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Running Aces Hotel & Casino, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

3.0 star property
Art Deco hotel with a casino and free breakfast

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Restaurant
Indoor pool
Lobby sitting area
Dining tables
Premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, desk
Experience the thrill of Running Aces Hotel & Casino, Trademark Collection by Wyndham. In this vibrant destination, try your luck at 50 casino gaming tables or unwind with a dip in the indoor pool and relaxing soak in the spa tub. The helpful staff has left a lasting impression on previous guests.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Gym
  • Laundry
  • Breakfast included

Room options

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking (Hearing)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Dining table
LED TV
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Netflix
Hulu
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Bathtub Grab Bars (Mobility/Hearing Access, Track View)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Dining table
LED TV
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Netflix
Hulu
  • 41 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Track View, Roll-In Shower)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Dining table
LED TV
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Netflix
Hulu
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Dining table
LED TV
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Netflix
Hulu
  • 41 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Track View)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Dining table
LED TV
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 73 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking (Track View, Hearing)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Dining table
LED TV
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Netflix
Hulu
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Track View, Roll-In Shower) | Premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, desk

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Track View, Roll-In Shower)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Dining table
LED TV
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 73 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Track View)

Premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Track View)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Dining table
LED TV
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Netflix
  • 41 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Track View)

Premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, desk

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Track View)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Dining table
LED TV
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Netflix
Hulu
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking (Track View)

Premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, desk

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking (Track View)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Dining table
LED TV
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Netflix
Hulu
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, desk

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Dining table
LED TV
Down duvet
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Netflix
Hulu
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

Forest Lake is home to Running Aces Hotel & Casino, Trademark Collection by Wyndham. Houle Wildlife Management Area and Lamprey Pass Wildlife Management Area reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include National Sports Center and Pine Tree Apple Orchard. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Skydive Forest Lake or North Oaks East Rec. Center. Take an opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as fishing.
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15215 Running Aces Blvd, Forest Lake, MN, 55025

What's nearby

  • Running Aces Casino - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Howard Lake - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • M Health Fairview Lakes Medical Center - 9 min drive - 7.5 miles
  • Crossways Lake - 12 min drive - 5.4 miles
  • National Sports Center - 20 min drive - 15.5 miles

Getting around

  • Fridley Station - 24 min drive
  • St. Paul, MN (STP-St. Paul Downtown) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Love's Travel Stop - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Running Aces Casino & Racetrack - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Stella's on 97 - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Running Aces Hotel & Casino, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

Property highlights
At Running Aces Hotel & Casino, Trademark Collection by Wyndham, you can look forward to free continental breakfast, a casino, and laundry facilities. For those hoping to try their luck, this hotel boasts amenities like 5 casino VIP rooms and 50 casino gaming tables. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. In addition to a fireplace in the lobby and a gym, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • An indoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • An electric car charging station, a ballroom, and smoke-free premises
  • A banquet hall, 3 meeting rooms, and ATM/banking services
Room features
All 116 rooms boast comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-compatible safes, as well as perks like laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Recycling and LED light bulbs
  • Blackout drapes/curtains and restaurant dining guides
  • 65-inch LED TVs with Netflix, Hulu, and streaming services
  • Wardrobes/closets, premium channels, and heating

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • 50 gaming tables
  • Casino (10,000 square feet of space)
  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Dining table
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Business services

  • 2,200 square feet of conference space
  • 3 meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 5 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2020
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 65-inch LED TV with premium satellite channels
  • Hulu
  • Netflix
  • Pay movies
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Dining table
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 25.00

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Late check-out fee: USD 25.00 (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, debit card, or cash deposit 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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector and window guards

We should mention

Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM

Property is also known as

Running Aces
Running Aces Hotel Trademark Collection by Wyndham

Frequently asked questions

Does Running Aces Hotel & Casino, Trademark Collection by Wyndham have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool. Pool access is from 6:00 AM–11:00 PM.

Is Running Aces Hotel & Casino, Trademark Collection by Wyndham pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Running Aces Hotel & Casino, Trademark Collection by Wyndham?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Running Aces Hotel & Casino, Trademark Collection by Wyndham?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM.

What time is check-out at Running Aces Hotel & Casino, Trademark Collection by Wyndham?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for USD 25.00 (subject to availability).

Where is Running Aces Hotel & Casino, Trademark Collection by Wyndham located?

Situated in Forest Lake, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Running Aces Casino and Howard Lake. Clear Lake and Summerfield Park are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Running Aces Hotel & Casino, Trademark Collection by Wyndham Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 191 out of 269 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 47 out of 269 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 269 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 269 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 269 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Todd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Had a great two night stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was friendly, property was clean and a smoke free facility.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property appears to be brand new, and I just wish I had more time to stay here. It is a beautiful property, and seeing the horses running out the window is just fun.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness
Was great very kind employees
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
No restaurant open on the weekend, that was frustrating
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the horse races. Did not know there would live music late in the night outside our room. Would not stay again for that reason.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly service and delicious food!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

erik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nicest place to stay in the area
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Penelope

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great rooms and staff. They even allowed us to check-out an hour later than the set time, which we really appreciated :)
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Liked: Amenities
Excellent hotel
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was pleasantly surprised at how NICE the rooms are for where the hotel is located. The bathrooms were really clean. I was very impressed.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

michele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved it and it was perfect for one night. Stay if you needed to otherwise everything was good from the breakfast to the rooms being clean and everything.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service. Beautiful room.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Touch some grass

Great stay and friendly people. I love the fact that they had Tesla Charging Stations there!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Muffins were stale! Bacon was served breakfast for 2 consecutive days!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We've stayed here several times & really enjoy it!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Favorite place to stay

A favorite place to stay!! Thank you!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel, clean and updated. Staff were very helpful and nice as well.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The beds are awesome
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely amazing room, one of the nicest hotels I have ever stayed at!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Place

Just a great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice rooms, great view
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Kris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Casino access was blocked off. Walls were very thin and neighbor was blasting TV still at 1 am. After call to management, this did ultimately stop.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly check-in staff, safe, and clean!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

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