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The best hotels in Downtown Minneapolis, Minneapolis, ranked

8 hotels in Downtown Minneapolis seen below the public rate in the last 7 days, typically 18% less than Expedia and Booking.com.

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#1 of 6 places to stay in Minneapolis

Axel's take on Downtown Minneapolis

7.5/10

The practical base for conventions, shows and car-free city trips.

Getting around
8.2
On your doorstep
6.0
Hotels
7.9
Value
5.1
Axel’s verdict
8.1

Downtown is the practical choice for convention days, Hennepin Avenue shows and a trip without a car. Nicollet Mall, Orchestra Hall and First Avenue give you a clear set of landmarks, while surrounding office blocks feel more businesslike than residential. Established LGBTQ clubs are another reason to stay here.

Choose the block, not just the downtown label. Visitors describe a sharp contrast between busy entertainment streets and quiet stretches around the offices. The skyways help in winter, but many close early or on weekends; don't plan your evening around them. Skip this for neighborhood charm or reliably lively sidewalks.

Best for
business trips and conventionstravelers without a carluxury travelersLGBTQ+ travelers
Skip it if
You want a residential neighborhood feel; You expect lively sidewalks on every block
Getting around
Blue and Green Line trains run along 5th Street, with D and E rapid buses nearby; downtown venues are walkable, though convention-area lodging can be farther from rail; MSP has direct Blue Line service.
After dark
Theater and club blocks draw crowds, while office streets can feel empty after work; the atmosphere changes noticeably block by block.
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The best hotels in Downtown Minneapolis, ranked by Axel's take

Each hotel is scored for what it is by Axel's own review. The rate is one stay Axel priced this week, beside the public rate for the same dates. Typical Axel rate $175 a night · usually 5% under the public rate.

  2. Best Western Plus The Normandy Inn & Suites
    #2 in Downtown Minneapolis

    Best Western Plus The Normandy Inn & Suites

    a traditional 3-star downtown hotel with a pool and restaurant

    8.7/10

    A characterful downtown base with friendly service and more amenities than most mid-range hotels.

    • concertgoers and Vikings fans
    • families wanting an indoor pool
    • travelers who prefer traditional character
    Axel
    $131 /night
    Per night, all in, as a free account pays it

    Rate for Nov 24 to Nov 26, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 13

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  4. Hyatt Regency Minneapolis
    #4 in Downtown Minneapolis

    Hyatt Regency Minneapolis

    a large, upscale downtown convention hotel

    8.4/10

    A strong convention pick with welcoming staff and a standout gym, despite dated touches.

    • convention attendees
    • business travelers
    • travelers who prioritize a proper gym
    Axel
    $126 /night
    Per night, all in, as a free account pays it

    Rate for Nov 24 to Nov 29, 2026 · 5 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 11

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  5. Home2 Suites by Hilton Minneapolis Downtown, MN
    #5 in Downtown Minneapolis

    Home2 Suites by Hilton Minneapolis Downtown, MN

    A practical 3-star extended-stay hotel in a historic downtown bank building

    8.3/10

    Comfortable downtown suites and genuinely helpful staff, with parking the main catch.

    • longer stays with kitchen facilities
    • car-free downtown trips
    • sports fans exploring on foot
    Axel
    $121 /night
    Expedia
    $212 /night
    $91/night less than Expedia (43%)

    Rate for Jan 8 to Jan 10, 2027 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 13

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  6. Hilton Minneapolis
    #6 in Downtown Minneapolis

    Hilton Minneapolis

    a large 4-star convention hotel in downtown Minneapolis

    8.3/10

    A strong convention base with helpful staff, though rooms aren't the main attraction.

    • convention and business travelers
    • downtown event weekends
    • families wanting an indoor pool
    Axel
    $135 /night
    Per night, all in, as a free account pays it

    Rate for Nov 25 to Nov 28, 2026 · 3 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 16

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  8. W Minneapolis - The Foshay
    #8 in Downtown Minneapolis

    W Minneapolis - The Foshay

    a historic, nightlife-focused 4-star hotel in downtown Minneapolis

    8.2/10

    Go for the landmark setting and cocktails, not flawless luxury.

    • couples on a downtown weekend
    • cocktail and steakhouse fans
    • travelers who enjoy historic buildings
    Axel
    $168 /night
    Per night, all in, as a free account pays it

    Rate for Nov 26 to Nov 29, 2026 · 3 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 16

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  9. The Chambers Hotel
    #9 in Downtown Minneapolis

    The Chambers Hotel

    An independent, art-focused 4-star boutique hotel in downtown Minneapolis

    7.8/10

    A good theater-night base, with appealing rooms but uneven upkeep and limited amenities.

