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    Minneapolis International Hostel

    2.9 (55 reviews)
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    Worst experience ever. Do Not Stay Here **Just the highlights** Due to multiple miscommunications between staff my stay here has been a nightmare! In the end I was harassed by a member of staff for having a service dog. I had been there three days already with no problems but she just decided I had to go and was aggressive and in my face about it. I did not feel safe and called the police on her. The police informed her that she couldn't make me leave so here I am with 7 days left of my pre-paid stay. *The details* I travel with a service dog due to an invisible disability. My dog and I are protected under the federal ADA regulations I made my reservations on the phone and notified them of this. I was staying 10 nights for a conference and they had no single rooms available but I was told to call back and double check for cancellations. One month later I called back. I spoke to a new person, they had a cancellation and I was told I could have a private room for three nights but would then have to move. I accepted this and notified them that I would be mailing my dog's food ahead of time and asked if she would hold it at the front desk, she accepted, I mailed the package. The package arrived and I received an email (another person) that someone had opened my package, saw that it contained dog food and reminded me of the no pet policy. I notified them that I did not have a pet I had a service dog. They apologized for the confusion and that was that. I arrived, checked in and paid for the entire stay. I was checked in by the person that emailed me about the dog food. He was very helpful, I requested an itemized bill for the different room rates but they said that I was going to be in the same room for the whole stay so it was not necessary. Three days later a new front desk person tells me it's time to move. I was about to leave for the day and had work obligations and a tight schedule. She told me it must have been a mistake when the other guy told me I didn't have to move. She was very rude and aggressive and I caved and began packing my belongings. While packing she came into my room and told me the dog couldn't stay. I reminded her the "dog" was a service dog (she wears a red vest) and handed her a PSA flyer for people unfamiliar with service dogs and continued to pack. 10 minutes later she came back in to the room and said that because the flyer mentioned ESA animals that my dog was obviously an ESA so I had to leave. I corrected her, again, and shut the door. I finished packing and started to move in to the new room and she called me in to her office. She asked me if I had the dog because of a disability, I said yes, and that ended the conversation. I went back to unpacking. She called me in her office again, then asked me what service my dog provided. The room was full of people, non-employees, I had to ask them to leave. I informed her of the task my dog is trained to do, She had never heard of it and did not believe me. It was at this point that she got angry and aggressive again and told me to leave again. I refused, she insisted, then came out from behind the desk like she was going to do something, so I called the police. I am still here for another 7 nights and she can't legally make me leave according to the police. So here I am getting dirty looks from the entire staff if I leave my room, and no recourse to leaving as all of downtown is booked from the conference. DO NOT STAY HERE All the online images are old or doctored, this place is seriously run down and not cleaned regularly. The bathrooms are filthy. There is only one overflowing refrigerator for the whole place, and the internet only works on the main floor. I could go on for another hour but I won't waste any more of your time or mine.

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    Very helpful and friendly staff!:))) would stay again! Close to bus and across from Institute of Arts, quite area.

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    It sits across the street from the Minneapolis Institute of Art, within two blocks of Eat Street or the 18 bus to Nicolett Mall.

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    Hotel Ivy, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Minneapolis

    Hotel Ivy, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Minneapolis

    3.9(151 reviews)
    0.9 miDowntown Minneapolis
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    Always a luxury home for relaxation…read more Guests enjoy on-site dining at Breva Bar & Grill for American cuisine and cocktails, plus options like Masa & Agave tequilaria speakeasy. The hotel features the renowned Anda Spa for massages, facials, and wellness treatments, a 24-hour fitness center with yoga classes, steam room, and convenient access to the downtown Skyway system for easy exploration of nearby attractions such as Orchestra Hall, Nicollet Mall, and U.S. Bank Stadium. It's pet-friendly, offers valet parking, meeting spaces, and high-end service in the heart of downtown.

    I had such a great experience at Hotel Ivy. First, the front desk service is outstanding - truly…read moretop notch. When checking in, they asked us if we were here for a special occasion and upon learning that it was a girls night getaway, they provided us with BOGO app and drink coupons to the 2 restaurants onsite. They also suggested a few dishes to try. When we returned to our room after a show at the Orpheum, we found a bottle of bubbly with a handwritten note on the table!! It was such a kind gesture and so so thoughtful. I've never experienced something like that before - usually it's a birthday or anniversary where this type of stuff happens so we were thrilled the front desk would provide such a gift for friends simply getting together. We had dinner at Breva Bar (on the first floor) and loved the food. One tip - if the Minnesota Orchestra is having an event (close proximity), there will likely be a rush of diners beforehand and service can be tough/limited due to restaurant capacity. We experienced it first hand and had to wait a long time for food. But once the orchestra crowd cleared, it was prompt service. Another tip - do not skip the burrata & apple starter. It was so good we ordered it TWICE. Our room was on a high floor with views of downtown. The real star is though is the bed. I've stayed at Marriott properties before (Ivy is part of the Marriott family) but none of them compares to a Hotel Ivy bed. There's a reason this is a luxury hotel because this is a luxurious bed. Fun fact: Marriott actually sells these beds online and the prices are crazy expensive. There was complimentary coffee in the lobby the next morning. We enjoyed a simple but filling breakfast at the hotel bar before concluding our short 1 night but very memorable stay. So glad I got to experience Hotel Ivy, the beautiful ambiance, and stellar service. If I feel like spoiling myself again for another girls get together, I'm coming back here.

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    Moxy Minneapolis Downtown - Game room

    Moxy Minneapolis Downtown

    3.0(48 reviews)
    1.5 miDowntown Minneapolis

    This bar was located in the hotel and was a really fun and comfortable hang out area. The bar was…read morebeautiful and the lounge had a fun spot to hang out. The bartender was super friendly and we had great conversations. Definitely a nice spot!

    I have never stayed in a Moxy but on this week I stayed in two in Minneapolis and Madison for…read moreseveral days. As a business traveler, I don't think I will be staying in Moxy Hotels in the future. If you are looking for a place to have a weekend getaway, wedding party, a retreat for hipsters, Moxy hotels are a good option. The rooms are very basic and small. The bathroom and shower are very good. I like the vinyl flooring much better than carpet. As far as business , the loud music in the lobby makes it clunky to have a zoom call. I had to leave the hotel to do that. The rooms were not conducive for zoom as they are pretty small and the bed will always be in the image. The rooms are nice and more about that below. For a business traveler lobby coffee is super important.... In both Moxy hotels coffee was bad, really acidic with bad flavor. The "service" was also poor with the only mix in plastic containers of "cream" like you would get at a gas station. IMO in this category, Hilton wins with their more authentic "hip hotels", quiet lobby and better coffee. Hilton's strategy was to convert older properties back to their glory with a modern touch. With that said, after 20 years of being Hilton diamond, I am moving back to Marriott (again) for routine stays due to their Marriott's better rewards program. What is interesting is this category was started by, W (aloft), now owned by Marriott. Not sure why Marriott didn't just stick with the W or update aloft brand. Because Moxy is contrived, the decorating is like something I would've done in high school with album covers on the wall and fake graffiti chairs. I don't think this will age well.

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