The Royal Sonesta Minneapolis Downtown is a hotel destination wedding venue in Minneapolis, United States, hosting 700 standing, where a wedding for 80 guests costs about US$23,000 (our estimate).

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The Royal Sonesta Minneapolis Downtown

The Royal Sonesta Minneapolis Downtown is a modern hotel wedding venue in the heart of the city, offering elegant meeting and banquet space for ceremonies and receptions.

Guests
700 standing
Venue website
Rooms
360 rooms
Venue website
Cost
About US$23,000 for 80 guests
Aisle estimate
Getting there
MSP · about 20 min by car
Aisle estimate

About The Royal Sonesta Minneapolis Downtown

The Royal Sonesta Minneapolis Downtown is a modern hotel wedding venue in the heart of the city, offering elegant meeting and banquet space for ceremonies and receptions.

Guest accommodation spans 28 room types, from a King Room with Atrium View to Luxury and Business Class Suites, with two-queen configurations sleeping up to four, so wedding parties and out-of-town guests can stay under one roof.

The property is accessible, with mobility-accessible rooms featuring roll-in showers or tubs across deluxe and suite categories.

Arrivals come through MSP, an estimated 20 minutes away, and the planning team can be reached directly at +1 612-339-4900.

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Capacity, rooms and facilities

Capacity

Standing reception
700 guests

Staying over

Rooms
360 rooms
Room types
28 listed

The ceremony

Religious ceremonies
Mehndi and Sangeet

Money

A wedding for 80 guests
About US$23,000, rooms extraAisle estimate
Price
US$110 to US$190 per headAisle estimate

Getting there

Nearest airport
MSP, 20 min by carAisle estimate
Step-free access
Yes

The spaces

Event spaces
Banquet room
Reception indoors
Yes
Setting
Urban, modern, elegant

Food and drink

In-house catering
Yes

Venue highlights

  • Urban downtown setting with a modern, elegant style
  • Meeting and banquet event space for ceremonies and receptions
  • 28 room types listed, including Luxury Suite - King and Preferred Two Queen Room - Atrium View
  • Accessible property with mobility-accessible rooms (roll-in shower or tub options)

Costs and booking details

Getting there
MSP · about 20 min by carAisle estimate

Guests fly into MSP.

Direct line
(612) 339-4900

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 around a 20 minute transfer to the hotel.

How many guests can one room accommodate?+

Room types range up to four guests, for example the Business Class - Two Queens and Deluxe Two Queen Room - Atrium View both sleep four, while king rooms and suites typically sleep two to three.

Is the venue accessible?+

Yes. The property is accessible and offers mobility-accessible rooms with roll-in showers or tubs, including deluxe king, deluxe two queen and Business Class Suite - King options.

What kind of event space is available?+

The hotel offers meeting and banquet space, and wedding services are declared by the venue.

What should we budget?+

We estimate roughly USD 95 to USD 195 per head as a planning guide. Contact the venue at +1 612-339-4900 for confirmed 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.

Venue wedding information

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  • Standing reception: 700 guests

    “For large wedding receptions in Minneapolis, we recommend the Scandinavian Ballroom which boasts an impressive 7,000 sq. ft. of space and a maximum capacity of 700 guests.”
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  • Rooms: 360 rooms

    “Hotel Rooms: 360”
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  • Room types: 28 listed

    “King Room - Atrium View”
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  • Religious ceremonies: Mehndi and Sangeet

    “Our experienced staff can offer innovative ideas and unique touches to make your dream wedding reception, Mehndi, or Sangeet into a reality, proudly hosting up to 500 guests.”
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  • In-house catering: Yes

    “Our team can help you with everything from décor and catering to set-up and get-ready rooms.”
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  • Step-free access: Yes

    “This hotel has accessible rooms that may include the following accessible features:”
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  • Event spaces: Banquet room

    “Meeting/banquet facilities”
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  • Reception indoors: Yes

    “For large wedding receptions in Minneapolis, we recommend the Scandinavian Ballroom which boasts an impressive 7,000 sq. ft. of space and a maximum capacity of 700 guests.”
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  • Setting: Urban, modern, elegant

    “Located in the dynamic downtown area, our Minneapolis hotel is near Target Field, Minneapolis Convention Center, US Bank Stadium, and a diverse array of entertainment and shopping destinations.”
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