OverviewThis property is situated among other hotels at the intersection of Interstate 494 and Normandale Boulevard. With a free local shuttle, which includes service to the Mall of America and the Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (MSP), this hotel is well suited for guests who are looking to explore the area without a car.
This hotel is 100% smoke free and all rooms include free Wi-Fi and remote printing, free local calls, a TV with pay-per-view movies and games, a mini-fridge, a microwave, a coffeemaker, an iron and ironing board, a hair dryer, a full-length mirror and individual climate control. Accessible rooms are also available.
Free parking is available on site and extended parking, for guests needing to leave their car at the hotel while they are out of town, is available for $8 per day. Pets are not permitted. A free shuttle is available for travel to local destinations, including the MSP International Airport and the Mall of America.
A free breakfast is served from 6 am to 9:30 am on weekdays and from 7 am to 10:30 am on weekends. The on-site 5120 Restaurant and Onyx Bar is open daily for dinner and drinks. Free coffee and cookies are available 24 hours and room service is also available.
Other on-site amenities include an indoor pool, a hot tub, a 24-hour fitness centre, a business centre, an ATM, baggage storage, a gift shop, guest laundry facilities, same-day dry cleaning, safe deposit boxes and free newspapers.
Centennial Lakes Park is about a 6-minute drive away. The Mall of America is about 12 minutes away by car, while The Park at Mall of America and the Water Park of America are both about 15 minutes away by car. Downtown Minneapolis attractions are about 25 minutes away by car and downtown attractions include the Metrodome and Target Field.
The Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) is a 15- to 25- minute drive away, depending on traffic, while the Minnesota Zoo is about 20 to 35 minutes away by car. (All driving time estimates: Google Maps)
Verified by a front desk agent on October 28, 2013: Free breakfast hours and pet policy.
The GoodAmong the reviews used for this analysis, many guests seemed pleased with their stay at this hotel.
Many guests described their rooms as generally comfortable, with a few reviewers adding that their rooms were clean and spacious.
The staff were frequently complimented for their friendly and accommodating service.
Many reviewers praised the food and selection of hot items at the free breakfast.
A few guests found the hotel conveniently located for accessing the Mall of America, while a couple of reviewers found the shuttle service convenient. A couple of guests said that the hotel was well located for accessing the highway and exploring the area by car.
A few guests enjoyed the on-site pool area, while a few other reviewers thought that the hotel offered good value for the money they spent.
Expedia.ca gave this hotel an average score of 4.2 out 5, with 93% of 1,089 guests recommending the property.
TripAdvisor.ca ranked this hotel #17 out of 38 hotels in Bloomington, with an average score of 4 out of 5, from 214 reviews.
The author called the hotel on October 28, 2013 to verify some information.