Renaissance Minneapolis Hotel, The Depot

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Renaissance Hotels & Resorts
8.6 (251 reviews)
225 South 3rd Avenue , Minneapolis , us

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Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Pets allowed
Lift / Elevator
Express check-in/check-out
Safety deposit box
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Spacious rooms
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Valet service problems
High pricing

Categories

Cleanliness
7.98
The room cleanliness was lacking, with issues reported in the bathroom and shower facilities.
Service
9.45
The staff was described as friendly and efficient, although there were issues with valet services.
Location
9.49
The location near the Mill District and proximity to US Bank Stadium was well-received.
Room Quality
7.94
Rooms were spacious and clean but had notable issues with the bathroom features.
Amenities
8.47
Facilities were decent but fell short of expectations for streaming and a hot tub.
Value for Money
7.93
Several reviews noted that the pricing felt a bit high for the experience provided.
Food and Beverage
8.48
Breakfast confusion noted, which impacted the convenience for guests.
Overall Experience
9.05
Despite some issues, guests left with a favorable impression and intent to return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-11 04:38

Property Description

Luxury Accommodation with Modern Amenities

Historic Charm with Modern Comforts
Experience the perfect blend of historic charm and modern comforts at the Renaissance Minneapolis Hotel, The Depot. The spacious guest rooms with flat-screen TVs and complimentary WiFi offer a cozy retreat after a day of exploring the nearby attractions.

Convenient Location and Top-Notch Facilities
Located just a stone's throw away from popular attractions like the Mall of America and the River Front District, this hotel offers an indoor pool, fitness center, and a restaurant and bar. Whether you're here for business or leisure, the meeting rooms and laundry services cater to all your needs.

Exceptional Service and Unbeatable Convenience
With valet dry cleaning, shoe shine services, and proximity to the airport, the Renaissance Minneapolis Hotel, The Depot ensures a seamless and enjoyable stay. Book now for a luxurious experience in the heart of Minneapolis.

Important information:

Upon check-in photo identification and credit card is required. All special requests are subject to availability upon check-in. Special requests cannot be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: MSP

Property Policies

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 11 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Parking

    Public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed) and costs USD 30 per day.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.6
Based on 251 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.98
Service: 9.45
Location: 9.49
Room Quality: 7.94
Amenities: 8.47
Value for Money: 7.93
Food and Beverage: 8.48
Overall Experience: 9.05
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Joan • couple • us
10
Comfortable, clean place for our winter holiday!
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Parking space

2026-02-12 • via Nuitee
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Zapata • couple • us
1
Pros:

Extremely rude staff

Cons:

Extremely rude staff

2026-01-25 • via Nuitee
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Linda • couple • us
10
I would love to return to Minneapolis and stay longer so I can experience more of the city!
Pros:

The hotel was beautiful. I loved that it was part of a converted railway depot. The entire Mill District was a great place to stay. The staff was extremely efficient and friendly. I would come again in a heartbeat and stay longer! We came for the purpose of seeing the Detroit Tigers play the Twins at Target Field. The whole rest of the city awaits!

Cons:

We had one problem. However, it didn't spoil the overall stay. We had to leave early in the morning (6:00 a.m.) on Saturday in order to make it to the ferry in Milwaukee to cross Lake Michigan. There is only one ferry per day, and we timed it perfectly. When we went to retrieve our car, there was no valet on duty, so we asked the person at the front desk how to pick up the car. She directed my husband to go to the car park and pick it up himself. No problem--EXCEPT--he could not get out of the garage. The bar across the exit would not respond to anything he did to get it to open. He followed the directions, but nothing worked. Nobody was down there to help. It was pouring rain, and he got drenched. I finally called him because we were running late by then. He told me his dilemma. I asked the front desk what else we should do. She called the Renaissance Residence Inn, and someone there manually got the bar up to clear the way so my husband could leave. That put us on the road 1/2 hour late, and he didn't even have time to put on dry clothes. It was nerve-wracking trying to make it to the ferry on time. (We made it without a moment to spare.)

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Graham • family_with_children • gb
8
A great place to stay for exploring Minneapolis.
Pros:

This was our first visit to Minneapolis and we were just in town overnight. Our train from Seattle arrived in St.Paul early in the morning and so we arrived at the hotel well before the check-in time, hoping just to drop our bags off, but to our delight the very helpful receptionist said the room was ready and we could check in straight away, which was really great. We'd booked a deluxe king room which was spacious and clean. After settling into our room and getting a nice hot shower (been two nights on a train prior to that) we spent the day walking miles around the city, and loving it. Would definitely stay here again when we come back to Minneapolis.

Cons:

Nothing really.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Jamie • couple • us
9
Pros:

Everything

2026-01-05 • via Nuitee
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Gerry • couple • us
10
2026-01-04 • via Nuitee
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Robert • couple • us
8
2026-01-02 • via Nuitee
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Singleton • family_with_children • us
9
2025-12-27 • via Nuitee
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ABILIO • family_with_children • us
8
2025-12-03 • via Nuitee
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Renee • solo_traveller • us
10
Pros:

Location

Cons:

A little too expensive and you have to pay to park

2025-11-28 • via Nuitee
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YAEL • solo_traveller • il
9
2025-11-11 • via Nuitee
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Donald • couple • us
8
2025-10-14 • via Nuitee
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Hattie • couple • us
10
2025-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Franco • extended_group • it
9
2025-08-14 • via Nuitee
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Eric • family
6
Pros:

It felt like a nice hotel until we got to the room which was just OK, except the bathroom was rather disappointing. The curved shower curtain rod was installed improperly or worn out and leaning down such that the shower curtain kept falling towards the center allowing water to easily escape the shower on the sides. The showerhead had lots of buildup and had clearly not been cleaned recently; it also sprayed hard and remarkably wide, which exacerbated the aforementioned problem with the curtain rod. The toilet bowl was stained. It would have felt on par with peers if the complementary internet service was capable of basic streaming capabilities, but it was really quite weak and I ended up falling back to the Netflix service provided through the Hotel's TV interface.

2025-08-10 • via Nuitee
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Robert • couple • nz
5
2025-08-08 • via Nuitee
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Steve • family_with_children • us
8
Downtown Hotel
Pros:

We liked the location near the river and US Bank Stadium.

Cons:

Having to go to the front desk to get our breakfast passes each morning to be told our rate did not include breakfast. The staff failed to update the notes which was supposed to include breakfast and had to argue with the property and show them my Booking.com confirmation.

2025-07-15 • via Nuitee
C
Colin
10
Pros:

My only complaint is no hot tub and the shower had a weird constant squeaking noise. Otherwise 10/10 would stay again.

2025-07-14 • via Nuitee
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Elizabeth • family_with_children • us
8
2025-07-10 • via Nuitee
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Serena • family with young children • us
7
Good
Pros:

Location

Cons:

They did’t tell us the parking was not included and it’s 30 bucks a day

2025-07-04 • via Nuitee