Name: Snelling Motel
Address: 5346 Minnehaha Ave, St. Paul, 55417, US

6/10

Pleasant

28 Jun 2026

Nathan

It’s fine as a baseline motel. The place is run down, especially as compared to the neighborhood- hallway carpets were musty, but the room’s was ok. Their hospitality is also baseline… strict 10:30 checkout, etc.
Minihaha falls is close, which is why I chose the spot, and there’s bus and transit a block away.
It worked out, though I personally would expect a lower rate for the quality.

Self

8/10

Excellent

27 Jun 2026

Erik

Very nice customer service. The room was clean but the building needs some upkeep. The hallway that went to my room near the stairs had pieces of carpet to cover the floor that I tripped on. There were cleaning supplies and items that should be in storage or hidden that was unsightly. But hey, it was a very fair price and the room was clean

Self

6/10

Pleasant

24 Jun 2026

Ian

When I first saw this place, my heart sank; from the outside, it looks like a pretty awful motel.The hotel looks very dated and the exterior paint is peeling all over.

My first room has dirty walls and the furniture was in mediocre condition. The staff moved me to a nicer looking room.

The deadbolts don't work because the wrong strike plates are installed.

Overall, my stay was decent and the staff was friendly, but I would not stay here again. There are very little in the way of nearby shops or restaurant, but if you have business with the VA hospital across the street, it's extremely convenient.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jun 2026

Jason

A great place to stay for the value and location. Would definitely go there again.

Self

4/10

Poor

22 Jun 2026

Shane

Not worth the money, forced wake up and get out call

Partner

8/10

Excellent

20 Jun 2026

Matthew

Nice clean room

8/10

Excellent

06 Jun 2026

Terry

I stayed in a clean, non-smoking room. I had trouble regulating the AC, even though the front desk manager came in to start it for me. He turned on the refrigerator, too. He recommended a good, local pizza restaurant that delivers! I did NOT want a chain pizza. Plus, I was able to park right in front of my room. One last item: I had enough toilet paper, but I couldn't see a fresh, new roll ...

Self

6/10

Pleasant

09 Apr 2026

Michael G

Motel s run down and does not give a good impression when you see it. Room was basic but clean. Area felt safe but nothing nearby to eat or even a coffee place unless you have a car.
But price affordable so probably a case of “you get what you pay for”
If you just want a place to sleep and get a shower it’s ok

Self

4/10

Poor

28 Feb 2026

Marie

Beds were too hard, rooms were clean but needed repair, cost was way more than it was worth.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

09 Jan 2026

Robert

Yes

6/10

Pleasant

13 Dec 2025

Lois

Room was clean but small. Only 1 chair (not very comfortable) in a room with a king-size bed makes it not very inviting in the daytime. Needs another chair. No hand soap at the sink. No hair dryer. No place to hang coats or other garments. Hard to find the spot to access hot water in the shower. Bed needed heavier blanket. About as basic as accommodations get. But the staff was friendly and helpful.

10/10

Exceptional

19 Oct 2025

Domingo

I was able to drop off my luggage,before check-in.Went to explore the city.Staff were excellent.The rail is very accessible.I went to downtown and Mall of America.Had a great time.

Leisure Self

6/10

Pleasant

18 Oct 2025

Allan

Access is difficult because of light rail tracks.
Owner is helpful,
Rooms were clean.

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

08 Sep 2025

Louise

Thank You!

Room was SPOTLESS and well-appointed, although I recommend having facial tissues available. Check-in was efficient and courteous, even though it was a late arrival time.
Trickiest issue is finding the way into the property (the city's problem, not the owners').

Self

8/10

Excellent

31 Aug 2025

Alexander

Easy Stay

Motel was clean, close to airport, and affordable.

Self

2/10

Poor

22 Aug 2025

Tanner

Rooms are nothing like what’s advertised. Ordered a king and was put in a full with dirty sheets. Smell of must annd old smoke and felt damp and humid. Owner refused to let us cancel after going in and checking out the room and pulling back the sheets. Accused of “using the room” for ten mins and since we stepped in he wouldn’t allow us to cancel.

Leisure Partner

2/10

Poor

21 Aug 2025

Caterin Johana

Its a Motel

Front service attendant was rude, said we could only shower once during my stay

Self

10/10

Exceptional

31 Jul 2025

Carrie

The room was small, but very comfortable and perfect for my husband and i on our visit to see his childhood friend that lives in the area. Owners were very friendly and even gave us plastic silverware when our DoorDash forgot to send it. Very nice coffeehouse within walking distance as well.

