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Crowne Plaza MINNEAPOLIS NORTHSTAR DOWNTOWN

618 Second Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55402, United States Access

Crowne Plaza MINNEAPOLIS NORTHSTAR DOWNTOWN

Welcome to Crowne Plaza Northstar!
Whether this is your first stay with us or one of many we want to welcome you to our beautiful hotel located in the heart of downtown Minneapolis.
We are centrally located and connected by skyway to most major businesses and entertainment venues.
Our beautiful rooftop Skygarden event space is perfect for corporate and social events. We have exceptional dining in our Café Northstar and Krona Bar & Grill.
All our meeting space is located on the 7th floor for your convenience, and our wonderful staff is here to assist you ever step of the way!

Rooms

Accessibility

Hotel

  • Internet
    FREE WiFi
  • High speed wireless
  • Transportation
    On-Site parking
  • Parking
  • Transportation - local area
  • Front desk
    Airline desk
  • Bell staff/porter
  • Car rental
  • Concierge desk
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Late check-out available
  • Storage space
  • Tour/sightseeing desk
  • General
    Direct dial telephone
  • Interior corridors
  • Public area air conditioned
  • Telephone jack adaptor available
  • Hotel service
    ATM/Cash machine
  • Dry cleaning
  • FREE newspaper in lobby
  • Housekeeping daily
  • Housekeeping weekly
  • Safe deposit box
  • Shoe shine stand
  • Valet same day dry cleaning
  • Outlets
    Gift/News stand
  • Shops and commercial services
  • Sundry/Convenience store
  • Accessible
    Accessible facilities
  • Events
    Meeting rooms
  • Green facilities
    Local community involvement

Rooms

  • Communication
    High speed Internet
  • Speaker phone
  • Two-line phone
  • Voice mail
  • Bedding
    Cribs
  • Bathroom
    Bathtub
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate closet
  • Food & Beverage
    Coffee/Tea maker
  • Entertainment
    CD player
  • FREE newspaper
  • Satellite television
  • Stereo
  • TV
  • Business
    Desk with lamp
  • Spare electrical outlet available
  • General
    Air conditioning controlled in room
  • Converters/ Voltage adaptors
  • Electrical adaptors available
  • Ironing board
  • Non-smoking
  • Safe

Recreation

  • Fitness
    Fitness center
  • Sport
    Golf
  • Cultural
    Children's program
  • Games / movies
    Casino

Food and Drink

  • Services
    Executive floor
  • Room service
  • Kitchen facilities
    Ice machine
  • Outlets type
    Cocktail lounge
  • Lounges/Bars
  • Restaurant

House policy

  • Check-in Time: 15:00
  • Check-out Time: 12:00

Travel with others

Children policy
1 kid ages 19 or under stays FREE

Languages spoken

  • Albanian
  • English
  • French
  • German
  • Polish
  • Russian
  • Spanish

Welcome capacity

  • Number of Meeting Rooms: 10
  • Number of Sleeping Rooms: 222
  • Largest Meeting Room Size: 3575 sq. ft.
  • Largest Meeting Room Capacity: 400

Parking

  • On-Site parking
  • Parking

Amenities

  • Flip chart and markers
  • Microphone
  • VCR rental
  • 35mm projector
  • Group meeting discounts/packages available
  • Laser pointer
  • Lectern (standing)
  • LCD projector
  • Spotlights
  • Whiteboards
  • Analog internet connectivity
  • DVD player
  • Data projector
  • Overhead projector

Environment

Property's Green Action

We believe that incorporating societal and environmental factors in our business strategy and operations will play a vital role in the long-term viability of our business and the travel and tourism sector. We manage and minimise our impact on the environment by tracking and reducing the use of energy, water and waste. We also use bio-friendly cleaning materials and promote local sustainability initiatives such as low carbon alternative means of transport.


