A southern suburb of the Twin Cities, Eagan, Minnesota, offers visitors a variety of first-class services, including restaurants, shopping and accommodations. And, with over two dozen courses within 10 miles of the center of Eagan, including the award-winning Somerset Country Club and the Top 100 Highland National Golf Course, there are plenty of rounds to fill you day. There's an excellent selection of hotels in the Eagan area that provide centralized access to local courses and a variety of amenities.
Crowne Plaza Hotel
The Crowne Plaza Hotel is the luxurious hotel you'll find in Eagan. The hotel is also less than 5 minutes from Somerset Country Club and within a half mile of historic Fort Snelling and the adjoining state park. The hotel has 187 guest rooms on six floors, a spacious and comfortable lobby with a lounge area, an indoor pool with a sauna and whirlpool, a business center and games for spending family time. There's also a cafe, which serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. The rooms feature standard amenities like a coffee maker, premium cable and wireless Internet. The hotel is less than 5 miles from the airport and the Mall of America and offers complimentary transportation to and from both.
Crowne Plaza Hotel
2700 Pilot Knob Rd.
Eagan, Minnesota 55121
(651) 454-3434
crowneplaza.com
Best Western Dakota Ridge Hotel
Located along a key strip of hotels along Interstate 35, the Best Western Dakota Ridge Hotel offers excellent access to area attractions like the Mall of America and Inverwood Golf Course, which is 3 miles to the east. The hotel has 108 guest rooms on four floors, courtesy shuttles to the airport and Mystic Casino, a complimentary hot breakfast and an exercise facility with a universal gym and cardio machines. The rooms come with complimentary coffee and tea service, free wireless Internet, cable television with Starz movie channels, a microwave and refrigerator. There are a number of restaurants within walking distance of the hotel, including Al Baker's, a full-service steakhouse that's open for lunch and dinner.
Best Western Dakota Ridge Hotel
3450 Washington Dr.
Eagan, Minnesota 55122
(651) 452-0100
dakotaridgehotel.com
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Drayton Valley
The Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites is located on the southern edge of Eagan, along the I-35 corridor. The hotel is a mere 14 miles from downtown Minneapolis and around 2 miles from Valleywood Golf Course. Guests can select from 120 rooms, half of which are suite accommodations with additional space and separate sleeping and lounging quarters. The hotel boasts the largest indoor hotel pool in Eagan along with a whirlpool and a small fitness facility. The rooms are well-maintained with cable television, coffee makers and complimentary wireless Internet. Guests can enjoy a free Express Start Breakfast complete with hot items, and there are a number of restaurants in the area, including a legendary Green Mill which is adjacent to the hotel and has excellent pizza, entrees and cocktails.
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites
1950 Rahncliff Court
Eagan, Minnesota 55122
(651) 681-9266
hiexpress.com
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