Coffee Maker in Room
  • Concierge Desk
  • Conference Facilities
  • Connecting Rooms
  • Copy Service
  • Data port Available
  • Electronic Door Locks
  • Exercise Gym
  • Express Checkout
  • Fitness center
  • Free breakfast
  • Free Local Telephone Calls
  • Free Newspaper
  • Free parking
  • Hairdryer in Room
  • Handicapped Rooms/Facilities
  • High-speed Internet
  • Ice Machine
  • Indoor Pool
  • Internet Access
  • Ironing Board
  • King Bed
  • Kitchen
  • Lounge
  • Meeting/Banquet Facilities
  • Microwave
  • Multilingual
  • No Smoking Rooms/Facilities
  • Outdoor Parking
  • Phone with speaker
  • Pool
  • Porters
  • Queen Bed
  • Refrigerator
  • Sauna
  • Smoke Detectors
  • Sofa Bed
  • Steam Bath
  • Television with Cable
  • Vending Machines
  • Wake-up Service

Dining

The Waiting Room
The Waiting Room, on premises, bar/lounge, American, open for: dinner, Great place to grab a small burger and a few drinks. Why brave the cold when you can walk down to the lobby have a few drinks, watch a good game and enjoy all the hotel has to
Outback Steakhouse
2.97 mile(s) from Outback Steakhouse, full service, Steak House, open for: lunch, dinner, featuring steaks, ribs and some chicken dishes, variety of salad and other sides. Bar has a variety of beers and mixed drinks available.
Olive Garden
5.00 mile(s) from Olive Garden, bar/lounge, Italian, open for: lunch, dinner, variety of pasta dishes, soup, salad and bar.
Davanni's Pizza & Hoagies
4.03 mile(s) from Davanni's Pizza & Hoagies, fast food, American, open for: lunch, dinner, offers delivery along with dine-in and carry out.
Buffalo Wild Wings
4.00 mile(s) from Buffalo Wild Wings, bar/lounge, American, open for: lunch, dinner, featuring: wings, burgers, wraps and salad. Bar offers a variety of beer and mixed drinks. Perfect to watch a game.
New Asia
3.00 mile(s) from New Asia, full service, Chinese, open for: lunch, dinner,
Chianti
4.00 mile(s) from Chianti, full service, Italian, open for: lunch, dinner, features a variety of pasta dishes, desserts and bar
Gabes Roadhouse
0.30 mile(s) from Gabes Roadhouse, bar/lounge, American, open for: lunch, dinner, A sports bar grill approximately three blocks. A popular place where the Saint Paul Saints meet after home games. Featuring: burgers, sandwiches and salads, full bar and
Ol' Mexico
2.00 mile(s) from Ol' Mexico, full service, Mexican, open for: lunch, dinner, features: fajitas, carnitas, taco's and other mexican cuisine. full bar and television's to watch games.
Wild Onion
5.00 mile(s) from Wild Onion, bar/lounge, American, open for: breakfast, lunch, dinner, breakfast offered on weekends only, lunch, dinner offer burgers, sandwiches, ribs as well as a variety of salads and desserts.

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

Back to menu Return to top

Guest Reviews (28)

Ratings and reviews for BEST WESTERN Bandana Square

Overall score

3.6 / 5
28 out of 28
Amenities:
3.7
Room cleanliness:
3.8
Hotel staff:
4.1
Room comfort:
3.9
Location:
3.8
Value:
3.9

79% would recommend to a friend.

