The Royal Sonesta Minneapolis Downtown

We understand that accessibility is important to our guests. Please contact the hotel to confirm if an accessible room will meet your needs or if you have other questions.

Information About Accessible Guest Rooms 

Our hotel has the following accessible room types: 

• Mobility Accessible Deluxe King Bathtub
• Mobility Accessible Deluxe King Roll-In Shower
• Mobility Accessible Deluxe Two Queens - Roll-In Shower
• Mobility Accessible Deluxe Two Queens Bathtub
• Mobility Accessible Business Class Suite King - Roll-In Shower

This hotel has accessible rooms that may include the following accessible features:

• Audio and visual emergency warning devices
• Controls operable without grasping or twisting
• Grab bars alongside toilet
• Grab bars by tub
• Lever hardware
• Roll-in shower
• Transfer seat to tub

Please call us at 612.339.4900 should you have further questions about accessibility or email us at reservations@sonesta.com.

We love your furry friends as much as you do.  

Sonesta is proud to invite your cuddly companions and provide special amenities like comfy pet beds, bowls, waterproof mats, and treats at check-in. We’ll greet your pet with an arrival letter outlining our local recommendations for a “pawsome” stay.

We're also excited to feature a variety of innovative, pet-safe products from Fable, both in-room and available for sale, to give our canine guests an extra-special stay.

The Royal Sonesta Minneapolis Downtown is pet friendly and welcomes well-mannered pets, with no breed or weight restrictions. Up to two pets are permitted per suite.  

$100 fee per stay applies. 

Discover our Pets Are Welcome At Sonesta (PAWS) policy.  

Minnesota is home to the largest population of gray wolves across the continental US. It’s no coincidence our mascot for The Royal Sonesta Minneapolis, The Duke of Minneapolis, is a gray wolf. He dutifully watches as guests enjoy a kayak on one of many lakes or a leisurely stroll through the sculpture garden to view the iconic Minneapolis Spoon and Cherry. The Duke of Minneapolis has no royal rival in all the land… except perhaps, Prince!

Royal Sonesta Minneapolis is Government Travel Certified!
Here is what our Government travelers have in store when staying with us:

• Per Diem Rates Available Year Round
• Special offer for stays thru March 31, 2025: Breakfast for One Person Included
• Wi-Fi included
• 24 Hour Access to the Fitness Center Included
• 24 Hour Access to our Onsite Business Center
• A YMCA Pass is available for $10/day
• Dining Options – Wood + Paddle Restaurant onsite

Use code GOV when booking.

Qualified Government Travelers include Active Duty Military, Retired Military Veterans with Government ID and Federal Employees.

At The Royal Sonesta Minneapolis Downtown, we are proud to offer a wide array of amenities and services designed to make your stay as comfortable and effortless as possible. 

If you have any special requests for your stay, we would love to make them happen. Contact us at 612.339.4900

Fitness Center 

No need to put your fitness routine on hold when you're away from home. Enjoy 24-hour access to our state-of-the-art fitness center while soaking in the views of the city. Find the latest cardio and strength-training equipment.

Business Center - Now Open

Visiting Minneapolis on business? Stay connected in our 24-hour Business Center. Designed with the business traveler in mind, it offers wireless internet service, laptop connection, and printing facilities. 

The thoughtfully appointed guest rooms at The Royal Sonesta Minneapolis Downtown feature refined decor, custom hardwood finishes, fine furnishings, and the following amenities: 

• Mini-fridge 

• Cuisinart coffee maker  

• Laptop-size safe  

• Iron/ironing board 

• Plush towels  

• Complimentary Wi-Fi 

• Flat-screen television with Staycast and Sonifi TV streaming services, Google Chromecast, and premium movie channels. 

Please note amenities may vary by room. More details can be found during room selection. 

Get a taste of elegance at The Royal Sonesta Minneapolis Downtown. Stay in one of our guest rooms or hotel suites in Minneapolis, complemented by soothing palettes and elegant touches. From Smart TVs and complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi, your room is thoughtfully equipped so you can be as laid-back or productive as you wish. 

View our special offers and packages to plan your next Minneapolis getaway in one of our luxurious guest rooms.

Enjoy overnight self-parking privileges for a fee of $32 per night, available 24 hours with in-and-out privileges. The PwC Plaza Seven public underground parking ramp is located beneath the hotel with elevators that will bring you directly to the hotel lobby. 

The parking ramp entrance is directly off South 7th Street between Nicollet and Hennepin Avenues at the front of the hotel. The parking ramp is open to the public and is not owned or operated by The Royal Sonesta Minneapolis Downtown. Parking fees may vary based on downtown events. For event rates, hourly rates, or more information on parking, contact Denison Parking at 317.633.4003. 

