Explore Minneapolis in Renaissance Style
Renaissance Minneapolis Hotel, The Depot boasts high style and high tech features. Conveniently located in downtown Minneapolis, Renaissance Minneapolis is ideal for business travelers, urban explorers and families seeking to discover Minneapolis / Saint Paul areas. Centrally located near both the downtown core, the Historic Mill District and Mississippi River with easy access to major freeways and Metro Transit Light Rail stations. Just a short ride or walk to many Minneapolis attractions and commerce including US Bank Stadium, Wells Fargo corporate headquarters, Target corporate headquarters, Guthrie Theater, Hennepin Avenue theaters, Armory Minneapolis, Target Center, Target Field, Mill City Museum and the Stone Arch Bridge. Originally built as a train station over a century ago, our guest rooms offer you the choice of modern or historic styling which provide Marriott luxury bedding, complimentary Wi-Fi and AVEDA bath amenities. Our Milwaukee Road features regional fare and locally sourced ingredients.
Rooms & Suites
Stylish Spaces
From guest rooms, to event spaces that are unsurpassed, our hotel has high style and high tech touches throughout. We have grown our meetings and events spaces so that we have over 70,000 sq feet of space that embraces our history yet looks to the future.
Commitment to Clean
As we welcome you back to our hotels around the world, we are committed to providing you with a safe environment that aligns with expert protocols for working to defeat COVID-19. Click to see updates and learn more about what to expect at our hotel.
Hole In The Wall
We also have a “speakeasy” bar/lounge area that we call the Hole In the Wall. It is tucked away, but guests within the space have access to the bar through a hidden “hole in the wall”. Guest can experience this, but it is by word of mouth. It is truly a hidden gem within our hotel.
Minneapolis Navigator
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Don't Skip A Beat
When you're away from home, our on-site 24-hour fitness center is fully equipped for all of your exercise needs.
Getting Here
Renaissance Minneapolis Hotel, The Depot
225 3rd Avenue South,Minneapolis USA Minnesota 55401
On-Property
Local Shuttle $10
Nearby
Bus Station
GreyhoundSubway Station
Government Center - Hiawatha Light RailTrain Station
Light Rail- Government CenterTimeless Charm
The last train left in 1971, but The Depot still stands as a monument to romantic, adventurous rail days gone by. For nearly seven decades, family members and loved ones stood at the atrium of the Depot and waved to passengers boarding the trains of the Milwaukee Road line. A prosperous hub of business and personal travel, this was the place where ambition set forth, destinies converged, and hearts became one.
Historic. Classic. Timeless.
History of the Depot
The Depot fluttered with activity during the late 1800s when Minneapolis was a rapidly growing city. At the peak of activity in 1920, the prosperous Depot was bustling with 29 trains departing daily. In 1971, the Milwaukee Road terminated rail service to Minneapolis and converted the building into office use. In 1978, the Minnesota Historical Society placed The Depot and the nearby freight house on the National Register of Historic Places.
The Depot Today
The Minneapolis Community Development Agency purchased The Depot and the seven-block surrounding areas from the Resolution Trust Corporation for $2 million to preserve its historic significance. In recent years, there have been numerous development concepts for The Depot ranging from an agricultural museum to a casino.
In 1998, the MCDA approved a land sale to CSM Corporation for the development proposal currently underway at The Depot. The finished complex includes the Renaissance Minneapolis Hotel, The Depot, the Residence Inn Minneapolis Downtown at The Depot, an interpretive history center about the Depot, Milwaukee Road, banquet space and underground parking for 650 automobiles. The entire project was completed in July of 2001.
History of the Old Milwaukee Road Depot
The last train left in 1971, but The Depot still stands as a monument to romantic, adventurous rail days gone by. For nearly seven decades, family members and loved ones stood at the atrium of the Depot and waved to passengers boarding the trains of the Milwaukee Road line. A prosperous hub of business and personal travel, this was the place where ambition set forth, destinies converged, and hearts became one.
1864–1899: Minnesota Central Railroad
The rail line, first built in 1864, was originally known as the Minnesota Central Railroad. In 1867 the Milwaukee and St. Paul Railroad bought the Minnesota Central Railway, changing the name of the railroad to the Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Railroad in 1874 before shortening the name to Milwaukee Road. The old Milwaukee Road Depot was constructed in 1899 and remains one of the last long-span, truss-roofed sheds surviving in the nation.
Renaissance Revival Style
The Depot, a Renaissance Revival style building, was designed by Charles Frost. Considered conservative in style, the ground floors were paved in white marble with black borders and walls were built with cream and brown enamel brick. The ceiling of intricately paneled oak gave the rooms a large, spacious feel. The total cost of the Depot was about $200,000.
Property Details
Indoor Pool
Free Coffee/Tea
Business Center
Convenience Store
Gift Shop
Dry Cleaning Service
Room Service
24 Hour Room Service
Wake up Calls
Turndown Service
Service Request
Guest Room Entertainment
Check-in: 3:00 pm
Check-out: 12:00 pm
Smoke Free Property
Pets Allowed. 2 pets 50 pounds max per room with USD 75 non-refundable fee per room per stay
Non-refundable pet fee: $50 Per Night
Maximum pet weight: 50lbs
Daily: $27
Hourly: $10
Daily: $45
Accepts: Credit Cards
Contactless mobile payments
Concierge desk service
Currency Exchange
Property has elevators
Vending Machine
Languages spoken by staff:
English
For more information about the physical features of our accessible rooms,common areas,or special services relating to a specific disability,please call +1 612-375-1700
Accessible on-site parking
Property has elevators
Self Operating lift or a sloped entry in hotel swimming pools
Service Animals are Welcome
Valet parking for vehicles outfitted for drivers in wheelchairs
Van Accessible on-site parking
Accessible Entrance to On-Site Pool
Entrance to On-Site Business Center is Accessible
Entrance to On-Site Fitness Center is Accessible
Entrance to On-Site Spa is Accessible
Main Entrance is Accessible
Meeting Spaces are Accessible
On-Site Restaurants are Accessible
Room and Suites Access through the Interior Corridor
Accessible Vanities
Adjustable HIght Hand-Held Shower Wand
Alarm Clock Telephone Ringers
Bathtub Grab Rails
Bathtub Seat
Close Caption TV
Deadbolts on Guest Room and Suites Doors
Electronic Room Key
Flashing Door Knockers
Guest Room and Suites Doors Self-Closing
Hearing Accessible Rooms and/or Kits
Lever Handles on Guest Room Doors
Lowered Deadbolts on Guest Room Doors
Lowered Electricat Outlets
Lowered Night Guards on Guest Room Doors
Lowered Viewports in Guest Room Doors
Mobility accessible rooms
Non-slip Grab Rails in the Bathroom
Roll-in Shower
Room Windows Open
Safety Chains and/or Latches on Guest Doors
Secondary Locks on Room Windows
TTY/TTD Compatible
Toilet Seat at Wheelchair Height - Toilet for Disabled
Transfer Showers in Guest Rooms
Viewports in Guest Room and Suites Doors
Renaissance Minneapolis Hotel, The Depot
