Elliot Park Hotel stands in the Elliot Park neighbourhood, just east of downtown, at 823 5th Avenue South, a district of century-old brownstones sitting beside modern high-rises. The hotel is an Autograph Collection property with an on-site restaurant called Tavola, which serves a menu mixing locally sourced ingredients with traditional recipes and hosts The Downtown Tailgate, a pregame gathering for every Vikings home game. The hotel has a complimentary fitness centre, a business centre, a convenience store, room service, same-day dry cleaning, free coffee or tea in the lobby, mobile key and complimentary Wi-Fi for Marriott Bonvoy members. Rooms and suites vary, including double queen rooms, and the hotel lists accessible features. Pets are welcome, up to two per room and fifty pounds each, with a fee per stay. A pool is not listed. It suits sports fans, couples and travellers who want a boutique stay within walking distance of U.S. Bank Stadium and the downtown core.
Location and getting around
The hotel is on 5th Avenue South, about twelve miles from the airport, with no shuttle service. Nearby transit includes the 7th Street and Park bus station, a Metro Transit station and Union Depot train station is listed in the hotel’s information. Elliot Park itself is a short walk, and downtown restaurants and the stadium are close. Parking is on site by valet for a daily fee, with hourly rates for shorter stays and a reduced rate for restaurant guests.
Rooms and amenities
The rooms are straightforward and comfortable, and the focus is on the restaurant and the neighbourhood. Tavola is open for guests and visitors, and on Vikings home game days the tailgate gives the area a festive atmosphere, though it also means crowds and higher rates. The hotel is smoke-free, check-in starts at 4pm, check-out is at 11am and the minimum check-in age is 21. A 24-hour front desk is staffed all night.
Who it suits and what to know: sports fans will find it a natural base for game weekends, and couples will appreciate a calmer location than the heart of downtown. If you want a spa, pool or rooftop, look elsewhere. Book early for stadium events, and ask about parking before you arrive. Winter visitors should plan for walks between the hotel and downtown, or use the skyway where it connects, and remember that Elliot Park is quieter at night than the entertainment districts.
The hotel also offers same-day dry cleaning and a convenience store, which suit short business stays, and the free lobby coffee and tea is a small but welcome touch on a cold morning. Because the neighbourhood is residential in feel, it is a calmer choice than staying right on Hennepin Avenue.
Why stay here
- ✓Tavola restaurant
- ✓Downtown Tailgate on Vikings game days
- ✓Complimentary fitness centre
- ✓Convenience store
- ✓Room service
- ✓Free lobby coffee and tea
- ✓Mobile key
- ✓Pet-friendly rooms
Good questions
What is the Downtown Tailgate?+
A pregame gathering at the hotel restaurant, Tavola, held for every Vikings home game.
Does the hotel have a pool?+
The hotel’s own information does not list a pool. It does list a complimentary fitness centre.
Is there parking?+
Valet parking is available for a daily fee, with hourly rates for shorter stays.
