The Royal Sonesta Minneapolis Downtown

Hotels
Sonesta Hotels
9 (851 reviews)
35 South 7th Street , Minneapolis , us

Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Business center
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly staff
Cons:
Inconsistent service
Room cleaning frequency

Categories

Cleanliness
8.39
Some reviews mentioned noise and issues related to less frequent cleaning.
Service
9.36
Overall positive comments about staff, though some reviews expressed concerns about responsiveness.
Location
9.9
Frequent praise for the hotel's great location near stadiums and good food options.
Room Quality
8.85
Rooms are generally described as clean and comfortable, with some mentions of them being small.
Amenities
8.38
Amenities like the restaurant received praise, but issues with housekeeping were noted.
Value for Money
8.34
Guests felt value could be affected by pricing fluctuations and inconsistent service.
Food and Beverage
9.39
Positive mentions of the restaurant and food options.
Overall Experience
9.36
Most guests had a very good overall experience despite some minor issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-16 01:20

Property Description

Convenient Location

Within walking distance of Target Field and U.S. Bank Stadium, The Royal Sonesta Minneapolis Downtown is centrally located in downtown Minneapolis, connected to the city’s skyway system.

Luxurious Amenities

Each room features modern amenities such as a flat-screen cable TV, refrigerator, and coffee maker. Guests can also enjoy an iHome radio, laptop safe, and complimentary Wi-Fi during their stay.

Dining Experience

The on-site Restaurant & Bar offers delicious Midwestern-inspired farm-to-table cuisine for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can also opt for convenient takeaway breakfast meals.

Book your stay at The Royal Sonesta Minneapolis Downtown now to experience luxury and convenience in the heart of Minneapolis!

Important information:

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

This property strictly adheres to their policies. All nonrefundable reservations will not be canceled free of charge.

When traveling with pets, please note that an extra charge of $100 per stay applies. Please note that a maximum of 2 pets is allowed with no weight limit.
Guests must be 21 year of age or older to check-in.

The property has self-park options. Please contact the property directly for more information.

Nonsmoking hotel, smoking can incur a USD 250 penalty.

The credit card used to make the reservation must also be presented at check-in.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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: MSP

Location

Property Accessibility

Total Disability Score: 42.86
Public Area
  • Ramp: No
  • Entrance Leveled: No
  • Pet Friendly: No
Reception And Restaurant
  • Reception Hearing Accessible: No
  • Reception Wheelchair Accessible: No
  • Restaurant Wheelchair Accessible: No
Elevator
  • Elevator Audio Signals: No
  • Elevator Braille Numbers: No
  • Elevator Contrasting Buttons: No
  • Elevator Visual Signs: No
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Guest Reviews

9
Based on 851 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.39
Service: 9.36
Location: 9.9
Room Quality: 8.85
Amenities: 8.38
Value for Money: 8.34
Food and Beverage: 9.39
Overall Experience: 9.36
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Uhlich couple us
1
2026-09-05 via Nuitee
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Neil Aaland couple us
10
2026-09-03 via Nuitee
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philippe solo_traveller fr
9
Pros:

Tres propre tres belle chambre spacieuse et belle salle se bain

2026-08-31 via Nuitee
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Jenny extended_group us
10
I have no complaints about our stay. I would definitely stay jer
Pros:

We were there for a concert and the location was perfect for restaurants. The bed was very comfortable. The room was spotless.

2026-08-31 via Nuitee
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Kylie solo_traveller us
10
Pros:

I loved the security, the location, food was amazing top tier, staff was great!

Cons:

Nothing, it was all amazing, will definitely be staying again!

2026-08-31 via Nuitee
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Filippo couple it
10
2026-08-28 via Nuitee
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SUNYOUNG extended_group kr
8
overall nice staff, good location, spacious room
Pros:

friendly staff, good location, spacious room

Cons:

when we order breakfast, 1 menu was always missing. not sure why but everyday happend.
Also my colleague's room smelled very awful. Previous guest seems smoking in the room.....

2026-08-28 via Nuitee
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Diana solo_traveller us
10
Pros:

Great parking, friendly staff, wonderful restaurant.

Cons:

The lighting in the bathroom wasn't fabulous.

2026-08-25 via Nuitee
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Lana couple us
10
2026-08-24 via Nuitee
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Joanne solo_traveller us
10
Comfortable Stay in the Twin Cities
Pros:

The location, The onsite restaurant wood and paddle and the staff were wonderful.

Cons:

Parking was a separate cost and it wasn't on the grounds. And stand that it's a city and that happens. However it was quite expensive.

2026-08-24 via Nuitee
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Patience couple us
6
2026-08-23 via Nuitee
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Karla couple us
10
Friendly staff and parking garage was easy t access!
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Nothing

2026-08-20 via Nuitee
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Sandra couple us
9
Close & comfortable
Pros:

Locked parking ramp made us feel safe. Short walk to the target field.

2026-08-20 via Nuitee
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Jessica solo_traveller us
9
Great location, wonderful stay
Pros:

The room was very clean and updated. The staff was friendly. I received a message beforehand asking if there was anything they could do for me. Just an overall great experience.

2026-08-20 via Nuitee
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Allison couple us
10
2026-08-19 via Nuitee
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Angela couple us
7
2026-08-16 via Nuitee
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Adam solo_traveller pl
5
Value for money - below avarage
Pros:

Location is all good, in the middle of Downtown - nice gym at the hotel.

Cons:

A very disappointing stay with multiple major flaws:

Billing Nightmare: Neither the hotel nor Booking.com would take responsibility for issuing a standard tax invoice, forcing me to waste time chasing down paperwork required for European business travel.

Housekeeping: Rooms are only cleaned once every three days.

Noise Levels: The air conditioner sounds like an industrial warehouse unit, making a peaceful night's sleep impossible.

Poor Value: The breakfast at the hotel restaurant is severely overpriced for what you get.

2026-08-15 via Nuitee
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Erika couple nl
9
Heerlijk!!!
Pros:

De bedden, het personeel en de locatie

Cons:

Airco was erg fris

2026-08-13 via Nuitee
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Resort10406442831 Business
6
Not the four stars I was thinking 4 stars would be.
Pros:

Check in wasn't ideal. The staff wouldn't take 2 credit cards at church we check in. They only wanted all the money on one card.
I arrived early, knowing that check in was at 4 pm. Room wasn't ready till 6pm.
The bathroom tile had mold.
The AC filters aren't clean. Quite a few people in our group caught colds from the ac and the rooms were cold.

2026-08-12 via Tripadvisor
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Linah couple us
7
2026-08-09 via Nuitee