Hyatt Place Minneapolis/Downtown
A downtown base offering spacious rooms and free breakfast near the skyway and light rail lines.
The verdict
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Hyatt Place Minneapolis/Downtown offers practical downtown lodging with comfortable beds and a complimentary hot breakfast. The location gives guests easy access to the skyway system and the blue and green light rail lines. However, visitors frequently complain about weak shower pressure, poor room temperature control, and blackout blinds that fail to block incoming light. 482
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What travelers noticed
- Guests consistently praise the clean, spacious rooms and super comfortable beds. 4
- The front desk staff is noted as friendly and helpful, with guests appreciating the generous 12:00 p.m. checkout time. 245
- Reviewers also agree that the free breakfast with hot items adds solid value before exploring the city. 28
The catch
Who it's for
- — Transit riders using the blue and green light rail lines
- — Visitors wanting quick access to the skyway system
- — Guests prioritizing spacious rooms and free breakfast
Skip it if
- — Guests sensitive to neighbor noise and thin sound insulation
- — Anyone who needs complete darkness to sleep
- — Travelers uncomfortable walking in the downtown area after 10 p.m.
Seen on camera
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“The hotel is strategically located in the heart of Minneapolis. You are just a short walk from the skyway system and ver…”
youtube.com0:12“Guests can enjoy a free breakfast, which adds great value to your stay. It's a convenient way to fill up before explorin…”
youtube.com0:31“You can also enjoy streaming services like Netflix directly on your in-room TV. There is an onsite restaurant called Gal…”
youtube.com0:50“Check-in starts at 3:00 p.m. and you have a generous checkout time until 12:00 p.m.”
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Score breakdown
How the 82/100 is built, category by category — each one with the strongest thing travelers actually said, and the source it came from.
Bathroom
88- “Rooms are spacious and clean with good downtown views, but expect weak shower pressure, poor temperature control, and blackout blinds that don't block light.” 4
Location
89- “With Nicollet Island Inn you have great access to downtown and North Loop but also NE, the U of M campus, and the river itself (which totally rules). If you came to the twin cities and brought bikes (or used the Lime/Spin rentals) you would be in the best possible spot right here.” 12
- “Location is fantastic, very walkable (including through the skywalk) to most downtown places, including the stadium - we went over by the Regency one day and were very glad we weren't staying out there location-wise” 9
Room
87Service
85Bed & Sleep
85Nothing quotable yet on this one — the score leans on the rest of the coverage.
Value
82Where it is, how to reach it
Details checked 2026-09-04
Where it sits
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Stay value
How this property reads against the hotels we cover alongside it. Measured on review evidence, not on a nightly rate.
On par with what $ usually buys
Scores level with the modest median of 82, across 178 hotels in the same bracket. In Minneapolis it sits 4 points below the local median of 86.
- This hotel
- 82
- Bracket median
- 82
- Index median
- 88
Based on 178 comparable hotels.
Which room to ask for
What reviewers say about where to sleep inside this building — by room number where one is named, and otherwise by floor, wing, aspect and position. Every line opens onto the quotes behind it.
- 2 mentions
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- 1 mention
Where travelers agree — and don’t
The topics reviewers split on most. A wide bar means your experience depends on which room you get — or whose opinion you trust.
View the 79 things travelers said behind this verdict▾
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- “Nice older hotel and very well located.” 5
- “With Nicollet Island Inn you have great access to downtown and North Loop but also NE, the U of M campus, and the river itself (which totally rules). If you came to the twin cities and brought bikes (or used the Lime/Spin rentals) you would be in the best possible spot right here.” 12
- “We stayed at the Hyatt Regency since Hyatts are nice enough and we wanted restaurants & bars within walking distance. We had a LOT of fun and really liked the places we patronized (Bruhaven, Brit's pub, Sushi Train to name a few) and the sights (including Minnehaha falls). But a lot of the walks to and from the hotel felt very... iffy.” 12
- “Centric is closer to the stadium but also only a couple of blocks from a major hospital, so ambulance noise at night can be an issue.” 9
- “Location is fantastic, very walkable (including through the skywalk) to most downtown places, including the stadium - we went over by the Regency one day and were very glad we weren't staying out there location-wise” 9
- “Fully agree with the hewing. Nice digs, walkable to most of the best parts DT has to offer.” 12
- “If you wanted to stay downtown, regency hyatt is probly the wrong side of dt to stay. North loop or mill city by the river is a better choice with walkability and things to do or see.” 12
- “The downtown location is great with easy access to the blue and green lines for airport and other destinations.” 4
- “Location is nice and central but after 10pm gets pretty sketchy around the area.” 4
