Renaissance Minneapolis Hotel, The Depot
Renaissance Minneapolis Hotel, The Depot is a historic hotel in downtown Minneapolis with meeting and banquet space for wedding celebrations.
Renaissance Minneapolis Hotel, The Depot is a hotel destination wedding venue in Minneapolis, United States, hosting 1,000 at dinner and 2,000 standing, where a wedding for 80 guests costs about US$22,000 (our estimate).
About Renaissance Minneapolis Hotel, The Depot
Renaissance Minneapolis Hotel, The Depot is a historic hotel in downtown Minneapolis with meeting and banquet space for wedding celebrations.
Guest accommodation spans 21 room types, from the Deluxe King Room to the Large King Suite and King Suite, each sleeping up to five, plus several mobility and hearing accessible rooms with roll-in showers.
The setting is urban and elegant, and we estimate the property sits around 20 minutes from MSP airport, with nightly rates likely in the range of USD 159 to 349.
Couples can reach the venue directly on +1 612-375-1700 to talk through dates and room blocks.
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We recently held my brother’s groom’s dinner and welcome reception at The Depot, and I cannot recommend them enough! The historical charm of the venue provided such a stunning backdrop for our events.
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Capacity
- Seated dinner
- 1,000 guests
- Standing reception
- 2,000 guests
- Smallest party taken
- 25 guests
Staying over
- Rooms
- 335 rooms
- Room types
- 21 listed
Money
- A wedding for 80 guests
- About US$22,000, rooms extraAisle estimate
- Price
- US$95 to US$185 per headAisle estimate
House rules
- Pets
- Yes
Getting there
- Nearest airport
- MSP, 20 min by carAisle estimate
- Parking
- Yes
- Step-free access
- Yes
The spaces
- Event spaces
- Banquet room
- Reception indoors
- Yes
- Reception outdoors
- Yes
- Space for dancing
- Yes
- Setting
- Urban, historic, elegantAisle estimate
The place
- Swimming pool
- Yes
- Historic building
- Yes
Services
- Coordinator on the day
- Yes
Food and drink
- In-house catering
- Yes
- Outside caterers allowed
- No
- Bring your own wine
- No
- Bar on site
- Yes
Venue highlights
- Meeting and banquet event space for ceremonies and receptions
- 21 listed room types, including Club Level, Signature and Concierge categories
- Suites (Large King Suite, King Suite, Suite with Sofa bed) sleep up to 5 guests
- Accessible options: King and Two Queen rooms with roll-in showers, mobility and hearing accessible
Costs and booking details
- Getting there
- MSP · about 20 min by carAisle estimate
Guests fly into MSP.
- Direct line
- (612) 375-1700
Answered by the venue in local hours.
Questions about the venue
Which airport should our guests fly into?+
MSP is the nearest airport, and we estimate the transfer takes around 20 minutes.
What kind of event space is available for the wedding?+
The hotel offers meeting and banquet space, which can be used for wedding events.
How many guests can one room accommodate?+
Room capacities range from 3 guests in the King and Deluxe King rooms to 4 in the two-queen categories and up to 5 in the Large King Suite, King Suite and the Suite with Sofa bed.
Are accessible rooms available for our guests?+
Yes. Options include King Rooms with roll-in shower (mobility and hearing accessible), Hearing Accessible King and Signature King rooms, and two-queen rooms with either a roll-in shower or a tub.
What should we budget per night?+
We estimate nightly rates fall somewhere between USD 159 and USD 349. Contact the venue at +1 612-375-1700 to confirm current pricing.
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Sources and booking notes
Confirm your dates, guest numbers, room arrangements and inclusions with the venue before booking. An enquiry does not reserve a date. Figures labelled Aisle estimate are modelled from regional rates and public sources; they are not venue quotes.
Sources for individual venue facts
Seated dinner: 1,000 guests
“The Depot Pavilion seats up to 1,000 people in historic architecture.”
Read the source for seated dinnerStanding reception: 2,000 guests
“Their smallest room, Mill City, can host up to 26 guests while their largest room, Depot Pavilion, can host up to 2,000 people.”
Read the source for standing receptionSmallest party taken: 25 guests
“From 25 to 800 guests”
Read the source for smallest party takenRooms: 335 rooms
“Renaissance Minneapolis Hotel, The Depot has 335 guest rooms with historic suites and king suites, Milwaukee Road restaurant, bar & patio area, convenient heated parking, and much more including over 60,000 sq. ft. of meeting and event space.”
Read the source for roomsRoom types: 21 listed
“Deluxe King Room”
Read the source for room typesIn-house catering: Yes
“Let the celebration continue the morning after with a delicious breakfast or brunch catered by the in-house culinary team at our wedding venue in downtown Minneapolis.”
Read the source for in-house cateringOutside caterers allowed: No
“On-site catering required”
Read the source for outside caterers allowedBring your own wine: No
“No. We have full bar services and availability.”
Read the source for bring your own wineBar on site: Yes
“Discover new tastes at Milwaukee Road Restaurant & Bar, featuring Northern fare and craft cocktails at the bar, fireplace, or outdoor fire pit on the patio.”
Read the source for bar on sitePets: Yes
“Pets are welcome so you can be away from home without worry.”
Read the source for petsParking: Yes
“The Depot stands as a living, breathing monument to a fantastic era of rail travel – ready to host your event with all the conveniences of two hotels, an array of meeting rooms, a full restaurant and bar, heated underground parking, and unique entertainment options.”
Read the source for parkingStep-free access: Yes
“Additionally, get-ready rooms, parking, wheelchair-accessible features, wireless internet, and pet-friendly facilities add to the comfort and convenience of all guests.”
Read the source for step-free accessEvent spaces: Banquet room
“Meeting/banquet facilities”
Read the source for event spacesReception indoors: Yes
“Another indoor space, the Depot Pavillion, invites you and your guests to experience the original station’s elaborate details.”
Read the source for reception indoorsReception outdoors: Yes
“73,000 square feet of light-filled indoor and outdoor meeting space featuring historical architectural elements, transformed into stylish venues for premier weddings, galas and events.”
Read the source for reception outdoorsSpace for dancing: Yes
“They offer complimentary services and features such as cake cutting, a parquet dance floor, a stage for entertainment, and more.”
Read the source for space for dancingSwimming pool: Yes
“Relax and unwind in our heated indoor pool, Monday through Sunday from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m., or take a walk or a run on one of the many outdoor trails right outside our front door.”
Read the source for swimming poolHistoric building: Yes
“In 1978, it was listed on the National Register of Historic Places to preserve and honor its Renaissance Revival style, designed by Charles Frost.”
Read the source for historic buildingCoordinator on the day: Yes
“Our expert on-site staff can assist in planning every aspect of your wedding.”
Read the source for coordinator on the day