Partner

2/10

Poor

21 Jul 2025

Skylar

My first reservation with a Airbnb ended up not being a reliable place to stay, so I booked this hotel while already in Minneapolis. When I arrive the man working the desk tells me that I need a state id to check in, which I did not have because I travel with my passport. He gave me a hard time as a woman by myself until a male coworker showed up with me and his whole attitude changed. Long story short I never ended up checking in to this place because I felt extremely uncomfortable and the man did not sound convincing that I would get back the $500 deposit they were asking for. And on top of that they gave me a hard time canceling my reservation and did not fully refund what I had paid to be there , extremely inconveniencing me because I had to pay for another hotel reservation in full on top of what this place had charged me.

Business Self

8/10

Excellent

22 Jun 2025

Alan D.

the staff were very friendly and the location is perfect for folks , who want a place near the airport. the cost was moderate. the physical layout worked out well, since I had a room on the ground floor[ worked great].

the place I modest and I did not expect a palace. 2 issues. there was no shape in the shower dispenser . also the cleaning material used on the floors, smelled like FABULOSO. I find it offensive and the ingredients are such that I would never use in my home.

if they regularly refill the shampoo and change cleaner, I would have been thrilled.

Leisure

8/10

Excellent

10 Jun 2025

Walter

Basic no frills older building but clean, newly renovated with friendly helpful staff. Convenient to public transportation, airport and down town. Enjoyed the stay.

8/10

Excellent

16 Mar 2025

Ryan

It was mostly good, It wasn't bad but few minor things should be better like don't put snow on lawn between parking lot and sidewalk as it gets muddy. Don't want to track that mud into the room

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

18 Jan 2025

Dawn

Fine for meducal stay over

Business

8/10

Excellent

03 Nov 2024

Lawrence

Don't Be Put off By the Appearance

From the outside, the Snelling makes the Bates Motel look like Disneyland. But actually I am completely satisfied with what I got for what I paid. The room was clean and spacious enough. The bathroom was clean and adequately stocked and the shower worked. There was a fridge and some complimentary bottled water. The office staff is very friendly. My only complaint is a small one, that the in-room HVAC unit is quite loud. But I got used to it. I came to Minneapolis to visit my daughter who lives 10 minutes away, and all I needed was a place to sleep. I would gladly stay here again, and probably will.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

21 Oct 2024

Greg

Very Convenient for us as we were able to use the Metro transit for everything.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Oct 2024

LeRoy

great experience

This hotel is undergoing new renovations and my room was fantastic, everything new from the bathroom to the new windows, carpet and all new furniture.
this was an excellent choice for my trip to Fort Snelling.
walking distance to the rail transit.

Business

6/10

Pleasant

07 Oct 2024

Lawreen

Really not worth the price they want.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

14 Sep 2024

Dr Anne

The room was fine -- clean, with everything we needed. The property was also fine, though the stairwell was cluttered and appeared to be in some state of repair. The location was perfect for us. There was no restaurant but we had a great lunch at SeaSalt, nearby. The next morning I picked up fruit and a muffin at the nearest grocery store while getting my 10K steps in. It was much better than I expected!

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

13 Sep 2024

Randy

Check in was easy, the room was nice and recently redone and clean. It's a convenient location. The exterior needs renovation, but I sense the owners care about the interior first, which is good. I felt safe at all times. It is located near the airport, local busy streets, and the light rail line, so expect some noise from those facilities.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 Sep 2024

Verified traveler

A wonderful stay! Amazing staff. Right next to metro, convenient but also really quiet. I know where Im staying when i come back to Minneapolis!

Self

10/10

Exceptional

01 Sep 2024

Donna

Was welcomed there. Good instructions about checking out during times when the office was closed. Friendly staff

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

01 Sep 2024

Daniel R

Basic room and amenities. Very comfortable bed and pillows!!

Self

10/10

Exceptional

28 Aug 2024

Verified traveler

Would recommend to a friend

Never been to Minnesota before but stayed here so I could take the train to the mall or America and the twins game. It was clean, safe, close to the train stations, and the staff was friendly and helpful. Definitely staying here if I end up back in the twin cities!

