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W Minneapolis - The FoshayvsNicollet Island Inn
Both hotels are endorsed by professional travelers. On balance, Nicollet Island Inn scores marginally better than W Minneapolis - The Foshay. Nicollet Island Inn ranks #13 in Minneapolis-Saint Paul with recommendations from 6 publications including Rough Guide, Frommer's and Michelin Guide.
W Minneapolis - The Foshay
Travel + Leisure
Star Service
Gayot
Zagat
Jetsetter
821 Marquette Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55402
From $117/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Travel + Leisure "A sexy new hotel in an arguably unsexy city, the W Minneapolis is a stunning 2008 renovation of the 1920’s Art Deco Foshay Tower." Full review
Star Service "A colorful, well-run funhouse with a credo that reads, "All work and no play make Jane and Jack dull folk, indeed."" Full review
Gayot "Blends the roaring '20s and modern day with the Foshay, located in the hip arts and music district... The Mall of America and Minnesota Zoo are just a few miles down the highway."
Zagat "Swanky hotel lounge with city views." Full review
Jetsetter "Historic Art Deco on the outside, party palace on the inside with steaks and speakeasy cocktails." Full review
Nicollet Island Inn
Fodor's
Frommer's Travel + Leisure
Rough Guide
Michelin Guide
Not For Tourists
95 Merriam Street, Nicollet Island, Minneapolis, MN 55401
From $170/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Restaurant
- Free Parking
Fodor's "This charming 1893 limestone inn is on Nicollet Island in the middle of the Mississippi River, with downtown Minneapolis on one shore and the Riverplace and St. Anthony Main on the other." Full review
Frommer's "Just across from the Mississippi River, this lovely inn was once an 1893 window-shade and blind company." Full review
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Travel + Leisure "Visitors return to the 24-room Nicollet Island Inn year after year for its romantic setting on a miniature island in the middle of the Mississippi." Full review
Rough Guide "Pricey, mid-river establishment with the edge on other downtown hotels because of its delightful location and excellent restaurant."
Michelin Guide "Located on a small island 2mi from downtown Minneapolis, this elegant guesthouse was built of locally quarried limestone in 1893."
Not For Tourists "Historic factory building turned inn. Fantastic Sunday brunch."
