The Royal Sonesta Minneapolis Downtown

Name: The Royal Sonesta Minneapolis Downtown
Address: 35 S 7th St, Minneapolis, MN 55402, Minneapolis, US
Price range: $249 - $249
Rating: 4.3

★★★★4.3/5 — Very good(2,471 reviews)

$249 /night

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Mubboo Verdict

A solid downtown Minneapolis choice for business travelers and couples seeking convenience, with a connected parking ramp and warm service, though room design feels functional rather than luxurious.

Insider tip: Beyond its business-friendly facade, the hotel surprises with a lobby that smells like an international spa, and front desk staff who go the extra mile—like packing a goodie bag for a guest's puppy.

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Couples

86/100

Couples appreciate the central location near nightlife and the spa-like lobby scent, with connected parking making arrival effortless. Rooms are clean but may lack the modern flair some romantic getaways expect.

trip_types: Couples 26.3%
amenities: spa, lounge
subratings: Location 4.7

Mubboo Quick Take

A solid downtown pick with a sleek lobby and direct skyway access to shops and dining. Rooms feel dated and thin walls let in hallway noise. Best for business travelers and event-goers. Skip if you want modern, soundproofed rooms.

✅ Best for: business travelers and event-goers

❌ Skip if: you want modern, soundproofed rooms

Ratings

4.3/5Very good· 2,471 reviews

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★ What reviewers say

✅ Guests love

Connected parking garage with direct elevator access
Friendly front desk staff who offer personal touches
Inviting spa-like scent in the lobby

⚠ Watch out for

Some rooms can get uncomfortably warm with limited thermostat control
The hotel is reportedly strict about reservation date changes, even when third-party sites agree

★ Real traveler reviews

Verbatim excerpts from TripAdvisor reviews.

★★★★Couples

“The Royal Sonesta Minneapolis has a great downtown location, and one feature I really appreciated was the connected parkade, which is easily accessible by elevator. It made parking and getting to the hotel very convenient, especially when carrying luggage. The rooms were clean and comfortable, but fairly average and not as modern or memorable as I expected.”

Gass1 · 2026-08-02T10:42:46Z — via TripAdvisor

★Family

“Okay just for a quick recap on this ATROCIOUS hotel. The bed was WAY TOO HIGH. I felt like I literally had to climb a mountain to get in bed. Also it was HOT in the room and we were not able to adjust the thermostat at all? What kind of hotel is this?”

harrytT9673JA · 2026-06-26T19:40:29Z — via TripAdvisor

★Couples

“I booked this hotel for an overnight trip to see a concert. I used Priceline to find a good rate and in my excitement, put the date in wrong by one day. I immediately reached out to Priceline who informed me they were fine with refunding and rebooking but it was ultimately up to the hotel to decide.”

brittanytJ3751KF · 2026-07-10T18:39:10Z — via TripAdvisor

★★★★★Family

“Amazingly one of the best hotels- when you first walk in the door- it smells like an international spa! Absolutely love it! The front desk makes it greater - Julie greeted my daughter and I at check-in, so nice, welcoming amd kind in explaining a few things. She gave my daughter's puppy a bag of "paw" goodies.”

87deanaw · 2026-07-04T14:59:23Z — via TripAdvisor

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📍 Around The Royal Sonesta Minneapolis Downtown

In downtown Minneapolis, connected to the skyway system and a 0.5-mile walk to U.S. Bank Stadium. Nicollet Mall’s restaurants and bars are steps away.

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