  •  Local community involvement

Certifications

Green Engage

The IHG Green Engage system is our group-wide online sustainability program. It allows hotels to track, measure, and report on their carbon footprint and utility consumption as well as recommending more than 200 ‘Green Solutions’ which help deliver greater sustainability.

The IHG Green Engage system:
• Measures energy, waste, and water use
• Recommends over 200 Green Solutions to reduce the impacts our energy, waste, and water use have on the environment
• Supports hotels to create environmental action plans and targets
• Promote local sustainability initiatives such as low carbon alternative means of transport
• Biodiversity: keeping the disturbance of animals, plants, and their natural habitats to a minimum. A set of recommendations aimed at preserving and protecting on-site local flora and fauna and the wider regional ecosystems has been developed. This includes advice on the management of green spaces and long-term strategies for protecting local environments.

Most helpful reviews - Google and TiCATi reviews 8 42 reviews

Tim Daughenbaugh
6 years ago – Google

10

Stayed here for a night for an event at US Bank stadium. The location to the stadium was great, maybe 7 blocks away. It's very close to bars downtown. The rooms were clean and spacious. Beds we're comfortable. The bathroom was large. Service was great. The hotel bar is nice but a little small. They have a parking ramp available that's attached to the hotel.

David Prager
6 years ago – Google

9

Downtown high-rise hotel. Comfortable bed. No mini-fridge. Lots of sirens and other city noise, as you would expect at a downtown hotel. I was awoken by nearby church bells every morning. Nice but standard in-house cafe and bar. Adjacent parking garage costs $25 per day. I had a problem with my QR code to enter/exit the garage, but it got fixed by both the hotel staff and the garage staff. Overall, not a bad place to stay, and the price is reasonable for a downtown area.

Aaron Francher
6 years ago – Google

9

This was a pretty good hotel. I was put here for a business trip and enjoyed all of the food from the room service. The staff were very friendly and responded promptly to everything I needed.

Veneta Lykken
6 years ago – Google

10

Ideal downtown location with plenty of parking ramps. Beautiful and unexpected rooftop terrace would make perfect setting for a wedding or company event. The kitchen can cater anything you'd like. This hotel is truly a jewel!

Rochelle Korolewski
6 years ago – Google

7

This hotel was nice. The lobby and rooms were clean. There's a safe in the room to store valuables, laptops, etc. The location is within walking distance to the Skyway, train station, many local businesses, and more.

Spencer Odin Green
6 years ago – Google

5

The Crowne Plaza is a decent hotel with good beds. The hotel rooms did not have mini fridges in them though. Housekeeping did a very good job at cleaning the rooms. Front desk staff was also very professional.

Jonielle Kost
6 years ago – Google

9

Clean, conveniently located in the heart of downtown. Easy walking to target field and downtown entertainment. I have stayed here 3x. Would highly recommend!

Dvori Paul
6 years ago – Google

9

Amazing staff. Gorgeous room. Comfortable bed. Needed many extra pillows for my husband to prop his leg up due to an infection...they were very accommodating. Will definitely come back.

Clarke Macbeth
6 years ago – Google

7

Really nice hotel for the price. Very nice tub in the rooms. The elevators and hallways are not air-conditioned but other than that it is an adequate place to stay downtown.

Matt Lynch
6 years ago – Google

8

Room was nice and bed was very comfortable, but the shower didn't seem to get colder than "warm." Not that it was too hot, but after a day in 90°, a warm shower isn't exactly what you want. On-site parking is nice, but very cramped and can be hard to navigate. Would also be nice if they had an EV charger that wasn't limited to just Tesla cars - other EVs exist too!

Kim Griffin
6 years ago – Google

7

The staff is very nice. The beds are comfortable. This hotel does not have free breakfast.

Brendan Walker
6 years ago – Google

10

This hotel was a good price compared to a lot of nearby hotels. The location is great because it is close to the Mall of America but also next to the light rail so that you can go downtown to US Bank Stadium or the Xcel Energy Center. The staff was nice. The rooms were good quality but the showers were a bit short for me because I'm a bit taller. Overall good.

