THE WESTIN MINNEAPOLIS ^{* * * *}

Housed in the former Farmers & Mechanics Bank building, this historic 1941 establishment is connected to the city's footbridge system. It's one block from the Nicollet Mall subway stop and 0.6 mile (1 km) from the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome stadium. Refined, casual-style rooms feature desks, flat-screen TVs, Wi-Fi access (fee), coffeemakers, mini-fridges and minibars. Superior rooms come with walk-in showers, while suites feature a living room and city views. The hotel features an upscale restaurant with high ceilings, an open kitchen and a wine cellar housed in the former bank vault. It also features a lounge bar, indoor pool and conference room with views of the surrounding area. The Westin Minneapolis offers services such as free Wi-Fi, paid parking, disabled access, indoor pool, air conditioning and laundry service.