Holiday Inn St. Paul Downtown, an IHG HotelvsLoews Minneapolis Hotel
Both hotels are rated very highly by those who travel for a living. On balance, Loews Minneapolis Hotel ranks significantly better than Holiday Inn St Paul Downtown. Loews Minneapolis Hotel ranks #3 in Minneapolis-Saint Paul with accolades from 9 publications including Oyster, Condé Nast Traveler and Star Service.
Holiday Inn St. Paul Downtown, an IHG Hotel
175 W 7th St, Saint Paul, MN 55102
From $78/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Gayot
"Worthy of the excellent locale, right across from the Xcel Energy Center... The rooms don't inspire superlatives, but they're clean and comfortable."
Lonely Planet
"The rooms are the usual decent quality you expect from the Holiday Inn chain; the perks are the location adjacent to the RiverCentre (convention center), a small pool and an on-site Irish pub." Full review
Loews Minneapolis Hotel
601 1st Ave North, Minneapolis, MN 55403
From $101/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
Travel + Leisure
"In the 255 rooms, all is quiet and modern; the beds are outfitted with Frette linens and backed by chic glass headboards etched with stylized Minneapolis landmarks like the Stone Arch Bridge." Full review
Star Service
"This was the first Minneapolis hotel to shed tradition and go ultra-chic, spawning a trend of new, modern hotels with higher levels of service unseen before in the Twin Cities." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
81.9
"This 255-room downtown hotel blends ultramodern aesthetics (Indonesian Paldao–wood walls, Grecian marble floors) and local flavor (photographs by area artists)." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"In the heart of downtown Minneapolis, between the Target Center and Hennepin Ave...a sleek and modern, 251-room high-rise hotel that appeals to couples, tourists, and business travelers alike." Full review
Star Service
"This striking 20-story high-rise is part of the multipurpose Mayo Clinic Square, and the hotel's proximity to off-site dining and entertainment should not be overlooked." Full review
Not For Tourists
"Modern and fancy with a bar."
Gayot
"This visually stunning art hotel offers warm Midwest hospitality."
Jetsetter
"Arty minimalist glamazon for techies, oenophiles and cocktail lovers." Full review
Fodor's
"This fashionable boutique hotel, steps away from the bustling Warehouse District, is a sleek, serene environment." Full review