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AC Hotel Minneapolis Downtown

401 Hennepin Avenue, Minneapolis, MN, USA, 55401
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About us

Discover the AC Hotel Minneapolis Downtown. Located in the Hennepin Theatre District, our guests enjoy thoughtful service and a modern mindset that elevates every travel experience. From check-in to check-out, we’ve carefully curated each element of our hotel to provide a sophisticated retreat that’s rich in style and substance. Our contemporary rooms feature upscale amenities including Smart TVs - feature the latest in entertainment applications (Hulu, Netflix, etc) along with mini-fridges and complimentary high-speed internet access. You’ll also enjoy European breakfast from the AC Kitchen along with tapas and evening drinks at the chic AC Lounge. Ideally situated within walking distance of the Target Center and Nicollet Mall, we cater to travelers looking to immerse themselves in the energy of Downtown Minneapolis. Hotel is 3 star / 3 diamond rated and is maintaining a Top 10 rating in TripAdvisor among 55 Minneapolis downtown hotels.

Venue Details

ChainMarriott Bonvoy
BrandAC Hotels by Marriott
Built2016
Renovated-
Total meeting space1,419 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms245
Venue typeHotel

Industry Ratings

AAA
Northstar

Amenities

Room features and guest services
  • Calls (local)
  • Calls (toll-free)
  • Luggage storage
  • View (urban)
  • Voicemail box
Facilities
  • Onsite catering
  • Onsite gift shop
  • Onsite restaurant
  • Onsite security
  • Pet friendly
  • Rental car service
  • Space (private)
  • Space (semi-private)
  • Wheelchair accessible

Need dates

Priority windows that venues prefer for hosting events

Dec 9, 2025 - Jan 10, 2026
Feb 2, 2026 - Mar 18, 2026

Seasonal Availability

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High season
Jun 01 - Oct 25
Shoulder season
Apr 01 - May 31
Low season
Jan 01 - Mar 31Oct 26 - Dec 31

Meeting rooms

Total meeting space
1,419 sq. ft.
Largest room
616 sq. ft.
Space (private)
1,500 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
4
Second largest room
465 sq. ft.
Space (semi-private)
1,500 sq. ft.
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Meeting space

Name
Room size
Ceiling height
Maximum capacity
U-Shape
Banquet rounds
Theater
Classroom
Boardroom
169 sq. ft.
13 x 13 sq. ft.
12 ft.
7
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7
169 sq. ft.
13 x 13 sq. ft.
12 ft.
7
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7
616 sq. ft.
28 x 22 sq. ft.
12 ft.
50
24
35
50
24
24
465 sq. ft.
31 x 15 sq. ft.
8 ft.
14
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14

Guest rooms

Total guest rooms
245
Single (1 bed)
174
Single (1 bed) rate
$99.00 - $499.00
Double (2 beds)
71
Double (2 beds) rate
$99.00 - $499.00
Tax rate
15.025%

Location

Getting Here

Located in the heart of downtown on Hennepin Avenue. I-94 and I-394 access is a few blocks away. Light Rail stops are one block away travelling to MSP, Mall of America, University of Minnesota and St. Paul.
Distance from airport 13.4 mi
Parking in the area
Paid parking
( $37.00/day )

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Nicollet Mall
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Orpheum Theatre
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Theater
5 blks
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Facility Restrictions

Contemporary hotel. Opened October 2016

Cancellation Policy

24 Hours

Additional details

Located 12 blocks from the Minneapolis Convention Center,4 blocks from the Minneapolis River District - Northeast

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AC Hotel Minneapolis Downtown Frequently Asked Questions

Explore frequently asked questions from the AC Hotel Minneapolis Downtown regarding Health and Safety, Sustainability, and Diversity and Inclusion

Sustainable Practices

Please provide comments or a link to any publicly communicated AC Hotel Minneapolis Downtown's sustainability or social impact goals/strategy.
Please visit Marriott.com/Serve360 for Marriott International's sustainability & social impact strategy and 2025 goals information.
Does AC Hotel Minneapolis Downtown have a strategy that focuses on the elimination and diversion of waste (i.e. plastics, papers, cardboard, etc.)? If yes, please elaborate on your strategy of elimination and diversion of waste.
Yes, Newspaper,Cardboard,Mixed,Aluminum,Glass

Diversity and Inclusion

For US hotels only, is AC Hotel Minneapolis Downtown and/or parent company certified as a 51% diverse owned business enterprise (BE)? If yes, please indicate which one of the following you are certified as:
No response.
If applicable, could you please provide a link to AC Hotel Minneapolis Downtown's public report on their commitments and initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion?
https://www.marriott.com/diversity/diversity-and-inclusion.mi

Health and Safety

Were practices at AC Hotel Minneapolis Downtown developed based on health service recommendations from public governmental entities or private organizations? If Yes, please list which organizations were used to develop these practices.
Yes, Marriott cares greatly about every guest's experience and takes hygiene and sanitation very seriously. Marriott has established strict standards of cleanliness for all of its hotels that either meet or exceed public health department regulations. 
Does AC Hotel Minneapolis Downtown clean and sanitize public areas and publicly accessible facilities (i.e. meeting rooms, restaurants, elevator banks, etc.)? If yes, describe any new measures that are taken.
Yes, Marriott cares greatly about every guest's experience and takes hygiene and sanitation very seriously. Marriott has established strict standards of cleanliness for all of its hotels that either meet or exceed public health department regulations. 
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