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The Royal Sonesta Minneapolis Downtown

35 South Seventh Street, Minneapolis, MN, USA, 55402
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A landmark of the Twin Cities skyline, The Royal Sonesta Minneapolis Downtown welcomes you with elegance, unrivaled comfort, and a sensational location. Enjoy so much, so close—the Royal Sonesta Minneapolis Downtown is conveniently situated just moments away from the vibrant theater and business districts and within two blocks of Target Field, Target Center, shopping and entertainment. Reach nearly any destination without leaving the comfort of the indoors through the hotel's direction connection to the Minneapolis Skyway System, a network of 11 miles of climate-controlled pathways connecting 80 city blocks.

Venue Details

ChainSonesta
BrandRoyal Sonesta
Built1987
Renovated2014
Total meeting space30,000 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms360
Venue typeHotel

Industry Ratings

AAA
Northstar

Awards

Industry awards
2020 TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice Award Winner 4-Key ranking from the Green Key program #6 Best Hotel in Minnesota by 2022 U.S. News & World Report Best Hotel List Royal Sonesta Minneapolis Downtown Safety Protocol in Place

Venue Highlights

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Amenities

Room features and guest services
  • Calls (toll-free)
  • Internet access
  • Laundry service
  • Luggage storage
  • View (urban)
  • Voicemail box
Facilities
  • Onsite catering
  • Onsite restaurant
  • Onsite security
  • Outside caterers allowed
  • Pet friendly
  • Wheelchair accessible
Business services
  • AV capabilities
  • Business center
  • Video conference

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Priority windows that venues prefer for hosting events

Nov 14, 2025 - Mar 31, 2026

Seasonal Availability

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High season
Apr 01 - Jun 30Jul 01 - Sep 30
Shoulder season
Low season
Jan 01 - Mar 31Nov 01 - Dec 31

Meeting rooms

Total meeting space
30,000 sq. ft.
Largest room
7,061 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
21
Second largest room
6,493 sq. ft.
Exhibit space
7,000 sq. ft.
Standing capacity
500

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Meeting space

Meeting room floor plans

New Sweden 2 & 3
Odense Room
New Sweden 1 & 2
Denmark Commons
Fjords 3
Fjords 1

Guest rooms

Total guest rooms
360
Single (1 bed)
229
Double (2 beds)
131
Suites
18
Tax rate
17.025%

Location

Getting Here

The Royal Sonesta Minneapolis Downtown Hotels Safety Protocol in Place Directions From 35W heading north to downtown: - Take the 5th St. Downtown exit veering left, and turn left on 7th St. - Go 5.5 blocks - The hotel is on the left side of the street between Nicollet Mall and Hennepin Avenue. From 35W heading south to downtown: - Take Washington Ave exit and turn right - Drive to 2nd Ave south and turn left - Drive to 7th St and turn right - Go 2.5 blocks - The hotel is on the left side of the street. From 94 heading west from St Paul: - Take the 5th Ave exit, staying in the left lane, turning onto 11th Ave. - Head two blocks south and take a right on 7th street. - Follow 7th street for 10 blocks the hotel is on the left side of the street. From Interstate 394 heading east towards downtown: - Take the downtown exit to 6th street - Drive to 2nd Avenue then turn right - Drive one block to 7th street and turn right - Go 2.5 blocks and the hotel is on the left side. 94 east towards downtown: - Take the 4th street exit crossing over 94 and follow into downtown. - Drive to 2nd Avenue South.
Distance from airport 13.8 mi
Parking in the area
Paid parking
( $32.00/day )

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Facility Restrictions

Smoke Free Property

Cancellation Policy

Group room reservations may cancel outside of 72 hours without penalty.

Additional details

Plan your meeting or event in the Central Minneapolis district of Minnesota’s most dynamic city. The Royal Sonesta Minneapolis Downtown offers 30,000 square feet of flexible event and meeting space. Choose from the opulent, 7,000-square-foot Scandinavian Ballroom or a variety of elegant meeting rooms and boardrooms, all with the latest technology—including complimentary high-speed wireless Internet access to keep you connected at all times. Plus, discover customized catering, audiovisual equipment, and the assistance of the hotel's dedicated conference staff. We ensure a memorable, successful event every time at The Royal Sonesta Minneapolis Downtown. After a day of exploration, return to the stylish Royal Sonesta Minneapolis Downtown for some well-earned rest and relaxation. Enjoy a high-level workout in the 17th-floor fitness center, and then catch up with colleagues or check in with loved ones in the heart of our high-tech lobby. Delight your palates with imaginative Minnesotan dishes at our Wood + Paddle Eatery. At the end of the day, settle into your tastefully appointed suites and rooms with a host of amenities to enjoy. Long Live the Guest at The Royal Sonesta. Self-parking is available in the heated PwC Plaza ramp directly beneath the hotel, with elevators leading to the hotel lobby and meeting space. The ramp entrance is on Seventh St. Self-parking is $32 per day with in/out privileges.

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The Royal Sonesta Minneapolis Downtown Frequently Asked Questions

Explore frequently asked questions from the The Royal Sonesta Minneapolis Downtown regarding Health and Safety, Sustainability, and Diversity and Inclusion

Sustainable Practices

Please provide comments or a link to any publicly communicated The Royal Sonesta Minneapolis Downtown's sustainability or social impact goals/strategy.
At least two energy demand reduction technologies are implemented in guest-facing conditioned spaces (e.g. low-energy lightning, smart building technology, automatic switch-off for lightning or HVAC).
Does The Royal Sonesta 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, Minneapolis plastic reduction ordinance

Diversity and Inclusion

For US hotels only, is The Royal Sonesta 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:
NA
If applicable, could you please provide a link to The Royal Sonesta Minneapolis Downtown's public report on their commitments and initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion?
https://www.sonesta.com/esg-sonesta

Health and Safety

Were practices at The Royal Sonesta 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, WHO, CDC, Ecolab Inc
Does The Royal Sonesta 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, Rigorous cleaning protocols and use of hospital grade disinfectant (CDC approved), public areas sanitized at least every 3 hours. Electrostatic sprayers used in public areas
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