River Hills Hotel  

Just outside downtown Mankato—about 3 km from the center—this hotel sits close to WOW Zone Family Entertainment Center and the Carnegie Art Center. Family-friendly and pet-friendly, it’s also near Red Jacket Trail and the Verizon Wireless Center for easy local adventures.

Fifty-three air-conditioned rooms with full kitchens (full-size refrigerators/freezers and microwaves) and cable/DVD players. Rooms feel warm and practical, with desks, complimentary newspapers and elevator access. On-site services include laundry, dry cleaning, ironing and a safe-deposit box.

Take a dip in the indoor pool or unwind in the spa tub. There’s a 24-hour fitness center, picnic and barbecue areas, a cozy lobby fireplace and an on-site bar. Free self-parking is available and an area shuttle runs to nearby spots (surcharge).

Complimentary high-speed wired and wireless internet, a business center and express check-in make working on the road easy.

Grab essentials from the on-site grocery/convenience store or unwind with drinks at the hotel bar—convenient options for quick meals and late nights.