Westin Minneapolis, Minnesota [Master Thread]
Aug 24, 2009, 10:54 pm
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Aug 25, 2009, 1:17 pm
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thanks, I'll have a look 
I'm looking forward to stay at this place. I've stayed at Graves 601, how do the two compare? 
I'm looking forward to stay at this place. I've stayed at Graves 601, how do the two compare? Try this thread. I posted my recent experiences there.
Aug 25, 2009, 1:23 pm
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Aug 25, 2009, 1:30 pm
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One further thing, I'm reserved in a 2 DOUBLE BEDS EXECUTIVE (room). Do they have th Renewal Showers, and what are the extra "perks" about being in an "Executive" room? Thanks. ^
..however, right now I've found a quite competitve offer recently by the Graves 601, that I am "Considering" since I liked them the last time I stayed at that hotel, but at the same time, I'd like to try another property,, oh the decisions... hmm.. Both prices are roughly the same.
..however, right now I've found a quite competitve offer recently by the Graves 601, that I am "Considering" since I liked them the last time I stayed at that hotel, but at the same time, I'd like to try another property,, oh the decisions... hmm.. Both prices are roughly the same.
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Aug 26, 2009, 4:46 pm
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The W Foshay is a beautifully restored Art Deco hotel and has two fantastic and lively bars. The rooms have great black marble bathrooms with elephant-sized showerheads and usually include large windows.
The Graves 601 has two flat screen TVs in each room (a 42" in the bedroom and a small 13" in the bathroom), a six-head waterfall spray shower, and floor-to-ceiling windows.
The problem with the Westin is that the vast majority of rooms have small windows and are very dark and gloomy. The Bank restaurant in the lobby is expensive and the food is lousy, although the drinks are great.
I would go for the Graves 601 if its cheaper than the W Foshay. Otherwise, go with the W Foshay. Avoid the Westin unless you get a very cheap rate.
Aug 26, 2009, 5:00 pm
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You want to reserve:
"Deluxe Corner Room, Heavenly Bed And Bath, Sitting Area, Glass-walled Walk-in Shower, Full Body Spa Shower."
The room numbers end in "33". They have a LOT more windows than other rooms plus the six-head renewal showers.
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Aug 26, 2009, 5:21 pm
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No, the room is a tiny bit larger with a slightly better view and that's about all you will notice. There are no "perks" that come with one. This room is just one step above the cheapest rooms in the hotel.
You want to reserve:
"Deluxe Corner Room, Heavenly Bed And Bath, Sitting Area, Glass-walled Walk-in Shower, Full Body Spa Shower."
The room numbers end in "33". They have a LOT more windows than other rooms plus the six-head renewal showers.
You want to reserve:
"Deluxe Corner Room, Heavenly Bed And Bath, Sitting Area, Glass-walled Walk-in Shower, Full Body Spa Shower."
The room numbers end in "33". They have a LOT more windows than other rooms plus the six-head renewal showers.
Aug 26, 2009, 5:50 pm
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I've stayed there twice--once in a suite and once in a corner room with the renewal shower. If you don't need the space of the suite, I actually prefer the corner room. DCBob is right about all the windows and the shower is pretty cool too. We had way more windows in that room than our suite (which had a windowless bedroom).
If you have to stay at the Westin, try to get a corner room ending in "33." You will like it a lot. I have stayed several times at the Westin and this is the ONLY room I have really liked.
Aug 26, 2009, 11:13 pm
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Well right now im locked in a rate thats paid on arrival for $223 for two night exclusive tax, otherwise, total is assumed after tax to be around $280 or so.
Price particulars:
Total For Room Rate Only : 223.00 2 nights, (first night 149.00 second night 74, i think, its the better tomorrows deal)
Hotel Charges: TRANSIT of 0.25% Per Room / Per Night is not included in the rate.
Taxes: CITY TAX of 3.50% Per Room / Per Night is not included in the rate.
LODGING of 3.00% Per Room / Per Night is not included in the rate.
STADIUM TAX of 0.15% Per Room / Per Night is not included in the rate.
STATE TAX of 6.50% Per Room / Per Night is not included in the rate.
^^^Which would equal???????
