Conference Hotels in Minnesota

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This is a ranking of conference hotels in Minnesota you can book through Engine, led by the Hyatt Regency Minneapolis in Minneapolis, with 89 event spaces, a largest event space of about 30,000 square feet (the Exhibition Hall), and capacity for up to 2,500 people. The properties on this list serve event planners, travel managers, and attendees booking their own rooms across the state. Engine lets you search, compare, and book these hotels, and Engine Spaces helps you find and request meeting and event space.

Minnesota's mix of Twin Cities convention activity and regional meeting destinations draws corporate gatherings, association conferences, and trade events year-round, and these hotels serve organizations of every size and industry across the state's cities. You can search, compare, and book guest rooms at these properties on Engine; for a stay of nine or more rooms, Engine Groups handles the room-block booking, and for eight or fewer you book self-serve. Engine Spaces, Engine's meeting-and-event venue product, lets planners find and request meeting and event space at more than 40,000 venues through Engine. Engine offers consolidated invoicing, pre-negotiated rates, multiple payment options, and no membership fee.

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Same order as the list above: ranked by a hotel's total event space across all its meeting rooms. The largest single room is shown here, so that column can run out of order. Space figures come from each hotel's meeting-space records. A dash means the hotel's data doesn't list that detail, not that it's unavailable.

#	Hotel	City	Largest event space	Max occupancy	Event spaces	Guest rooms	Guest rating
1	Hyatt Regency Minneapolis	Minneapolis	30,000 sq ft	2,500	89	644	4.4 (1,227)
2	Hilton Minneapolis	Minneapolis	24,780 sq ft	2,850	71	821	4.3 (1,142)
3	InterContinental Saint Paul Riverfront by IHG	St. Paul	62,320 sq ft	1,100	26	410	4.0 (1,200)
4	Treasure Island Resort & Casino	Welch	22,000 sq ft	2,796	27	470	4.3 (767)
5	Renaissance Minneapolis Hotel, The Depot	Minneapolis	31,500 sq ft	3,250	21	335	4.5 (1,001)
6	Mystic Lake Casino Hotel	Prior Lake	20,185 sq ft	2,177	38	766	4.5 (2,954)
7	Cragun's Resort & Hotel	Brainerd	13,915 sq ft	1,100	27	263	4.2 (411)
8	Minneapolis Marriott City Center	Minneapolis	14,986 sq ft	2,400	37	585	4.2 (1,264)
9	Maddens On Gull Lake	Brainerd	7,452 sq ft	827	32	287	4.7 (243)
10	Minneapolis Marriott Northwest Hotel & Conference Center	Brooklyn Park	8,010 sq ft	728	29	230	4.5 (1,000)
11	The Royal Sonesta Minneapolis Downtown	Minneapolis	7,061 sq ft	700	23	360	4.6 (2,299)
12	Shooting Star Casino & Hotel	Mahnomen	15,000 sq ft	1,700	18	390	4.2 (14)
13	Embassy Suites by Hilton Minneapolis Bloomington Edina	Bloomington	5,600 sq ft	525	14	232	4.1 (2,218)
14	Nature Link Resort	Nisswa	12,000 sq ft	225	10	–	4.9 (99)
15	Grand View Lodge	Nisswa	6,400 sq ft	650	19	335	4.6 (998)
16	Kahler Grand Hotel	Rochester	7,150 sq ft	1,000	13	597	4.2 (2,341)
17	Sheraton Bloomington Hotel	Bloomington	4,752 sq ft	750	22	282	4.5 (1,001)
18	Marriott Minneapolis Southwest	Minnetonka	7,128 sq ft	1,050	23	323	4.4 (955)
19	DoubleTree by Hilton Minneapolis Airport, MN	Bloomington	5,992 sq ft	800	29	472	4.2 (1,004)
20	Holiday Inn & Suites St. Cloud by IHG	Saint Cloud	11,000 sq ft	2,227	14	248	4.0 (1,001)
21	The Marquette Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton	Minneapolis	4,750 sq ft	500	19	281	4.7 (1,001)
22	Hilton Rochester Mayo Clinic Area	Rochester	7,339 sq ft	800	9	264	4.8 (647)
23	The Westin Edina Galleria	Minneapolis	5,096 sq ft	420	17	225	4.7 (1,001)
24	Best Western Rochester Hotel Mayo Clinic Area/St. Mary's	Rochester	8,000 sq ft	900	11	149	4.1 (1,001)
25	Sheraton Minneapolis West Hotel	Minneapolis	5,688 sq ft	600	14	220	4.2 (1,089)
26	SpringHill Suites by Marriott St. Paul Downtown	St. Paul	27,000 sq ft	1,000	2	185	4.7 (921)
27	Arrowwood Resort Hotel and Conference Center - Alexandria, MN	Alexandria	14,400 sq ft	750	7	224	3.6 (1,001)
28	Grand Casino Hinckley	Hinckley	22,480 sq ft	2,288	7	563	4.4 (1,349)
29	Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Fergus Falls, MN	Fergus Falls	7,176 sq ft	800	15	96	4.1 (717)
30	The Confluence Hotel	Hastings	5,690 sq ft	400	10	77	4.8 (391)
31	The Saint Paul Hotel	St. Paul	7,200 sq ft	1,200	12	255	4.8 (2,227)
32	Hotel Indigo Minneapolis Downtown by IHG	Minneapolis	10,000 sq ft	350	18	222	4.7 (1,001)
33	The Hotel Landing	Wayzata	2,700 sq ft	400	11	92	4.7 (478)
34	Courtyard by Marriott Minneapolis Downtown	Minneapolis	5,200 sq ft	600	14	265	4.6 (1,001)
35	Ruttger's Bay Lake Resort	Deerwood	5,300 sq ft	400	11	199	4.2 (381)
36	Emery, Autograph Collection Hotel	Minneapolis	2,400 sq ft	150	25	229	4.1 (2,330)
37	Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Mankato Hotel and Conference Center, MN	Mankato	8,000 sq ft	556	15	101	4.0 (1,002)
38	Best Western Plus Willmar	Willmar	10,080 sq ft	1,300	9	92	4.4 (396)
39	Holiday Inn & Suites Duluth Downtown by IHG	Duluth	7,125 sq ft	600	23	338	4.2 (1,002)
40	Hilton Minneapolis/Bloomington	Bloomington	5,040 sq ft	400	15	256	4.6 (1,002)
41	AmericInn by Wyndham Rochester Near Mayo Clinic	Rochester	6,600 sq ft	424	8	130	4.1 (1,516)
42	JW Marriott Minneapolis Mall of America	Minneapolis	15,350 sq ft	1,725	5	342	4.6 (1,002)
43	DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel St. Paul Downtown	St. Paul	5,700 sq ft	633	11	251	4.0 (1,000)
44	Radisson Blu Mall of America	Bloomington	8,500 sq ft	1,060	6	500	4.6 (3,222)
45	Courtyard Mankato Marriott	Mankato	4,264 sq ft	500	10	93	4.6 (636)
46	Graduate by Hilton Minneapolis	Minneapolis	5,200 sq ft	600	13	304	4.6 (1,043)
47	Four Seasons Hotel Minneapolis	Minneapolis	6,482 sq ft	700	7	222	4.8 (368)
48	DoubleTree by Hilton Roseville Minneapolis	Roseville	4,600 sq ft	420	12	254	4.2 (1,002)
49	Hilton Garden Inn Minneapolis University Area	Minneapolis	3,999 sq ft	300	11	141	4.2 (1,002)
50	The Chambers Hotel	Minneapolis	1,628 sq ft	175	10	60	4.1 (1,396)

