Minneapolis Vacations

Downtown Minneapolis hotel boasts sweeping views of the skyline Nestled in downtown Minneapolis on the tree-lined sidewalks of Nicollet Mall, the Millennium Hotel Minneapolis offers convenient access to dining, entertainment, shopping and business destinations. Connected via Skyway to the Minneapolis Convention Center, the hotel affords a premium location for business travelers. Kids (and kids-at-heart) visiting the Twin Cities in December will love the great views of the annual Holidazzle Parade. Highlights Closest downtown hotel to the Minneapolis Convention Center (connected via skyway)Panoramic views of the Minneapolis skyline from the rooftop Dome Room (private events only)Free breakfast for guests of Club Level rooms  Wintertime guests will love the great views of the annual Holidazzle Parade that takes place every weekend in December Location The Skyway connection to the Minneapolis Convention Center is ideal for business travelers. Sightseers appreciate the proximity to the Guthrie Theatre and the Walker Art Center. A number of restaurants, cafes and clubs are all within walking distance or quick taxi ride away. Rooms All 321 guest rooms and suites stick to traditional decor in warm buttery tones, giving a homey appeal. Guests will enjoy the extra elbow room with side chair and ottoman and separate work desk -- even roomier in the suites. Millennium Hotel Minneapolis Club Level rooms feature premium down bedding, and bathrobes. High-speed Internet access is available for a fee. Features Open for private events, the Dome Room at rooftop level stuns with awesome views of the Minneapolis skyline. For classy cocktails and savory small plates, guests flock to Martini's Lounge, the hotel's on-site lounge and restaurant. Grab a window seat at Nic's-on-Nicollet and check out the menu of American and regionally inspired cuisine. Transportation Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (12.5 mi/ 20.2 km) Minneapolis Skyway (connected) Attractions Minneapolis Convention Center (connected) Target Field (1.3 mi/ 2.1 km)Walker Art Center (1.3 mi/ 2.1 km) Guthrie Theatre (1.6 mi/ 2.6 km)   Metrodome (1.6 mi/ 2.6 km) Mall of America (8.2 mi/ 13.2 km) Business 20,000 square feet of flexible meeting and event space16 meeting rooms (including the Premier 14th floor with floor-to-ceiling windows)           Policies and fees The hotel is nonsmoking.The property will undergo full renovation beginning December 9, 2012 and will reopen on April 1, 2013.

Exotic modern jewel in MinneapolisRising 22 stories above the city, the Graves 601 Hotel is an eclectic beauty in the heart of downtown Minneapolis. Directly across from Target Center and connected by Skyway to miles of shopping and business, this stylish hotel is nothing short of marvelous. With backlit photographs inspired by local culture, glass-etched handcrafted headboards in every room, and a lobby filled with marble, frosted glass and paldao wood, modern beauty prevails. Graves 601 is a AAA Four Diamond hotel that also features a fitness center, spa and notable restaurants. HighlightsVoted World's Best Business Hotel by Travel + LeisureGreat Value Vacations noted by Conde Nast TravelerFree nightly shoe shineGuest rooms include flat-screen plasma TVs LocationMinneapolis boasts a thriving arts community, including the Gehry-designed Weisman Art Museum and the Hennepin Theatre district. Walk to a Timberwolves game, or start the day with a cherry on top; the iconic Spoonbridge and Cherry sculpture at the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden is just a few blocks away. RoomsA Wyndham property, the Graves 601 rooms and suites prove high style can equal comfort. Bathed in pale maple and almond tones, the beds feature unique glass-etched headboards and Italian-made Frette sheets. The bathrooms include rain showers, limestone vessel sinks, embroidered robes and a 50-gram bar of Hermes soap. Audiophiles will pine for the penthouse Concert Suite, with its baby grand piano and acoustically-correct Corinthian Leather circular alcove. FeaturesThe Graves 601 Hotel fitness center is always open for burning calories. Follow up a workout with head-to-toe pampering at Jewel Spa, offering 4-Handed Massage, a Vinotherapy Wine Wrap, sugar scrubs and more. DiningWhile guests at Graves 601 enjoy 24-hour room service, the real draw is in the hotel's two outstanding restaurants. Cosmos, the only AAA Four Diamond restaurant in Minneapolis, is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. With grilled Iowa lamb chops on the menu and an Award of Excellence by Wine Spectator Magazine, make sure to call ahead for a reservation. Bradstreet Crafthouse serves innovative dishes and classic mixology in a Pre-Prohibition era setting.  TransportationMinneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (13 mi /20.9 km)Minneapolis Skyway (connected) AttractionsHennepin Theatre District (0.3 mi /0.5 km)Minnesota Opera (1 mi/1.6 km)Weisman Art Museum (2.1 mi /3.4 km) BusinessMeeting rooms span 20,000 square feetAll meeting space is on 5th floor with a separate elevator bankBusiness center provides photocopying, facsimile, translation services and periodicals (fees apply) 