Kris Pierson
6 years ago – Google

9

Very good location, plenty of food and bars around. Minneapolis is a beautiful city. This hotel has nice rooms, and an awesome outside garden in the 8th floor. The bar is expensive, but what do you expect. Enjoying my stay so far!!

Ryan Larson
6 years ago – Google

9

Stayed here last weekend during the snow storm. We had one of the greatest nights of sleep at a hotel ever. The room was very comfortable and quiet. And also very clean. The bathroom area had a lot of room for my wife to get ready to go out that night and this hotel isn't too far from Downtown at all. Would definitely stay here again.

Blake D.
6 years ago – Google

7

Clean, parking, restaurant, great location.

It was my first time staying downtown and I was pleasantly surprised how close I was to the riverfront, downtown attractions, and the business district.

One night it was too cold and I visited the bar/restaurant on the ground floor and ordered a wonderfully prepared steak, creamy mashed potatoes, and muti-colored carrots with the shoots . Delicious!

Rooms are nice and elevators swift. The executive level features a lounge with a hostest who waited on me and made me feel special.

I will definitely return to this hotel.

Cierra Goodman
6 years ago – Google

5

Good service. But walls are very thin. Neighbors were having a get together and were very load all night. Not a big fan of the shampoo and conditioner they provide. I suggest bringing your own.

Steve Schoenberger
6 years ago – Google

8

Not a bad hotel, parking was way to expensive. Housekeeping staff was very good and the in room dining group was excellent. They were always super friendly and food delivery was quick and food was perfect. Rooms are average , nothing super special and nothing bad. I would recommend this place if needing to stay downtown.

Kaelan Akvik
6 years ago – Google

7

Not a bad hotel, but also not great. A mix of updated and outdated. Standard King room was fine, but bathroom looked old. My only real complaint was noise. You could clearly hear everyone talking in the hallway, and while in the shower, I heard the next room over open their shower curtain plain as day. The real reason to stay here is price versus how close you are to attractions. It's about a 5 to 10 minute walk to the Target center area.

Randy Thompson
6 years ago – Google

8

This is a great location. Right in the middle of downtown Minneapolis. It has a restaurant attached to it, as well as room service. But beware. The room I had did not have a fridge, and the parking ramp is 45$.. And it's still 25$ after your parking is validated. Also. The room had two sinks, one in the bathroom and one just outside the bathroom.

Drew Weltin
7 years ago – Google

8

I was skeptical at first due to the price of this place. I found the room to be comfortable and the hotel staff to be warm and welcoming. The hotel bar located on the street level was fun and full of entertaining staff. The parking is on the pricey side but I fear there is nothing anyone can do about that. Another thing to check out, the restaurant on the seventh floor. Do yourself a favor and grab an omelet, very nice and professional staff in the restaurant and very accommodating. The hotel is close to several bars and attractions making it convenient. We walked to several downtown bars and also to US Bank Stadium, which is quite close.

PK Graff
7 years ago – Google

8

Good Hotel experience. Central to most things you could want in the city. Well connected to the Skyways that can link you to almost anywhere in the city. BIGGEST PROBLEM: They need some better street signage!! The entrance is very hard to spot from street level and I had trouble getting people to meet me here because of this deficiency!

Great bar downstairs, bartender was nice and she made good conversation.

Matt Hansen
7 years ago – Google

8

Very nice place, beds are comfortable and staff is very friendly. There is a restaurant/bar on site that is typical for a hotel. Food is decent but not great and it is pricey for what you get. Also typical for this type of hotel, nothing extra is cheap. They do have free Wi-Fi and discounted parking in the ramp attached. Parking is $25 per day, for the location in the heart of downtown Minneapolis that is not bad. I would stay again!

