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.
- Floors: 2
- Total rooms: 110
- Nonsmoking rooms: 87
- Physically challenged rooms: 5
- Suites: 2
Services & Amenities
- Free parking
- Complimentary continental breakfast Includes cold cereal, hard boiled 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.
- Universal gym
- Stair stepper
- Stationary bike
- Treadmill
- Interior corridor
- 24-hour front desk
- Multilingual staff (English, Spanish)
- Express check out
- Late check out available on request
- Safe deposit box at front desk
- Cable or satellite television
- Business center
- Printer available
- 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
- Wedding services rooms available for wedding receptions not exceeding 150 guests
- Meeting facilities
- Banquet facilities
- Conference facilities
- Air-conditioning
- Ice/vending machines
- Outdoor parking
- Higher rates may apply for holidays/special events
- Dry cleaning available
- High-speed Internet access
Directions
- ·From: Minnesota St Paul Airport Take Highway 5 east towards St. Paul. Highway 5 will turns into West Seventh Street. Follow West 7th Street to Lexington and veer to the left at a six-way intersection. Take Lexington one mile north of Interstate 94 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. ·From: The south Take Interstate 35E 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. ·From: The north Take Interstate 35E south to Highway 36 West of off Interstate 35E 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. ·From: The east Take Interstate 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. ·From: The west Take Interstate 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
- .3 miles(s) from Gabes by the Park, Bar/Lounge, American, Open for: lunch, dinner, a sports bar/grill approximately 3 blocks. A popular place where the Saint Paul Saints meet after home games.
- 2.04 mile(s) from Checkerboard Pizza, Fast Food, American, Open for: lunch, dinner, dine-in, carry out, and delivery pizza place that also serves pasta and subs.
- 2.97 mile(s) from Outback Steakhouse, Full Service, Steak House, Open for: lunch, dinner,
- 3.44 mile(s) from Perkins, Full Service, American, Open for: breakfast, lunch, dinner, a family style restaurant open 24 hours.
- 4.03 mile(s) from Davanni's Pizza & Hot 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,
- 5 mile(s) from Olive Garden, Bar/Lounge, Italian, Open for: lunch, dinner,
Area Info
- 2 mile(s) from Falcon Heights
- 3 mile(s) from Roseville
- 6 mile(s) from Arden Hills
- 8 mile(s) from Minneapolis
- 10 mile(s) from Maplewood
- 12 mile(s) from Vadnais Heights
- 13 mile(s) from Woodbury
- .11 mile(s) from Prosource Educational Service, Insurance and Real Estate Schools
- .36 mile(s) from Mapp Corporation
- .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
- 1.31 mile(s) from Hamline University
- 2.31 mile(s) from Concordia University
- 3.07 mile(s) from Macalester College
- 4.03 mile(s) from Minnesota University
- 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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