and activities such as on-site social games and mixology lessons or off-site makeovers at the Aveda Institute headquarters and interactive visits to the Science Museum of Minnesota.
Nearby:
Weisman Art Museum
TCF Bank Stadium
University Recreation & Wellness Center
Northrop Auditorium
Minnesota Museum of Art
Minneapolis Institute of Arts
Science Museum of Minnesota
Guthrie Theater
Mall of America
Underwater Adventures Aquarium
and Mall of America Field.
Onsite Dining:Capacity
Beacon Public House
139
regional gastropub cuisine
F&B Averages:
BreakfastBuffet $23Cont. $16
LunchBuffet $26Plated $23
DinnerBuffet $46Plated $33
Coffee Break$13
2-Hour Open Bar$26
Elite OverviewPlanner Ratings & Reviews
Elite Overview
From the editors of Elite Meetings
The Commons Hotel enjoys a convenient location beside downtown Minneapolis on the University of Minnesota campus, where it combines the energy of an international university setting with the accessibility and attributes of a major city. The hotel is just steps away from TCF Bank Stadium, The Weisman Art Museum, and The University Recreation and Wellness Center.
The center invites guests to join the fun at its fitness centers, gymnasiums, aquatic facility, and more—free of charge. At the same time, a free shuttle offers to deliver them to destinations within a 5-mile radius, including the 1.5 miles to downtown Minneapolis, home of the Target Center, Metrodome, and countless other attractions.
Meeting planners select from more than 20,000 square feet of flexible event space, the vast majority on a single floor. With two ballrooms, ten individual meeting rooms, and two patios, the hotel adapts for a wide variety of events, from receptions for 12 to dinners for 200, from business conferences for 500 to elaborate galas for 1,000. The staff coordinates everything to meet individual goals, whether for a successful product launch, sales seminar, or team-building program.
Upstairs, the 304 guest rooms and suites sport a vintage preppy decor set off by the latest A-list amenities and technology. Guests can refuel with coffee from a Starbucks on-site, small-plated fare and cocktails at the Beacon Lounge Public House, or fine cuisine at the Beacon, a gastropub dedicated to local ingredients and regional traditions.
Planner Reviews
From our planner community
We received countless rave comments from our guests about the hotel, the service, and the food. They surpassed our expectations and were very reliable, knowledgeable, and patient.
We will absolutely be recommending the Commons Hotel to our campus colleagues.
Erica Q. University of Minnesota SMERF Planner
Elite RatingAverage Planner Rating
This property has been certified Elite Gold and meets at least 15 of Elite Meetings Criteria.
This endorsement is an independent unbiased determination granted only to the
hotels meeting the standards set by the Elite Meetings Advisory Board.
Elite endorsement is never sold or licensed.
This hotel has not yet been rated (be the first)
but it does have 1 review from planners.
sort & print
view in feet
view in meters
Capacity Charts
Room Name
Focus Boardroom
62
N/A
N/A
674
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
70
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Inventor 1
58
N/A
3
625
N/A
9
33
50
32
45
20
21
N/A
N/A
Inventor 2
58
N/A
3
625
N/A
9
33
50
32
45
20
21
N/A
N/A
Inventor 3
58
N/A
3
625
N/A
9
33
50
32
45
20
21
N/A
N/A
Meridian Ballroom
483
N/A
5
5,200
N/A
15
306
600
460
600
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Pathways
92
N/A
3
1,000
N/A
9
48
100
70
70
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Pinnacle Ballroom
371
N/A
3
4,000
N/A
9
150
320
300
260
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Summit
90
N/A
3
975
N/A
10
42
70
60
70
22
27
N/A
N/A
The Den
27
N/A
N/A
298
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
18
N/A
N/A
N/A
Think 1
63
N/A
3
676
N/A
10
39
60
40
50
20
21
N/A
N/A
Think 2
51
N/A
3
546
N/A
10
24
40
32
40
20
15
N/A
N/A
Think 3
63
N/A
3
676
N/A
10
39
60
40
50
20
21
N/A
N/A
Think 4
68
N/A
3
732
N/A
10
45
70
48
60
26
27
N/A
N/A
Think 5
63
N/A
3
676
N/A
10
39
60
40
50
20
21
N/A
N/A
Add Graduate Minneapolis to:
You do not have any lists, please create one to add this hotel to.
+ Add to New List
For faster response times and easier RFP management, we
recommend submitting your RFP to no more than 7 hotels per destination.
Did you know?
This page provides an overview and quick details about this hotel. The "At a Glance" section summarizes key facts on guest rooms, renovations, average rooms rates and seasons, resort fees, taxes, and airport proximity.
Stop showing me these tipsNext Tip
Did you know?
If you just want to quickly check availability, you can use the "Check Availability" button on this page. When you hear back from the hotel you can then send them a Request for Proposal.
Stop showing me these tipsNext Tip
Did you know?
Under "Amenities" and "Dining" you can quickly review onsite and offsite recreation and activities, food & beverage average pricing, and onsite dining options.
Stop showing me these tipsNext Tip
Did you know?
You can easily add this property to a list of your favorites. Each list can be printed, shared, or sent an RFP. Learn More