Andrew Schaefer
7 years ago – Google

5

The location was great and the beds were extremely comfortable. Staff were super friendly and helpful. Prices were reasonable as well. Biggest two problems were the noise and the presence of dust. I can tell the building is older, but my girlfriend had a hard time sleeping because of her allergies. Looking in the vents you can see some pretty thick dust/dirt built up and that is what we were breathing in. Also the walls were thin, and we had to call the front desk as our neighbors' voices were very loud and keeping us up well past midnight.

Preston Luman
7 years ago – Google

7

Friendly, attentive staff at breakfast, front desk & pub. Rooms nice. Could use a little update. Parking $25 additional.

Steve Jurrens
7 years ago – Google

8

The room is clean, has quite a bit of space to move around and have activities.. it is unfortunate that you have to pay for parking.. especially $30 for 2 days when you're already paying a "higher" rate for a room. You do get a discount on the parking.. so at least there is that.. but perhaps they can work on getting it free and work it as an amenity... There is no free breakfast either.. but then again it's not the holiday inn 😉

Brian Sanchez
7 years ago – Google

10

I loved this hotel. I was welcomed with a very personable and helpful staff. The rooms was so clean and the bed was very comfortable. I highly recommend.

Ryne Yszenga
7 years ago – Google

9

Location was perfect as we want to the Vikings game and it was just a 10 minute walk. Also very close to restaurants. Rooms were a little dated but overall very clean and well kept. Service was exception. We were greeted by each employee. The restaurant was very good as well!

Patrick St. John
7 years ago – Google

10

The Crowne - Northstar is a fantastic hotel. Staff is super friendly service is quick and response. The hotel overall is a great value for downtown Minneapolis

Wes Tish
7 years ago – Google

7

Beautiful hotel. There is a rooftop garden on the eighth floor that is stunning. We went to a wedding there and it was a wonderful venue. It was a little loud for to traffic below, but it was great nonetheless.

Nadia Barrett
7 years ago – Google

10

Location is perfect, right downtown. Tonnes of shops and restaurants within walking distance. Clean, friendly service

Alysha Englerth
7 years ago – Google

10

I'm getting married at the Crowne Plaza in one month. Their staff has been amazing and Incredibly helpful so far. I have no doubts that my big day will go off without a hitch!

Robert Garvey
7 years ago – Google

5

Staying in the hotel here with my daughter we went downstairs to the café/restaurant for our evening meal. It has a very nice ambiance and comfortable seating. Being from out of town, it was not obvious to us where to sit or how to order. So we asked the waitress for guidance in that regard. I don't remember what she said, but I remember how she said it. So we left and found a different place to eat. The hotel room itself was the nicest of our entire USA trip.

Kole Nygaard
7 years ago – Google

7

I parked in the Northstar parking ramp and only walked through the lobby. I walked from the lobby to the elevators, whiche led me to the parking ramp. The lobby was very nice. Very clean. And I was able to see the bar. I was impressed with how many people were there. I'd consider going back for a drink if it wasn't a weekday!

Jennifer Masch
7 years ago – Google

9

We stayed at the Crowne Plaza because of its location next to the US Bank Autitorium. We were able to walk to and from the event we we're attending. Room was clean, staff was friendly and helpful. They had parking in the same building so it was easy to get our stuff to and from the room.

Jan Beach
7 years ago – Google

9

Wonderful food, large rooms, fabulous staff! I hope I can remember the names but especially Aniesha, Jada, Aaron. Also, Krona bar staff, Bob & Ken and waitress (so sorry cant remember her name). Daniel in the restaurant too. Plus maid in the hallway. Thank you so much for making our last night get together so great!

Rich Lazar
7 years ago – Google

8

Friendly staff. Cheap parking for a city. Room was clean and comfortable. Hotel is a bit dated. Has a nice balcony area and a nice bar in the hotel. Location was very good and walkable to a lot of pubs and places to eat

Tony Mai
7 years ago – Google

7

Good hotel downtown. It's in the heart of downtown and rooms are good quality. Some cons include no having a pool and other small things like no microwave but those are an extra luxury on top of a hotel that is already great.

