Best Western Dakota Ridge

Hotel Ratings

• AAA - 3 Diamond

Description

The Best Western Yankee Square Inn has received the Best Western Director's Award for outstanding quality standards (August, 2002). To qualify for this distinction our hotel has maintained a cleanliness and maintenance inspection score of 950 points or more out of a possible 1,000 and also met the requirements for design and high customer service scores. The Director's Award is an important symbol of success.

Services & Amenities

• 100% smoke-free hotel
• Airport courtesy shuttle available 24-hours
• Complimentary full breakfast Free hot breakfast every day, including fresh Belgian waffles.
• Exercise facility, 24-Hour a variety of aerobic and weight training equipment
• Elevators
• 24-hour front desk, 24-hour staffed reception
• Guest laundry, Monday thru Friday
• Ice/vending machines, on every guest room floor
• Truck/ RV parking free
• Meeting facilities, three rooms, large meeting accomodates up to 125, small meeting room to 12. Seperate dining space available for meals. Built in LCD projector and screen in all rooms.
• Catering service available
• Fax services available 24-hours a day, seven days a week
• Photocopy service, available 24-hours a day, seven days a week
• Porterage/bell services
• Express check in
• Express check out
• Late check out, based on availability and occupancy levels
• Cable or satellite television, 30 channel cable TV including news, sports, Starz and Starz Edge
• Free wireless internet available in public areas; Free in-room wireless internet access; Free wireless internet access available in public areas and all guest rooms; All guest rooms are hardwired and offer free wireless internet access
• Business center, complimentary 24-hours
• Computer rental
• Computer available
• Photocopy, nominal fee
• Photocopy machine
• Weight lifting equipment
• Conference services
• Dataports
• Universal gym
• Courier
• Shipping
• Mail services
• Wedding services, wedding for 120 with full service banquet and catering capabilities.
• Banquet facilities, banquets to 120 guests
• Conference facilities, three rooms large meeting to 100, small meeting room to 24, Board Room for 12. Seperate dining space available for meals. Built in LCD projector and screen in all rooms.
• Stair stepper, new "cross trainer"
• Equipment rental
• Convenience store/Sundry
• Executive/club floors/VIP services, VIP tech rooms with 37-inch LCD TV/monitor, computer, printer, and a massage chair
• Air-conditioning
• Stationary bike
• Elevator, wheelchair accessible
• Higher rates may apply for holidays/special events
• Treadmill
• Interior corridor
• Concierge services available through front desk and shuttle ambassadors
• Multilingual staff, Spanish
• Laundromat 24-hours
• Printer available
• Computer modem hookups
• FedEx, Kinkos, UPS all within free one mile shuttle
• Physically challenged services
• Hearing impaired services
• Physically challenged facilities
• Cold weather hook-ups, must be arranged for prior to arrival
• Outdoor parking
• 24-hour courtesy transportation to the airport, Mall of America and local businesses.
• Wheelchair accessible
• Free trailer & motorcoach parking for hotel guests
• Courtesy toiletries available at front desk
• Parking for the physically challenged
• Free parking

Directions

• ·From: The north. Take Interstate 35E South to Yankee Doodle Road Exit and turn right. Turn left on Washington Drive ·From: The south. Take Interstate 35 North to Pilot Knob Road Exit and turn left. Turn left on Yankee Doodle Road. Turn left on Washington Drive. ·From: The east. Take 494 East to Pilot Knob Road Exit and turn left. Turn right on Yankee Doodle Road. Turn left on Washington Drive. ·From: The west. Take 494 West to Pilot Knob Road Exit and turn left. Turn right on Yankee Doodle Road. Turn left on Washington Drive.

