
Lodging
Hotels/Motels
BELLE PLAINE
AmericInn
Hwy. 169
(952) 873-6017 or 1 (800) 634-3444
Indoor pool, whirlpool, game room, fax/copy services, guest laundry, snowmobile/hiking trails, meeting & banquet facilities, whirlpool suites w/microwave & refrigerator, free continental breakfast w/morning newspaper.
CHANHASSEN
AmericInn of Chanhassen
570 Pond Promenade
(Hwys. 5 W. & 101 S.)
(952) 934-3888 or 1 (800) 634-3444
King singles, queen doubles to luxurious 2-room suites w/whirlpools, fireplaces & kitchenettes; meeting rooms for up to 50, continental breakfast & dining area, indoor pool recreation area, w/whirlpool, sauna & game room, exercise room, valet services, guest laundry, cable TV w/HBO & The Disney Channel.
Chanhassen Inn Motel
531 W. 79th St.
(952) 934-7373 or 1 (800) CHAN-INN
70 units, at intersection of Hwy. 5 & Great Plains Blvd., 24-hour front desk, quick-start breakfast served each morning, microwave, refrigerator, remote control cable TV & HBO, copier, fax, free local calls, guest laundry.
Country Suites by Carlson
591 W. 78th St.
(952) 937-2424 or 1 (800) 456-4000
120-room hotel w/indoor pool, whirlpool, exercise room, complimentary continental “plus” breakfast & free local phone calls. Cable TV, refrigerator, coffeemaker, microwave, iron & ironing board, wet bar, free weekday newspaper, on-site lounge, meeting rooms.
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites
7855 Century Blvd.
(952) 401-8850 or 1 (800) HOLIDAY
89 room hotel w/17 suites, indoor pool w/90-foot waterslide & spa, whirlpool, health/fitness center, complimentary deluxe continental breakfast & free local phone calls. Cable TV, high-speed Internet access, newspaper service, coffeemaker, on-site guest laundry facilities & dry cleaning pick-up, meeting rooms. Shuttle service Mon.-Fri.
CHASKA
Best Western Chaska River Inn & Suites
1 River Bend Rd.
(952) 448-7877 or (888) 2CHASKA
On Minnesota River, 82 rooms incl. parlor & extended stay suites, complimentary deluxe breakfast, indoor pool, whirlpool, fitness center, cafe, outdoor patio, underground parking.
Super 8 Motel
830 Yellow Brick Rd.
(952) 448-7030 or 1 (800) 800-8000
Newly remodeled, affordable, attractive lodging, 2 blocks east of Hwy. 41, a block north of Hwy. 212. Basic cable TV, free morning coffee, juice & toast bar, refrigerator & microwave available. Near restaurants & attractions. Extended stay available.
EDEN PRAIRIE
Courtyard by Marriott
11391 Viking Dr.
(952) 942-9100
Moderate rates, pool & whirlpool, mini-gym, restaurant & lounge.
Hampton Inn
7740 Flying Cloud Dr.
(952) 942-9000
Affordable rates, free local calls, kids stay free w/parents, non-smoking rooms available, free continental breakfast.
LE SUEUR
Le Sueur Downtown Motel
510 N. Main St., (507) 665-6246
NEW PRAGUE
AmericInn of New Prague
1200 1st St. N.E.
(952) 758-7300 or 1 (800) 634-3444
A touch of Europe in this Czech community. Indoor pool & hot tub.
PRIOR LAKE
Mystic Lake Casino Hotel
2400 Mystic Lake Blvd.
(952) 445-9000 or 1 (800) 813-7349
Adjoining Mystic Lake Casino, via an enclosed promenade; 600 luxury rooms & suites w/room service, atrium swimming pool, health club & immediate access to the casino. Within minutes of area attractions.
SAVAGE
Comfort Inn
4601 W. Hwy. 13
(952) 894-6124
Affordable, attractive rooms & suites, 24-hour front desk. Indoor swimming pool & Jacuzzi. Cable TV, free continental breakfast. Walking distance to restaurants & laundromat.
Savage Motor Inn
7361 W. Hwy. 13
(952) 894-4181
Affordable, 11 rooms.
SHAKOPEE
America’s BestValue Inn
1181 E. 1st Ave. (Hwy. 101)
(952) 445-9120 or 1 (800) 283-4678
34 comfortable, quality SM/NS rooms at reasonable rates. Free cable TV & HBO, local calls, free continental breakfast. A/C, coin operated laundry, winter plug-ins. Near attractions. Discounted Valleyfair tickets.
AmericInn of Shakopee
4100 12th Ave. E.
(Hwy. 169 & Co. Rd. 83)
(952) 445-6775 or 1 (800) 634-3444
New hotel features Splash Adventure Family Fun Center w/indoor pool, waterslide, wading pool & toddler waterslide, sauna, whirlpool & arcade games. Complimentary enhanced continental breakfast, exercise room, conference room, high-speed Internet.
Canterbury Inn
1244 Canterbury Rd.
(952) 445-3644 or (877) 291-0622
www.canterburyinnshakopee.com
Family destination just minutes from area attractions. 176 rooms with many amenities including high-speed Internet and continental breakfast. Suites with microwave and refrigerator available. Large atrium pool area, 2 whirlpools, sauna, fitness center, game room, guest laundry. On-site Arizona’s Bar & Grill with live entertainment. Banquet and meeting space also available.
Country Inn & Suites by Carlson
1204 Ramsey St.
(Hwy. 169 & Co. Rd. 17)
(952) 445-0200 or 1 (800) 456-4000
63 rooms including two-room suites, whirlpool suites and deluxe rooms with microwaves & refrigerators. Indoor pool &, whirlpool. Free passes to local fitness center. Complimentary enhanced continental breakfast. Free high speed internet access in all guest rooms. Freshly baked cookies & fruit served daily.
