This is a hidden gem right in the middle if downtown excelsior. We had friends staying in town and…read moremade this recommendation for it's walk ability and so glad we did! When we arrived, we noticed there was a health number of stairs (not handicap/limited mobility accessible) which led to the boutique hotel floor. I would categorize this more like an air bnb since there was no front desk concierge or turn down service and you are given a keycode access at check in time. The room/space was adorable with a full kitchen, bathroom, and good amount of seating (think well designed studio apartment). There is a coffee shop located in the main floor below the hotel and also- Red Bench is like 3 doors down. Highly recommend for guests when they come into town or a Lil' getaway for a couple or small family!

We stayed in the Wayzata Bay Suite on a cold and snowy January weekend. It was a wonderful room…read morewith pretty much everything you could need for a stay. Very lovely room and very clean and comfortable. Downtown Excelsior is a fun area to check out with plenty of great restaurants and the lakes are nearby. We went to a play at Old Log Theatre which is also very near. We would definitely highly recommend staying here!

Clean, fresh, peaceful place to stay! Remodel looks great! Stayed here last year as well, and we…read morewere just as satisfied.

I came here for a quick in and out work trip and am happy it was only for a couple of nights…read more The hotel itself is kind of in the middle of no where so there are no real places to go eat within walking distance except for Burger King and a sandwich shop across the street. The rooms are quite outdated and could do with some renovating or refreshing. Thankfully though, they have a microwave and fridge. The gym is barely existent, just three machines, a bosu ball and a yoga mat which barely has room to lay out because the room is so small. It was pretty disappointing especially for someone actually uses hotel gyms. The breakfast is quite typical, from fresh fruit, to cinnamon scrolls, biscuits, eggs, sausage, bacon, bagels, yoghurt, oatmeal and granola. The staff seem a bit dazed and confused whenever I would ask any questions and weren't the most assertive. This place wouldn't be my first preference if it was my money and wallet I was spending to accommodate here. In general, the Holiday Inn chain is quite on the cheap side compared to other chains I've stayed at.

Unfortunately, we didn't have a chance to meet the owner of this B & B, not sure if it would have…read moremade a difference in our experience or not. She was pleasant and friendly over the phone when I made our room reservation. I will say most of the B & B's I've enjoyed, was partially because we had a chance to get to know the owners a bit and see how passionate they were about making a great B & B experience for everyone who stayed with them. So, maybe I've just been spoiled a bit by the extent of the services and amenities others offer, but that's my comparison. What this place does have going for it, is it's location. However depending on where your room is, you'll hear the traffic noise as this is located on a busy street. Also, the fact that there isn't really much else around lodging accommodations limits your choices for this area. There is private parking for guests. The room was clean and comfortable. It was lacking the extra little touches that many travelers have come to appreciate from bed & breakfast operators-shampoo, blower dryer, complementary water or soda, glassware or plasticware instead of dixie cups in the room. Self service coffee, tea and microwave popcorn was available in the dining area. For the price of the rooms, the little extra touches might have helped.

A very pleasant stay, and I am not a fan of B&B's because I have to, you know... socialize, and I…read moream not an extrovert. But hey, our hosts were relaxed and friendly, and the folks we sat down with to breakfast had fun stories to tell. The rooms are idiosyncratic but charming. The bathrooms: just idiosyncratic, but they worked. Breakfasts on the weekends were more elaborate and tasty, and on weekdays simpler but adequate. I get the feeling this may vary with the number of guests. The Birdhouse is on a "busy" intersection which is no big deal because Excelsior is a pretty quiet little town; and a charming one. You are a walk away from good shops and restaurants. You are a very short walk from Lake Minnetonka and its activities. The Porch and grounds are delightful. If you get the right weather for it, lazing outside could be a delicious experience, with an elevated view of the neighborhood. Of course, getting bearable weather (not too many mosquitoes, not too much heat and humidity, not 5 degrees below zero, can take scheduling and luck. In the winter, I imagine the large parlor would be very inviting. So a point off for the various weird bathrooms, which were all functional but awkward, but all in all, I will be staying there again, the next time I visit relatives.

