The Royal Sonesta Minneapolis Downtown

4.5 star property
Travelers fuel up for the day with exceptional breakfast or dinner just a short walk from Target Center in this downtown Minneapolis retreat

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Superior Suite, 1 King Bed (Business Class) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe - The Royal Sonesta Minneapolis Downtown (Minneapolis)
Superior Suite, 1 King Bed (Business Class) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe - The Royal Sonesta Minneapolis Downtown (Minneapolis)
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The Royal Sonesta Minneapolis Downtown is centrally located, offering local cuisine at Wood + Paddle Eatery. Amenities include dry cleaning, a 24-hour gym, free in-room WiFi, and a 24/7 business center. Target Field and Orpheum Theatre are within walking distance.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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Superior Suite, 1 King Bed (Business Class)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Egyptian cotton linens
Down duvet
  • 48 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed (Luxury)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Egyptian cotton linens
Down duvet
  • 96 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(36 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Egyptian cotton linens
Down duvet
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Mobility Roll In Shower)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Egyptian cotton linens
Down duvet
  • 48 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Mobility Tub)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Egyptian cotton linens
Down duvet
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Mobility Roll In Shower)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Egyptian cotton linens
Down duvet
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Mobility Tub)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Egyptian cotton linens
Down duvet
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Business Class)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Egyptian cotton linens
Down duvet
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed (Superior)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Egyptian cotton linens
Down duvet
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed (Business Class)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Egyptian cotton linens
Down duvet
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(76 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Egyptian cotton linens
Down duvet
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Preferred)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Egyptian cotton linens
Down duvet
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed (Preferred)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Egyptian cotton linens
Down duvet
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Mobility Roll in Shower)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Egyptian cotton linens
Down duvet
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Located in Downtown Minneapolis neighborhood, The Royal Sonesta Minneapolis Downtown is connected to a shopping center. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Mill Ruins Park and Minnehaha Park, while Target Center and Orpheum Theatre are cultural highlights. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Target Field or U.S. Bank Stadium. Break out the clubs and hit the links with a golf course nearby, or seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails. Guests appreciate the hotel's central location. Visit our Minneapolis travel guide
Map
35 S 7th St, Minneapolis, MN, 55402

What's nearby

  • Bob Dylan mural on Hennepin in Minneapolis Minnesota.
    Nicollet Mall
    1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Going to see a play.
    Orpheum Theatre
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Target Field was the 3rd MLB stadium that I have visited. The weather was pretty cloudy, but it was a nice stadium nevertheless.
    Target Field
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Flags Flying by U.S. Bank Stadium
    U.S. Bank Stadium
    16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Target Center
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles

Getting around

  • Warehouse - Hennepin Station
    5 min walk
  • Fridley Station
    11 min drive
  • Minneapolis - St. Paul Intl. Airport (MSP)
    17 min drive

Restaurants

  • Tom's Watch Bar
    3 min walk
  • Lyon's Pub
    4 min walk
  • The Oceanaire Seafood Room
    3 min walk
  • wood + paddle
    2 min drive
  • The Capital Grille
    3 min walk

About this property

The Royal Sonesta Minneapolis Downtown

Luxury hotel near Target Center
Located close to Orpheum Theatre and Target Field, The Royal Sonesta Minneapolis Downtown provides dry cleaning/laundry services, a bar, and a 24-hour gym. The on-site local cuisine restaurant, Wood + Paddle Eatery, offers breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and happy hour. Free in-room WiFi and a 24-hour business center are available to all guests.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and express check-out
  • An elevator, coffee/tea in the lobby, and a front-desk safe
  • ATM/banking services, luggage storage, and a reception hall
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff, first-rate property condition, and location
Room features
All 360 rooms offer comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-compatible safes, in addition to perks like laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding, Egyptian cotton sheets, and down comforters
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and free toiletries
  • 55-inch TVs with satellite channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, LED light bulbs, and mini fridges

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Self parking on site (USD 32 per day)

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 11:00 AM on weekdays and 6:30 AM to 1:00 PM on weekends; USD 5 to 25 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Wood + Paddle Eatery

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 21 meeting rooms
  • 24-hour business center
  • 30,000 square feet of conference space

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator (48 inch wide door)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (36 inches high)

More

  • 1 building
  • 17 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Built in 1987
  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • LED lighting
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 50.00
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 100 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 17 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 250 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 5 to 25 per person
  • Self parking fee: USD 32 per day
  • Pet fee: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out fee: USD 50.00 (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property
Parking height restrictions apply

Property is also known as

Radisson Plaza
Radisson Plaza Hotel
Radisson Plaza Hotel Minneapolis
Radisson Plaza Minneapolis
Minneapolis Radisson
Radisson Minneapolis
Radisson Blu Minneapolis Downtown Hotel
Radisson Blu Minneapolis Downtown
The Royal Sonesta Minneapolis
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Frequently asked questions

Is The Royal Sonesta Minneapolis Downtown pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of USD 100 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for USD 32 per day.

What time is check-in at The Royal Sonesta Minneapolis Downtown?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at The Royal Sonesta Minneapolis Downtown?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for USD 50.00 (subject to availability).

Where is The Royal Sonesta Minneapolis Downtown located?

Located in Downtown Minneapolis, this luxury hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Target Center, Orpheum Theatre, and Target Field. Basilica of Saint Mary and U.S. Bank Stadium are also within 1 mi (2 km). Warehouse - Hennepin Station and Nicollet Mall Station are within a 5-minute walk.

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Reviews

The Royal Sonesta Minneapolis Downtown Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

8.8

Amenities

9.2

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1241 out of 1807 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 337 out of 1807 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 123 out of 1807 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 56 out of 1807 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 50 out of 1807 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful staff, great room and comfortable beds; very well situated in the city, close to everything
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Katie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel, great staff!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very friendly and the room was very clean!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were absolutely wonderful! Everyone was so kind and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff and a great location as everything we needed was within walking distance.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Simon Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room nice and clean, all staff were very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Hotel staff was very nice. Great check in experience with Zac and extended check out with Paul
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean spacious room, comfy beds with lots of pillows, friendly staff and nice restaurant next door/attached.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Olivia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were amazing!!! Very helpful and welcoming
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service, great restaurant, immaculate room and close to US Bank stadium! What more could you want?
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hayley

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was great, the staff was amazing and beyond helpful. Work could be done on the bathroom, but the staff was beyond nice when told about it.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

RAQUEL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Travel with family, great location
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wahid

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The bed was so comfortable:)
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carrie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were nice and clean. Staff were accommodating and check-in went smoothly.

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was excellent. The restaurant had very friendly staff and was reasonably priced.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff and restaurant were amazing
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ciera

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very helpful and friendly! Room was cleaned… overall expectations were met.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great. Staff was wonderful. Room was beautiful. Even had a crib for us to use! Will be staying here again for sure.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was friendly, helpful and efficient.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Tandy

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice staff, really helpful, great atmosphere. The only gripe I have is the refrigerator wasn't very cold.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Winston

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room clean & staff friendly with restaurant on property.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location with underground parking it felt safe and the bar next door was fantastic
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay. The room was clean and the beds were comfy. The restaurant- the Wood and Paddle- was excellent. Parking was easy and convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our stay here. Very friendly staff, clean room, comfy bed and the restaurant/bar at the hotel had great service. Will definitely book here again! Thank you and keep up the great team work.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very friendly and made us feel very welcomed and comfortable. The room was very clean!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025