Four Points Minneapolis/St Paul being Levelled
Jul 25, 2005, 11:04 am
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First Austin, now St Paul.....shall we go for the trifecta??????
First Austin, now St Paul.....shall we go for the trifecta??????
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Jul 25, 2005, 11:18 am
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Hmmm. I've stayed at that 4pts a couple times. Didn't think it was that bad for the $40 (Priceline) or $75 (points-earning) I typically paid for it.
I laughed at the cheesy Holidome atmosphere on my 1st stay - but that didn't stop me from bringing a swimsuit along on the 2nd (and future) stays.
How many Fairfields and Hamptons have indoor pools?
I won't miss it tremendously - just another 4pts to me - but I will miss having a bare-bones Starwood option in the area.
I laughed at the cheesy Holidome atmosphere on my 1st stay - but that didn't stop me from bringing a swimsuit along on the 2nd (and future) stays.
How many Fairfields and Hamptons have indoor pools?I won't miss it tremendously - just another 4pts to me - but I will miss having a bare-bones Starwood option in the area.
Jul 25, 2005, 12:10 pm
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Originally Posted by cranrob
University Ave. has some great places to eat. Krua Thailand is one of the best Thai Restaurants outside of Thailand. There are also some wonderful Vietnamese places in the same area.
Jul 25, 2005, 12:13 pm
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Originally Posted by pinniped
Hmmm. I've stayed at that 4pts a couple times. Didn't think it was that bad for the $40 (Priceline) or $75 (points-earning) I typically paid for it.
I laughed at the cheesy Holidome atmosphere on my 1st stay - but that didn't stop me from bringing a swimsuit along on the 2nd (and future) stays. How many Fairfields and Hamptons have indoor pools?
I won't miss it tremendously - just another 4pts to me - but I will miss having a bare-bones Starwood option in the area.
I laughed at the cheesy Holidome atmosphere on my 1st stay - but that didn't stop me from bringing a swimsuit along on the 2nd (and future) stays.
How many Fairfields and Hamptons have indoor pools?I won't miss it tremendously - just another 4pts to me - but I will miss having a bare-bones Starwood option in the area.
From what I understand the other Four Points in Minneapolis is very nice, but also in a much higher price range.
Jul 25, 2005, 12:28 pm
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Originally Posted by Lehava
Thanks for the tip. As I am in Minneapolis about twice a month I will DEFINITELY check this place out. Anywhere else you recommend?
It's sort of a cross between a restaurant and deli, something just like you'll find in Italy. There are tons of great restaurants up & down Grand Ave, and it's a great place for a stroll.
Jul 25, 2005, 3:57 pm
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Originally Posted by cranrob
In the other direction, a nice place is D'Amico & Sons on Grand Avenue.
It's sort of a cross between a restaurant and deli, something just like you'll find in Italy. There are tons of great restaurants up & down Grand Ave, and it's a great place for a stroll.
It's sort of a cross between a restaurant and deli, something just like you'll find in Italy. There are tons of great restaurants up & down Grand Ave, and it's a great place for a stroll.
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showt...47#post4302847
Jul 25, 2005, 7:59 pm
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Originally Posted by GUWonder
There's a thread in the Midwest forum that had a brief thing on Minneapolis restaurants. It's about two weeks old and there are not many threads in that forum.
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showt...47#post4302847
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showt...47#post4302847
Jul 25, 2005, 8:02 pm
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Oh wait I had been to that thread before *smile* but thanks for the tip anyway *grin* I had totally forgotten about it.
Jul 26, 2005, 11:11 am
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Originally Posted by Lehava
Actually in Minneapolis all of the Hamptons and Fairfields I have seen there (have stayed at almost all the Hamptons) have indoor pools. Seems to be somewhat unique to MN but all hotels seem to have indoor pools.
From what I understand the other Four Points in Minneapolis is very nice, but also in a much higher price range.
From what I understand the other Four Points in Minneapolis is very nice, but also in a much higher price range.
I have to step in on that note, the Four Points in Minneapolis is garbage!!! The Four Points in St. Paul is going to be your best bet in that area. However, the Sheraton in Bloomington have them both beat hands down, and twice on Sundays!!
Jul 27, 2005, 12:48 pm
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Originally Posted by Gregmo24
I have to step in on that note, the Four Points in Minneapolis is garbage!!! The Four Points in St. Paul is going to be your best bet in that area. However, the Sheraton in Bloomington have them both beat hands down, and twice on Sundays!!
Jul 27, 2005, 10:17 pm
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Originally Posted by Lehava
The one on Industrial is garbage? I have heard just the opposite. If the one on Hamline (the one being levelled) is the best bet we are in trouble. Bloomington is a great area but it can make for a longer commute if you are working in the city.
YES, G.A.R.B.A.G.E!!!! I'm willing to drive to St.Paul or to Bloomington than stay there. Have you had an opportunity to stay there? Tell you what, try it and let me know. I'm a Bloomington junky any day of the week.
Jul 28, 2005, 12:05 am
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So disappointed to hear this, given that I stayed here back in 1999. I figured by now this hotel should have made Conde Naste Traveler Gold List for one of the top 5 hotels in the USA.....
Jul 29, 2005, 5:09 pm
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I have stayed there many times over the last ten years and will be sorry to see this convenient property go. The property was upgraded and improved a few years back (about the time it changed froma Sheraton to a 4 Points). Over the years I have found their staff to be way above average and the buffet breakfast was generally fine. However, this was pretty much a working class property (i.e. affordable) with no large suites so the plat upgrade was relatively modest (not like the upgrade to the two level penthouse at the Westin Bonaventure or the top floor suites at the Century Plaza).
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Jul 30, 2005, 12:05 pm
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Originally Posted by Lehava
Thanks for the tip. I had done a search but after driving a little of the neighborhood I wasnt sure how safe some of the places were I had found on line (I actually prefer the mom and pop places, but slip into chain-ism when I just want to be sure about the quality and safeness of what I am eating, so I ended up heading to the southern suburbs where I usually stay and know more of the area and grabbing dinner.
Hey I may be back in Minneapolis either next week or the 2nd week of august. Seems there are a few of you there, we should have a mini-get together.
Hey I may be back in Minneapolis either next week or the 2nd week of august. Seems there are a few of you there, we should have a mini-get together.
Aug 17, 2005, 9:53 am
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Any update to the Oct 31st target date for destruction? I have a stay coming up End of August to beginning of September.
Edited to fix typo.
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