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  • Hotel class: 3 of 5
  • Rooms: 304
  • Address: 615 Washington Ave SE Minneapolis, MN 55414
Property Type: Hotel
  • Lodging offering guest rooms, a 24-hour front desk and a variety of services and amenities.
Description: Contemporary eight-story hotel with red brick facade on University of Minnesota campus, 3 minutes from downtown. This description is based on information provided by the hotel.
No Business Centre Fitness Centre Free High-Speed Internet No Free Parking Pets Not Allowed Restaurant No Room Service No Swimming Pool
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“Lots of missed opportunities”

Radisson University Hotel

15 Aug 2007
2/2 found this review helpful

I spent five days at the Radisson at the recommendation of my client in Minneapolis. I spend a lot of times at hotels and found the Radisson to be sub-par for a business traveler.

The room was large with a new, comfortable bed. The bedding was bright and appealing, but the rest of the room was decorated in very dark, old curtains, paint, and carpet. The bathroom was also large, but the drains in the sink and the shower were slow and they were not fixed during the five days I was there. I heard noise from the plumbing and the adjoining room next door but note that it did not interupt my sleep.

The Applebee's next door provides breakfast for the hotel, but they do not make cooked-to-order eggs: it's really just a set of buffet choices (though they may make pancakes to order; I am not sure). I found that convenient.

They advertise shuttle service within five miles of the hotel, but by the time I arrived at the hotel, the shuttle had been reserved in the mornings and I needed to take cabs to my work site. The shuttle was obtainable returning from the work site.

Service was friendly. All the staff were warm and welcoming, even as they denied me shuttle service or yes'ed me about having the drains fixed.

In any case, the stay was OK. Nothing special. The hotel did not feel like a full service hotel, and could really use a decor upgrade.

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — Large room
    • Disliked — Decor and upkeep of the fascilities
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fenwayman's Summary
Date of Stay: August 2007
Travelled with: Solo traveler
Visit was for: Business
Age group: 35-49
Member since: 18 January 2004
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 2 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Location (e.g., convenience, views)
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
Probably not
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Young Singles, An Amazing Honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Business meeting / Event
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“They know how to treat their guests!”

Radisson University Hotel

14 Jul 2007
2/3 found this review helpful

This hotel was excellent in every respect during our visit. When we arrived they had us booked into a junior suite (what we had asked for!), but the room did not have a kind-sized bed. We asked if there was anything we could do. The clerk checked the system, and noted that a much larger suite (with a king size bed) was not booked for the rest of the week. Since it was empty, he bumped us up to it.

I certainly don't expect to get free stuff at a hotel. I just want it to treat me fairly and give me what they promise. But if they have a room free and it gives the customer what they want, why not? I think it shows an attitude toward the guest that is good.

The rooms were lovely in arrangement, very clean, and well attended. My wife and I keep strange hours sometimes, but they were able to come in an clean up when we weren't there. (Sometimes other hotels have simply skipped our room or insisted on cleaning while we were there.) Free internet was provided. There was some sort of breakfast, but we did not make use of it during our stay, so I can't evaluate it.

I can whole-heartedly recommend the Presidential Suite, although I certainly don't expect to get to stay in one again as I can't afford it. (For the record, it had a bedroom with full bathroom, desk, TV, and video game; a room with whirlpool tub, sink, chair, and sitting area; a sitting room with a couch, chairs and big screen TV; a dining area with large table and six chairs as well as a wet bar; a half-bathroom in the entry; and an outer door with doorbell. There were closets in the entry, whirlpool tub room, and bedroom. All in all better than my home!)

In the building, in addition to conference rooms, there was a Starbucks coffee and an Applebee's. The hotel is on the campus of the University of Minnesota.

Throughout our stay, the staff was friendly and always tried to make our stay better.

All in all it was a great stay. We will stay there again when visiting the university!