Sort by:
Review this hotel
Review of BEST WESTERN Bandana Square

Reviewer score

1
Sleepless in Saint Paul
Anoka, MN, USA
Jan 24, 2012

Sleepless in Saint Paul

The walls are too thin. Could hear every little noise from the pool (why is the pool open so early?), to the noise next door, to the noise outside the hallway. At one point, had housecleaning knock on our door before check-out. We were terribly tired and could not get the sleep we needed. There was also a rotten smell in the room.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
1
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
2
Location:
3
Value:
1
Review of BEST WESTERN Bandana Square

Reviewer score

4
TravelProf
Colorado
Dec 1, 2011

Thanksgiving Hospitality

Despite a really late-night arrival and a full hotel, Reception managed to accommodate my request not to be on the ground floor. My very quiet courtyard-facing room could have used more lamps since there wasn't an outside window. Breakfast was hearty, including the best oatmeal ever served at a motel buffet. Staff was uniformly friendly. Overall, far superior to any other offerings in the Universities area.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
4
Location:
4
Value:
5
Shopping tip: Short drive from hotel

Grand Avenue presents a delightful alternative to the homogenized retail glut at Mall of the Americas. Small, locally-owned shops and restaurants offer high quality, reasonable prices, personal attention and CALM.

Review of BEST WESTERN Bandana Square

Reviewer score

3
Business
Sacramento, CA
Oct 14, 2011

It is a OK place to stay

Somehow, I was placed in a handicapped room though I did not reserve it. The staff helped to switch to a regular room in the next evening.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
2
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
2
Location:
3
Value:
3
Trip purpose:

Business

Review of BEST WESTERN Bandana Square

Reviewer score

3
Dr. Bob
Business
Lincoln Nebraska
Oct 10, 2011

quiet and comfortable

My stay for 2 nights was pleasant for the most part. The room was quite clean in the bed and was comfortable. There were no extra noises. It was not very busy. The building itself is quite interesting. The breakfast was welcome, though rather stereotypical for this kind of hotel. It was hard to figure out where to Park when I arrived rather late at night. I think this could be marked better. The exercise suite included a dysfunctional elliptical and an old treadmill. This requires some updating.

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

Business

Review of BEST WESTERN Bandana Square

Reviewer score

4
Kael
Lake Elmo, MN, USA
Sep 9, 2011

Nice Night Away

I liked this hotel, it was really nice for the amount I paid.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
4
Location:
3
Value:
5
Review of BEST WESTERN Bandana Square

Reviewer score

5
Wahpeton ND
Aug 27, 2011

Lot of fun will stay there again

Good clean rooms and the staff was very helpful. Ruth the lady in charge of there breakfast area was the best. Will stay there again.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
5
Review of BEST WESTERN Bandana Square

Reviewer score

4
Tiger Fan
Jackson, MI
Jul 23, 2011

What a quaint hotel

Plenty of room...2 queens and a sleeper sofa. Breakfast was delicious...plenty of choices and Ruth was very friendly. The location was convenient (a short drive) to the Mall of America and Target Field...GO TIGERS. Only negative was that we always needed to ask for more towels.

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 Bandana Square

Reviewer score

5
smooze
Tarpon Spings, FL.
Jul 22, 2011

BW Bandana Square

My client and myself enjoyed our stay at the Bandana Square. Impressive utilition of old RR and country/airy feeling. Exceptional accomodation. Clean and quiet, depending on where you are from the centrally located. pool. Breakfast offered a wide variety. Everyone friendly.

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 Bandana Square

Reviewer score

4
Heidi - Trip Coordinator
Austintown, OH
May 4, 2011

Comfortable and Convenient

Hotel was very nice. I would stay here again. We used the pool and hot tub. I took advantage of the internet availability. The complimentary breakfast was great. The addition of a restaurant would be welcome.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Dining tip: In Hotel

Take advantage of the hotel breakfast - It was excellent.

Review of BEST WESTERN Bandana Square

Reviewer score

3
T&W
Massachusetts
May 3, 2011

Perfectly fine for the price

We did not spend much time there. Modest continental buffet breakfast and room cleaned nicely each day.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
3
Location:
3
Value:
4
Back to menu Return to top
Related Hotels
Experience the remarkable transformation of the Holiday Inn St Paul East, bringing fresh, modern, and forward thinking to a higher ...
Stay in the heart of history in downtown St. Paul As the name promises, the Hilton Garden Inn St. Paul ...
Enjoy Hotel's Location in Northeast St. Paul, MN Situated just outside of St. Paul, Vadnais Heights is a vibrant community ...