Best Hotels with Free Parking in Minnesota

Connected to Minneapolis' famed Mall of America by a short indoor walkway, this Radisson Blu outpost beckons to shopaholics seeking a convenient place to hang their hats. But even if you're not looking to partake in retail therapy, you can still take advantage of the wide variety of entertainment options found inside the shopping center, including comedy shows and roller coaster rides at the Nickelodeon Universe theme park. Or you can steer clear of the mall altogether and enjoy the hotel's indoor pool, fitness center, FireLake Grill House & Cocktail Bar and 24-hour room service. Guests consistently praise the Radisson Blu Mall of America's comfortable rooms and homey feel created by calming colors, cozy beds, personal refrigerators and flat-screen TVs. Past visitors also applauded the attentive hotel staff, which they describe as particularly friendly and resourceful. Another bonus of choosing to stay at this Radisson property: The hotel provides complimentary shuttle service to and from the nearby Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport. What's more, Club Carlson members can earn and redeem points here.

For shopaholics, the best part about The Westin Edina Galleria is that it's directly connected to the expansive Galleria shopping center, about 9 miles south of downtown Minneapolis. For everyone else, it's the friendliness of the hotel staff, though the hotel's design and amenities have also garnered praise. Guest rooms are spacious and adorned in soothing nature-inspired hues, and they feature flat-screen TVs and oversized bathrooms with both a walk-in shower and tub (a major perk for most visitors). Though you can choose to spend both night and day in your room thanks to 24-hour room service, previous guests affirmed that you won't want to pass on a meal at the casual on-site steak and seafood restaurant, McCormick and Schmick's. For small plates and cocktails, head to Prelude. (You can always burn off the calories in the on-site pool or at the fitness center.) And because this hotel is part of the Marriott hotel family, Marriott Rewards members can earn and use points here.