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The Royal Sonesta Minneapolis Downtown

The Royal Sonesta Minneapolis Downtown
The Royal Sonesta Minneapolis Downtown – Minneapolis, MN
The Royal Sonesta Minneapolis Downtown – Minneapolis, MN
Check in 4:00 PM
Check out 11:00 AM

About The Royal Sonesta Minneapolis Downtown

Within walking distance of Target Field and U.S. Bank Stadium, this downtown Minneapolis hotel is connected to the city’s climate-controlled skyway system and offers on-site dining and Free Wi-Fi. Every room at The Royal Sonesta Minneapolis Downtown provides a flat-screen cable TV, refrigerator and coffee maker. An iHome radio and laptop safe are also included. Wood + Paddle Eatery offers Midwestern-inspired farm-to-table cuisine for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Takeaway breakfast meals are also offered for guest convenience. A 24-hour business center, expansive flexible meeting space and ballroom venues are all available on-site. The hotel also provides laundry facilities. Mall of America and Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport are both a 15-minute drive away from the hotel. The University of Minnesota is 3 miles away.

Amenities

  • On-site parking
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Meeting space
  • Fitness center
  • On-site dining
  • Valet parking
  • Bar / lounge
  • Café / coffee shop
  • Breakfast available
  • Business center
  • Express check-in / check-out
  • Concierge
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Full kitchen / kitchenette
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Spa / sauna
  • Pet friendly
  • Family friendly
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Public transit access
  • Smoke-free property

Reviews

4.6 / 5
Excellent 2101 reviews
  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    I did not eat breakfast. My family went one day and said the selection was minimal.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Great experience but ask for a room with a view of the outside.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Really enjoyed our stay. Clean room and lobby area. Would stay again!

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Downtown hotel, walking distance to coffee shops and restaurants/bars beside

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Great place to stay. Highly recommend.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    We stay at The Royal Sonesta every time we are visiting downtown Minneapolis. Beautiful hotel with parking availability, good food and drinks at the hotel, and everything within a short walking distance to Target Field, US Bank Stadium, and the countless bars and restaurants makes this our go to

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    another note I would like to make is that the front desk staff didn't ask us about the parking situation until I asked what are the parking options available.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    This was a lovely hotel. The staff was super friendly and the rooms really nice. The beds were comfortable, and pillows were outstanding. The room was really quiet. The shower had great water pressure. The location was perfect and good restaurants around (I highly recommend the Hen House Eatery a few blocks away). We didn't eat in the restaurant there at the hotel only because we ran out of time. My only complaint (it is a small one) would be that the lobby had way too much "scent" happening, a very strong perfume/cologne smell. It isn't bad if you aren't hanging out in there for a long time, but it is strong. All-in-all this was a fantastic hotel and I'd definitely stay there again.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    The rooms were clean and comfortable. All of the staff was incredibly helpful and welcoming, especially Zac! We enjoyed our stay here.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Great location, great amenities. Would go back!

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Thank you Royal Sonesta! The O'Hara's

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    This hotel offered one of the most comfortable stays I have ever had. My family and I enjoyed the property and the intentional energy put into making the stay comfortable. We will be visiting this hotel again.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Absolutely amazing, thank you

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Great location! Our flight was delayed and we needed to eat. The restaurant was very nice and served food until 10pm.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    The staff was amazing! Will definitely be back

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Great location. Staff was very helpful.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    There is not enough amenities. Lounge area is horrible to gather in. Not enough chairs. Chair in room was horrible. Please get back to cleaning rooms every other day at least. Not enough restaurant staff. Pillows and linen were great. Staff that was there was great

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    What amenities, there aren't any. I really do not like the no housekeeping policy. Especially when you are staying 3 days and they only give you one set of towels. I asked for more and the very friendly front desk staff was eager to please. The front desk staff was really great no matter who we spoke to. The front desk person who impressed me the most was the one when I checked out. He asked how my stay was, I said, "OK" and he said, "just OK?" How could it have been better? That was impressive, he cared. At the time I didn't want to go into it, as it is not really important. But would I stay again, yeah, if the price is right. But if another hotel offers a better deal.... bye, I am not giving up much.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Excellent location. Fantastic staff. Clean and well maintained property. Our biggest issue was the bed and whatever group of children were staying on the same floor as us throughout our stay. The hotel can't really do anything about the kids other than tell the adults to make them be quiet. The bed was strange though. At face value it seemed comfortable but I never really felt well rested. It wasn't until I got home that I realized how poor my sleep was. The bed was just not great at all. It was far too soft. The linens didn't help at all as the sheets, blanket, and pillow cases just felt cheap like paper. Maybe that's fine for some people, but it's not what I would want. My first day home and I slept probably 12 straight hours and still feel like I have sleep debt to catch up on. Everything about the hotel was fantastic except where it actually mattered. Next time I'm in the twin cities, I'm probably looking for a different option. This is NOT a reflection on the staff at all as every one of them were super lovely.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    They did not clean room or make the bed until night 4. Didn’t empty trash. Had to ask for more coffee and clean towels. Restaurant had only one person working a weekend breakfast group. Not enough staff. Terrible lounge area. Chairs were non existent and what was there was horrible to sit in. Chair in room was terrible staff that was there was great. No amenities included for the high price rooms

Frequently asked questions about The Royal Sonesta Minneapolis Downtown

Does The Royal Sonesta Minneapolis Downtown have free Wi-Fi?
Yes, The Royal Sonesta Minneapolis Downtown offers free Wi-Fi for all guests.
Does The Royal Sonesta Minneapolis Downtown offer parking?
Yes, The Royal Sonesta Minneapolis Downtown offers both self-parking and valet parking. Fees may apply.
Does The Royal Sonesta Minneapolis Downtown have meeting spaces, conference centers, or conference rooms?
Yes. The Royal Sonesta Minneapolis Downtown features meeting spaces and dedicated conference rooms, suitable for corporate meetings and group gatherings. Banquet and reception facilities are also available.
Does The Royal Sonesta Minneapolis Downtown have a fitness center?
Yes, The Royal Sonesta Minneapolis Downtown features an on-site fitness center for guests. Additional wellness amenities include spa.
Where is The Royal Sonesta Minneapolis Downtown located, and how walkable is the area?
The Royal Sonesta Minneapolis Downtown is located at 35 S 7th St, Minneapolis, MN 55402. With a Walk Score of 94, the area is rated Walker's Paradise. Most daily errands can be done on foot — ideal for travelers without a car.

What's nearby

Map of points of interest near The Royal Sonesta Minneapolis Downtown
  • Target Center 0.2 mi
  • Minneapolis Convention Center 0.5 mi
  • Super Bowl LII 0.9 mi
  • Minneapolis Institute of Art 1.3 mi
  • I-35W Mississippi River bridge 1.4 mi
  • killing of Alex Pretti 1.6 mi
  • University of Minnesota 1.9 mi

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