
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
Pea****** 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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