- “With Nicollet Island Inn you have great access to downtown and North Loop but also NE, the U of M campus, and the river itself (which totally rules).” 12
- “Looks like the old Kimpton Grand Hotel, and it is massively more convenient than the other Hyatt's downtown.” 5
- “Fully agree with the hewing. Nice digs, walkable to most of the best parts DT has to offer. Monte Carlo, Parlour, Target Field not but just a few steps from the hotel's front entrance? C'mon!” 12
- “Good proximity to MOA, and close to Blue Line... which goes to airport, MOA, downtown.” 13
- “The staff was fantastic. Great location especially for conventions. I would highly recommend.” 1
- “Good restaurants are walkable from both properties. Regency is closer to neighborhood restaurants. Centric is closer to fancier restaurants.” 9
- “The hotel is strategically located in the heart of Minneapolis. You are just a short walk from the skyway system and very close to major landmarks like the Mill City Museum.” On camera20:12
- “Bloomington HR has a decent location on 494 and upgrade potential but breakfast is lacking.” 13
- “With direct access to the Skyway and within walking distance of the Target Center, Hyatt Place Minneapolis/Downtown is in a convenient location for families and business travelers exploring the city.” 8
- “I might be inclined to go to HR Downtown next time I'm there. Also has an airport shuttle. Haven't had that luxury in ages.” 13
- “Even with those minor setbacks taken into account, the property offers a good value and location at a fair price compared to others in the area.” 8
- “HR downtown isn't an option for me unfortunately, no points avail for my date and price is out of wack for some reason ($1.4K for the night!) maybe some sort of event there?” 13
- “Like a lot of hotels in the area, there's a fee for parking, and some guests complain of noise from neighboring rooms.” 8
- “I was told it is $39/room (no matter how many people are staying there). considering a delivery fee for room service, that really doesnt seem all that generous.” 5
- “Bloomington HR has a decent location on 494 and upgrade potential but breakfast is lacking.” 13
- “The downstairs restaurant and bar off the lobby specializes in locally sourced food and is good, although in the bar wood tables style so it wouldn't be considered fancy or fine dining.” 5
- “One thing about the Hyatt that we noticed (besides the bad area) was how surprisingly good their bar restaurant was. It had no reason to be that good.” 12
- “Breakfast at the restaurant was ok. Breakfast at the club Monday was eh.” 13
- “Their breakfast items are priced very reasonably for room service.” 5
- “Dinner at the restaurant was pretty killer, though.” 13
- “Glob breakfast is room service with a very generous limit.” 5
- “The breakfast every morning was great... Read more” 4
- “Guests can enjoy a free breakfast, which adds great value to your stay. It's a convenient way to fill up before exploring the city.” On camera20:31
- “IIRC the breakfast at the centric was blah and basic.” 9
- “Stayed in HR Bloomington the other day. Sunday the club was closed. Breakfast at the restaurant was ok.” 13
- “Stayed in HR Bloomington the other day. Sunday the club was closed. Breakfast at the restaurant was ok. Breakfast at the club Monday was eh.” 13
- “Room was decent enough, the daily breakfast was decent.” 9
- “Free globalist breakfast at the restaurant downstairs. It was fine. Would rate it as average.” 1
- “The front desk agent encouraged me strongly to take the room service breakfast. Also, there's a nice (free) coffee service in the lobby until pretty late in the morning.” 5
- “ajk1535 • 2 taon ang nakalipas It's ok. It's ok. Nice rooms but breakfast is meh and their parking garage being across the street is not great.” 13
- “Debated between Regency and Place. Ultimately we stayed at Place mainly due to distance to the stadium. Room was decent enough, the daily breakfast was decent.” 9
- “You can also enjoy streaming services like Netflix directly on your in-room TV. There is an onsite restaurant called Gallery that serves American cuisine. They also offer a happy hour, which is perfect for unwinding in the evening.” On camera20:50
- “The Regency food and beverage program is the best of a Hyatt in Minnesota though.” 9
- “The downtown HR wins for breakfast but the garage is sus.” 13
- “HR Downtown treats me exceptionally well. Almost always end up in a VIP suite. Breakfast is good and service is solid to excellent depending on the server.” 13
- “The commons area for breakfast and dining is large and a pleasant place to eat.” 4
- “One thing about the Hyatt that we noticed (besides the bad area) was how surprisingly good their bar restaurant was. It had no reason to be that good. It's a restaurant in a hotel.” 12
- “I would suggest the Nicollet Island Inn. You have walking options both natural and urban. Beautiful river views from St. Anthony Main. The restaurant is solid.” 12
- “Breakfast at the club Monday was eh.” 13
- “Centric used to be fantastic when it first opened, had a premium gym/spa attached. IIRC the breakfast at the centric was blah and basic.” 9
- “A free continental breakfast with hot items is provided, but it gets mixed reviews.” 8
- “Breakfast is good and service is solid to excellent depending on the server.” 13
- “Nice rooms but breakfast is meh and their parking garage being across the street is not great.” 13