Between vibrant theatre and scenic trails along the Mississippi MileThe AAA Four Diamond rated Radisson Plaza Hotel Minneapolis is located in the heart of downtown Minneapolis. Steps from Nicollet Mall, the Hennepin Theatre District, and the city's vibrant nightlife, guests are also minutes from scenic trails along the Mississippi Mile. Head to the Target Center without going outdoors through the climate-controlled Skyway. This flagship Radisson includes free wireless Internet and a modern fitness center with city views. Feast on flame-kissed cuisine at FireLake Grill House & Cocktail Bar.  HighlightsSpacious rooms with flat-screen TV and NintendoUnderground parking available (fees apply)The Light Rail is a huge time-saver and connects to the Mall of AmericaWhirlpool suites available RoomsRelax comfortably in the Radisson Plaza Hotel's 360 rooms and suites. Rooms here include conveniences like a coffee and tea maker, CD player, iron and ironing board. Take care of work and recharge personal gadgets at the large work desk equipped with electrical plug-ins. The marble-floored bathrooms feature granite vanities and Asira Body Care products. Radisson Plaza Club rooms are on a private access floor and include a complimentary weekday breakfast and free cocktails and hors d'oeuvres most weekdays. FeaturesThe Radisson Plaza Hotel Minneapolis is a brisk 5 minute walk to Loring Park -- a spacious greenway connecting downtown Minneapolis with the Walker Art Center, Minneapolis Sculpture Garden and the Guthrie Theatre. Have a summer picnic along Loring Lake or bring a pair of ice skates in the winter.Enjoy 24-hour access to the fitness center on the 17th floor featuring an aerobics studios, aerobicycles, free weights and treadmills. DiningThe exhibition kitchen at FireLake Grill House & Cocktail bar allows diners to watch mesquite flames sear thick-cut chops, chicken and steaks. The menu is filled with Midwestern cuisine, and the hunter crusted elk loin filet is a must. The restaurant is open daily for breakfast, lunch, dinner and weekend brunch. TransportationMinneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (13 mi/20.9 km) AttractionsHennepin Theatre District (0.2 mi /0.4 km)Target Center (0.3 mi /0.4 km)Minneapolis Convention Center (0.8 mi /1.3 km)Warehouse District (1 mi /1.5 km)Mill City Museum (1.1 mi /1.8 km)Walker Art Center and Sculpture Garden (1.1 mi /1.8 km)Mall of America (10.2 mi /16.4 km) Business24 hour Business CenterCopying, printing and fax services available (fees apply)21,000 square feet of flexible meeting space

