Luxury hotels in Minnesota

Hey! When I travel I love to stay at luxurious hotels - especially the kind of places that offer over the top extras and really spoil their guests with great service, nice spas, awesome restaurants and beautiful views. What more can you want? To save some time, I've put together this list of my favourite 5-star hotels and resorts in Minnesota. I hope you will like it!

• 1 Good Ol Days Resort Nisswa, United States

  

  Hotel. Set in Nisswa, 6.7 km from Pauls Seaplane Base, Good Ol Days Resort offers accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, a shared lounge and a private beach area. This 5-star hotel features free WiFi and barbecue facilities. Lake Hubert is 7.6 km away and Eastman Seaplane Base is 10 km from the hotel. At the hotel all rooms are equipped with air conditioning, a wardrobe, a patio with a lake view, a private bathroom, a flat-screen TV, bed linen and towels. Some rooms come with a kitchen with an oven, a dishwasher and a stovetop. The units will provide guests with a fridge. Guests at Good Ol Days Resort can enjoy a continental breakfast. The accommodation offers a children's playground. You can play table tennis at this 5-star hotel, and the area is popular for canoeing and cycling. Pequot Lakes is 10 km from Good Ol Days Resort, while Lake Shore is 12 km away. The nearest airport is Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport, 25 km from the hotel. Show full description Guest review score 8.8, rooms from around $81.

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• 2 Endion Station Inn Duluth, United States

  

  Hotel. Featuring 5-star accommodation, Endion Station Inn is set in Duluth, 1.7 km from Leif Erikson Park Beach and 1.9 km from Franklin Park Beach. Each accommodation at the 5-star hotel has city views, and guests can enjoy access to a sun terrace and to a sauna. The property is non-smoking and is located 100 metres from Lakewalk Beach. Guest rooms in the hotel are fitted with a coffee machine. Complete with a private bathroom equipped with a shower and free toiletries, all units at Endion Station Inn have a flat-screen TV and air conditioning, and selected rooms include a balcony. At the accommodation every room comes with bed linen and towels. Endion Station Inn offers a business centre, free WiFi access and free private parking. Popular points of interest near the hotel include Duluth Canal Park, Aerial Lift Bridge and Canal Park Square. The nearest airport is Duluth International Airport, 10 km from Endion Station Inn. Show full description Guest review score 8.5, rooms from around $211.

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• 3 Rand Tower Hotel, Minneapolis, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel Minneapolis, United States

  

  Hotel. Stay in the heart of Minneapolis. Boasting a fitness centre, a shared lounge as well as a bar, Rand Tower Hotel, Minneapolis, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel is set in the centre of Minneapolis, 1.1 km from Target Field. This 5-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk. The property is non-smoking and is located 1.1 km from U.S. Bank Stadium. A à la carte breakfast is available every morning at the hotel. At Rand Tower Hotel, Minneapolis, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel you will find a restaurant serving American and French cuisine. Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options can also be requested. The accommodation offers a sun terrace. TCF Bank Stadium is 5.6 km from Rand Tower Hotel, Minneapolis, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel, while Lake Harriet is 8.5 km from the property. The nearest airport is Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport, 15 km from the hotel. Show full description Guest review score 8.4, rooms from around $118.

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• 4 Four Seasons Hotel Minneapolis Minneapolis, United States

  

  Hotel. Stay in the heart of Minneapolis. Four Seasons Hotel Minneapolis has a fitness centre, shared lounge, a terrace and restaurant in Minneapolis. Boasting a bar, the hotel is close to several noted attractions, around 1 km from Target Field, 1. 4 km from U.S. Bank Stadium and 400 metres from Minnesota Orchestra. The accommodation features room service, a 24-hour front desk and currency exchange for guests. The hotel provides some units with city views, and the rooms are fitted with a private bathroom. A à la carte, continental or American breakfast can be enjoyed at the property. TCF Bank Stadium is 6 km from Four Seasons Hotel Minneapolis, while Lake Harriet is 8.3 km from the property. The nearest airport is Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport, 15 km from the accommodation. Show full description Guest review score 9.1, rooms from around $380.

