€89.15 Avg/night
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The Westin Minneapolis

4 stars
88th South 6th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55402-1114
Hotel Overview
Reviewer score
4.2
out of 5
220 reviews
Nice Stay

The hotel is in a great spot downtown. The fitness center is very clean with free weights and... See full review

  • Jimmie Traveler
  • 21 May 2013
great getaway

the hotel was everything we were looking for. The look location was great. Close to everything the... See full review

  • Ricky 1st Place Bobby
  • 13 May 2013
Once-historic bank becomes modern Minneapolis luxury

The downtown Westin Minneapolis is a faithful blend of historic significance and modern luxury. Transformed from the Farmers & Mechanics Bank, this Tony four-star hotel retains the original World War II era woodwork, marble staircase and vaulted lobby. Guest rooms are equipped with modern amenities like MP3 players, flat-screen TVs and Internet access (fees apply). Following adventure on the town, the end-of-day rewards here are plenty: an indoor pool cloaked in midnight blue, a dimly lit cocktail lounge and a savory dish or decadent treat at B.A.N.K.

Highlights

  • The penthouse patio boasts panoramic views of the city
  • Original bank vault converted into a wine cellar at B.A.N.K.
  • Partake in a true "no interruption" function in the hotel's vault-secured meeting room
  • Walking distance to Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis Convention Center, Metrodome, Target Center and Hennepin Theatre District

Rooms

All 214 guest rooms at The Westin Minneapolis offer superior comfort. Decorated in sandstone colors blended with creams, whites and bamboo, the atmosphere is refreshingly modern. Featuring the famed Westin Heavenly Bed, all beds are dressed in rich fabrics and include dreamy touches like an ultra-thick pillow top mattress, fluffy down comforter and lots of throw pillows. Rooms at the Westin come complete for business travelers with a spacious work desk, mesh swivel chair and chaise lounge. Request an upgrade for a city or courtyard views or a private balcony.

Features

The Westin Minneapolis keeps indoor and outdoor fitness buffs in mind. Warm up in the hotel's fitness center and heated indoor pool. Golfers are minutes from the Highland Golf Course and Stonebrooke Golf Club.

Dining

Located in the lobby, B.A.N.K. offers stylish American dining. The lively open atmosphere is great for people watching across the huge center-stage oval bar and large dining room. Those looking for a quiet escape can take to the more intimate B.A.N.K. lounge for small plates and cocktails.

Transportation

  • Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (12.8 mi/20.5 km)

Attractions

  • Target Center (0.7 mi/1.1 km)
  • Metrodome (0.8 mi/1.3 km)
  • Minneapolis Convention Center (0.8 mi/1.2 km)
  • Guthrie Theatre (1 mi/1.6 km)
  • Minnesota Opera (1.2 mi /1.9 km)
  • Minneapolis Institute of Arts (1.5 mi/2.4 km)
  • Walker Art Center (1.7 mi/2.7 km)
  • Downtown St. Paul (9 mi/14.5 km)
  • Mall of America (10.7 mi/17.2 km)

Business

  • 7,891 square feet of flexible meeting space
  • Vault-secured meeting rooms can host true "no-interruption" events
  • Banker's Boardroom features floor-to-ceiling windows
  • Private boardrooms with built-in audiovisual banquettes

The Westin Minneapolis Rooms

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Amenities

  • Heated pool
  • Smoke-free policy
General
Air conditioned
Smoke-free policy
Concierge
Pets allowed
Elevators
24 hour security
Activities
Heated pool
Children's activities
Dining
Bar/Lounge
Restaurant
Coffee maker in room
24 hour room service
Services
24 hour front desk
Business centre
Laundry service
Express check in
Express checkout
Babysitting/Child services
ATM/Cash machine
Safe deposit box
Meeting/banquet facilities
Porters
Doorman
Audio visual equipment
White board
Parking
Valet parking
Accessibility
Accessible facilities
Wheel chair access
Ramp access to buildings
Brailled elevators
Room
Cable or sat. TV
Hairdryer in room
Iron
Ironing board

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Reviewer score 4.2 out of 5

Hotel Map

44.9776 -93.2702
Nearby airports
Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport, (MSP), 12.00, MI;
Area description
Downtown

