Snelling Motel

Motel with free parking, a short walk to Mississippi River

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Dates

July 2025

August 2025

Cozy retreat with a neatly arranged bed, desk, and television.

Stroll along a tranquil suburban street lined with lush trees and a clear sky.

Situated near the road, this motel offers a convenient location with balconies on each floor.

Enjoy a selection of hot beverages from our vending machine, offering coffee, hot chocolate, and more.

Park your car in the designated lot adjacent to the building.

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Popular amenities

Housekeeping
24/7 front desk
Air conditioning
Parking included
Free WiFi

Explore the area

5346 Minnehaha Ave, Minneapolis, MN, 55417

Minnehaha Park
‪3 min walk‬
Mall of America
‪8 min drive‬
Nickelodeon Universe
‪8 min drive‬
Minneapolis, MN (MSP-Minneapolis - St. Paul Intl.)
‪7 min drive‬

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Room options

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Very good

City view
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Excellent

248 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Minneapolis

Located in South Minneapolis, Snelling Motel is within a 10-minute stroll of sights such as Mississippi River and Minnehaha Park. This 31-room motel welcomes guests with conveniences like free in-room WiFi, free self parking, and a 24-hour front desk.

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What's nearby

Minnehaha Park - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
Mall of America - 8 min drive - 6.4 miles
Nickelodeon Universe - 8 min drive - 6.6 miles
University of St. Thomas - 9 min drive - 3.6 miles
U.S. Bank Stadium - 11 min drive - 6.3 miles

Getting around

VA Medical Center Station - 5 min walk
Saint Paul Union Depot - 12 min drive
Minneapolis - St. Paul Intl. Airport (MSP) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

‪Sea Salt - ‬18 min walk
‪Burger King - ‬4 min drive
‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬6 min drive
‪Panera Bread - ‬6 min drive
‪Dq Grill & Chill - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Snelling Motel

Motel with free parking, a short walk to Mississippi River

Snelling Motel features free WiFi in public areas and a vending machine. There's free parking and an area shuttle. The 24-hour front desk has staff always at the ready.

43-inch TVs come with cable channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi.

Languages

English

Similar properties

Welcome to our reception area, featuring a digital screen, comfortable seating, and a stylish rug.

Pool
Hot Tub
Breakfast included
Parking included

$72 nightly

Jul 29 - Jul 30

Total includes taxes and fees

Property amenities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

Area shuttle (surcharge)
Free self parking on site
Limited onsite parking

Conveniences

24-hour front desk
Vending machine

Guest services

Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

Hair dryer (on request)
Private bathroom
Shower/bathtub combination
Towels provided

Entertainment

43-inch TV with premium cable channels

Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight

Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 3.5 percent for credit card payments

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between December 21 and April 30.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

This property doesn't allow pets

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

Deposit: USD 500.00 per stay

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3.5 percent

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation

This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted

Check-in: 2:00 PM—-midnight
Check-out: 10:30 AM
Minimum check-in age: 25

The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
The credit card used at check-in for incidentals must be in the name of the primary guest who made the reservation.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

There are no elevators.
No cribs or infant beds are available.
No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at Snelling Motel?

Snelling Motel offers free cancellation on select room rates. If you'd like to learn more, review the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

How much does it cost to stay at Snelling Motel?

As of Jul 28, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Snelling Motel on Jul 29, 2025 start from $110.7, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What is there to do close to Snelling Motel?

This motel is situated in South Minneapolis within a 10-minute walk of Mississippi River and Minnehaha Park. You'll also find Fort Snelling State Park and Minnehaha Falls less than a mile away.

Will I be able to park at Snelling Motel?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the motel.

Does Snelling Motel have a casino at the property?

No, Snelling Motel doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Snelling Motel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this motel.

Are there hot tubs at Snelling Motel?

No, this motel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Snelling Motel have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

No, Snelling Motel doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Does Snelling Motel allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Snelling Motel.

Are there connecting rooms at Snelling Motel?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this motel.

Where is the closest airport to Snelling Motel?

The closest major airport to Snelling Motel is Minneapolis - St. Paul Intl. Airport (MSP), which is 3.6 mi away (6 minutes by car). Another top airport is St. Paul, MN (STP-St. Paul Downtown), which is located 10.5 mi away (16-minute drive).

Are there rooms with balconies at Snelling Motel?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Snelling Motel.

