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The Wales House vs The Chambers Hotel

Both properties are recommended by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Le Meridien Chambers Minneapolis ranks significantly better than The Wales House. Le Meridien Chambers Minneapolis comes in at #5 in Minneapolis-Saint Paul with approval from 10 sources including Gayot, Lonely Planet and Not For Tourists.

The Wales House
The Wales House
7 / 10
1115 Fifth Street SE, Minneapolis, MN 55414
From $0 /night
  • Free Internet
  • Free Breakfast
  • Laundy Room
  • Free Parking
  • Air Conditioning
  • Breakfast included
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Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top choice
"This cheery 10-bedroom B&B often houses scholars from the nearby University of Minnesota." Full review
Gayot Gayot
"The Wales House is a fully furnished, ten-bedroom home that has been welcoming guests since 1994."
The Chambers Hotel
The Chambers Hotel
8 / 10
901 Hennepin Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55403
From $111 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Laundry Service
  • Fitness Center
  • Family Friendly
  • Multilingual
  • Meeting Rooms
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Concierge Concierge
"With more than 200 works of modern art on display and just 60 rooms, Chambers is either a hotel acting as an art gallery or vice versa—you decide."
Frommer's Frommer's
"As much a contemporary art museum as lodging, the luxury hotel's spare white walls and minimalist design showcase 250 original modern paintings, sculpture, and video installations." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"Actually, it's both, with 200 artworks (including Damien Hirst's floating bull's head at the front desk) spread throughout, and 60 minimalist rooms with luxury touches, like heated bathroom floors." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler Condé Nast Traveler
"With more than 200 works of modern art on display and just 60 rooms, Chambers is either a hotel acting as an art gallery or vice versa—you decide." Full review
Gayot Gayot
"Housed in two landmark revival buildings... All rooms boast high ceilings, large windows and a David-Rockwell-designed, monochromatic design scheme."
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"This hotel combines art, design, and culinary skill in its presentation to guests and lives up to its name with luxury at every corner."
Not For Tourists Not For Tourists
"Serious art collection and an ice bar in the winter."
Star Service Star Service
"This elegant, arty retreat retains its status as a genuine sophisticate, competing with Kimpton's Grand and the newer Hotel Ivy." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"Eclectic art adorns the gleaming white walls of this ultrahip and trendy boutique hotel in the downtown Theatre District, giving off a cosmopolitan, mod feel." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"These minimalist digs put the spotlight where it belongs: on the 200-plus pieces of world-renowned contemporary art prominently displayed throughout the lobby of this 60-room boutique hotel." Full review