Built inside a historic train repair shop, the unique Best Western Bandana Square has all the 21st century conveniences, including wireless high-speed Internet, complimentary parking, indoor pool and whirlpool, kiddie pool and exercise room. The Best Western Bandana Square offers a free continental breakfast served on a platform that replicates a stop along a train's route. The real train tracks still exist and the original wood beams and the high lobby ceiling gives you the feeling that you are in a train station from years gone by. Nearby area attractions include the Minnesota State Fairgrounds, State Capital, Como Park and Zoo and the Xcel Energy Center and the brand new Twin's Stadium.
- Floors: 2
- Total rooms: 110
- Physically challenged rooms: 5
- Nonsmoking rooms: 87
- Suites: 2
Services & Amenities
- Free parking
- Complimentary continental breakfast, includes homemade waffles, oatmeal, cold cereal, eggs, donuts, English muffins, toast, yogurt, milk, juice and coffee.
- Indoor pool, Heated
- Exercise facility, Open from 5:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m., multi-station
- Universal gym
- Stair stepper
- Stationary bike
- Treadmill
- 24-hour front desk
- Multilingual staff, English, Spanish
- Express check out
- Late check out, available on request
- Steam room, 8pp dry sauna
- Cable or satellite television, expanded cable to include- ESPN, HBOŽ
- Business center
- Printer available
- Hot tub, eight people whirlpool
- Fax services, faxes can be sent at the front desk
- Fax machine
- Computer available
- Photocopy, nominal fee
- Photocopy machine
- Conference services
- Dataports
- Shipping
- Mail services, stamps available for sale
- Wedding services, rooms available for wedding receptions not exceeding 100 guests
- Meeting facilities, Roundhouse 1860 sq. ft, Soo Line/Milwaukee/Norther each 620 sq. ft
- Banquet facilities, Roundhouse 1860 sq. ft can accommodate 85 people. banquet set up
- Conference facilities Burlington Room- 25 Banquet style, 30 Conference
- Air-conditioning
- Ice/vending machines
- Outdoor parking
- Higher rates may apply for holidays/special events
- Interior corridor
- Concierge Front desk has area and event information as well as a list of restaurants.
- Porterage/bell services, for a fee $3.00 per bag
- Free wireless internet access available in public areas and all guest rooms
- Catering
- Stamps available for purchase
- Hearing impaired services, TDD Phones
- Physically challenged facilities Roll in Showers, Ramp to Breakfast area, Grab bars
- Elliptical machine
- High-speed Internet access
- Vending Machines
Directions
- ˇFrom: Minnesota St Paul Airport. Take Highway 5 East towards St. Paul. Highway 5 will turn into West Seventh Street. Follow West Seventh Street to Lexington and veer to the left at a six way intersection. Take Lexington one mile north of I 94 to Energy Park Drive and turn left. Take Energy Park Drive to Bandana Boulevard West, turn right. The Best Western Bandana Square is on the right. ˇFrom: The south Take I 35 east to Grand Avenue, go left on Grand Avenue. Take Grand Avenue to Lexington and turn right. Take Lexington to Energy Park Drive and turn left. Take Energy Park Drive to Bandana Boulevard West, turn right. The Best Western Bandana Square is on the right. ˇFrom: The north Take I 35 east south to Highway 36 west of off I 35 east south. Take Highway 36 west to Snelling south. Take Snelling south to the Energy Park Drive exit. Take a left onto Energy Park Drive. Follow Energy Park Drive to Bandana Boulevard west and turn left. The Best Western Bandana Square is on the right. ˇFrom: The east Take I 94 to Lexington and turn right. Take Lexington to Energy Park Drive and turn left. Take Energy Park Drive to Bandana Boulevard west and turn right. The Best Western Bandana Square is on the right. ˇFrom: The west Take I 94 to Lexington and turn left. Take Lexington to Energy Park Drive and turn left. Take Energy Park Drive to Bandana Boulevard west and turn right. The Best Western Bandana Square is on the right.
Restaurants
- 0.30 mile(s) from Gabes Roadhouse, Bar/Lounge, American, Open for: lunch, dinner, A sports bar grill approximately three blocks. A popular place where the Saint Paul Saints meet after home games. Featuring: Burgers, Sandwiches and Salads, Full Bar and Tv screens to watch games. They offer delivery service to the hotel.