- “The breakfast downstairs is all cold but is decent, the room service was better but there were hiccups in that they forgot to bring many items.” 5
- “I stayed at the HR Minneapolis Pre-COVID and really enjoyed the property. It's a large hotel but had an elegant feel to it. Great restaurant and market.” 1
- “Check-in starts at 3:00 p.m. and you have a generous checkout time until 12:00 p.m.” On camera21:25
- “Rooms were clean, staff was friendly.” 4
- “The staff was fantastic. Great location especially for conventions. I would highly recommend.” 1
- “Check in and out was nice and easy. Quick process.” 4
- “Read more Rooms were clean, staff was friendly. It was very low key, not too much noise going on.” 4
- “Great restaurant and market. The staff was fantastic. Great location especially for conventions.” 1
- “I stay at the HH MOA routinely for work. It's the best H property in the area. Decent bfast, nice clean rooms.” 13
- “The bartender isn't very friendly though. He got the job done but no smiles, just a dry greeting.” 4
- “The staff are friendly and helpful.” 4
- “I liked the staff at both places and both are connected to the skyway system, although not in a way that makes it convenient to use the skyway for much, although the Grand would be better in this dimension.” 5
- “Here's a Trip Advisor photo showing just how tiny that atrium is and how close you are to guest rooms on the other side. That said, the outside-facing rooms were quite nice, especially the ones on the front of the hotel on the corner looking south.” 5
- “Upgraded as Globalist to Regency Suite, so that was nice.” 13
- “Globalist breakfast was basically order anything, quality was pretty decent, service was nice, never saw it hit my folio” 9
- “Breakfast is good and service is solid to excellent depending on the server.” 13
- “HR Downtown treats me exceptionally well. Almost always end up in a VIP suite. Breakfast is good and service is solid to excellent depending on the server.” 13
- “Debated between Regency and Place. Ultimately we stayed at Place mainly due to distance to the stadium. Room was decent enough, the daily breakfast was decent.” 9
- “Views from the regency can also be fantastic depending on where you end up getting the room.” 9
- “Lastly on checkout they had changed the rate they were charging me for my second room to make it connecting to my suite (even though I am entitled an upgrade up to a suite!).” 5
- “I am not a fan of the executive suite. It is a lot of space but not super useful and the only windows are on the far bedroom wall.” 9
- “Rooms were well maintained, a little sparse in terms of theming, but clean and large (we got upgraded to the 1BR suite that you're referencing)” 9
- “I am not a fan of the executive suite. It is a lot of space but not super useful and the only windows are on the far bedroom wall. These suites are on lower floors at the rear of the labyrinth and are not all that well sound insulated from each other.” 9
- “Room was decent enough, the daily breakfast was decent.” 9
- “There are a number of rooms on the north side of the hotel (left side of the image) that at look directly into the office tower a few feet away. You can literally see office workers in their cubicles from those rooms. Those rooms are super quiet, but have next to no natural light.” 5
- “It is a lot of space but not super useful and the only windows are on the far bedroom wall. These suites are on lower floors at the rear of the labyrinth and are not all that well sound insulated from each other.” 9
- “Rooms are spacious and clean with good downtown views, but expect weak shower pressure, poor temperature control, and blackout blinds that don't block light.” 4
What we still don't know
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- No reviewer has named an individual room number here yet.
- Nothing reliable said about room types.
- Nothing reliable said about building or wing.
- Nothing reliable said about which side it faces.
- 8 sources carry no publication date, so we cannot tell how current they are.
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- 12Did we stay in the wrong area? : r/Minneapolisreddit.comForum thread2025-10-07Recent11 quotes used
“With Nicollet Island Inn you have great access to downtown and North Loop but also NE, the U of M campus, and the river itself (which totally rules). If you came to the twin cities and brought bikes (or used the Lime/Spi…”
Read originalreddit.com - 8Hyatt Place Minneapolis/Downtown Reviewoyster.comReview site2024-08-10Ageing6 quotes used
“Even with those minor setbacks taken into account, the property offers a good value and location at a fair price compared to others in the area.”
Read originaloyster.com - 9Minneapolis: Regency vs Centric : r/hyattreddit.comForum thread2024-07-09Ageing22 quotes used
“I think the regency is also cheaper, and a better bet.”
Read originalreddit.com - 13Minneapolis Hyatts? : r/hyattreddit.comForum thread2024-04-24Ageing26 quotes used
“Bloomington HR has a decent location on 494 and upgrade potential but breakfast is lacking.”
Read originalreddit.com - 1Minneapolis - seeking recommendation: centric or regency?reddit.comForum thread2023-06-15Ageing6 quotes used
“The staff was fantastic. Great location especially for conventions. I would highly recommend.”
Read originalreddit.com - 2Hyatt Place Minneapolis Downtown - Watch Before You Bookyoutube.comVideoDate not statedListened for quotes only4 quotes used
“Check-in starts at 3:00 p.m. and you have a generous checkout time until 12:00 p.m.”
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