By Isabel Prontes
The
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport is one of the largest airports in all of the Midwest, handling both domestic and international flights. Among the airlines that frequent it are Northwest Airlines, Delta Connection, American Airlines, US Airways, United Airlines, Icelandair, Southwest Airlines, JetAmerica, Continental Airlines and several others. For those planning on flying in or out of the airport, many inexpensive budget hotels are located nearby.
Ramada Minneapolis Airport West
The Ramada Minneapolis Airport West is 5 minutes away from the airport and 10 minutes away from downtown Minneapolis, 15 minutes from downtown St. Paul. The hotel is clean and comfortable, and offers amenities like a business facility, exercise center, free parking, indoor pool, hot tub, free high speed wireless internet access, complimentary local phone calls, Pay-Per-View movies, blow dryer, in-room coffee and iron and ironing board.
Ramada Minneapolis Airport West
7745 Lyndale Ave. S.
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(612) 861-1000
Comfort Inn Airport
The Comfort Inn Airport is in Bloomington, just a short drive from the airport or use the complimentary airport shuttle transportation. The hotel has 273 guest rooms, and offers complimentary continental breakfast, business center (with fax and copy service), free coffee, free high-speed wireless Internet, a newsstand, restaurant, indoor heated swimming pool, fitness center and free local telephone calls. Pets are not permitted in this hotel.
Comfort Inn Airport
1321 E. 78th St.
Bloomington, MN 55425
(952) 854-3400
Days Inn Minneapolis Airport
The Days Inn Minneapolis Airport is located right by the famous Mall of America, the largest shopping center in the United States. The hotel is clean, relaxing and has a friendly atmosphere. Some of the amenities offered by the Days Inn are free breakfast every morning, sauna, indoor heated swimming pool, free airport shuttle transportation, gaming room, business center (with copy and fax service), security safe, guest laundry, banquet/meeting space, Nintendo and in-room movies. Pets are allowed to stay at the hotel for a small fee.
Days Inn Minneapolis Airport
1901 Killebrew Drive
(I-494 and Cedar Ave.)
Bloomington, MN 55425
(952) 854-8400
Bloomington Airport Super 8
The Bloomington Airport Super 8, an inexpensive accommodation mere minutes from the airport, is near the Water Park of America and the Mall of America. There are 142 large guest rooms available, all of which are equipped with wireless high-speed Internet access, blow dryer, coffeemaker, and iron and ironing board. The hotel has facilities such as a business center, exercise center, meeting space and airport shuttle transportation. Pets are welcome to stay at this hotel.
Bloomington Airport Super 8
7800 2nd Ave. S.
(I-494 and Nicollet Ave. Exit 4A)
Bloomington, MN 55420
(952) 888-8800
Motel 6 Minneapolis Airport
The Motel 6 Minneapolis Airport is a budget accommodation only 5 miles from the airport and 2 miles from the Mall of America. High-speed wireless internet access is available in all guest rooms for a nominal fee. Children can stay free at this hotel, and pets are welcome as well. Cable television, complimentary morning coffee and free local telephone calls are just some of the amenities offered by the Motel 6 Minneapolis Airport.
Motel 6 Minneapolis Airport
7640 Cedar Ave. S.
(I-494 Portland Ave./12th Ave. S., Exit #3)
Richfield, MN, 55423
(612) 861-4491
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About the Author:
Isabel Prontes is a freelance writer and traveler residing in Manhattan, NY. She has traveled to five continents and counting. Her work has appeared on a number of websites, such as Travels, eHow.com and "Happy Living Magazine." Prontes has a professional background in public relations; she received a bachelor's degree in communication studies from Pace University.