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

26 Aug 2024

lina

The property needs a lot of work.When I arrived and looked at the building,I almost turned back.The paint on the walls as falling apart.The stairway entry had a lot of construction stuff and junk.The place smelled bad,musty/old carpet.The room appeared to have been newly remodeled .It was clean except for the curtains with holes that need replacement.The door did not lock from inside.I appreciated the shower cap and a comfortable bed.They need to work on making the bed too.The sheets were hanging,which is not a big deal but is something that makes the room look better when you walk in.Had to clean the inside of the door because it was dirty.It was hot but the hallway air conditioning was not turned on.The two staff I met were really nice.I pointed out to them what I have listed above and their response was “they are always remodeling’.Felt somewhat unsafe but everything turned out okay.Its a place that I would not return though.

Leisure Partner

2/10

Poor

25 Aug 2024

Michelle

There were no elevators

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

24 Aug 2024

Giulia

Nice, undergoing construction but clean rooms, even if a little run-down. Nice staff, friendly and right next to the metro

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

23 Aug 2024

Kimberly

Our first impression when checking in was that we weren't sure what we were going to get. But the room was better than what we thought. It was clean suited our needs for an overnight stay. There were a few cosmetic things, but again, it was clean and that is what matters most. We would stay there again

10/10

Exceptional

19 Aug 2024

paul

The owners were very friendly and accommodating. The blue line is a block away so very convenient. Sheets, towels, etc. All clean. Very quiet. The only slight negatives would be that the carpet itself is a little worn and the Wi-Fi is a little spotty. But overall we were very happy with the stay and would stay here again.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jul 2024

Verified traveler

Conveniently Located

Check in was easy and the hotel is right on the Blue line, so we could easily get to various points around the city, including the airport, with a $4 all-day pass.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jul 2024

Hoang

Affordable, clean place that's near to the rail.

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

03 Jul 2024

Juliet

Staff were really nice. Microwave and big fridge a hige plus. Big room. Very clean!

Business Self

8/10

Excellent

30 Jun 2024

Charles

Nice rooms and a great price , there was a microwave, fridge and coffee maker in the room and even received a call to see if we needed anything. Polite and courteous staff.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jun 2024

Cory

Good place nice and quiet.

Leisure Self

6/10

Pleasant

20 Jun 2024

Andrew

Property is next to rail tracks, is on a street split by the tracks (you can’t cross them) so if you’re not on hotels side oof the street, good luck getting there.
Arriving in the evening, we found the next morning that the refrigerator was warm. Management told us of course we had to turn the refrigerator on. No mention of that anywhere
Bed was comfortable, floors squeaky. Average stay.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jun 2024

Carlton

Kind staff and comfortable setting

Business Self

8/10

Excellent

17 Apr 2024

Kara

I liked that it was quite, owners were friendly and hospitable. I liked that it was near metro station.

Business Self

6/10

Pleasant

12 Nov 2023

Kristy

I chose this place because it was just down the road from the boy scout Base Camp where my son's troop was for the night. The staff member that checked us in was super nice. Property seemed old and could have used some updates in the rooms for sure. Didn't like that there was no lock on the room door besides the key card entry lock. There was a dead bolt type lock, but it didn't line up so I was unable to use it, which made me feel a little unsafe. My daughter tried to take a shower but after waiting for the water to get hot, it was still luke warm after 10 minutes. The fridge, coffee maker, and tv worked fine. Didn't try the microwave. I don't think there was an ice machine, but I didn't feel comfortable looking around the property for one, and no type of breakfast or anything. The light rail track was on the road in front of the building, so that was a little loud. Overall, it served its purpose, but I'm not sure if I'd stay there again.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

11 Nov 2023

Melissa

I was satisfied with my stay.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

10 Sep 2023

Robyn

Snell ya Later

Booked this hotel because it was close to the airport and was pleasantly surprised. The location was perfect for our trip. Metro was super convenient. Room was cleaned every day. Hotel staff was friendly. Will definitely be back.

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

25 Jun 2023

Jon

Our stay was good. The staff was very helpful and pleasant to work with. The room was nothing fancy, but was clean and felt safe.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

22 Jun 2023

Raymond

Wonderful trip

Relaxing, convenient to get around town, courteous staff

Partner

8/10

Excellent

12 Sep 2022

Gabriel

This property is better than expected, even if those expectations are low. This motel is now called the Snelling Lodge, so don't get too confused when you're looking this up on the internet or your maps.
I was greeted by a kind gentleman on the phone and at the check-in desk. The overnight stay was quiet and comfortable and I slept soundly.

Leisure Self

4/10

Poor

22 Jul 2022

Deborah

Bad area, hallways hot, entrance. Door not working.