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. Highlights4-story garden atrium houses a heated indoor swimming pool, whirlpool and sauna3 blocks from the Light Rail serving the MSP Airport and Mall of AmericaDelicious home style cooking at the on-site Normandy KitchenFree high-speed wireless Internet accessNew Fitness Suite offers cardio machines and free weights RoomsThe guest room and suites at the Best Western Normandy Inn & Suites are newly appointed with modern amenities. Guests enjoy a large work desk, free high-speed wireless Internet, new flat-screen TV and satellite cable. Euro-style bedding, pillow-top mattresses and fluffy duvets promise a restful sleep. In-room amenities include a coffee and tea maker, hairdryer, iron and ironing board. Suites with separate living room, kitchenette and adjoining guest rooms are also available. FeaturesAt the Best Western Normandy Inn, a working piano surrounded by a fireplace and large chairs adds distinct character to the hotel's lounge area. The on-site Normandy Kitchen is a cozy yet upscale restaurant with reasonably priced American and Bistro style dishes. The high-backed leather booths, mahogany woodwork and sidewalk-view windows lend to a very European atmosphere. The Normandy Kitchen is open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner.Guests can fit in a workout at the onsite exercise facility offering weightlifting equipment, a treadmill and stationary bike. The heated indoor pool is housed by a 4-story atrium and includes a jacuzzi and sauna. TransportationMinneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (9.4 mi/15.1 km)Amtrak (5.8 mi/9.3 km) AttractionsMetrodome (0.7 mi /1.1 km)Minneapolis Convention Center (0.8 mi /1.3 km)Nicollet Mall (0.9 mi /1.4 km)Guthrie Theatre (0.9 mi /1.4 km)Target Center (0.9 mi /1.4 km)Downtown St. Paul (9.5 mi /15.2 km) Business5,900 square feet of banquet and meeting spaceNewly renovated Continental Room comfortably hosts up to 240 people2 board rooms and 3 classroomsFree computers with Internet access are available in the Business Center

Picture-perfect elegance in downtown Minneapolis The upscale Hilton Minneapolis hotel is perfect for guests traveling on business or pleasure. Housed by an elegant twenty-five story Victorian brick building in the heart of downtown Minneapolis, guests adore the in-house amenities and superior access to Twin Cities culture, entertainment and cuisine. Deluxe guest rooms and suites offer city views and warm design. The AAA, four-Diamond hotel boasts a premium fitness center, the ultra luxurious Ivy Spa Club and the Skywater Restaurant offering global fare with regional touches. Highlights Rooms are fitted with large windows and offer pretty cityscape viewsUnderground parking available (fees apply)Adjacent to the Minneapolis Convention Center (connected via Skyway)Features the largest hotel ballroom in the city at 25,000 square feet Location Located in the heart of downtown, the Hilton Minneapolis is located next door to The Minnesota Orchestra and within walking distance of the city's Theatre District. Don't miss the city's crown jewel -- the iconic Spoonbridge and Cherry at the Minneapolis Sculpture Gardens.  Rooms The Hilton Minneapolis offers 821 deluxe guest rooms and suites decorated in rich ambers, reds and tans with hand-carved oak woodwork. Guests enjoy complimentary high-speed Internet, 32-inch HDTV and plush Hilton Serenity® beds. The spa-inspired bathroom offers Crabtree & Evelyn products. The Royal Suite is gorgeous with distinctive artwork, crystal lighting, mahogany floors and pearl-glazed walls. Features The marble lobby exudes elegance with floor-to-ceiling windows, crystal chandeliers and mirrored columns. Refined meeting areas showcase celestial blue couches and intricate area rugs. Executive Level guests have access to the Executive Level Lounge offering complimentary breakfast and evening hors d'oeuvres.  Dining Restaurant goers enjoy the innovative menu at this Hilton's onsite SkyWater Restaurant, where chandeliers, modern artwork, and elegant booth seating complete the metropolitan atmosphere. Stop by the SkyWater Lounge for appetizers or exotic cocktails. Barron's Brew serves Starbucks and breakfast treats. In-room dining is also available. Recreation Guests of the Hilton Minneapolis receive complimentary access to the fitness center featuring Precor exercise equipment, a heated indoor pool, whirlpool and sauna. The Ivy Spa Club offers a full menu of services including anti-aging treatments and healing massage. The peaceful atmosphere is magnified by exotic orchids, spiral bamboo stalks and a sultry fireplace lounge. Transportation Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (12.5 mi /20 km) Attractions Orchestra Hall (0.7 mi /1.2 km)Walker Art Center (1.4 mi /2.3 km)Downtown St. Paul (9.5 mi /15.3 km) Business 24-hour Business Center77,000 square feet of flexible meeting space that includes the Symphony and Marquette ballroomsThe Minneapolis Ballroom here is the largest hotel ballroom in the state of Minnesota at just under 25,000 square feet35 additional meetings roomsConnected via enclosed skyway to the Minneapolis Convention Center