The Royal Sonesta Minneapolis Downtown  

In the heart of downtown Minneapolis, this luxury downtown hotel hooks you up to the Skyway for easy, weather-proof walks to the Convention Center. You're a short stroll from Target Center, the Orpheum Theatre, Target Field and the Basilica of Saint Mary. Pet-friendly and perfectly placed for city action.

Renovated in 2014, the property houses 360 rooms and suites dressed in a calming neutral palette with sleek, contemporary furnishings. Rooms feature down comforters, Egyptian cotton sheets, private bathrooms with tubs or showers, and touches like bathrobes and slippers; specific amenities vary by room category. Check-in is 4:00 PM and check-out is 11:00 AM.

Keep your routine with a 24-hour fitness center and on-site recreation facilities. Grab a drink at the bar or refuel at the restaurant, handle essentials with laundry/dry cleaning and an on-site ATM, and use on-site parking (fees may apply). Wireless internet is available—wake up to city-skyline mornings and stay connected.

More than 30,000 sq ft of event space including a ballroom and 21 meeting rooms, plus a 24-hour business center. High-speed internet and extensive conference facilities make this a solid pick for meetings and events.

An on-site restaurant serves Midwestern-inspired cuisine and a bar/lounge winds down the day. Full breakfasts are available (weekdays 6:30 AM–11:00 AM; weekends 6:30 AM–1:00 PM) for a fee.