Mark Gilson
7 years ago – Google

5

Lobby is nice. Krona cafe is a typical hotel bar but the fireplace is a nice touch. Rooms and the room levels feel and smell like they need an upgrade. It has an older hotel feel in comparison to the Marquette which is trendy and a crisp feel. In comparison the Grand next door feels historic and stately.

J.W. Sayles
7 years ago – Google

10

This was the venue for my son and daughter-in-laws wedding weekend. The place was perfect. The staff was exceptional and the Bride and Groom were given the greatest of send-offs. 5 Stars for a wedding venue!

anthony lemke
7 years ago – Google

7

Stopped in after a long night downtown. Didn't have a reservation but they were able to work everything out and got me setup in a timely manner. The rooms were beautiful! The staff was great. Will sing through here first next time I'm staying downtown!

Christian Johnson
7 years ago – Google

10

I loved the Crowne Plaza this weekend! We had our wedding there and they did an amazing job. Their outdoor ceremony area is beautiful and the room we stayed in was awesome!

Billy Gower
7 years ago – Google

10

Went there to tour the place for our upcoming wedding. We haven't 100% decided on Crown Plaza but after touring the place, it became our front runner. We were very happy with the options they had to offer for what we plan to be a smaller wedding. The minimums were very reasonable and the place had a great atmosphere. The employee that provided the tour was very pleasant and was able to answer all our questions. We also received our estimate the next day.

Julie Cull
7 years ago – Google

9

Comfortable and roomy. Very nice and large bathrooms. Went for a bachelorette party and there was plenty space for all the girls to get ready. Beds comfy and clean.

Joseph Choi
7 years ago – Google

9

Very nice hotel with good service. I attended a conference in the building and the facilities were also clean and nice. The hotel rooms were spacious. Overall, I don't have any complaints.

Kathy Lindner
7 years ago – Google

10

From the moment we arrived we felt the great vibe in the hotel of friendliness, cleanliness and beauty. Gaby at the front desk was so great, she checked us in quickly and when I asked for a room with nice view for our 38th wedding anniversary, she said "I think you will like this room." We LOVED it!!!! It was gorgeous in every way!!! The bed was so comfortable, the view just perfect, the shower wonderful. We could not have been happier. Aaron the manager happened to be at the front desk and asked how we were doing! We know he meant it, the Crowne Plaza - Northstar had so many great features and care taken to ensure guests are happy. We would recommend this hotel to anyone and everyone!! Super location also. Thanks a million to everyone for making our stay memorable and perfect.

Joshua Wilson
7 years ago – Google

10

Great winter prices... I will definitely come back. Hotel fills quickly

Chris Bendixen
7 years ago – Google

9

Nice place downtown. Walking distance of the stadium. Rooms are nicely cleaned. Service is great. Room service was great

Deborah Shears
7 years ago – Google

7

Rooms were cozy and clean. Had almost everything you expect in a hotel room. No fridge or microwave though. Food is good but expensive. The parking garage is confusing and costs $25 a night. I didn't check out the fitness center or business center. The employees were friendly and professional. The location is great if you don't mind having to pay an arm and a leg for parking. Overall not bad.

Nathan Means
7 years ago – Google

8

Nice central location; clean and spacious rooms; service was friendly and helpful, though we didn't require much from them. Only gripe is that there was no free breakfast, which is not a big deal, just would have liked a free muffin.

David Juilfs
7 years ago – Google

9

If your looking for an affordable stay right in the heart of Minneapolis, this is a good place to be! Walking distance from anything that you would want. If you don't want to walk theirs tons of Ubers within minutes that will pick you up and bring you anywhere you want!

Angela Emerson
8 years ago – Google

9

We stayed at the Crown Plaza to attend a Vikings football game. Everyone on staff remained friendly and accommodating for the entire stay. We were within walking distance of the stadium, as well as many eating and drinking establishments. We were able to use a the skywalk system to access the stadium, which was fantastic given the temps outside. The room was clean and the bed very comfortable. I'd stay here again.