first of all it is no longer a best western it is a grand stay hotel and suites…read morethe hotel is in the best local but they do not have their act together Toilet backed up in middle of the night phone ringing in the middle of the night multiple times Hotel key did not work on two occasions called for a wake up the was up before the wake up so called down stair to take off, phone ran while I was in the shower Breakfast instant eggs waffle maker that everyone had issues with using. will think twice before coming back on my next visit

Good location, good facility, poor housekeeping/staffing and overall poor service…read more The location in downtown Chaska was really good, and the facility itself is really nice. Huge firepit, tasty breakfast, and a nice pool. Night 1: we called the front desk to get blankets for our daughter. Each room is supposed to have a blanket and pillow in the closet, our bag for this was empty. The front desk said we could come down and get it. Yeah, that's right. They make a mistake and we fix it ourselves. I don't care about their staffing, that's ridiculous. Night 2: our housekeeping staff took all our towels from night 1 and didn't replenish them. Same story, "come get it". Pretzels in ac unit too, nice attention to detail guys! Our room also smelled of smoke, although this is a nonsmoking hotel. That sucked.

We just returned from a 3 night stay at the hotel/casino for our company conference. We arrived…read morelater in the day on Monday. The customer service at check in was lackluster, but I gave the employee a bit of a hard time and he cracked a smile, telling me it was his Friday-- all good! The room was nice. Double queen, a single chair, plug ins for all different charger types in several spots throughout the room, Keurig coffee maker and a mini fridge in room. My two slight "complaints"-- the A/C blew straight out into nothingness (I don't understand why they don't direct them INTO the main space of the room, at the beds) and the shower water didn't get very hot (maybe most people don't like to turn red when they shower?‍) neither of which were earth shattering or made my time any worse. Oh, and the pillows-- weirdly airy, hard to get comfortable on, but better than flat lumpy pillows! Can't make everyone happy The casino itself was very nice, all non smoking which I appreciate so much! A lot of slot options, table games (can't talk much in those as I don't play), self serve beverage stations located all over. There IS a smoking room in the middle area of the casino for those who don't want to go outside. There are also several food options. Caribou Coffee was my stop each morning (Mint Condition!). There was an ice cream and dessert place called Sweet Temptations (didn't get a chance to try it), a cafe as well as some sit down restaurants and more fast food type offerings around the back. Also looked like there is a sports bar getting ready to open. The hotel also provides shuttle service to and from several places in the area throughout the day such as Mall of America. That was a nice option for my husband who joined me but was not part of the conference. As for our event, I can only assume that the buffets and food that we had were catered by the property... most of it was pretty unimpressive and flavorless. I don't want to dwell on that too much, though, for this review. Overall, if I am ever back in that area, I would visit again.

I came here for a work event and was impressed with what this hotel offered. I had a king suite in…read morethe promenade tower that met all of my needs. This hotel is a little odd though. Some areas seem outdated while other areas are quite modern. It could use a total makeover to make it more cohesive. Otherwise, it was great for a work gathering of 500+ people.

I have No about this hotel. It has a, nice view of a lake that it sits on and they provide a decent…read morebreakfast! The room was clean, comfortable, and functional for a work trip. I'll probably stay at this hotel again as it was a good value when I'm back.

I stay in hotels approximately 180 nights per year. This is the cleanest, nicest Hampton I have…read morebeen in with the best staff, particularly Mary who works the late shift. Highly recommended!!

