The Royal Sonesta Minneapolis Downtown

5/7 staff were exceptional, and I wish we had taken names (Reception desk day/night and maid service) The restaurant was fantastic (food and Jacob, our server). The manager was very helpful (he is a huge Prince fan and gave us some ideas for things to do). It was great being just about a mile from the Mighty Mississippi River, and the parks along the river were so pretty. Downtown is pretty, and fun to walk. Our event was just 1 block away. *We were only 2 blocks from 'First Avenue & 7th St Entry' venue* where Prince filmed Purple Rain. And we were around the corner from the Mary Tyler Moore statue.

Great customer service all around after sharing with the staff about a shower head issue. Offered vouchers for the first night and was able to get the engineering team to do a shower head replacement promptly the next day.

Perfect location for pride and US Bank Stadium. The staff were very friendly. The view of our suite was essentially the wall of an outer building, which is a bit bizarre but we kind of liked it as it kept the sunlight out. This is not a place to stay for beautiful views of Minneapolis (or, any views whatsoever, but I preferred the ability to sleep in.

Convenient location

Restaurant was a big improvement over the one in the Radisson. I had a pheasant pappardelle that was fabulous. Also like the fact that dogs are still welcome at this hotel.