Hill View Motel
Hwys. 169 & 41
(952) 445-7111
Queen beds, in-room phones, cable TV, laundry facility. All of the city benefits w/country restfulness, microwave & refrigerator. Lowest rates winter & summer.
Holiday Inn Express
511 Marschall Rd. S.
(952) 445-9779
66 rooms, some w/Jacuzzis, in-room phones, cable TV, pool, continental breakfast, restaurants nearby.
Sandalwood Studios and Suites
3910 12th Ave. E., (952) 277-0100 or 1 (877) 884-4900
www.sandalwoodsuites.net
Next to Canterbury Park. Hotel rooms and deluxe suites available. Hotel amenities include free breakfast, high speed and wireless Internet, guest laundry, in-room coffee maker/toaster/two-burner stove and more. Delux, double deluxe and executive suites with full kitchenettes.
Super 8 Motel
581 Marschall Rd. S. (Co. Rd. 17)
(952) 445-4221 or 1 (800) 800-8000
Fax: (952) 445-2906
Affordable, attractive lodging featuring indoor pool, Jacuzzi/sauna. Walking distance to restaurants, downtown. Within minutes of major attractions. Cable TV, in-room movie rentals, 24-hour fax & continental breakfast.
Travelodge
1251 E. 1st Ave.
(952) 445-5074 or 1 (800) 578-7878
Reasonable rates, whirlpool, sauna, continental breakfast, meeting rooms, remote cable TV w/HBO. Restaurants nearby.
Bed & Breakfast
CHANHASSEN
Bluff Creek Inn
1161 Bluff Creek Dr.
(952) 445-2735
Historic, antique-filled country inn (1860) in MN River Valley. 3-course breakfast, evening hors d’oeuvres. Whirlpool & fireplace rooms available. Regional trails adjacent. Children over 12, no pets, no smoking, 25 minutes from Mall of America. Rated by Chicago Tribune.
CHASKA
Peacock Inn
314 Walnut St.
(952) 368-4343
Elegant turn-of-the-century home w/turn-down champagne dessert tray, gourmet breakfast served on antique china. Whirlpools, fireplaces, 5 rooms, overlooks City Square Park.
EXCELSIOR
Excelsior Bay B & B
371 Water St.
(952) 474-0196
Constructed in 1858, the James H. Clark House is one of the oldest houses in the area, 4 guest rooms, all w/private baths–2 w/fireplace, 2 w/whirlpool bath–individually decorated. Children over age 12 welcome, no pets, smoke-free. Full homemade breakfast.
JORDAN
Nicolin Mansion
221 Broadway St. S.
(952) 492-6441
Beautiful home newly opened as a B&B. Rentals for special occasions.
LE SUEUR
Cosgrove House
228 S. Second St., (507) 665-2500
PRIOR LAKE
Nature’s Inn Bed & Breakfast Suites
At the Minnesota Horse & Hunt Club
2920 220th St. E.
(952) 447-2272
Rustic log cabin accommodations, 4 suites each w/individual themes, walkout decks, fireplaces, kitchens, central air. Pets allowed. No smoking. Continental breakfast, Sun.-Thurs. Complimentary Sun. brunch at Trigger’s on Sat. night stays only. Some restrictions apply.
RV/Campgrounds
JORDAN
Mpls. SW KOA
Off Hwy. 169 – 7 miles S. of Shakopee
Open April 1-late October
(952) 492-6440
Open & shaded campsites, drive-through sites & choice of hook-ups. Laundry, convenience store & propane sales available. Large meeting room & gift shop. Hot showers & clean restrooms. Activities include playground, game room, miniature golf, indoor swimming & horseshoe/volleyball areas.
PRIOR LAKE
Dakotah Meadows Campground
2341 Park Place
(952) 445-8800 or
1 (800) 653-CAMP
Adjacent to Mystic Lake Casino Hotel, 122 drive-through sites w/full hook-ups for electric, water & sewer. Or camp in a traditional Dakotah teepee. Campsite includes picnic table, BBQ grill. Clean, modern restrooms, showers & laundry facilities, free shuttle service to casinos.
Fish Lake Acres
3000 210th St. E.
(952) 492-3393 summers
(952) 492-2251 winters
Over mile of lakeshore in rural setting, w/rolling hills, wooded areas & sandy beach for swimming. Grassy & level sites for RVs, trailers & tents. Kids’ playground, volleyball/horseshoe areas, boat/canoe rentals & launch, dump station & more.
SAVAGE
Town & Country Campground
12630 Boone Ave. S., Savage, (952) 445-1756
Enjoy peace & quiet in a great location just minutes from all major attractions. 80 sites, most full hook-up with 20-30-50 amp. electric, water & sewer. Many large pull-thru grassy sites with cable TV. Big rigs welcome. A relaxing heated pool & spa, convenience store, modem hook-up, clean modern rest rooms with hot showers, laundry facilities, game room/meeting room, playground, storm shelter, public & private phone hook-ups, sanitary dump station. Pets allowed with fee.
SHAKOPEE
Shakopee Valley RV Park
1245 E. Bluff (along Minnesota River Valley)
(952) 445-7313
120 sites along Minnesota River, indoor pool & hot tub, game room, near attractions.
VICTORIA
Carver Park Reserve
West of Chaska
On Co. Rd. 11, N. of Hwy. 5
(952) 559-9000
Miles of trails for walking, hiking, biking or horseback riding. Fishing available on four lakes, w/boat launches if needed. Lowry Nature Center. Tents & trailers accommodated, non-electric.
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