Minneapolis - St. Paul Intl. Airport (MSP) - 6 min drive
St. Paul, MN (STP-St. Paul Downtown) - 16 min drive
Minneapolis, MN (FCM-Flying Cloud) - 22 min drive
Saint Paul Union Depot - 12 min drive
St. Paul - Minneapolis Station - 15 min drive
Fridley Station - 22 min drive
VA Medical Center Station - 5 min walk
50th Street Minnehaha Station - 12 min walk
46th Street Station - 28 min walk
Area shuttle (surcharge)
Restaurants
Sea Salt Eatery - 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
When you stay at Snelling Motel, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Mall of America and U.S. Bank Stadium. Free perks include WiFi and self parking. Also, Mississippi River and Nickelodeon Universe are within a short drive. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff. Public transportation is just a short walk: VA Medical Center Station is 5 minutes and 50th Street Minnehaha Station is 12 minutes.
Languages
English
At a glance
Hotel size
31 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 25
Check-out time is 10:30 AM
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions.
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 25
Children
No cribs (infant beds)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free onsite self parking
Onsite parking limited
Offsite
Area shuttle*
Other information
Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
Property amenities
Services
24-hour front desk
Accessibility
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Room amenities
Be entertained
43-inch TV
Premium cable channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer (on request)
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi
More
Daily housekeeping
Fees & policies
Refundable deposits
Deposit: USD 500.00 per stay
Optional extras
Area shuttle service is offered for an extra charge
Renovations and closures
The property is closed between December 21 and April 30.
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Also known as
Snelling Motel Minneapolis
Snelling Motel
Snelling Hotel Minneapolis
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Snelling Motel Minneapolis
Snelling Motel Motel Minneapolis
Frequently asked questions
Is Snelling Motel currently open?
The property is closed between December 21 and April 30.
Does Snelling Motel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Snelling Motel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Snelling Motel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Snelling Motel?
Yes, there's free self parking. Parking spots may be limited.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Snelling Motel?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 10:30 AM.
What's the area around Snelling Motel like?
Snelling Motel is a short 5-minute walk from VA Medical Center Station and 6 minutes' walk from Mississippi River.
Reviews
7.0
Good
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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 Very Good
Nov 3, 2024
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.
Lawrence
Lawrence, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 27, 2024
John
John, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Oct 21, 2024
Very Convenient for us as we were able to use the Metro transit for everything.
Greg
Greg, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 10, 2024
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.
LeRoy
LeRoy, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 4, 2024
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!
Verified traveler
12-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 1, 2024
Was welcomed there. Good instructions about checking out during times when the office was closed. Friendly staff
Donna
Donna, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Sep 1, 2024
Basic room and amenities. Very comfortable bed and pillows!!
Daniel R
Daniel R, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 29, 2024
Mallory
Mallory, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 28, 2024
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!
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
Aug 26, 2024
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.
lina
lina, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
2/10 Poor
Aug 25, 2024
There were no elevators
Michelle
Michelle, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 24, 2024
Nice, undergoing construction but clean rooms, even if a little run-down. Nice staff, friendly and right next to the metro
Giulia
Giulia, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Aug 23, 2024
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
Kimberly
Kimberly, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 19, 2024
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.
paul
paul, 4-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
Aug 5, 2024
James
James, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 29, 2024
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.
Verified traveler
2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
Jul 28, 2024
Logan
Logan, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 21, 2024
Affordable, clean place that's near to the rail.
Hoang
Hoang, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 17, 2024
James
James, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Jul 4, 2024
Staff were really nice. Microwave and big fridge a hige plus. Big room. Very clean!
Juliet
Juliet, 1-night business trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Jul 1, 2024
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.
Charles
Charles, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 24, 2024
Good place nice and quiet.
Cory
Cory, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
Jun 20, 2024
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.