    • theater and concert weekends
    • downtown sports fans
    • couples who prefer boutique rooms
    Axel
    $118 /night
    Booking.com
    $202 /night
    $84/night less than Booking.com (41%)

    Rate for Nov 13 to Nov 15, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 13

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More deals seen in Downtown Minneapolis this week

  • Home2 Suites by Hilton Minneapolis Downtown, MN

    Home2 Suites by Hilton Minneapolis Downtown, MN

    ★★★
    Axel
    $121 /night
    Expedia
    $212 /night
    $91/night less than Expedia (43%)

    Rate for Jan 8 to Jan 10, 2027 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 13

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  • The Chambers Hotel

    The Chambers Hotel

    ★★★★
    Axel
    $118 /night
    Booking.com
    $202 /night
    $84/night less than Booking.com (41%)

    Rate for Nov 13 to Nov 15, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 13

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  • Hotel Indigo Minneapolis Downtown by IHG

    Hotel Indigo Minneapolis Downtown by IHG

    ★★★
    Axel
    $119 /night
    Expedia
    $184 /night
    $65/night less than Expedia (35%)

    Rate for Jan 8 to Jan 10, 2027 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 13

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  • The Westin Minneapolis

    The Westin Minneapolis

    ★★★★
    Axel
    $129 /night
    Expedia
    $159 /night
    $30/night less than Expedia (19%)

    Rate for Nov 13 to Nov 15, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 13

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  • The Royal Sonesta Minneapolis Downtown

    The Royal Sonesta Minneapolis Downtown

    ★★★★
    Axel
    $104 /night
    Expedia
    $127 /night
    $23/night less than Expedia (18%)

    Rate for Nov 13 to Nov 15, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 13

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  • Cambria Hotel Minneapolis Downtown

    Cambria Hotel Minneapolis Downtown

    ★★★
    Axel
    $92 /night
    Expedia
    $103 /night
    $11/night less than Expedia (11%)

    Rate for Nov 24 to Nov 26, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 13

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  • Radisson RED Minneapolis Downtown

    Radisson RED Minneapolis Downtown

    ★★★
    Axel
    $125 /night
    Expedia
    $139 /night
    $14/night less than Expedia (10%)

    Rate for Nov 13 to Nov 15, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 13

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  • Hyatt Place Minneapolis Downtown

    Hyatt Place Minneapolis Downtown

    ★★★
    Axel
    $132 /night
    Expedia
    $138 /night
    $6/night less than Expedia (4%)

    Rate for Nov 13 to Nov 15, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 13

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  • DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Hotel Minneapolis

    DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Hotel Minneapolis

    ★★★★
    Axel
    $134 /night
    Per night, all in, as a free account pays it

    Rate for Nov 10 to Nov 17, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 16

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8 hotels in Downtown Minneapolis seen below the public rate in the last 7 days, typically 18% less than Expedia and Booking.com.

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Axel's take on Downtown Minneapolis: #1 of 6 in Minneapolis, 7.5/10

The practical base for conventions, shows and car-free city trips. The strongest access and useful hotel choices put Downtown first, though middling value and uneven evening street life limit its appeal.

Downtown is the practical choice for convention days, Hennepin Avenue shows and a trip without a car. Nicollet Mall, Orchestra Hall and First Avenue give you a clear set of landmarks, while surrounding office blocks feel more businesslike than residential. Established LGBTQ clubs are another reason to stay here.

Choose the block, not just the downtown label. Visitors describe a sharp contrast between busy entertainment streets and quiet stretches around the offices. The skyways help in winter, but many close early or on weekends; don't plan your evening around them. Skip this for neighborhood charm or reliably lively sidewalks.

  • Best for: business trips and conventions, travelers without a car, luxury travelers, LGBTQ+ travelers
  • Skip it if: You want a residential neighborhood feel; You expect lively sidewalks on every block
  • Getting around: Blue and Green Line trains run along 5th Street, with D and E rapid buses nearby; downtown venues are walkable, though convention-area lodging can be farther from rail; MSP has direct Blue Line service.
  • After dark: Theater and club blocks draw crowds, while office streets can feel empty after work; the atmosphere changes noticeably block by block.
  • Rates: Typical Axel rate $175 a night · usually 5% under the public rate

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The best hotels in Downtown Minneapolis, ranked by Axel's take

Each hotel scored for what it is by Axel's own review; the rate is one stay Axel priced this week, beside the public rate for the same dates.