  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — Clean
    • Disliked — Price
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traveller2123's Summary
Date of Stay: July 2007
Travelled with: Spouse / significant other
Visit was for: Business
Age group: 35-49
Member since: 09 July 2007
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location (e.g., convenience, views)
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 5 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
Absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
Girlfriend getaway, Older Travellers, tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Young Singles, An Amazing Honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Great pool scene
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Business meeting / Event
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Average price*: £75 (year-round)
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“Pretty nice place”

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3 of 5 stars
Philadelphia
14 May 2007
1/2 found this review helpful

We stayed here for two nights last week. It was in a decent location -- right on the campus of the east bank of the Uni. Our room was a nice size -- a non-smoking king -- and it was relatively quiet. My only issues were our room seemed a little out of date, esp. the bathroom, and the tub didn't drain very well. Other than that, it was nice.

The directions Google gave us to get to the hotel were a little confusing, but it wasn't difficult to find once we got on the right track. There's a Starbucks and an Applebees "connected" to the hotel, and there were plenty of places to eat on the blocks surrounding the hotel (Brugger's Bagels, Chipotle, Dairy Queen, Ben & Jerry's).

We didn't eat at the lounge in the hotel, or use the gym facilities. I did notice that, while hotel guests apparently had access to the uni facilities, there was also a small room w/ a few treadmills in it.

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — Location, availability
    • Disliked — Older seeming bathroom
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vportals's Summary
Date of Stay: May 2007
Travelled with: Spouse / significant other
Age group: 25-34
Member since: 02 May 2007
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Location (e.g., convenience, views)
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 4 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
Most likely
I recommend this hotel for:
Girlfriend getaway, Older Travellers, tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
An Amazing Honeymoon
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“Clean, good location to University of Minnesota.”

Radisson University Hotel

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4 of 5 stars
Albuquerque, New Mexico
31 Mar 2007
1/1 found this review helpful

This hotel is conveniently located on the University of Minnesota campus. We did not rent a car, but rather, took the light rail from the airport and then, transferred to Route 16 bus. It was very easy to transfer, and we paid 1. 25 per person as compared to $30 for a cab ride.

Our room was very clean, had great wi-fi connection, and all of the expected amenities. Restaurant choices on the property include the University Lounge, Applebees and Starbucks. There are several other restaurants within walking distance, and the hotel staff will also provide menus for near-by restaurants who offer free room service delivery.

Two minor complaints...it was difficult to regulate the temperature in the room and there is no pool on the property. Apparently, hotel guests can use the facilities at the University of Minnesota.

We would recommend the Radisson University for travelers.

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — Cleanliness and location
    • Disliked — Inability to regulate room temperature.
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lobos3's Summary
Date of Stay: March 2007
Travelled with: Family with teenagers
Visit was for: Business
Age group: 50-64
Member since: 02 August 2003
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location (e.g., convenience, views)
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
    • 5 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
Absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
Young Singles, Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Older Travellers, Families with Small Children, Families with Teenagers, tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
An Amazing Honeymoon
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Business meeting / Event
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Average price*: £75 (year-round)
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“Great location for the University”

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4 of 5 stars
Warsaw
18 Jan 2007

Perfectly located for the Uni campus, but also convenient for downtown, although this would involve a short stroll across the river. Convenient public transport almost in front of the hotel (you can use the rail ticket as a bus transit if coming from the airport). A choice of restaurants in the neighbourhood, also "village shops" within easy walk - this is a campus area.

My room was quiet and decently spacious. Despite the jetlag, I found the bed to be comfortable (or was I just tired enough). Nice set of toiletries in the bathroom, complimentary tee+coffee and a bottle of water on the welcome day. The breakfasts were on the good side and the staff nice and rather friendly. Free wifi in the room (good quality signal).

On the downside, the aircon/heating was unmanageable (and noisy), and the TV reception poor (and limited channels).

Would stay again.

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — free Internet
    • Disliked — the breakfast was not in the hotel but the adjacent restaurant, noisy aircon
This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC
Lonek's Summary
Date of Stay: December 2006
Visit was for: Business
Travelled with: Solo traveler
Member since: 18 January 2007
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Location (e.g., convenience, views)
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
    • 5 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
Absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
Young Singles, Older Travellers
I do not recommend this hotel for:
An Amazing Honeymoon
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Business meeting / Event
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Average price*: £75 (year-round)
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Address: 615 Washington Ave SE, Minneapolis, MN 55414