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Best Western The Normandy Inn & Suites
405 S 8th Street, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55404-1026Phone: 612/370-1400 | Fax: 612/370-0351
Classic. Comfortable. Timeless. The Best Western Normandy Inn & Suites has been Innkeeper to Minneapolis since 1925. The charming character of Hotel Normandy remains while guests enjoy the most current amenities and services.
The Normandy is centrally located in the heart of Downtown Minneapolis. We are five blocks to the Minneapolis Convention Center, five blocks to the Metrodome (MN Vikings), eight blocks to Target Center (MN Timberwolves), and 10 blocks to Target Field (MN Twins) and two miles to the University of Minnesota sports venues. Free shuttle service is provided to the Minneapolis Convention Center, Target Field and to University of Minnesota football.
All suites and guestrooms are freshly appointed with the most current features and amenities. Guests enjoy large work desks with ergo chairs, new flat panel televisions, euro-style bedding with pillow-top mattresses and fluffy duvets and complimentary bottled water. Internet connection is free with wireless service throughout the hotel and wired connections in all suites. Guests also appreciate our convenient and plentiful on-property parking. You’ll enjoy extra goodies at bedtime when we serve freshly baked chocolate chip cookies and milk at 10:00 P.M.
The Normandy Kitchen is a casual yet upscale restaurant and bar featuring American and Bistro food at reasonable prices. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are served daily.
The hotels garden atrium features indoor swimming, a whirlpool and a sauna. A new fitness suite, complete with cardio machines and free weights is open to guests around the clock.
Local Events Worth Considering:
July 2010
This annual music festival is offered by the Minnesota Orchestra at the Orchestra Hall in Minneapolis.
Eight tall ships, replicas of old schooners and other sailing vessels, will sail into the port of Duluth as a highlight.
August 2010
Entertainment, activities, fairway fun and livestock events, in St. Paul.
One of the largest annual outdoor music festivals in the Midwest wtih nearly 30 national performances on two concert stages. In Duluth.
The Six Best Days of Summer, featuring great entertainment and great exhibits. In Albert Lea.
All 15 Language Villages unite for International Day at the Turtle River Lake site in Bemidji.
Senior Picnic, pig roast, bingo, old fashioned games, car show, food, vendors, pancake breakfast, concerts, fireworks, and Booya. In St. Paul.
September 2010
Enjoy a non-stop music line-up on two stages and on-site food and vendors at this family-friendly festival. In Grand Marais.
A variety of artists selling their artwork. Food, entertainment, and free parking. In Cannon Falls.
All visitors are welcome. At the Land of Memories Park in Mankato.
Pumpkin growers will bring their pumpkins to see who produced the region's largest pumpkin and compete for a shot at the national title. In Red Wing.
Model railroad layouts in N scale, Ho scale and O gauge and G gauge. Hobby displays 1/32 slotcar display and vendors. In Thief River Falls.
October 2010
Award winning & largest early America & fur-trade "living history" reenactment. Over 1000 participants, 250 tents & colonial cuisin. In Albert Lea.