Experience the finest of Minneapolis dining right at your fingertips. At The Royal Sonesta Minneapolis Downtown, you’ll find the freshest local ingredients, creative menus, and superb service – all inspired by our Food Is Art philosophy. Every dining experience is exceptional.

Wood + Paddle Restaurant at Our Minneapolis Hotel
Welcome to Wood + Paddle! Discover a culinary journey rooted in Northern flavors and complemented by a selection of perfectly crafted cocktails.

The variety and quality of Minnesota-grown ingredients are highlighted in Chef Niki Heber's seasonally fresh dishes.

Our wood-fired grill brings the smokiness and flavor of the North woods to downtown Minneapolis.

Request a table near the open kitchen so you can watch the cooks prepare one creative dish after another.

Hosting a work or family celebration? Wood + Paddle Eatery offers a Private Dining Room suitable for up to 40 guests. For a more intimate setting, try our private Boardroom ideal for groups of 12 or fewer.

Hours

Sunday - Thursday
6:30 AM – 10:00 PM

Friday - Saturday
6:30 AM - 11:00 PM

Happy Hour
Monday – Friday, 4:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Saturday – Sunday, 8:00 AM –1:00 PM
In-Room Dining - Please note that in-room dining is currently not available.

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US Bank Stadium 

Visit the US Bank Stadium, home of the Minnesota Vikings. Besides NFL matches, this multi-purpose stadium hosts other events such as concerts, soccer games, and other sports and entertainment events. The Royal Sonesta Minneapolis Downtown is less than a mile from this venue. 

Convention Center 

Situated in downtown Minneapolis, the Convention Center is a large, multi-purpose event space. With over 600,000 square feet of exhibit space, as well as numerous meeting rooms, it has so far hosted a wide range of events, including the Minneapolis Boat Show, the Twin Cities Auto Show, and the National Farm Machinery Show. Our Minneapolis Downtown hotel puts you within easy reach of the Convention Center. 

Target Field 

Enjoy a memorable baseball match at Target Field, the proud home of the Minnesota Twins. A top-ranked baseball stadium, Target Field has racked up numerous accolades and awards for its design, amenities, and overall fan experience. With Sonesta, you’ll be a short stroll from this amazing sports venue.  

Target Center 

Within walking distance of The Royal Sonesta Minneapolis Downtown is the famed Target Center. Known for being the home to the NBA's Minnesota Timberwolves and four-time WNBA Champion Minnesota Lynx, this sports center hosts various concerts, family shows, and special events each year. 

Mall of America 

Mall of America offers a wide variety of shopping, dining, and entertainment options for tourists and locals alike. It is home to major retailers and department stores, as well as smaller specialty shops and boutiques. Among the mall's attractions are a theme park, aquarium, and movie theater. This must-visit shopping destination is a 20-minute drive from our downtown Minneapolis hotel. 

Hennepin Theater Trust 

With Sonesta, you’ll be a stone’s throw away from The Hennepin Theatre Trust. This non-profit organization operates several theaters in downtown Minneapolis, including the Orpheum, State, Pantages, and New Century Theatres. These theaters host a variety of live performances, including touring Broadway shows, concerts, comedy shows, and other special events. 

The Royal Sonesta Minneapolis Downtown puts you at the heart of one of the city’s trendiest, vibrant downtown neighborhoods. Right outside your door, walk to Target Field to catch a Twins game and head to Hennepin Avenue, just a block away, for dining and theater. Other landmarks are just short ride away – from the Walker Art Center to the Riverfront district along the Mississippi. And no matter the weather, you can explore via the Skyway System, a series of enclosed walkways connecting 80 city blocks.  

Enjoy walking or cycling on the Mississippi River Trail offering scenic views of the river and the city. 

Venture into Minnehaha Park featuring a 53-foot waterfall, a limestone gorge, and miles of trails for hiking and biking. 

Make time for a run or a hike on the trails at Theodore Wirth Park, located just northwest of downtown. This park boasts natural treasures such as 740 acres of wooded trails and open spaces. 

Feeling up to an adventure? Rent a kayak or stand-up paddleboard and explore the Mississippi River from the water.  

There's never a dull moment in Minneapolis if you're an outdoor enthusiast.   

Make the most of Minneapolis' finest golf courses. 

With The Royal Sonesta Minneapolis Downtown, you will be close to the following public golf venues: 

Hiawatha Golf Course 

Located five miles from our Minneapolis downtown hotel, this public course is rated one of the finest in the Twin Cities area for its challenging layout and well-maintained conditions. 

