What's Downtown West Like?

There's a lot visitors like about Downtown West, especially its shops and theater scene. Enjoy the neighborhood's live music and entertainment venues. Take in some culture at top places like Skyway Theatre and State Theatre. Nicollet Mall and Orpheum Theatre are a couple of popular sights sure to leave an impression.

Where are the Best Places to Stay in Downtown West?

We have 67 accommodations in the neighborhood. Listed below are our travelers' top places to stay in Downtown West:

Radisson Blu Minneapolis Downtown

Luxury hotel with restaurant, bar

• • Free WiFi • 24-hour fitness center • 24-hour front desk • Central location

The Marquette Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton

4-star hotel with bar, 24-hour fitness center

• • Free WiFi • 2 restaurants • Fitness center • 24-hour front desk • Central location

Le Meridien Chambers, Minneapolis

Upscale hotel with 24-hour fitness center

• • Free WiFi • Terrace • 24-hour front desk • Central location

The Westin Minneapolis

City-center hotel with conference center

• • Free WiFi • 24-hour front desk • Central location

Best Western Plus The Normandy Inn & Suites

3-star hotel with indoor pool, restaurant

• • Free WiFi • Free area shuttle • Spa tub • 24-hour fitness center • Central location

How to Get to Downtown West

Flying to:

• • Minneapolis - St. Paul Intl. Airport (MSP), 7.1 mi (11.4 km) from Downtown West
• • St. Paul, MN (STP-St. Paul Downtown), 10.5 mi (16.9 km) from Downtown West
• • Minneapolis, MN (FCM-Flying Cloud), 13.6 mi (21.9 km) from Downtown West

Getting to Downtown West on Metro

Stations in the neighborhood include:

• • Nicollet Mall Station
• • Government Plaza Station

Things to See and Do in and around Downtown West

What to See in Downtown West

• • Mill Ruins Park
• • Mary Tyler Moore Statue
• • Minneapolis City Hall
• • Minneapolis Public Library-Central Branch

Things to Do in Downtown West

• • Nicollet Mall
• • Skyway Theatre
• • State Theatre
• • Orpheum Theatre
• • Minnesota Orchestra Hall

When Is the Best Time to Visit Minneapolis?

• • Hottest months: July, June, August, September (average 69°F)
• • Coldest months: January, February, December, March (average 22°F)
• • Rainiest months: August, June, July, May (average 4 inches of rainfall)