Restaurants

• Adjacent to Al Baker's, Full Service, Steak House, Open for: lunch, dinner, Just steps from the hotel's main entrance, this popular local sports bar and grill is a great place to enjoy a steak, burger, salad, sandwich or fresh seafood. Be sure to ask about their daily specials and Happy Hour!
• Across the street from El Loro Mexican Restaurant, Full Service, Mexican, Open for: lunch, dinner, This locally owned and operated Mexican restaurant has bee a local favorite for many years. They feature all of your traditional favorites, as well as a full bar and the best Margueritas in town!
• 0.1 mile(s) from Italian Pie Shoppe & Winery, Brasserie, Italian, Open for: lunch, dinner, As the name indicates, this is a great local spot for pizza, wine, sandwiches and daily pasta specials.
• 0.1 mile(s) from Steakbones Grill, Full Service, Steak House, Open for: lunch, dinner, Watch the chef cook your steak over an expansive grill, while you select fresh salads and vegetables in this informal, popular local steakhouse. Sandwiches are also available if you are not ready for one of their extra-large steaks.
• 0.1 mile(s) from Leeann Chin, Cafe, Pacific Rim, Open for: lunch, dinner, Newly opened by a local restauranteur of the same name, this energetic new restaurant concept features fresh ingredients, healthy cooking styles and informal dining. Be sure to leave room for some of their famous frozen yogurt!
• 0.15 mile(s) from Granite City Food & Brewery, Full Service, American, Open for: lunch, dinner, Granite City has quickly become one of the most popular local spots for those looking for fresh foods, great burgers and steaks and, of course, the best and freshest beer in town (they also have a nice wine list).
• 0.2 mile(s) from Jake's City Grille, Full Service, American, Open for: lunch, dinner, Contemporary, innovative and exciting are often used to describe this local steakhouse, also featuring fresh seafood, salads, sandwiches and specials, along with a lively bar and great wine list.
• 0.2 mile(s) from Potbelly Sandwich Works, Deli, American, Open for: lunch, dinner, Huge sandwiches made of hand-carved meats and homemade breads are featured in this local sandwich shop, originated in Chicago. The soups and cookies are also homemade. Classic rock and contemporary sounds complete the ambiance in this "non-chain" sandwich shop alternative.
• 0.3 mile(s) from Cafe Chili Peppers, Cafe, Mexican, Open for: lunch, dinner, A unique concept featuring fresh, flavorful, Mexican cuisine, inspired from traditional flavors throughout Mexico. These include fresh ingredients like ripe,Haas avacodos, juice from freshly-squeezed limes, roasted tomatillos, garden fresh tomatoes, cilantro and chili peppers. Ask about their Happy Hour and Daily Specials!
• 0.3 mile(s) from Genghis Grill, Cafe, Pacific Rim, Open for: lunch, dinner, For those who enjoy the uniqueness of Mongolian Barbeque! This informal site features countless options of different, fresh ingredients, along with the chance to watch your selections stir-fried with a variety of sauces over a "white-hot" cooking grill.
• 0.3 mile(s) from Old Chicago, Full Service, American, Open for: lunch, dinner, Great deep-dish and traditional pizza, sandwiches, salads and over 100 brands of beer from all over the world!
• 0.3 mile(s) from Panera Bread, Coffee Shop, American, Open for: breakfast, lunch, This well-known producer of freshly baked breads and pastries is a huge favorite of locals and out-of-town guests alike. Be sure to get something for later!
• 0.4 mile(s) from Chipotle Mexican Grill, Fast Food, Mexican, Open for: lunch, dinner, Fast, fresh and flavorful are the hallmarks of this popular chain offering. Try the guacamole. It doesn't get any fresher!
• 3.5 mile(s) from Jensen's Supper Club, Full Service, American, Open for: lunch, dinner
• 3.8 mile(s) from Axel's Bonfire Wood Fire, Full Service, American, Open for: lunch, dinner, A unique family oriented restaurant serving wood fire prepared steaks, pizzas and rotisserie chicken as well a variety of homemade soups, salads, seafood, ribs and pasta.
• 4 mile(s) from Buffalo Wild Wings, Pub, American, Open for: lunch, dinner, The name pretty much says it all. Sample great sandwiches, salads, wings and nearly thirty different sauces while watching your favorite team or sport on one of their dozens of televisions.
• 4.7 mile(s) from Casper's Cherokee Sirloin, Full Service, Steak House, Open for: lunch, dinner, A recently added version of a Twin City classic steakhouse. Choose from a huge variety of different steaks, fish and seafood, as well as all of your favorite cocktails and libations.

Area Info

• 6 mile(s) from Bloomington
• 7 mile(s) from Burnsville
• 8 mile(s) from Apple Valley
• 8 mile(s) from St. Paul
• 12 mile(s) from Minneapolis
• 13 mile(s) from Edina
• 17 mile(s) from Shakopee
• 20 mile(s) from Stillwater
• 20 mile(s) from Chanhassen
• 25 mile(s) from Hudson, Wisconsin
• 150 mile(s) from Duluth
• 235 mile(s) from Des Moines, IA
• 405 mile(s) from Chicago, IL
• 700 mile(s) from Detroit, MI
• 0.25 mile(s) from Lockheed Martin
• 0.25 mile(s) from Genoa Healthcare
• 0.25 mile(s) from Permasteelisa
• 0.7 mile(s) from Transport America
• 0.8 mile(s) from Unisys
• 0.9 mile(s) from United Parcel Service, Denmark Avenue
• 1.2 mile(s) from Blue Cross Blue Shield, 3535 Blue Cross Road
• 1.5 mile(s) from Blue Cross University, 3311 Terminal Road
• 1.5 mile(s) from Skyline Exhibits, 3355 Discovery Road
• 1.8 mile(s) from Minnesota Farm Bureau, 3080 Eagandale Place
• 2 mile(s) from Coca Cola, 1189 Eagan Industrial Road
• 2 mile(s) from Patterson Companies, Training Facility
• 2 mile(s) from Pan Am Flight Academy
• 2 mile(s) from Mesaba Airlines
• 2 mile(s) from Viking Gas, 3140 Neil Armstrong Avenue
• 2 mile(s) from Cray Research, 1440 Northland Drive
• 2 mile(s) from 3M, 3130 Lexington Avenue
• 2.5 mile(s) from Ecolab, 940 Lone Oak Road
• 2.7 mile(s) from State Farm Mutual, 1285 Northland Drive
• 3.0 mile(s) from Mesaba Airlines, 1000 Blue Gentian Road
• 3.2 mile(s) from Thomson Reuters, 610 Opperman Drive
• 5 mile(s) from Delta Airlines, 2700 Lone Oak Parkway
• 5 mile(s) from Northwest Airlines, 2700 Lone Oak Parkway
• 13 mile(s) from Minneapolis Conv. Center, The largest convention facility in the state; easy access via Light Rail system
• 1 mile(s) from Rasmussen College, Rasmussen College, Eagan Campus.
• 1 mile(s) from Argosy University, Argosy University campus in Eagan.
• 3 mile(s) from Brown College, Brown College located in Mendota Heights, MN.
• 3 mile(s) from Le Cordon Bleu College, Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts, Mendota Heights, MN
• 8 mile(s) from Concordia University
• 10 mile(s) from University of St. Thomas
• 15 mile(s) from University of Minnesota, University of Minnesota Twin Cities campus.

Policies

• Check In: 15:00:00
• Check Out: 11:30:00
• Pets Policy: Pets allowed with Restrictions, $20 the first night, $10 each additional night.

Accepted Cards

• American Express
• Carte Blanche
• Diners Club
• Discover Network
• MasterCard
• Visa

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