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Minneapolis forum: The Westin?

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Posted on: 10:30 pm, May 15, 2008

We qre staying at the Westin and the last few reviews have been abysmal. What is the scoop on this place? We got it for $115 a night on Priceline and I was having a really hard time deciding, so I thought I give a star rating and let them pick- am I gonna be really sorry? Help!

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Posted on: 9:17 am, May 16, 2008

I'm surprised at the reviews and the mishaps described in them. I think you'll find that most posting on this board have not stayed there because it's new and because we live here. But I have heard two people who really liked their room but thought the customer service was lacking (which seems to be par for new hotels with a new staff).

I will say that for $115 a night you might be able to put up with a few of these hiccups in customer service and enjoy the rooms and the excellent location of the Westin.

Also, I don't know what Priceline's cancellation policy is. Aren't you locked into that reservation now?

If so, I would go into it without those reviews in mind. Who knows? Maybe you come away loving where you stayed.

Wish I could be of more help.

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Posted on: 12:14 pm, May 16, 2008

It's close - in downtown

it's convenient

it has pool

it's new & in historic building (former bank)

great huge lobby (bar / restaurant)

I'd stay there for $115/night, but I live x3 blocks away. I think it's a good price.

I've been to a few work function there, but not stayed there.

I've only heard from others the rooms are a bit smaller.

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Posted on: 9:35 am, May 17, 2008

I agree, $115 is a good price based on research and I just wanted a bit of reassurance. There are only two of us so hopefully we won't be too cramped. I have requested a cityview room with a king bed and have received an email confirmation, so we will see. I'll post after we stay and let all know what we thought. I generally like forum info better than reviews.

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