We spent two nights at the house, celebrating a family reunion with four families (10 persons) in…read moreattendance. Cindy is a wonderful agent, doing her best to accommodate guests. She exceeded our expectations. The house is located on a very large lake property, facing south. The lake has a fair amount of motor boat traffic, but is crystal clear and allows to swim, fish, and kayak. The neighborhood is suburban, surrounded by developments, only 15-20 min from MSP. Stores are a 2 mile drive away. The house is generous and well equipped with cooking utensils, books, toys, games, kayaks, volleyball net, bikes, table tennis etc to providing ample entertainment. The master suite with the huge bathtub is humongous. The two bedrooms upstairs (a queen bed and a bunk bed in each) are generous in size and share a bathroom. The fourth bedroom on the main level is small in comparison and has more noise from kitchen and laundry room. Living room, master bedroom, and porch offer great Lake views. A gas fire place offers warmth in fall. We enjoyed s'mores and vino Rosso, generously provided by the host. The decor of the house is conservative. The kitchen and bathrooms were spotless and the grounds well groomed. A search for a lost shoe sent me diving under beds and behind couches, revealing that these areas need to be addressed by the housekeeping team. We had a wonderful time at the house. Adults, preteens and toddler loved the property and the sports opportunities. The lake is very close to the house - parents of young children must be on guard. A great place to enjoy family time.

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I recently stayed here while I was in the Minneapolis area. This hotel was clean and absolutely…read morecozy upon entering. Staff at the front desk was very nice and I was able to get into my room pretty quickly. There weren't many people at all but i do highly recommend this place just because of how clean everything was. Bedrooms were nice and modern. The shower was absolutely clean. Great hallways that were very well lit. Do you even had a pool and a fitness room too though I sadly didn't utilize them. The breakfast was a bit subpar unfortunately but overall, this was a nice place to stay at for the night.

Not a great location but it was convenient for when I was staying here…read more Typical Fairfield Marriot property. Check in area was to the left in the lobby with a small seating area to the right and then the breakfast seating area past that. The gym wasn't very big. A small stretching area and some treadmills and some dumbbells and a bench. There was a pool as well but it was small too. There was laundry on site as well. One washer and one dryer and it was a credit machine so no change needed. They also had free detergent as well. The rooms were clean and comfortable. The free breakfast wasn't too good either. Decent Selection but eveything was undercooked including the oatmeal.

We've become loyalists to this version of Marriott Hotels, as we've enjoyed very location, they are…read moreconsistent in their amenities, cleanliness standards, breakfast offerings and friendliness of staff. This stay was no exception other than one minor hiccup. All of the hot breakfast offerings were cold. The person in charge said he was a "fill in" and learning on the job. I suspect he learned he didn't put the food in the chafing dishes early enough before service started. He further apologized that neither microwave was working so he couldn't force heat the food. Also, the juice machine was having a fit, and spraying water across the counter. The breakfast offerings were the same as we've experienced at other locations, at least one meat, potatoes, eggs, juice, waffles, cereal, fruit, oatmeal, breakfast breads, yogurt, hard boiled eggs. What I like about Fairfield's breakfast, if you're staying multiple days, they have different meat selections each day. I always welcome the chance to eat a pound of bacon for free! C'est la vie. Stuff happens. I still enjoyed my stay, The bedding was wonderful. I will remain loyal.

Clean rooms and public areas . Pretty quiet for the most part. Comfortable beds and pillows. AC…read moreworked well and the water pressure on 3rd floor was awesome! Room has a small fridge and coffee pot. Ice machine and vending food and snacks by front desk. The pool looked nice with a hot tub. Brought us extra towels for our stay with only one ask. They serve breakfast at 6am to 9am during the week. Till 10 am on weekends. They serve great coffee in lobby 24/7. Breakfast was a choice of pork or Turkey sausage patties. Scrambled eggs with some shredded cheese available or a hard boiled egg. Oatmeal with lots of fixings for it. Waffle cooker. English muffins, bagels bread. Cereal choices, milk , cream, yogurt, juices fresh fruit and condiments. I would stay there again. The staff was super nice!