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Snelling Motel

2.0 star property
Riverside comfort awaits at this well-located motel where staff prioritize guest needs and local attractions remain just minutes away from the property

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The Snelling Motel, near the Mississippi River, offers a comfortable base for travelers. Guests enjoy attentive staff, free in-room WiFi, and self parking. Convenient perks include an area shuttle service and 24/7 front desk assistance.

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in South Minneapolis, a neighborhood in Minneapolis, Snelling Motel is near a metro station. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Mississippi River, while Target Center and Grand Casino Arena are cultural highlights. Check out an event or a game at U.S. Bank Stadium, and consider making time for Nickelodeon Universe, a top attraction not to be missed. Visit our Minneapolis travel guide
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5346 Minnehaha Ave, Minneapolis, MN, 55417

What's nearby

  • Minnehaha Park featuring a waterfall as well as an individual male
    Minnehaha Park
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Bicycling heaven along the Mississippi River and Minnesota River near the airport. September 20, 2012 www.bradleyhanson.com
    Fort Snelling State Park
    15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Minnehaha Off-Leash Dog Park
    10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • John H Stevens House Museum
    13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Minnehaha Falls
    15 min walk - 0.8 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

  • Panera Bread
    6 min drive
  • Burger King
    4 min drive
  • Chipotle Mexican Grill
    6 min drive
  • Sea Salt
    18 min walk
  • Starbucks @ VA Hospital
    8 min walk

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 24-hour front desk, and a vending machine
  • 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

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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 self 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

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  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 3.5 percent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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.

Optional extras

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3.5 percent

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
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; 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?

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: midnight.

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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Reviews

Snelling Motel Reviews

7.0

Good

7.8

Cleanliness

6.4

Location

8.0

Staff & service

6.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 170 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 56 out of 170 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 42 out of 170 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 170 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 170 reviews

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Alexander

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

Easy Stay

Motel was clean, close to airport, and affordable.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Allan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Access is difficult because of light rail tracks. Owner is helpful, Rooms were clean.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Domingo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was able to drop off my luggage,before check-in.Went to explore the city.Staff were excellent.The rail is very accessible.I went to downtown and Mall of America.Had a great time.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carlton

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

8/10 Good

Louise

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

Thank You!

Room was SPOTLESS and well-appointed, although I recommend having facial tissues available. Check-in was efficient and courteous, even though it was a late arrival time. Trickiest issue is finding the way into the property (the city's problem, not the owners').
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Lois

Room was clean but small. Only 1 chair (not very comfortable) in a room with a king-size bed makes it not very inviting in the daytime. Needs another chair. No hand soap at the sink. No hair dryer. No place to hang coats or other garments. Hard to find the spot to access hot water in the shower. Bed needed heavier blanket. About as basic as accommodations get. But the staff was friendly and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Daniel R

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Basic room and amenities. Very comfortable bed and pillows!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robyn

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

Snell ya Later

Booked this hotel because it was close to the airport and was pleasantly surprised. The location was perfect for our trip. Metro was super convenient. Room was cleaned every day. Hotel staff was friendly. Will definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Dr Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The room was fine -- clean, with everything we needed. The property was also fine, though the stairwell was cluttered and appeared to be in some state of repair. The location was perfect for us. There was no restaurant but we had a great lunch at SeaSalt, nearby. The next morning I picked up fruit and a muffin at the nearest grocery store while getting my 10K steps in. It was much better than I expected!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

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
Verified

6/10 Okay

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property is next to rail tracks, is on a street split by the tracks (you can’t cross them) so if you’re not on hotels side oof the street, good luck getting there. Arriving in the evening, we found the next morning that the refrigerator was warm. Management told us of course we had to turn the refrigerator on. No mention of that anywhere Bed was comfortable, floors squeaky. Average stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

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
Verified

6/10 Okay

Kristy

Liked: Staff & service
I chose this place because it was just down the road from the boy scout Base Camp where my son's troop was for the night. The staff member that checked us in was super nice. Property seemed old and could have used some updates in the rooms for sure. Didn't like that there was no lock on the room door besides the key card entry lock. There was a dead bolt type lock, but it didn't line up so I was unable to use it, which made me feel a little unsafe. My daughter tried to take a shower but after waiting for the water to get hot, it was still luke warm after 10 minutes. The fridge, coffee maker, and tv worked fine. Didn't try the microwave. I don't think there was an ice machine, but I didn't feel comfortable looking around the property for one, and no type of breakfast or anything. The light rail track was on the road in front of the building, so that was a little loud. Overall, it served its purpose, but I'm not sure if I'd stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

lina

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The property needs a lot of work.When I arrived and looked at the building,I almost turned back.The paint on the walls as falling apart.The stairway entry had a lot of construction stuff and junk.The place smelled bad,musty/old carpet.The room appeared to have been newly remodeled .It was clean except for the curtains with holes that need replacement.The door did not lock from inside.I appreciated the shower cap and a comfortable bed.They need to work on making the bed too.The sheets were hanging,which is not a big deal but is something that makes the room look better when you walk in.Had to clean the inside of the door because it was dirty.It was hot but the hallway air conditioning was not turned on.The two staff I met were really nice.I pointed out to them what I have listed above and their response was “they are always remodeling’.Felt somewhat unsafe but everything turned out okay.Its a place that I would not return though.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024