MSPeconomist

It's a great hotel that consistently wins awards for service. During the week, clientele is very elite heavy, so don't expect upgrades. Many consultants seem to stay week after week.

Being attached to the Galleria is nice, especially in winter, because it gives you additional restaurants without going outside. The parking garage is also attached and protected, including coveted basement spaces for self park (free) or valet.

OTOH, it would be somewhat awkward IMO to stay here without a car. You're not near the light rail line and the hotel doesn't provide a shuttle service, although the place doesn't seem any farther from MSP than some of the "airport" hotels.

Club lounge is good, with interesting (and good) evening food choices, but it sometimes closes on weekends. Hotel restaurant, including for breakfast and room service, is McCormick and Schmidts (spelling?) and seems a bit informal for the only choice in a Westin, but they do have decent fresh fish. For instance, it's very different in style from Bank restaurant and bar in the downtown Minneapolis Westin.