Graves 601, which I have stayed at before and LOVED has a Instant/Advanced purchase price for 3days, 2 nights for $290.65-AI in the Superior Double Room..
price particulars:
Rate Total: $254.40 USD
Taxes & Fees: $36.25 USD
Total: $290.65 USD
Seems to me much more straight forward pricing at Graves 601.
W Foshay cheapest rate is $313-$330
I think I might cancel the res. with the westin Minneapolis and instead opt for Graves 601, what do you think?
Price particulars:
Total For Room Rate Only : 223.00 2 nights, (first night 149.00 second night 74, i think, its the better tomorrows deal)
Hotel Charges: TRANSIT of 0.25% Per Room / Per Night is not included in the rate.
Taxes: CITY TAX of 3.50% Per Room / Per Night is not included in the rate.
LODGING of 3.00% Per Room / Per Night is not included in the rate.
STADIUM TAX of 0.15% Per Room / Per Night is not included in the rate.
STATE TAX of 6.50% Per Room / Per Night is not included in the rate.
^^^Which would equal???????
Graves 601, which I have stayed at before and LOVED has a Instant/Advanced purchase price for 3days, 2 nights for $290.65-AI in the Superior Double Room..
price particulars:
Rate Total: $254.40 USD
Taxes & Fees: $36.25 USD
Total: $290.65 USD
Seems to me much more straight forward pricing at Graves 601.
W Foshay cheapest rate is $313-$330
I think I might cancel the res. with the westin Minneapolis and instead opt for Graves 601, what do you think?
The Westin Minneapolis is my LEAST favorite Starwood hotel in Minneapolis. However, it often has great prices ($81 AAA rate, for example). But ignoring the price difference, I would put the W Foshay first and the Graves 601 second.
The W Foshay is a beautifully restored Art Deco hotel and has two fantastic and lively bars. The rooms have great black marble bathrooms with elephant-sized showerheads and usually include large windows.
The Graves 601 has two flat screen TVs in each room (a 42" in the bedroom and a small 13" in the bathroom), a six-head waterfall spray shower, and floor-to-ceiling windows.
The problem with the Westin is that the vast majority of rooms have small windows and are very dark and gloomy. The Bank restaurant in the lobby is expensive and the food is lousy, although the drinks are great.
I would go for the Graves 601 if its cheaper than the W Foshay. Otherwise, go with the W Foshay. Avoid the Westin unless you get a very cheap rate.
The W Foshay is a beautifully restored Art Deco hotel and has two fantastic and lively bars. The rooms have great black marble bathrooms with elephant-sized showerheads and usually include large windows.
The Graves 601 has two flat screen TVs in each room (a 42" in the bedroom and a small 13" in the bathroom), a six-head waterfall spray shower, and floor-to-ceiling windows.
The problem with the Westin is that the vast majority of rooms have small windows and are very dark and gloomy. The Bank restaurant in the lobby is expensive and the food is lousy, although the drinks are great.
I would go for the Graves 601 if its cheaper than the W Foshay. Otherwise, go with the W Foshay. Avoid the Westin unless you get a very cheap rate.
Last edited by BIMMERKID2; Aug 26, 2009 at 11:48 pm Reason: added info.
Aug 26, 2009, 11:36 pm
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I know, I stayed at Graves 601 before. The shower was amazing and the tv in the bathroom was interesting, watched the morning cnn news while showering ^
Jan 19, 2010, 12:56 pm
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I had some stays here back in October, and managed to snap some photos of one of the suites I was given (received Suite upgrades both times, and photos below are of the larger of the two):
Foyer
Bedroom
Living Room
Bathroom
Shower
Bath
All in all, they were nice rooms. I can't really comment on service, as I was only there on brief, overnight stays (MSP-GEG runs). For the price ($89/night weekend rate, IIRC), it seemed like a very good deal.
Foyer
Bedroom
Living Room
Bathroom
Shower
Bath
All in all, they were nice rooms. I can't really comment on service, as I was only there on brief, overnight stays (MSP-GEG runs). For the price ($89/night weekend rate, IIRC), it seemed like a very good deal.
Jan 27, 2010, 1:53 pm
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Jan 27, 2010, 6:45 pm
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