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Northstar 8

625 S Marquette, Minneapolis, MN, USA, 55401
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BUSINESS CLASS MEETINGS & EVENTS Northstar 8 is the most dynamic venue in downtown Minneapolis for hosting a meeting or event. Northstar 8 has a capacity of over 1,000 guests across more than 45,000 square feet and 23 different venues that can be flexibly programmed for a wide variety of conference, meeting and social formats. Featuring a stunning 10,000 square foot outdoor terrace, the elegant Rosewood Room, the Northstar Golf Club, multiple large capacity conference rooms, numerous boardrooms and a variety of other beautifully appointed event venues, Northstar 8 delivers a uniquely curated and immersive experience for you and your guests. Staffed by an onsite team of premium hospitality professionals and fully equipped with a gourmet culinary platform and leading-edge audio-visual features, Northstar 8 also provides full-service event production to customers, so that customers can focus on their guests. ALL-INCLUSIVE PACKAGE PRICING Unlike other meetings & events venues that upcharge customers for staffing, audio-visual, food & beverage and other components throughout the planning process, Northstar 8 offers clients the peace of mind of focusing on the guest experience rather than what the final bill will look like. Our all-inclusive, per-person package pricing includes all room rental, furniture, audio-visual, planning and staffing charges, and offers several tiers of culinary intensity to enable tailored dining experiences for your guests. We rather provide an immersive 5-star hospitality experience for one reliable per-person rate. *ROOM RENTAL *AUDIO-VISUAL & IT *PLANNING & PRODUCTION SUPPORT *CULINARY AUDIO-VISUAL & TECHNOLOGY Northstar 8 features an abundance of state-of-the-art, built-in audio-visual and technology resources and the most robust internet bandwidth in any meetings & events facility in the Twin Cities. Our dedicated, onsite team of technicians provide a robust range of capabilities to help clients accomplish all of their lighting, technology and audio-visual objectives. We enable clients to pursue digital activations, special effects, theatrical lighting and a wide variety of other impactful applications that make for memorable experiences for their guests. Take a 3D virtual tour of our event space: https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=ax4VqcJ9ZGX

Venue Details

ChainIndependent / Other
BrandIndependent
Built1963
Renovated2024
Total meeting space30,000 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms-
Venue typeConference center

Amenities

Facilities
  • AV capabilities
  • Business center
  • Furniture
  • Internet access
  • Lighting
  • Onsite restaurant
  • Other decor
  • Other decor (Bring your own)
  • Space (outdoor)
  • Space (private)
  • Space (semi-private)
  • Table linens
  • Wheelchair accessible
Recreational activities
  • Golf course on grounds

Need dates

Priority windows that venues prefer for hosting events

Nov 6, 2025 - Dec 31, 2026

Meeting rooms

Total meeting space
30,000 sq. ft.
Largest room
3,650 sq. ft.
Space (private)
30,000 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
23
Second largest room
3,000 sq. ft.
Space (semi-private)
12,500 sq. ft.
Space (outdoor)
10,000 sq. ft.
Standing capacity
1,052
Seating capacity
662

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Meeting space

Name
Room size
Ceiling height
Maximum capacity
Banquet rounds
Theater
Classroom
Boardroom
Crescent rounds (Cabaret)
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Minnetonka Ballroom - Level 8
3,650 sq. ft.
57.1 x 56.2 sq. ft.
21.4 ft.
262
200
262
180
-
150
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Superior Salon - Level 8
1,100 sq. ft.
32.7 x 39.7 sq. ft.
8.9 ft.
72
-
72
45
-
36
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Nokomis Salon - Level 8
950 sq. ft.
24.1 x 39.7 sq. ft.
8.9 ft.
64
-
64
45
-
36
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Harriet Salon - Level 8
950 sq. ft.
25.1 x 39.7 sq. ft.
8.9 ft.
64
-
64
45
-
36
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Rosewood Room - Level 8
2,500 sq. ft.
36 x 70.8 sq. ft.
17.9 ft.
154
140
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Skygarden - Level 8
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10,000 sq. ft.
71 x 133.6 sq. ft.
-
350
350
350
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Gardner Green Room - Level 8
695 sq. ft.
31 x 23 sq. ft.
8 ft.
33
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Management Office Boardroom
290 sq. ft.
12.8 x 20.8 sq. ft.
10 ft.
20
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20
-
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Vermillion Boardroom - Level 7
670 sq. ft.
18.2 x 36.8 sq. ft.
9 ft.
26
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26
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Location

Getting Here

Distance from airport 9.6 mi
Parking in the area
Paid parking

Local Attractions

US Bank Stadium Tour
Recreation
1 mi
U.S. Bank Stadium is not just a location, but an epicenter of excitement, opportunity, and Minnesota pride. U.S. Bank Stadium's multi-purpose design allows for hosting major national and international events that create economic, fiscal, and social benefits to the region. In its first three years of operation, the stadium welcomed 4.64 million visitors for more than 1,156 public and private events, and more than 177,141 guests toured the facility on nearly 7,000 tours. U.S. Bank Stadium is a valuable asset to the State of Minnesota and hosts more than 60 days of community events each year, including the Minnesota State High School League Football and Soccer Championships each fall.
401 Chicago Avenue S
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Minneapolis Institute of Arts
Museum
2 mi
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2400 Third Avenue S
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Minneapolis Trolley Tours
Recreation
2 mi
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Minneapolis Skyway Tours
Recreation
1 mi
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Minnehaha Park
Park
6 mi
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Lake Minnetonka Boat Cruise
Recreation
23 mi
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Recreation
11 mi
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Additional Information

Facility Restrictions

The following items are wonderful in the right setting! Our property, unfortunately, is not the right setting, so we ask that you refrain from the following to avoid any additional charges: Glitter Confetti

Additional details

GOURMET ON-SITE CULINARY TEAM Northstar Center’s onsite culinary team presents chef-curated menus that make meetings & events not just a gathering, but also a gourmet dining experience. From breakfast & lunch offerings to beak enhancements, catered receptions and plated dinners, clients enjoy 5-star culinary offerings throughout all of our venues. Our culinary team proudly touts Michelin and James Beard backgrounds that have armed Northstar 8 to deliver the finest culinary platform of any meetings & events venue in the Twin Cities. YOUR SPACE, YOUR BRAND Northstar 8 was designed to flexibly receive and emphasize client and sponsor branding. Through digital signage, themed collateral and our other branding opportunities throughout our venues, meetings & events held at Northstar 8 serve as immersive brand experiences. ABUNDANT ON-SITE COVERED PARKING Parking for guests can be found in the adjacent Northstar Ramp, conveniently and directly connected via the Skyway System and Northstar Center elevators. Please inquire for most current parking rates and details. The Northstar Center is easily accessible via the Skyway and has abundant parking available onsite.

Northstar 8 Frequently Asked Questions

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Sustainable Practices

Please provide comments or a link to any publicly communicated Northstar 8's sustainability or social impact goals/strategy.
No response.
Does Northstar 8 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.
No response.

Diversity and Inclusion

For US hotels only, is Northstar 8 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 Northstar 8's public report on their commitments and initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion?
No response.

Health and Safety

Were practices at Northstar 8 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.
No response.
Does Northstar 8 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.
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