Grand Hotel Minneapolis
According to "Insiders Guide: The Twin Cities," the top luxury hotel in the downtown area is the Grand Hotel Minneapolis. The hotel was built in what was once the historic Minneapolis Athletic Club, and remodeled in 2000. Aside from offering first-class rooms and dining, the hotel includes a 58,000-square-foot athletic club complete with indoor pool, spa, fitness center, boxing studio, sauna and steam room.
Grand Hotel Minneapolis
615 2nd Ave. S.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
(612) 288-8888
grandhotelminneapolis.com
The Hilton
The Hilton Minneapolis, located across from the Orchestra Hall, is in the center of the downtown area. The Hotel has on-site health club which includes a full gym, swimming pool and whirlpool, as well as 73,000 square feet of meeting space available to its guests.
Hilton Minneapolis
1001 Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55403
(612) 376-1000
minneaplos.hilton.com
Marquette Hotel
The Marquette hotel is located in the IDS center complex downtown and is connected to the skyway system. It offers great views of the downtown area, especially on the fiftieth floor, where it operates a restaurant called Windows. Along with a 24-hour fitness center and access to the YCMA facilities down the street from the hotel, guests can chose to participate in the hotel's "in-door fitness program" and request treadmills delivered to their room.
Marquette Hotel
710 Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55403
(612) 333-4545
marquettehotel.com
Marriot Residence Hotel Minneaplos
The Marriott Resident Hotel Minneapolis is a relatively economical hotel located near the riverfront and next to the historic depot complex in downtown Minneapolis. Renovated in 2006, the hotel includes an indoor water park and suites with in-room kitchens.
Marriot Residence Hotel
425 South Second St.
Minneapolis, MN 55401
(612) 340-1300
marriott.com/hotels/travel/mspll-residence-inn-minneapolis-bloomington/
Holiday Inn Metrodome
The Holiday Inn Metrodome is a great hotel for sports fans. Sitting on the edge of downtown, it overlooks both the Metrodome and the campus of the University of Minnesota. Besides its proximity to the sports arena, the hotel offers guests an indoor pool and gym, complete with whirlpool and sauna.
Holiday Inn Metrodome
1500 Washington Ave. S.
Minneapolis, MN 55454
(612) 333-4646
metrodome.com
Embassy Suites
Rivaling the Holiday Inn, the Embassy Suites is located two blocks away from the Metrodome. The hotel features an open atrium and has access to the city's skyway system. Guests of the hotel also get access to a 24-hour fitness center, complete with gym, indoor pool and jacuzzi.
Embassy Suites
425 South Seventh St.
Minneapolis, MN 55454
(612) 333-3111
embassysuites1.hilton.com/en_US/es/hotel/