Columbia Golf Course 

Situated on the banks of the Mississippi River, Columbia Golf Course offers stunning views of the river and the surrounding landscape. Our hotel puts you within 4.5 miles of this venue.  

The Escape Game — Mall of America 

Delight your kids with a visit to The Escape Game – Mall of America and choose from different immersive experiences, each with a unique theme and story.  This attraction is less than 20 minutes from our hotel in Minneapolis Downtown.  

Sea Life Aquarium - Mall of America 

Learn about sea creatures through interactive exhibits and educational programs. Besides a touch pool, the aquarium features a glass tunnel allowing kids to walk through a tank and see the sea creatures from all angles. 

The Minnesota Children's Museum 

Enjoy 10 permanent exhibits including a four-story climber with spiral slide, laser maze, car wash, ball launchers, maker space, pretend town, and a gallery for toddlers and preschoolers. We are 15 minutes from this attraction. 

The Como Park Zoo and Conservatory 

Take your family on a tour of The Como Park Zoo and Conservatory, located less than 10 miles from our Minneapolis hotel. The zoo boasts a range of animal exhibits, including primates, big cats, bears, and birds. 

Minneapolis has many Electric Scooters and Bike shares available surrounding Downtown, by Lime and Spin, for ease of transportation around Minneapolis! Use the Lime and Spin apps to find a nearby rental. Please note that these scooters and bikes are not owned by Sonesta and therefore there is no guarantee they will be available, as they operate on a first-come, first-served basis.

Other modes of easy transport around Minneapolis include the bus, or the Blue or Green line. Light-rail transit (LRT) connects downtown Minneapolis with the airport, Mall of America, Saint Paul, and 43 other stations. Please visit the Metro website for information on hours, routes, and service.

Minneapolis is also quite walkable -- so enjoying Minneapolis on foot is always an option, too!

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Plan your meeting or event in the Central Minneapolis district of Minnesota’s most dynamic city. Experience the famed Midwestern hospitality and the most gracious service in the Twin Cities area.  

Bask in our hotel’s elegance and stylish décor. Enjoy our proximity to 80 blocks of downtown via the indoor walkways of the Skyway System, offering easy access to the Minneapolis Convention Center, Target Center, professional sporting venues, and the city’s theater, dining, and shopping scene.  

Our well-equipped meeting spaces offer refined settings for your next meeting, wedding, conference, or social or family event. 

Hotel Highlights 

• 30,000+ sq. ft. of event space 

• 21 meeting and event spaces 

• Largest room features 7000+ sq. ft. 

• Max reception capacity: 500 

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The Royal Sonesta Minneapolis Downtown is the perfect venue for conferences, training sessions, meetings and events of all sizes. Contact the Sales and Catering Department at RSMinneapolisSales@sonesta.com for new group events or meeting inquiries. 

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The Royal Sonesta Minneapolis Downtown is the perfect choice for any kind of business trip. In addition to trendy accommodations and great service, business travelers will appreciate the following amenities and features fit for an executive:

Hotel Highlights

• Located in the heart of the central business district
• Connected via climate-controlled skyway to shopping, dining, and corporate office
• 15-minute drive to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport
• Delightfully equipped modern guest rooms and Suites with superior amenities
• On-site restaurant Wood + Paddle serving Minnesota-inspired cuisine three meals a day. Enjoy an intimate meal in the dining room, sip a craft cocktail at the bar, or have an exclusive dinner for up to 40 in one of our private dining rooms
• Fully equipped fitness center with breathtaking views of the Minneapolis skyline
• Self-parking on-site

Sonesta Travel Pass
Earn points and receive perks on your very first stay. Once you’re in, each stay is an opportunity to earn more --  like free nights, special rates, upgraded WiFi, late checkout, and room upgrades! Learn more here.

Sonesta Business Pass
The only hotel program offering stay and meeting benefits! Enjoy a deeper discount on rooms, early check in/late checkout, group rates, meeting space rental discounts, complimentary continental breakfast, and an upgrade to Travel Pass Rewards Gold Status! Learn more here. Sign your company up today by contacting Courtney Boller.

Interested in Booking Your Stay Right Now?
CLICK HERE to book our Business Travel Rate.

The Royal Sonesta Minneapolis Downtown provides business guests with an exceptional level of service and amenities. Your guests can now enjoy extraordinary service with this very special offer.