Frequently asked questions

What should I compare when choosing conference hotels in Minnesota?

Look at each property's largest event space and how many people it can hold, the total number of meeting rooms available, and the guest-room count for your attendees. Since Minnesota properties sit in different cities, factor in the airport serving each location and what your attendees will need nearby. The Hyatt Regency Minneapolis offers a largest event space of about 30,000 square feet and 644 rooms, while the InterContinental Saint Paul Riverfront has a largest space of about 62,000 square feet and 410 rooms, different configurations suit different events.

What makes a hotel a good fit for a large meeting or corporate event?

A strong conference property combines a largest event space that fits your group, enough breakout rooms for concurrent sessions, and sufficient guest rooms for overnight attendees. The Hilton Minneapolis, for example, has a largest event space of about 25,000 square feet that can hold up to 2,850 people, 71 event spaces, and 821 guest rooms. On-site dining, parking, and reliable wifi help, though specifics vary by property.

How far in advance should I book hotel rooms for a conference?

For a stay of 9 or more rooms, Engine Groups handles the room-block booking, and starting six to twelve months out gives you the best selection. For 8 rooms or fewer, you can book self-serve on Engine as soon as dates are firm. Planners can also find and request meeting and event space through Engine Spaces, Engine's venue product covering over 40,000 venues.

Which cities in Minnesota have the most conference-ready hotels?

Minneapolis and St. Paul anchor the state's conference inventory, with properties like the Hyatt Regency Minneapolis (89 event spaces, 644 rooms) and the InterContinental Saint Paul Riverfront (26 event spaces, 410 rooms). Both cities sit near the airport serving the Twin Cities metro, making arrival straightforward for attendees flying in from across the country.

What amenities can conference travelers generally expect at these hotels?

Most large meeting properties offer on-site dining, wifi in guest rooms and common areas, and parking (though availability and fees vary). Some include fitness centers, business centers, and flexible setup options in their event spaces. Specific amenities like breakfast, shuttle service, and room layouts differ by property, so confirm what's included when you book.

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