Described as highly walkable community, Saint Anthony Village is located just north of the Twin Cities in Minnesota in the first ring of suburbs to the northeast of Minneapolis and northwest of St. Paul. There are no accommodations in the city itself, but the nearest hotels sit about a mile east of St. Anthony on the Roseville city border.
The Holiday Inn Express Roseville-St. Paul is located 1.5 miles east of Saint Anthony Village, often written St. Anthony Village. Situated adjacent to Interstate 35W, the hotel is conveniently situated so travelers can reach downtown Minneapolis in 10 minutes.
Guests at the hotel have free use of an on-site fitness facility, and hot and cold breakfasts are also complimentary. Breakfast is the only meal served at the hotel, but restaurants nearby include the New Hong Kong Wok, India Palace or Joe Senser's restaurant and sports bar, each within five minutes' walk.
Visitors looking to stretch their legs can play a round of golf at a number of nearby sites, including the Midland Hills, Cedarholm, Columbia and University of Minnesota courses.
Located 1.5 miles from St. Anthony Village, the Days Inn Roseville, St. Paul includes a number of complimentary features, with cooked breakfast each morning, high-speed Internet access and free parking. No other meals are served at the hotel, but a good alternative is a visit to the Acme Comedy Club. Located in downtown Minneapolis, visitors 18 and older enjoy dinner and comedy for $27 (as of January 2011).
Given the hotel's proximity to the University of Minnesota, the Days Inn is a good venue for friends and family visiting students. As such, the hotel is very busy at peak times, such as graduation. Sports fans visiting Minneapolis can take in an NFL game at the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome, home of the Minnesota Vikings, while a shopper's paradise awaits at the Mall of America, 20 minutes from the Days Inn.
The Radisson Hotel Roseville is also 1.5 miles from St. Anthony Village and is adjacent to I-35W. The hotel operates a complimentary shuttle service to any location within five miles, making the Radisson a good option for those traveling without their own means of transport. Take advantage of this service to enjoy a picnic in the nearby Pocahontas, Rosebrook, Willow Pond or Langton Lake parks.
The hotel hosts Axel's Charhouse restaurant, which features American cuisine including seafood, steaks and pasta. Free access to a fitness facility and indoor swimming pool is also available. Situated close to the Centre Point business park and major corporations in Shoreview, Arden Hills and Blaine, the Radisson is a popular venue for business travelers.
Guests staying at the Marriott Courtyard are based two miles away from St. Anthony Village. Travelers looking to get active on their trip should visit the bike trails of Saint Anthony Village, while those looking to unwind can enjoy a peaceful stroll around the picturesque Silver Lake, one mile north of the village. St. Anthony can be accessed for free, as Marriott operates a free shuttle service within a five-mile radius of the hotel.
Guests can take advantage of a fitness facility and an indoor swimming pool with complimentary towels provided. The on-site restaurant, Charley's, is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Local alternatives include Sarpino's Pizza, Dunn Bros. Coffee and the Gold Fountain Chinese restaurant, each within a mile of the Marriott.
