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 Comfort Inn & Suites Rochester South Mayo Clinic Rochester, United States

  

  Hotel. Set within 13 km of Plummer Building and 13 km of Mayo Civic Center, Comfort Inn & Suites Rochester South Mayo Clinic provides rooms in Rochester. Featuring a fitness centre, the 5-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The hotel offers an indoor pool, hot tub and free shuttle service. At the hotel, the rooms are equipped with a desk. All guest rooms will provide guests with a fridge. A continental breakfast is available at Comfort Inn & Suites Rochester South Mayo Clinic. Guests will find a 24-hour front desk, a shared lounge and a business centre at the property. Rochester International Airport is a few steps from the property. Show full description Guest review score 8.5, rooms from around $89.

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• 2 Four Seasons Hotel Minneapolis Minneapolis, United States

  

  Hotel. Stay in the heart of Minneapolis. Four Seasons Hotel Minneapolis has a fitness centre, a shared lounge and a sun terrace with swimming pool and continental breakfast in Minneapolis. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, room service and a 24-hour front desk, along with free WiFi. The hotel features an indoor pool, nightclub and an ATM. Popular points of interest near the hotel include Target Field, U.S. Bank Stadium and Minnesota Orchestra. Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport is 15 km from the property. Show full description Guest review score 9.2, rooms from around $577.

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• 3 Good Ol Days Resort Nisswa, United States

  

  Hotel. Facing the beachfront, Good Ol Days Resort offers 5-star accommodations in Nisswa and features free bikes, private beach area and shared lounge. The hotel provides lake views and a playground. All guest rooms comes with air conditioning, a fridge, a microwave, a coffee machine, a shower, free toiletries and a closet. With a private bathroom equipped with a hairdryer, rooms at the hotel also have free WiFi, while some rooms come with a balcony. At Good Ol Days Resort all rooms are equipped with a seating area. The accommodation has a grill. You can play table tennis at Good Ol Days Resort, and the area is popular for canoeing and cycling. Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport is 16 miles away. Show full description Guest review score 8.7, rooms from around $993.

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• 4 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 $373.

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• 5 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. Wood + Paddle Eatery 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 8.5, rooms from around $148.

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• 6 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 will ignite your senses with 360-degree views from our 30th Floor Observation Deck. . W Minneapolis - The Foshay 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 - The Foshay 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 $217.

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• 7 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 7.9, rooms from around $178.

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• 8 Silver Rapids Lodge & Campground Ely, United States

  

  Resort. Facing the beachfront, Silver Rapids Lodge & Campground offers 5-star accommodations in Ely and features a private beach area, bar and BBQ area. Some units at the property feature a balcony with a lake view. All guest rooms at the resort are equipped with a seating area. All rooms come with a private bathroom with a shower, while selected rooms here will provide you with a kitchen with a fridge. Guest rooms will provide guests with a microwave. Guests at Silver Rapids Lodge & Campground will be able to enjoy activities in and around Ely, like hiking and fishing. Chisholm-Hibbing Airport is 75 miles away. Show full description Guest review score 7.8, rooms from around $328.

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• 9 Comfort Inn Duluth West Duluth, United States

  

  Inn. Situated in Duluth, Comfort Inn Duluth West is 5 km from Lake Superior and the Aerial Lift Bridge. This hotel offers a 24-hour front desk and continental breakfast. Free WiFi is offered. Rooms are equipped with a flat-screen television, coffee maker, hair dryer and an iron. A refrigerator and microwave are included in every room. King rooms offer a seating area and work desk. A weeknight hospitality hour with appetizers, mixed drinks, beer and wine is offered. The hotel offers a free 24-hour coffee and tea bar. Guests can also enjoy the indoor heated pool, hot tub and sauna. A business centre and guest laundry facilities are available. Enger Park and Tower is 3.4 km from the hotel, while Great Lakes Aquarium is 5 km away. Duluth International Airport is 11 km from the property. Show full description Guest review score 8.6, rooms from around $150.

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• 10 Econo Lodge Mayo Clinic Area Rochester, United States

  

  Lodge. The 100 percent non-smoking Econo Lodge® hotel is located near the Apache Mall, the Mayo Clinic, Mayo Civic Center, Olmsted County Fairgrounds and Graham Arena Complex, a hockey and event center. The Rochester International Airport is six miles from this hotel. The Mayo Clinic offers an art and architecture tour. Guests can also visit the Gilded Star Gallery, Rochester Art Center and Taylor-Gebler Gallery for a taste of local creativity. There are over 60 miles of paved bike trails winding throughout the city of Rochester. The hotel provides shuttle service to the Mayo Clinic and to St. Mary's Hospital Monday through Friday. This hotel offers many amenities, including free wireless high-speed Internet access, free continental breakfast, free 24-hour coffee service, free local and long distance calling in the continental U.S. Business travelers can appreciate high-speed wireless connections and access to copy and fax services. All guest rooms include refrigerators, microwaves, hair dryers and cable television with HBO. Coin-operated laundry facilities are provided for guest convenience. The hotel has plenty of free parking. Show full description Guest review score 8.5, rooms from around $88.

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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!