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Snelling Motel

2.0 star property
Motel with free parking, a short walk to Mississippi River

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Free WiFi, bed sheets
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Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

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5346 Minnehaha Ave, Minneapolis, MN, 55417

What's nearby

  • Minnehaha Park - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Mall of America - 8 min drive - 6.4 miles
  • Nickelodeon Universe - 8 min drive - 6.6 miles
  • University of St. Thomas - 9 min drive - 3.6 miles
  • U.S. Bank Stadium - 11 min drive - 6.3 miles

Getting around

  • VA Medical Center Station - 5 min walk
  • Saint Paul Union Depot - 12 min drive
  • Minneapolis - St. Paul Intl. Airport (MSP) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sea Salt - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Dq Grill & Chill - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Snelling Motel

Motel near Mississippi River
Located close to Mall of America, Snelling Motel has plenty to offer. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • An area shuttle, a vending machine, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Snelling Motel boast comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations
  • 43-inch TVs with premium channels

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

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  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 43-inch TV with premium cable channels

More

  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between December 21 and April 30.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant 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 500.00 per stay

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

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; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Snelling Motel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Snelling Motel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Snelling Motel?

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

What time is check-out at Snelling Motel?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Snelling Motel located?

Located in South Minneapolis, this motel is within a 10-minute walk of Mississippi River and Minnehaha Park. Minnehaha Falls and Fort Snelling State Park are also within 1 mi (2 km). VA Medical Center Station is 5 minutes by foot and 50th Street Minnehaha Station is 12 minutes.

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Snelling Motel Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 154 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 52 out of 154 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 38 out of 154 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 154 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 154 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

6.4/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Walter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Basic no frills older building but clean, newly renovated with friendly helpful staff. Convenient to public transportation, airport and down town. Enjoyed the stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Dawn

Liked: Staff & service
Fine for meducal stay over
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very Convenient for us as we were able to use the Metro transit for everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A wonderful stay! Amazing staff. Right next to metro, convenient but also really quiet. I know where Im staying when i come back to Minneapolis!
Stayed 12 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carlton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Kind staff and comfortable setting
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It was mostly good, It wasn't bad but few minor things should be better like don't put snow on lawn between parking lot and sidewalk as it gets muddy. Don't want to track that mud into the room
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hoang

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Affordable, clean place that's near to the rail.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I was satisfied with my stay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Giulia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice, undergoing construction but clean rooms, even if a little run-down. Nice staff, friendly and right next to the metro
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Conveniently Located

Check in was easy and the hotel is right on the Blue line, so we could easily get to various points around the city, including the airport, with a $4 all-day pass.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

LeRoy

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

great experience

This hotel is undergoing new renovations and my room was fantastic, everything new from the bathroom to the new windows, carpet and all new furniture. this was an excellent choice for my trip to Fort Snelling. walking distance to the rail transit.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Kara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I liked that it was quite, owners were friendly and hospitable. I liked that it was near metro station.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice rooms and a great price , there was a microwave, fridge and coffee maker in the room and even received a call to see if we needed anything. Polite and courteous staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Raymond

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

Wonderful trip

Relaxing, convenient to get around town, courteous staff
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was welcomed there. Good instructions about checking out during times when the office was closed. Friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Would recommend to a friend

Never been to Minnesota before but stayed here so I could take the train to the mall or America and the twins game. It was clean, safe, close to the train stations, and the staff was friendly and helpful. Definitely staying here if I end up back in the twin cities!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Randy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Check in was easy, the room was nice and recently redone and clean. It's a convenient location. The exterior needs renovation, but I sense the owners care about the interior first, which is good. I felt safe at all times. It is located near the airport, local busy streets, and the light rail line, so expect some noise from those facilities.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Jon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Our stay was good. The staff was very helpful and pleasant to work with. The room was nothing fancy, but was clean and felt safe.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Just what we were looking for!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Our first impression when checking in was that we weren't sure what we were going to get. But the room was better than what we thought. It was clean suited our needs for an overnight stay. There were a few cosmetic things, but again, it was clean and that is what matters most. We would stay there again
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Juliet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were really nice. Microwave and big fridge a hige plus. Big room. Very clean!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owners were very friendly and accommodating. The blue line is a block away so very convenient. Sheets, towels, etc. All clean. Very quiet. The only slight negatives would be that the carpet itself is a little worn and the Wi-Fi is a little spotty. But overall we were very happy with the stay and would stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Lawrence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Don't Be Put off By the Appearance

From the outside, the Snelling makes the Bates Motel look like Disneyland. But actually I am completely satisfied with what I got for what I paid. The room was clean and spacious enough. The bathroom was clean and adequately stocked and the shower worked. There was a fridge and some complimentary bottled water. The office staff is very friendly. My only complaint is a small one, that the in-room HVAC unit is quite loud. But I got used to it. I came to Minneapolis to visit my daughter who lives 10 minutes away, and all I needed was a place to sleep. I would gladly stay here again, and probably will.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Gabriel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
This property is better than expected, even if those expectations are low. This motel is now called the Snelling Lodge, so don't get too confused when you're looking this up on the internet or your maps. I was greeted by a kind gentleman on the phone and at the check-in desk. The overnight stay was quiet and comfortable and I slept soundly.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

2/10 Terrible

Michelle

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There were no elevators
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024