- 2.00 mile(s) from Ol' Mexico, Full Service, Mexican, Open for: lunch, dinner, Features: Fajitas, Carnitas, Taco's and other Mexican cuisine. Full Bar and TV's to watch games
- 2.04 mile(s) from Snuffy's, Fast Food, American, Open for: lunch, dinner, Local Favorite featuring Burgers, Hot Dogs, Fries and Malts
- 2.97 mile(s) from Outback Steakhouse, Full Service, Steak House, Open for: lunch, dinner, Featuring Steaks, Ribs and some Chicken dishes, variety of salad and other sides. Bar has a variety of beers and mixed drinks available.
- 3.00 mile(s) from New Asia, Full Service, Chinese, Open for: lunch, dinner,
- 3.44 mile(s) from Perkins, Full Service, American, Open for: breakfast, lunch, dinner, 24hr. Family style restaurant. Features everything from Eggs, Waffles, Burgers, Sandwiches, Salads, Pot Roast and Home made Turkey.
- 4.00 mile(s) from Buffalo Wild Wings, Ice Cream/Dessert, American, Open for: lunch, dinner, Featuring: Wings, Burgers, Wraps and Salas. Bar offers a variety of beer and mixed drinks. Perfect to watch a game.
- 4.00 mile(s) from Chianti, Full Service, Italian, Open for: lunch, dinner, Features a variety of Pasta dishes, desserts and Bar
- 4.03 mile(s) from Davanni's Pizza & Hoagies, Fast Food, American, Open for: lunch, dinner, Offers delivery along with dine-in and carry out.
- 4.45 mile(s) from Red Lobster, Full Service, Seafood, Open for: lunch, dinner, Variety of Seafood dishes- Scampi, Scallops, Salmon and Crab as well as pasta dishes. Fresh Salads and soups also available.
- 5.00 mile(s) from Olive Garden, Bar/Lounge, Italian, Open for: lunch, dinner, Variety of Pasta dishes, soup, salad and Bar.
- 5.00 mile(s) from Wild Onion, Bar/Lounge, American, Open for: breakfast, lunch, dinner, Breakfast offered on weekends only, L/D offer Burgers, Sandwiches, Ribs as well as a variety of salads and desserts.
Area Info
- 3.00 mile(s) from Roseville
- 6.00 mile(s) from Minneapolis
- 6.00 mile(s) from Arden Hills
- 6.00 mile(s) from Moundsview
- 6.00 mile(s) from Shoreview
- 8.00 mile(s) from Bloomington
- 10.00 mile(s) from Maplewood
- 12.00 mile(s) from Vadnais Heights
- 13.00 mile(s) from Woodbury
- 35.00 mile(s) from Stillwater
- .5 mile(s) from US Bank Lock Box, Banking Depository
- 1 mile(s) from Dept. of Transportation
- .44 mile(s) from Merill Corporation, marketing programs and services
- .59 mile(s) from Department of Corrections, state government correctional institutions
- .92 mile(s) from Department of Health
- .5 mile(s) from GES, Education
- 15 mile(s) from FairView Hospital, Medical
- 5 mile(s) from Ecolab, Pest Control- Business
- 10 mile(s) from 3M, business
- 5 mile(s) from Thomson West, Materials
- 5 mile(s) from Wells Fargo, Banking
- 6 mile(s) from A'Viands, food service industry
- 6 mile(s) from Caterpillar, Business
- 15 mile(s) from Ford, Auto
- 3 mile(s) from Koch, Business
- 10 mile(s) from Shriners, Hospital-Medical
- 6 mile(s) from Lutheran Soc. Services, Business
- 8 mile(s) from Raytheon, Business
- 4 mile(s) from Home Depot, Retail
- 11 mile(s) from Cargill, Business
- 6 mile(s) from Health Partners, Medical
- 11 mile(s) from Pepsico, Business
- 20 mile(s) from Schwans, Business
- .50 mile(s) from Kaplan College
- 1.31 mile(s) from Hamline University
- 2.31 mile(s) from Concordia University
- 2.50 mile(s) from St. Thomas
- 2.50 mile(s) from William Mitchell Law Schools
- 3.07 mile(s) from Macalester College
- 4.03 mile(s) from University of Minnesota
- 5.00 mile(s) from Augsburg
- 8.00 mile(s) from Northwestern College
- 8.30 mile(s) from Bethel University
Policies
- Check In: 15:00:00
- Check Out: 12:00:00
- Pets Policy: Pets allowed with Restrictions Pet charge is a one time 10.00 charge per stay.
Accepted Cards
- American Express
- Carte Blanche
- Diners Club
- Discover Network
- MasterCard
- Visa
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