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Wales House

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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 3 of 5 stars Based on 5 traveller reviews
  • What to Expect:
    • 3 based on 4 reviews Rooms
    • 3 based on 4 reviews Service
    • 3 based on 4 reviews Value
    • 3.5 based on 4 reviews Cleanliness
    • 3.5 based on 2 reviews Dining
  • Recommended For:
    • 40% based on 4 reviews Older Travellers
    • 40% based on 4 reviews Young Singles
    • 40% based on 4 reviews Families with Small Children
    • 40% based on 4 reviews Families with Teenagers
    • 30% based on 4 reviews students

Reviews of Wales House

( 1-5 of 5 )
6 Aug 2008

Okay if you like taking your shoes off at the front door and climbing in your stocking feet several sets of stairs with all of your luggage to your room. Don't count on anyone making your bed for you the next morning--let alone change your bedding. They don't. You can, however, eat cold cereal and store-brand bagels in the basement... more

27 Apr 2006
5/5 found this review helpful

Wales House is a fantastic place to stay, conveniently located for the University, public transport and Dinkytown (which has second hand bookshops, bars, a cinema and great restaurants - including the world's best breakfast at Al's). The atmosphere is homely and the communal areas are comfortable, with plenty of books, information about the local area and a couple of televisions.... more

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4 of 5 stars
Berkeley, CA
20 Nov 2005
4/4 found this review helpful

Extremely comfortable lodging. Free wi-fi available throughout the house. Large common areas for hanging out and meeting others. The Carvers are very friendly and considerate proprietors. Their dog, Sky, is beautiful and sweet. Conveniently located to Dinkytown (a quick walk to Al's Breakfast), and about a 40 minute walk from downtown across the Stone Arch bridge (and a 5 minute... more

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5 of 5 stars
Australia
3 Oct 2005
4/4 found this review helpful

I can't recommend Wales House highly enough, for either short or longer stays. This inexpensive, friendly bed and breakfast (run by Kelly and Julie) is ideal for anyone visiting the University of Minneapolis, being located close to one campus, with other areas of the university easily accessible via campus shuttle bus. Other forms of public transport are available nearby, and... more

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5 of 5 stars
Atlanta, GA
24 Jun 2003
6/6 found this review helpful

We have stayed at the Wales House three times in the past three years and always look forward to going back. It is not a romantic getaway type of B&B, but it is comfortable and friendly. Their main clientele are visiting academics for the University, which usually results in a diverse group of guests from all over the world. The... more

Reviews of Wales House

( 1-5 of 5 )
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1115 Fifth Street SE, Minneapolis, MN 55414