Graves 601
A sophisticated modern luxury hotel, Graves 601 is located in the heart of Downtown Minneapolis, on top of the the Block E complex, which includes a Hard Rock Cafe and GameWorks. Rising 22 stories above street level, the hotel has 255 stylish rooms with large plasma screen TVs, high-speed Internet connection and other high-tech amenities. The hotel has an excellent restaurant, Cosmos, and two bars.

601 First Avenue North, Minneapolis
Tel: (612) 677 1100.
Website: www.worldhotels.com
Price: $$$$

Holiday Inn River Centre
This is a comfortable hotel conveniently located near several attractions in Downtown St Paul. There are 194 guest rooms with coffee makers, hair dryers, irons and full-sized ironing boards. The hotel also offers free high-speed Wi-Fi Internet. The hotel includes a restaurant and an Irish pub, The Liffey.

175 West Seventh Street, St Paul
Tel: (651) 225 1515.
Website: www.holiday-inn.com/stpaulmn
Price: $$

Hilton Minneapolis
Housed in an elegant, 25-storey Victorian brick building, the Hilton is located in the centre of downtown Minneapolis with convenient skyway connections to the nearby business, shopping and entertainment areas. A health club, an indoor heated swimming pool with sauna and Jacuzzi and a very good dining restaurant are among the features that make this Hilton hotel an attractive place to stay while in Minneapolis.

1001 Marquette Avenue South, Minneapolis
Tel: (612) 376 1000.
Website: www.hilton.com
Price: $$$

Radisson Hotel Roseville
With a location bordering both Minneapolis and Saint Paul, the Radisson Hotel Roseville offers 257 comfortable and well appointed guest rooms. The hotel features a large indoor recreation area with an oversized pool, whirlpool, kiddie pool, sauna, game room, fitness centre and the very good Axel's Charhouse restaurant. The hotel offers complimentary high-speed Internet.

2540 North Cleveland Avenue, Roseville
Tel: (651) 636 4567.
Website: www.radisson.com/rosevillemn
Price: $$

Ramada Inn Downtown Minneapolis
Located a few blocks from the Hennepin Theatre District and Target Center, the Ramada Inn Downtown offers reasonably priced accommodation, an indoor heated pool and whirlpool, an exercise room, a restaurant and a lounge. There are also conference rooms and a ballroom in the hotel. A complimentary shuttle service in the downtown area is among the features that make the Ramada Inn a convenient place to stay.

41 North 10th Street, Minneapolis
Tel: (612) 356 7500.
Website: www.ramada.com
Price: $

Saint Paul Hotel
A St Paul landmark saturated with old-world charm, this is a sophisticated hotel offering some of the finest accommodation in the Midwest. Conveniently located Downtown, the hotel has 254 rooms that were all completely renovated in 2005 and feature complimentary high-speed Internet. Another attractive feature is the rooftop fitness centre, while the renowned Promenade Ballroom has been a Minnesota institution for 95 years.

350 Market Street, St Paul
Tel: (651) 292 9292.
Website: www.stpaulhotel.com
Price: $$$