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Snelling Motel

2.0 star property
Motel with free parking, a short walk to Mississippi River

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Free WiFi, bed sheets
Front of property
Exterior
Lobby
Free self parking
Snelling Motel, near the scenic Mississippi River, offers a cozy retreat with free in-room WiFi and self parking. The helpful staff has left a lasting impression on previous guests who appreciate the area shuttle and 24-hour front desk.

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is SAR 386
SAR 496 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Sep - 18 Sep

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Located in South Minneapolis, a neighborhood in Minneapolis, Snelling Motel is near a metro station. Target Center and Xcel Energy Center are cultural highlights, and some of the area's popular attractions include Nickelodeon Universe and Minnesota State Fairgrounds. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at U.S. Bank Stadium or Target Field.
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5346 Minnehaha Ave, Minneapolis, MN, 55417

What's nearby

  • Minnehaha Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Mall of America - 8 min drive - 10.3 km
  • Nickelodeon Universe - 8 min drive - 10.6 km
  • University of St. Thomas - 9 min drive - 5.7 km
  • U.S. Bank Stadium - 11 min drive - 10.0 km

Getting around

  • VA Medical Center Station - 5 min walk
  • Saint Paul Union Depot - 12 min drive
  • Minneapolis - St. Paul Intl. Airport (MSP) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sea Salt - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Rick’s Coffee Bar - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Snelling Motel

Motel near Mississippi River
Located close to Mall of America, Snelling Motel has plenty to offer. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • An area shuttle, a vending machine, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Snelling Motel boast comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations
  • 43-inch TVs with premium channels

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

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  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 43-inch TV with premium cable channels

More

  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 3.5 percent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between December 21 and April 30.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 500.00 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3.5 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Snelling Motel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Snelling Motel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Snelling Motel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Snelling Motel?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Snelling Motel located?

Located in South Minneapolis, this motel is within a 10-minute walk of Mississippi River and Minnehaha Park. Minnehaha Falls and Fort Snelling State Park are also within 1 mi (2 km). VA Medical Center Station is 5 minutes by foot and 50th Street Minnehaha Station is 12 minutes.

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Snelling Motel Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 162 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 55 out of 162 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 38 out of 162 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 162 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 162 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

6.4/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Walter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Basic no frills older building but clean, newly renovated with friendly helpful staff. Convenient to public transportation, airport and down town. Enjoyed the stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Tanner

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms are nothing like what’s advertised. Ordered a king and was put in a full with dirty sheets. Smell of must annd old smoke and felt damp and humid. Owner refused to let us cancel after going in and checking out the room and pulling back the sheets. Accused of “using the room” for ten mins and since we stepped in he wouldn’t allow us to cancel.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carlton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Kind staff and comfortable setting
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I was satisfied with my stay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very Convenient for us as we were able to use the Metro transit for everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A wonderful stay! Amazing staff. Right next to metro, convenient but also really quiet. I know where Im staying when i come back to Minneapolis!
Stayed 12 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hoang

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Affordable, clean place that's near to the rail.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Alan D.

Liked: Cleanliness
the staff were very friendly and the location is perfect for folks , who want a place near the airport. the cost was moderate. the physical layout worked out well, since I had a room on the ground floor[ worked great]. the place I modest and I did not expect a palace. 2 issues. there was no shape in the shower dispenser . also the cleaning material used on the floors, smelled like FABULOSO. I find it offensive and the ingredients are such that I would never use in my home. if they regularly refill the shampoo and change cleaner, I would have been thrilled.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Dawn

Liked: Staff & service
Fine for meducal stay over
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Raymond

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful trip

Relaxing, convenient to get around town, courteous staff
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Kara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I liked that it was quite, owners were friendly and hospitable. I liked that it was near metro station.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Conveniently Located

Check in was easy and the hotel is right on the Blue line, so we could easily get to various points around the city, including the airport, with a $4 all-day pass.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Giulia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice, undergoing construction but clean rooms, even if a little run-down. Nice staff, friendly and right next to the metro
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Skylar

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
My first reservation with a Airbnb ended up not being a reliable place to stay, so I booked this hotel while already in Minneapolis. When I arrive the man working the desk tells me that I need a state id to check in, which I did not have because I travel with my passport. He gave me a hard time as a woman by myself until a male coworker showed up with me and his whole attitude changed. Long story short I never ended up checking in to this place because I felt extremely uncomfortable and the man did not sound convincing that I would get back the $500 deposit they were asking for. And on top of that they gave me a hard time canceling my reservation and did not fully refund what I had paid to be there , extremely inconveniencing me because I had to pay for another hotel reservation in full on top of what this place had charged me.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice rooms and a great price , there was a microwave, fridge and coffee maker in the room and even received a call to see if we needed anything. Polite and courteous staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

LeRoy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

great experience

This hotel is undergoing new renovations and my room was fantastic, everything new from the bathroom to the new windows, carpet and all new furniture. this was an excellent choice for my trip to Fort Snelling. walking distance to the rail transit.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was welcomed there. Good instructions about checking out during times when the office was closed. Friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It was mostly good, It wasn't bad but few minor things should be better like don't put snow on lawn between parking lot and sidewalk as it gets muddy. Don't want to track that mud into the room
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Just what we were looking for!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Jon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Our stay was good. The staff was very helpful and pleasant to work with. The room was nothing fancy, but was clean and felt safe.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Would recommend to a friend

Never been to Minnesota before but stayed here so I could take the train to the mall or America and the twins game. It was clean, safe, close to the train stations, and the staff was friendly and helpful. Definitely staying here if I end up back in the twin cities!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Juliet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were really nice. Microwave and big fridge a hige plus. Big room. Very clean!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Randy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Check in was easy, the room was nice and recently redone and clean. It's a convenient location. The exterior needs renovation, but I sense the owners care about the interior first, which is good. I felt safe at all times. It is located near the airport, local busy streets, and the light rail line, so expect some noise from those facilities.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Our first impression when checking in was that we weren't sure what we were going to get. But the room was better than what we thought. It was clean suited our needs for an overnight stay. There were a few cosmetic things, but again, it was clean and that is what matters most. We would stay there again
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owners were very friendly and accommodating. The blue line is a block away so very convenient. Sheets, towels, etc. All clean. Very quiet. The only slight negatives would be that the carpet itself is a little worn and the Wi-Fi is a little spotty. But overall we were very happy with the stay and would stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024