Nearby points of interest

  • Foshay Tower: 0.3 km
  • Target Center: 0.5 km
  • Orpheum Theatre: 0.6 km
  • Peavey Plaza: 0.7 km
  • Target Field: 0.8 km
  • Minneapolis Convention Center: 0.8 km
  • Mill City Museum: 1 km
  • Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome: 1 km
  • Guthrie Theater: 1.1 km
  • Stone Arch Bridge: 1.2 km
  • Basilica of St. Mary: 1.3 km
  • Minneapolis Sculpture Garden: 1.7 km
  • Minneapolis Institute of Arts: 2.1 km
  • Children's Theatre Company: 2.1 km
  • American Swedish Institute: 2.5 km
  • Foshay Tower: 0.3 km
  • Target Center: 0.5 km
  • Orpheum Theatre: 0.6 km
  • Peavey Plaza: 0.7 km
  • Target Field: 0.8 km
  • Minneapolis Convention Center: 0.8 km
  • Mill City Museum: 1 km
  • Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome: 1 km
  • Guthrie Theater: 1.1 km
  • Stone Arch Bridge: 1.2 km
  • Basilica of St. Mary: 1.3 km
  • Minneapolis Sculpture Garden: 1.7 km
  • Minneapolis Institute of Arts: 2.1 km
  • Children's Theatre Company: 2.1 km
  • American Swedish Institute: 2.5 km
  • Weisman Art Museum: 2.6 km
  • University of Minnesota: 3.1 km
  • Lake of the Isles: 3.5 km
  • Eloise Butler Wildflower Garden: 4.4 km
  • Lakewood Cemetery: 5.5 km
  • The Bakken Museum: 5.9 km
  • Lake Harriet Rose Garden: 6 km
  • Lake Harriet Band Shell: 6.2 km
  • Riverview Theater: 6.5 km
  • Lake Harriet: 6.7 km
  • Minnehaha Park: 8.2 km
  • The Museum of Russian Art: 8.2 km

Hotel Policies

Check-in:
03:00 PM
Check-out:
12:00 PM

Terms and conditions

Extra charges may apply for children. Incidental charges, such as room service, are not included in the quoted rate.

The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at the hotel, but within a reasonable distance, and additional charges may apply for use.

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Guest Reviews (220)

Ratings and reviews for The Westin Minneapolis

Overall score

4.2 / 5
220 out of 220
Amenities:
4.1
Room cleanliness:
4.5
Hotel staff:
4.3
Room comfort:
4.4
Location:
4.7
Value:
4.2

88% would recommend to a friend.

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Reviewer score

5
mplsexplorer
elbow lake, mn
8 Jan 2013

great!!!!

Everything about this hotel is exeptional. Very spacious rooms!!!

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Dining tip: Short walk from hotel

crave: sushi

Review of The Westin Minneapolis

Reviewer score

4
Brian and LeeAnn
Sheboygan, Wi
31 Dec 2012

Missed on the Details

The lobby is beautiful, but we had a rocky start to our stay. We were put in a smaller room than we reserved. The front desk staff blamed it on the on-line booking website. After spending 30 minutes on the phone with the on-line booking website stasff, they blamed it on the hotel. The room looked out on a roof and a cement wall 10 feet away. We were finally moved to a compromise room which ended up being just fine, but not all the features were there for what we actually reserved and were charged. The pool is a cool stainless steel giant tub. The first time we went swimming there were no towels and the soap dispenser was empty in the shower, so had to call front desk. The next day, there were used towels everywhere in locker room and still no soap. Wanted to use the in-room safe, but it was locked. An engineer had to spend twenty minutes unlocking it. In the end, our bill had a mini-bar charge on it. We never even took the key, so another call to the front desk. Upon checking out, we were not asked how our stay was. Great location. Beautiful restaurant with okay food. Connected by skywalks which is perfect for winter. Overall, trying to be four star facility, but the details were not there, so I would rate it just three star. May not book through this on-line booking website after this experience; will go straight to hotel website.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
2
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
3
Money-saving tip: Short walk from hotel

Park in the Marquette ramp across the street. It is connected to the hotel via skywalk.