Stay Royally and enjoy this special offer, including:

• 3% Rebate Guest Room Revenue
• $55/Gallon Coffee (max of 5)
• Up to 10 suite upgrades
• Up to 10 welcome amenities
• 20% Discount on Encore AV

Our hotel features:

• Spectacular location in the heart of Downtown Minneapolis
• Over 30,000 sq.ft. of meeting space
• 21 flexible event spaces on 2 separate floors
• 360 expansive guest rooms and suites
• 17th floor fitness center with city views
• Connected to Minneapolis Skyway System
• 12 Miles from MSP International Airport

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*Terms & Conditions: Offer cannot be combined with any other promotions. Blackout dates may apply. Advanced reservations required. Other restrictions apply. Group must book by 05/31/2025 for an event to be held by 12/31/2025.

Book your Catering by May 31, 2025 and enjoy the following:

•    Waived hotel space rental fees.
•    20% off Encore AV Service.
•    10% Discount of Food and Beverage.
•    Reduced guestroom rate of 20% for any overnight guests.

Must Book by May 31, 2025, actualized by March 31, 2026.

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The Royal Sonesta Minneapolis Downtown has earned the distinction of being a Healthcare Meeting Compliance Certificate Verified Venue (HMCC-VV) through Meeting Professionals International (MPI).​

As a result, our hotel is specially equipped to manage your medical, biotech, or pharmaceutical event to be compliant with local and regional guidelines while navigating industry-specific regulations around food and beverage caps, acceptable venues, room rate limits, and more.​

Let our MPI-trained staff plan your next healthcare event with surgical precision.

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The perfect venue for the perfect day, The Royal Sonesta Minneapolis Downtown is where your lifetime of memories begins. Exceptional spaces and extraordinary culinary offerings converge to create the wedding of your dreams.  

With an ideal location in the Central Minneapolis district, The Royal Sonesta Minneapolis Downtown is the zenith of modern refinement and sophistication with event spaces designed to dazzle and a dedicated catering staff to plan every detail. The Royal Sonesta Minneapolis Downtown weddings are affairs to remember. 

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Let us help plan your big day or next celebration! You can email our sales team at RSMinneapolisSales@sonesta.com.

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Scandinavian Ballroom 

Rejoice in a wedding to remember in our Scandinavian Ballroom. This sophisticated, contemporary venue boasts 7,000 square feet of space with warm palates and natural light, bringing class and warmth to your special day. 

Bergen, New Sweden, Fjords, and Norway Room 

Built for flexibility, whether for grand events or smaller gatherings, the Bergen, New Sweden, Fjords, and Norway Rooms are ideal for your wedding ceremony or reception. The contemporary spaces feature warm hues and natural light. A picture-perfect venue to celebrate your “I Do’s.”. 

Finland, Odense, and Oslo Rooms 

These three gorgeous rooms offer an intimate setting for smaller wedding celebrations. Each one is ideal to host your up to 30 of your closest friends and family for a small ceremony, reception, or rehearsal dinner. 

Wood + Paddle Private Dining 

Delight your guests with an event in Wood + Paddle. Host an intimate rehearsal dinner in one of two private dining rooms, book a cocktail hour at the full-service main bar, or reserve the entire restaurant for your extravagant wedding reception. Delicious, savory Midwestern cuisine is sure to impress your party.   

• Private Dining Room: 40 guests  
• Main Bar for a cocktail reception  
• Lounge Space 
• Main Dining Room Buy-out

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YOUR PERFECT DAY COMES WITH THE PERFECT GETAWAY!

With Sonesta Travel Pass, you have even more to look forward to beyond your wedding day: complimentary nights at your choice of Sonesta Hotels and Resorts. It's one more way Sonesta can help you celebrate with warm hospitality and personalized service.  Book your wedding at The Royal Sonesta Minneapolis Downtown and earn up to 150,000 bonus Travel Pass points! 

• $15,000 in catering spend earns an extra 75,000 bonus points, for a total of 225,000 points.
• $25,000 catering spend earns an extra 120,000 bonus points, for a total of 270,000 points
• $50,000 catering spend earns an extra 250,000 bonus points, for a total of 400,000 points

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1. When is the check-in/checkout time at your Minneapolis Downtown hotel?

Our guests can check in from 4:00PM. Checkout time is 11:00AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of $50 (subject to availability). Express check-out and contactless check-out are available.

2. How far is it from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to The Royal Sonesta Minneapolis Downtown?

Minneapolis - St. Paul International Airport (MSP) is 12.5 miles from our hotel.

3. Do you have onsite parking? Is it included in my room rate? 

Yes. Self-parking costs $32 per night and includes in/out privileges.

4. Do you have onsite laundry service? 

Yes, dry cleaning and laundry service are available to our guests.

5. Is your Downtown Minneapolis hotel dog friendly? 

Yes, dogs are welcome, with a limit of 2 per room. There's a charge of USD 100 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available.

6. How old do you have to be to check in?  

Guests must be at least 21 years of age to check into the hotel.