Visitors to Hopkins, Minnesota will find lots of things to do in the city's many parks and open spaces, such as canoeing in the Minnehaha Creek Preserve or waking, biking or running on one of four Three Rivers Park regional trails that have a trailhead in town. Even though visitors will have no problem finding activities, they'll have problems finding lodging, because nothing is directly in town. Luckily, many hotels are less than a five-mile drive away from the center of town.
The Minneapolis Marriott Southwest is just outside of Hopkins and less than two miles away from downtown. Hotel amenities include high-speed Wi-Fi in the public areas and wired Internet in the rooms, a complimentary shuttle that runs within five miles of the hotel, a fitness center and indoor pool. The Minneapolis Saint Paul (MSP) airport is 13 miles away. Two restaurants, Stacy's Grill and the M.I. Greatroom Lounge, are on site. Stacy's Grill serves local comfort foods, such as Minnesota wild rice soup and walleye, both as a sandwich and with chips.
The 100 percent nonsmoking Holiday Inn Express is three miles away from downtown Hopkins. Amenities include an off-site fitness center, a whirlpool, an indoor pool and high-speed Internet. Breakfast is free in a room off the lobby. Nearby restaurants include many national chains and several locally based restaurants, like Campiello's, which -- according to the hotel website -- is a perfect romantic destination that serves Italian.
The recently remodeled Sheraton Minneapolis West Hotel offers guests completely smoke-free grounds and rooms with a balcony or patio. Amenities include an indoor pool, a fitness center and a whirlpool. Wi-Fi is free in the lobby but costs extra in the rooms. The hotel is five miles north of Hopkins. It has two restaurants; one is a family-style and serves a breakfast buffet, lunch and dinner. The other is a sports bar. In the summer, enjoy a drink on the patio overlooking the Crane Lake Wildlife Reserve.
The Hampton Inn Minneapolis is only four miles away from downtown Hopkins. It offers guests a fitness center, children's activities and a playground. The hotel is 100 percent nonsmoking and features a choice of rooms with king beds or double queens. Some king rooms include a study. Breakfast is free. Nearby restaurants serve Italian, Mexican and sushi. The Mall of America is only 12 miles away.