Snelling Motel Reviews

7.0

Good

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

6.4/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10 Excellent

gregory

Business traveler

Mar 24, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Ryan

Mar 16, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities

It was mostly good, It wasn't bad but few minor things should be better like don't put snow on lawn between parking lot and sidewalk as it gets muddy. Don't want to track that mud into the room

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Thomas

Mar 6, 2025

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Dawn

Business traveler

Jan 18, 2025

Liked: Staff & service

Fine for meducal stay over

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adeline

Dec 18, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Rusmeri

Dec 6, 2024

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Lawrence

Traveled with family

Nov 3, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Don't Be Put off By the Appearance

From the outside, the Snelling makes the Bates Motel look like Disneyland. But actually I am completely satisfied with what I got for what I paid. The room was clean and spacious enough. The bathroom was clean and adequately stocked and the shower worked. There was a fridge and some complimentary bottled water. The office staff is very friendly. My only complaint is a small one, that the in-room HVAC unit is quite loud. But I got used to it. I came to Minneapolis to visit my daughter who lives 10 minutes away, and all I needed was a place to sleep. I would gladly stay here again, and probably will.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Oct 27, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Greg

Oct 21, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very Convenient for us as we were able to use the Metro transit for everything.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Thomas

Oct 20, 2024

Liked: Staff & service

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

LeRoy

Business traveler

Oct 10, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

great experience

This hotel is undergoing new renovations and my room was fantastic, everything new from the bathroom to the new windows, carpet and all new furniture. this was an excellent choice for my trip to Fort Snelling. walking distance to the rail transit.

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Lawreen

Traveled with family

Oct 7, 2024

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities

Really not worth the price they want.

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

BRYAN

Oct 7, 2024

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Dr Anne

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family

Sep 14, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

The room was fine -- clean, with everything we needed. The property was also fine, though the stairwell was cluttered and appeared to be in some state of repair. The location was perfect for us. There was no restaurant but we had a great lunch at SeaSalt, nearby. The next morning I picked up fruit and a muffin at the nearest grocery store while getting my 10K steps in. It was much better than I expected!

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Randy

Traveled with partner

Sep 13, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Check in was easy, the room was nice and recently redone and clean. It's a convenient location. The exterior needs renovation, but I sense the owners care about the interior first, which is good. I felt safe at all times. It is located near the airport, local busy streets, and the light rail line, so expect some noise from those facilities.

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Sep 4, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

A wonderful stay! Amazing staff. Right next to metro, convenient but also really quiet. I know where Im staying when i come back to Minneapolis!

Stayed 12 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Fanny

Sep 2, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Sep 1, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Was welcomed there. Good instructions about checking out during times when the office was closed. Friendly staff

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Daniel R

Sep 1, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Basic room and amenities. Very comfortable bed and pillows!!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mallory

Aug 29, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Aug 28, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Would recommend to a friend

Never been to Minnesota before but stayed here so I could take the train to the mall or America and the twins game. It was clean, safe, close to the train stations, and the staff was friendly and helpful. Definitely staying here if I end up back in the twin cities!

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

lina

Traveled with partner

Aug 26, 2024

Liked: Staff & service

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

The property needs a lot of work.When I arrived and looked at the building,I almost turned back.The paint on the walls as falling apart.The stairway entry had a lot of construction stuff and junk.The place smelled bad,musty/old carpet.The room appeared to have been newly remodeled .It was clean except for the curtains with holes that need replacement.The door did not lock from inside.I appreciated the shower cap and a comfortable bed.They need to work on making the bed too.The sheets were hanging,which is not a big deal but is something that makes the room look better when you walk in.Had to clean the inside of the door because it was dirty.It was hot but the hallway air conditioning was not turned on.The two staff I met were really nice.I pointed out to them what I have listed above and their response was “they are always remodeling’.Felt somewhat unsafe but everything turned out okay.Its a place that I would not return though.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Michelle

Traveled with family

Aug 25, 2024

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

There were no elevators

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Giulia

Aug 24, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Nice, undergoing construction but clean rooms, even if a little run-down. Nice staff, friendly and right next to the metro

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Kimberly

Aug 23, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Our first impression when checking in was that we weren't sure what we were going to get. But the room was better than what we thought. It was clean suited our needs for an overnight stay. There were a few cosmetic things, but again, it was clean and that is what matters most. We would stay there again

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024