Review of The Westin Minneapolis

Reviewer score

3
dude19
seattle
26 Dec 2012

good, but not great

Westin is a nice place to stay, But I expect a bit more form a "4 star". Mini bar fridge was not on, so all beverages were warm, light bulb out in desk lamp, loud ventilation outside room, and dirty silverware with room service. These things can be dealt with, but one should not have to for the price.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
3
Location:
4
Value:
3
Review of The Westin Minneapolis

Reviewer score

4
Spoiling the Grandchild
Mpls
10 Dec 2012

Weekend in Downtown Mpls

Great staff! The room was small but very comfortable. The location worked great for our activities - 1/2 block off from Nicollet Mall and several coffee shops in area. Pool was not kid friendly. Parking expensive but probably par for Downtown Mpls.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
4
Review of The Westin Minneapolis

Reviewer score

4
William (there for beach wedding nearby)
Chicago
10 Dec 2012

Great weekend getaway

Our stay was really good. The room was very comfortable and roomy, we could have stayed in bed all day because the bed was so comfortable. One of the only complaints I have was that the shower handle was a little tough when you wanted to change it from cold to hot. Other then that the valet/bell hop/front desk staff were very friendly and very helpful. The security they had in the evening checking if you were a guest weren't that friendly but those are really my only complaints. I would def stay here again. The pool was amazing! We didn't use the workout center but walked by and it def had a lot of equipment for those looking to work out while away. We came into town to go to the football game and this hotel was right in the middle of the city. Wasn't a bad walk at all to the metrodome or other bars/restaurants in the area.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Sightseeing tip: Short walk from hotel

Go visit the Fulton Brewery. Have some beer and order food from the food truck outside. The brewery had a great atmosphere/beer and the food truck had great food!

Review of The Westin Minneapolis

Reviewer score

5
Rais'n Kane
Sauk Centre, MN
9 Dec 2012

weekend in the city

This hotel was very nice and had everything we needed and wanted. The staff went the extra mile and we were so impressed with the friendly and accomodating nature of everyone there. The location is perfect...we walked everywhere we went. We look forward to staying with them again!

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Review of The Westin Minneapolis

Reviewer score

5
Amazerin
Stillwater
4 Dec 2012

Perfect location and very cool setting

The lobby was spectacular... an old bank and this place is perfectly located downtown Minneapolis with walking access to great shopping and restaurants.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
5
Review of The Westin Minneapolis

Reviewer score

3
bism
bismarck, nd
4 Dec 2012

12/1/12-12/3/12

good location, overpriced, $13 internet?!, noisy rooms and hallways, bar was closed for private party on a saturday night without notice-not cool when you book a room based on the hotel amenities and then can't use them. All the front desk would do is say sorry and it definitely wasn't a heartfelt apology! $30 valet parking per day, or don't use their overpriced service and park in the parking ramp across the street for $5 per day. probably won't stay here again.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
4
Location:
4
Value:
3
Money-saving tip: Short walk from hotel

park in parking ramp on Marquette Ave. $5/day weekends, and is connected to hotel by skyway. directly across the street.

Review of The Westin Minneapolis

Reviewer score

4
CountryandCityGirl
St. Louis Park, MN
3 Dec 2012

Girls weekend!

This was the first time that I stayed at The Westin. It was a beautiful hotel and the Bank Restaurant downstairs was awesome-such great character in this hotel! The rooms were very nice and the beds were really comfortable. I thought it was a good price for the location of the hotel, too! Overall, great stay!

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
4
Dining tip: Short walk from hotel

There are a lot of restaurants near the hotel, that are really good and are within walking distance!

Review of The Westin Minneapolis

Reviewer score

4
KimCB
RSW
26 Nov 2012

Holiday Visit

Spent a lovely weekend in downtown Minneapolis. Westin is a block from the light rail so dumped the rental car and took the light rail downtown from the airport- $3.50 for the 2 of us. Fast, comfortable,cheap and essentially door-step to door-step. Westin ties into the skyway system so you can hike all over downtown without exposure. Hotel is in lovely refurb of F&M Bank- Nice lobby bar/restaurant for a night cap. Room was fine- up to Westin's standard of comfort though it was view challenged. Staff was genuinely friendly instead of scripted friendly. Great get away weekend.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
5
Sightseeing tip: Long walk from hotel

Don't pass up the Mill City Museum- interesting and great views of the riverfront. Gutherie is next door and worth a visit too. We happened in just before a matinee and scored some great rush seats.

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