The Wales HousevsLoews Minneapolis Hotel
Both hotels are rated highly by expert writers. Overall, Loews Minneapolis Hotel ranks significantly better than The Wales House. Loews Minneapolis Hotel ranks #3 in Minneapolis-Saint Paul with approval from 9 publications like Travel + Leisure, Star Service and Gayot.
The Wales House
1115 Fifth Street SE, Minneapolis, MN 55414
From $0/night
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundy Room
- Free Parking
- Air Conditioning
- Breakfast included
Lonely Planet
Top choice
"This cheery 10-bedroom B&B often houses scholars from the nearby University of Minnesota." Full review
Gayot
"The Wales House is a fully furnished, ten-bedroom home that has been welcoming guests since 1994."
Loews Minneapolis Hotel
601 1st Ave North, Minneapolis, MN 55403
From $101/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
Travel + Leisure
"In the 255 rooms, all is quiet and modern; the beds are outfitted with Frette linens and backed by chic glass headboards etched with stylized Minneapolis landmarks like the Stone Arch Bridge." Full review
Star Service
"This was the first Minneapolis hotel to shed tradition and go ultra-chic, spawning a trend of new, modern hotels with higher levels of service unseen before in the Twin Cities." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
81.9
"This 255-room downtown hotel blends ultramodern aesthetics (Indonesian Paldao–wood walls, Grecian marble floors) and local flavor (photographs by area artists)." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"In the heart of downtown Minneapolis, between the Target Center and Hennepin Ave...a sleek and modern, 251-room high-rise hotel that appeals to couples, tourists, and business travelers alike." Full review
Star Service
"This striking 20-story high-rise is part of the multipurpose Mayo Clinic Square, and the hotel's proximity to off-site dining and entertainment should not be overlooked." Full review
Not For Tourists
"Modern and fancy with a bar."
Gayot
"This visually stunning art hotel offers warm Midwest hospitality."
Jetsetter
"Arty minimalist glamazon for techies, oenophiles and cocktail lovers." Full review
Fodor's
"This fashionable boutique hotel, steps away from the bustling Warehouse District, is a sleek, serene environment." Full review