Top Rated Accommodations in Minneapolis/St. Paul

This innovative inn was originally built as a towboat in 1946, but since 1995, the tug has served as a floating bed-and-breakfast, offering five distinctive staterooms and an experience on the Mississippi River guests will not soon forget. The Pilot House suite is the hotel's premiere suite. The bedroom on the second deck affords you all the privacy and comfort you need. For a room with a view, head up the private stairway to the Wheel House. While the original captain's wheel and brass controls are interesting, the real story is the view of St. Paul's skyline, just outside the window.

This hotel is the oldest in Minneapolis and is popular with business and leisure travelers. Over the years, this hotel has not lost its elegance and charm and continues to provide its guests with the best in luxury and style. All 254 rooms are beautifully decorated and were renovated in 2005. Experience luxury in its superlative as you relax in the rooms, which are provided with king size beds and other amenities like a high-speed Internet connection and a dimmer switch to make things more tranquil. Head to the hotel's own MST Café for a gourmet breakfast or enjoy a sumptuous dinner at the St. Paul Grill. Unwind at the Lobby Bar-the hotel's latest attraction. Function rooms are available for meetings and conferences and special packages are available for weddings.

Hotel Ivy is a sophisticated hotel in downtown Minneapolis that offers countless amenities to make your stay worthwhile. Rooms are incorporated with the finest furniture and cozy interiors with a television for your entertainment. Hospitality is not compromised and the staff here is highly service-driven. The convenient location allows for easy trips to the Convention Center through the Sky Walk and to many of the area's surrounding restaurants, shops and nightlife. Experience luxury and grandeur at Hotel Ivy, when in Minneapolis.

Very few travelers will feel out of place at this hotel, with a staff fluent in more than 20 languages. Guest rooms are sumptuously decorated with plush linens, flat screen televisions, coffee and tea machines and luxury bath toiletries. Located at the top of the Mississippi River, the hotel is 10 minutes from the Mall of America and 15 minutes from the airport. There is an emphasis on fine French cuisine in the on-site brasserie, Colette Bar and Bistro.

Though this hotel has the look and feel of the Victorian era, every aspect of it is modern. All rooms include voice mail, fax and a second telephone line in the bathroom. You will not have to go far for a good meal, either. The hotel offers the SkyWater restaurant for an evening of casual dining and Barron's Brew for a caffeine fix. Orchestra Hall, Nicollet Mall, and the Minneapolis Convention Center are just a short walk away.

World-class style services and spacious rooms with the best of amenities is what the Marquette is all about. As it is located in the IDS Center, it caters more to the business travelers. But leisure travelers will also find the hotel convenient, given its proximity to the happening dining, shopping, and entertainment zones. Each room is styled and designed in a different way. So go ahead and enjoy life the 5-star way!