Leisure Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

11 Jul 2022

Anthony

I like what Sanjay and his family are doing with the place and I want to support them, but I cannot deal with all the strange people working on their cars in the parking lot and hanging around in front of their rooms, staring at you. They need to make rules about what you can do in the parking lot and shoo away people \"living\" there on a daily basis. It could be a real gem then.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jul 2022

Bob

Just what we were looking for!

Friends_and_family Family

2/10

Poor

23 Jun 2022

yalemselam

Bad experience not as advertised .

The worst customer service experience with lady that we emcountered in to after a long drive late night. She was so unprofessional and insulting in many ways . And told us to leave the premises when we asked about there policies. Because that was never mentioned on the site on hotels.com anywhere that you cant have three guests in a double bed room . I have been booking with hotels.com for a while now and never had a worst experience ever? Even if we were willing to understand the situation the lady kept disrespecting us and attempeted to scare us off by saying \" i am calling the police\" as if were criminals that we would budge. Over all i dont recommend for any one one to saty in this hotel. I am still puzzled how the state still haven't revoked their licenses.

Friends_and_family Friends

6/10

Pleasant

22 Jun 2022

Susan

Ok but would not recommend or stay there again

This place was pretty run down and not in a great area . Though the room itself was pretty clean it was below average in terms of updates. It appeared this property might have been a long term resident for veterans. I was concerned for safety and requested a second floor room and was concerned about my car in the parking lot. There were no issues but I would not recommend this for a business or family traveler or a single traveler. There was nothing around the property in terms of restaurants or stores. I was glad I bought a salad at the airport and had that for dinner

Self

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jun 2022

Behnam

Very affordable with very friendly staff

4/10

Poor

25 Mar 2022

Margaret

Stuff stacked all over in stairwell and hallway and boxes galor. Made it look trashier then it qlready looked on outside. I chose it for location right nect to the VA hospital.

Self

6/10

Pleasant

08 Dec 2021

Verified traveler

Got to the place and was a little scared to go in. Not the greatest. Looks like doing remodeling. No heat in halls and no elevator. But had room 36 with king bed. Room was very comfortable. We were on the side of the building so the sound of the commuter trains didn't bother us. Convenient right next to VA. Room was very clean.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

18 Nov 2021

Jessica

Easy to check in and drop my key at the end of my stay, clean, spacious, secure, and incredibly well located by a light rail station just two stops from the airport.

Business

4/10

Poor

15 Aug 2021

Verified traveler

Very shoddy structure and grounds.

Leisure Self

2/10

Poor

24 May 2021

Verified traveler

As we checked-in, the police were evicting a customer. Check in behind security plexiglass. Hallway to room strewn with remodel materials. Room was dirty and poorly kept (except sheets & bedding were clean). Charged extra for 2nd adult and only provided two towels. Few outlets in the room. Carpeting so dirty my feet were filthy stepping into shower. I could hear light rail all night. I've stayed in better cheaper hotels, this one wasn't cheap. Couldn't wait to check out.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 Jun 2020

James

Great stay and will book again

Very great place to stay with very friendly staff

Self

6/10

Pleasant

19 Oct 2019

Verified traveler

It was near the light rail.
It was clean.
It was convenient.
It was old.
It was not far from the airport.

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

18 Oct 2019

Greg

Decent hotel. Nothing fancy. VERY close to light rail and a 15 ride to downtown. They look they are making updates so it will improve the overall quality of the property in time.

Partner

2/10

Poor

07 Oct 2019

Verified traveler

Book a room I was too scared to stay in. Not a great experience.

Friends_and_family Family

4/10

Poor

19 Jan 2019

Verified traveler

room was nothing like pictures on website. power outage in middle of night not at all what we expected

Partner

8/10

Excellent

10 Nov 2018

Dave

Overall good experience. Staff was very friendly. Room was clean and tidy, and the area was quiet. Way-finding to the motel was a little tricky, plus my Google map directions were lacking, so study your map closely before visiting.

8/10

Excellent

29 Oct 2018

Glen

Nice little place near light rail for Vikings game.

Partner

4/10

Poor

26 Oct 2018

Verified traveler

Close to VA light rail station. Ok for an overnight, wouldn't stay longer. Overpriced; no breakfast, poor parking, felt like my vehicle was going to get broke into.

4/10

Poor

26 Oct 2018

Dave

My out of own guest reported being bitten by bedbugs.

6/10

Pleasant

08 Oct 2018

James

Right next to light rail so convenient from airport and to other locations on the light rail line.

10/10

Exceptional