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• 5 Pier B Resort Duluth, United States

  

  Hotel. Featuring the only waterfront restaurant in Duluth, Pier B Resort offers guests direct access to Duluth's transient marina, which offers 20+ boat slips and a boat ramp. The resort also includes an indoor meeting and banquet room and spacious outdoor event space. Free WiFi access is available. Each room at the resort offers a flat-screen cable TV, a refrigerator and a coffee machine. Private bathrooms come complete with a bath or shower and free toiletries. Extras include heating and air conditioning. A 24-hour front desk welcomes guests to Pier B Resort, which boasts an indoor pool, sauna and fitness centre. The property offers free parking. Show full description Guest review score 8.7, rooms from around $152.

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• 6 The Chambers Hotel Minneapolis, United States

  

  Hotel. Stay in the heart of Minneapolis. On the corner of 9th and Hennepin in the heart of Minneapolis’s historic theater district, The Chambers Hotel takes center stage. Built in 1908, The Chambers has had a front-row seat to the legendary Orpheum Theatre’s groundbreaking performances, from the Marx Brothers’ vaudeville act to Prince’s hometown debut. Here at The Chambers, we, too, have a famous flair for the dramatic. Our 60 art-infused guestrooms and suites have walk-in rain showers (some of the suites also come with deep soaking tubs) and sweeping views of vibrant downtown. A lush courtyard with a fire pit are prime spots to admire the scenery on Hennepin Avenue. And 12,500 square feet of event space — including a pristine, blank-canvas gallery — await your creative touches. The skyway just steps from our door leads to the Target Center, Target Field, U.S. Bank Stadium, the Mississippi River and the colorful culture of the Twin Cities. Show full description Guest review score 8.6, rooms from around $136.

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• 7 The Royal Sonesta Minneapolis Downtown Minneapolis, United States

  

  Hotel. Stay in the heart of Minneapolis. Within walking distance of Target Field and U.S. Bank Stadium, this downtown Minneapolis hotel is connected to the city’s climate-controlled skyway system and offers on-site dining and Free Wi-Fi. Every room at The Royal Sonesta Minneapolis Downtown provides a flat-screen cable TV, refrigerator and coffee maker. An iHome radio and laptop safe are also included. Restaurant & Bar offers Midwestern-inspired farm-to-table cuisine for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Takeaway breakfast meals are also offered for guest convenience. A 24-hour business centre, expansive flexible meeting space and ballroom venues are all available on-site. The hotel also provides laundry facilities. Mall of America and Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport are both a 15-minute drive away from the hotel. The University of Minnesota is 3 miles away. Show full description Guest review score 8.2, rooms from around $117.

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• 8 W Minneapolis - The Foshay Minneapolis, United States

  

  Hotel. Stay in the heart of Minneapolis. This 4-star hotel located in downtown Minneapolis is a 10-minute drive from the University of Minnesota. The upscale hotel features spa services and rooms equipped with a 37-inch flat-screen TV. The Foshay W Minneapolis features spacious guest rooms. All rooms are equipped with a DVD player and an iPod docking station. The bathrooms include spa toiletries and bathrobes. Guests at the W Minneapolis can use the fully-equipped modern gym. Car transportation and concierge services are available. A large business center is also on site. Guests can dine at Manny’s, a gourmet steakhouse and seafood restaurant, for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The Prohibition bar is located on the 27th floor and features an observation deck with panoramic views and classic cocktails. Minneapolis Convention Center is a 10-mintue walk from the W Minneapolis-The Foshay. The Metrodome sports stadium is a 15-minute walk away. Show full description Guest review score 8.0, rooms from around $127.

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• 9 Silver Rapids Lodge & Campground Ely, United States

  

  Resort. Set in Ely, Silver Rapids Lodge & Campground offers beachfront accommodation 200 metres from Silver Rapids and offers various facilities, such as a restaurant, a bar and a private beach area. Featuring family rooms, this property also provides guests with a barbecue. Certain units at the property feature a patio with a lake view. Selected rooms here will provide you with a kitchen with a microwave, a fridge and an oven. Guests at the resort will be able to enjoy activities in and around Ely, like hiking and fishing. White Iron is 2.1 km from Silver Rapids Lodge & Campground, while Section Thirty is 2.4 km away. The nearest airport is Chisholm-Hibbing Airport, 120 km from the accommodation. Show full description Guest review score 6.9, rooms from around $119.

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I try my best to keep this guide up to date and I last refreshed it in December 2022. Did I miss a luxury hotel that should be on this list? Send me an email and let me know!