  1. Four Seasons Minneapolis Hotel 8.9/10, modern 5-star downtown high-rise. A strong downtown luxury choice, with excellent rooms and occasional service gaps. $527 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates. Sign up free to book this rate
  2. Best Western Plus The Normandy Inn & Suites 8.7/10, traditional 3-star downtown hotel with a pool and restaurant. A characterful downtown base with friendly service and more amenities than most mid-range hotels. $131 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates. Sign up free to book this rate
  3. The Royal Sonesta Minneapolis Downtown 8.6/10, upscale 4-star downtown business and events hotel. A strong downtown base with welcoming staff and easy access to games and shows. $104 a night with Axel against $127 a night on Expedia for the same dates and party: $23 a night less (18%). Sign up free to book this rate
  4. Hyatt Regency Minneapolis 8.4/10, large, upscale downtown convention hotel. A strong convention pick with welcoming staff and a standout gym, despite dated touches. $126 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates. Sign up free to book this rate
  5. Home2 Suites by Hilton Minneapolis Downtown, MN 8.3/10, practical 3-star extended-stay hotel in a historic downtown bank building. Comfortable downtown suites and genuinely helpful staff, with parking the main catch. $121 a night with Axel against $212 a night on Expedia for the same dates and party: $91 a night less (43%). Sign up free to book this rate
  6. Hilton Minneapolis 8.3/10, large 4-star convention hotel in downtown Minneapolis. A strong convention base with helpful staff, though rooms aren't the main attraction. $135 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates. Sign up free to book this rate
  7. Cambria Hotel Minneapolis Downtown 8.2/10, modern mid-range downtown hotel. A strong downtown event base, with clean rooms and parking caveats. $92 a night with Axel against $103 a night on Expedia for the same dates and party: $11 a night less (11%). Sign up free to book this rate
  8. W Minneapolis - The Foshay 8.2/10, historic, nightlife-focused 4-star hotel in downtown Minneapolis. Go for the landmark setting and cocktails, not flawless luxury. $168 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates. Sign up free to book this rate
  9. The Chambers Hotel 7.8/10, independent, art-focused 4-star boutique hotel in downtown Minneapolis. A good theater-night base, with appealing rooms but uneven upkeep and limited amenities. $118 a night with Axel against $202 a night on Booking.com for the same dates and party: $84 a night less (41%). Sign up free to book this rate

Recent hotel rates in Downtown Minneapolis

Seen by Axel within the last 7 days, most recently Oct 16, 2026. Each rate is per night: the stay's total as a free account pays it, including any fee the hotel collects at check-in, divided by its nights, beside the public rate seen for the same stay, also per night. These are examples, not live inventory: sign up free and Axel checks live rooms and rates for that hotel and those dates.

HotelStayAxel ratePublic rateSavingBook
Home2 Suites by Hilton Minneapolis Downtown, MN · 3-star, Home2 SuitesJan 8 to Jan 10, 2027 · 2 nights · 2 adults$121 a night · non-refundable$212 a night on Expedia$91 a night less (43%)Sign up free to book
The Chambers Hotel · 4-star, Le MéridienNov 13 to Nov 15, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults$118 a night · non-refundable$202 a night on Booking.com$84 a night less (41%)Sign up free to book
Hotel Indigo Minneapolis Downtown by IHG · 3-star, Crowne Plaza Hotels & ResortsJan 8 to Jan 10, 2027 · 2 nights · 2 adults$119 a night · refundable$184 a night on Expedia$65 a night less (35%)Sign up free to book
The Westin Minneapolis · 4-star, WestinNov 13 to Nov 15, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults$129 a night · non-refundable$159 a night on Expedia$30 a night less (19%)Sign up free to book
The Royal Sonesta Minneapolis Downtown · 4-star, Radisson BluNov 13 to Nov 15, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults$104 a night · non-refundable$127 a night on Expedia$23 a night less (18%)Sign up free to book
Cambria Hotel Minneapolis Downtown · 3-star, Choice HotelsNov 24 to Nov 26, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults$92 a night · refundable$103 a night on Expedia$11 a night less (11%)Sign up free to book
Radisson RED Minneapolis Downtown · 3-star, Radisson AmericasNov 13 to Nov 15, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults$125 a night · refundable$139 a night on Expedia$14 a night less (10%)Sign up free to book
Hyatt Place Minneapolis Downtown · 3-star, HyattNov 13 to Nov 15, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults$132 a night · non-refundable$138 a night on Expedia$6 a night less (4%)Sign up free to book
DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Hotel Minneapolis · 4-star, DoubleTreeNov 10 to Nov 17, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult$134 a night · non-refundablenot seenSign up free to book
The Lofton Hotel, Tapestry Collection by Hilton · 4-star, Hilton HotelsNov 10 to Nov 17, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult$147 a night · non-refundablenot seenSign up free to book
Embassy Suites by Hilton Minneapolis Downtown · 4-star, Embassy SuitesNov 10 to Nov 17, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult$154 a night · non-refundablenot seenSign up free to book
Rand Tower Hotel, Minneapolis, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel · 4-star, Tribute PortfolioNov 10 to Nov 17, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult$160 a night · non-refundablenot seenSign up free to book

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