George Jarnutowski
8 years ago – Google

8

Nice hotel in great location. Room was cold though even with temperature control at 83. Blankets very thin and rough, but good water pressure in the shower. Big room with great channel selection on tv.

Alexandra Boldizs
8 years ago – Google

9

Staff was very friendly. Room was just as I expected. I've stayed at the one in KC several times and it definitely was the exact same experience. No complaints whatsoever. In my opinion it is one of the nicest luxiourous feeling hotels I've stayed.

Jessica Staricka
8 years ago – Google

7

Great location for walking around downtown. Room and beds were comfortable, atmosphere was great, service was excellent. Very friendly staff. Only complaint is that there was no microwave to use. Lack of a microwave in a room is fine but I feel there should at least be one available for guests to use somewhere on the property. It wasn't a big issue. Just don't bring popcorn. :)

James Wallace
8 years ago – Google

10

The Crowne Plaza has a wonderful staff working for them. They were very professional and helpful. The Crowne Plaza in the heart of downtown Minneapolis. It is connected to the Skyway system so even in Winter you can get around the city without getting cold. Everything was clean including the bathrooms downstairs. I had a great time at the Crowne Plaza and I would recommend it to anyone.

Ben Wegner
8 years ago – Google

7

Stayed on the executive floor (17th). Room was good sized as well as the bathroom. Hotel is near the light rail and Nicollet Mall.

Staff was friendly and we were able to check in several hours early.

One complaint is the windows only have blinds with no curtains to make the room completely dark.

Michelle Swalheim
8 years ago – Google

7

Good location, professional staff, clean room. Bathroom a little dated, but clean wirh good water pressure. GREAT service in bar (great server and bartender). Will stay again.

Chris Trefz
8 years ago – Google

6

Got a good deal on hotwire. Bought two rooms for three days. When I called the hotel to confirm they said I had only purchased one. Hotwire had to call them and straighten things out. They then gave us room keys to a room that was already occupied. Overall the rooms are clean and nice. I would never pay full price but would definitely stay again at this rate.

Ruben C
8 years ago – Google

5

A nice place to stay but it needs to catch up with amenities and provide a better guest experience. The rooms are comfortable; however, none offer a refrigerator or wicrowave an amenity common with other locations. The staff are friendly but lack that final refinement that puts them on the same playing field as other major chains. The hotel has a bar and restaurant, the food is good and drinks cold but prices are on the high end.

Zachary Doll
9 years ago – Google

5

Pretty bare bones as far as business class hotels go. Skygarden is pretty cool.

Madalyn Holbeck
9 years ago – Google

6

It was a good hotel. My only problem is I left my dress and whenever I call about it they tell me they'll get back to me and still haven't a week later. How do you not find a black dress? It's annoying because I want mydamn dress back. back.
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Stephanie Lewis
9 years ago – Google

4

Mediocre. Stayed here for a wedding. Rooms are clean. Building could use some remodeling/updates - hallways and closet doors from the 80's. Bartending/event staff were very rude at the end of the night (we had an hour left and they kicked us out). Food is outrageously priced - $7 for a bowl of cereal. Parking ramp is also scary - low ceilings almost scraping the top of your car.

Dee Nelson
9 years ago – Google

10

I attended a continuing education training at the Bloomington location. Our beverages were well-stocked, & staff friendly. I inquired if there was a room I could use to breast pump in. I was half expecting to be shoved in some janitor's closet; however, staff were extremely pleasant and gave me a hotel room to use for the two days.

John Chandler
9 years ago – Google

5

I've always had good experiences from Crowne Plaza.

Arrived yesterday and apart from my jet lag, I think this place is great.

Free appetisers of you are stating on the executive floor with very friendly staff.

The bed is super comfy. It seems that's there is a really soft topper on the mattress.

I wish that the windows blocked more sound from outside. About once an hour throughout the night, the police will race through the streets with their sirens going.