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The Royal Sonesta Minneapolis Downtown
The Royal Sonesta Minneapolis Downtown
Ceremony Dancing
Ceremony Dancing
Lobby
Lobby
Dayton's Winter Lounge
Dayton's Winter Lounge
Ballroom
Ballroom
Ballroom
Ballroom
Ballroom
Ballroom
Bride bouquet
Bride bouquet
Wedding cake
Wedding cake
Bridal Gown
Bridal Gown
Bridesmaid
Bridesmaid
Lounge
Lounge
Dayton's Winter Lounge Rooftop
Dayton's Winter Lounge Rooftop
Pre-function
Pre-function
Pre-function
Pre-function
Lobby
Lobby
Cake Cutting in Ballroom
Cake Cutting in Ballroom
Ballroom with Head Table
Ballroom with Head Table
Business Class Suite
Business Class Suite
King Guest Room
King Guest Room
Double Queen Guest Room
Double Queen Guest Room
Royal Sonesta
Royal Sonesta
Dance Floor
Dance Floor
Ceremony
Ceremony
Ballroom
Ballroom
16-Story Atrium
16-Story Atrium
Pre-Function Area
Pre-Function Area
Elevators to Guest Rooms
Elevators to Guest Rooms
Hotel Exterior
Hotel Exterior
Hotel Exterior
Hotel Exterior
Direct Skyway Access
Direct Skyway Access
Premium Suite Dining Room
Premium Suite Dining Room
Getting Ready Details
Getting Ready Details

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Ballroom with Lounge Set-Up

About

The Royal Sonesta Minneapolis Downtown is a unique ballroom wedding venue based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The venue welcomes people to experience one of life's most important milestones amid the breathtaking scenery of Downtown Minneapolis. Above all, it's the ideal location for the urban couple in Minnesota looking to have a gorgeous city wedding.

Facilities and Capacities

The Royal Sonesta Minneapolis Downtown has 21 event spaces to make your wedding day smooth and seamless. Their Scandinavian Ballroom features custom lighting to match your theme and can host up to 500 guests. Just outside the Ballroom is Denmark Commons, a 16-story atrium reception area offering stunning architecture that will leave an impression on your guests. Say 'I Do' in the modern and elegant Norway room. At night's end, your room is just an elevator ride away.

Services Offered

With complete event planning services available, The Royal Sonesta Minneapolis Downtown will ensure your wedding event is unforgettable. They have everything you need to ensure your special day is a success, from in-house catering to setup and cleanup services. Additional wedding services they can provide are:

  • Bridal suite
  • Liability insurance
  • Lighting
  • Sound
  • Wireless Internet
  • Parking
  • Valet
  • Wheelchair access

Cuisine

Offering American-style cuisine, The Royal Sonesta Minneapolis Downtown provides hors d'oeuvres, buffets, stations, and plated serving styles for your consideration. They have various dessert options to satisfy your sweet tooth in addition to the traditional wedding cake. Unique options such as a candy bar, crepes, cupcakes, and hot chocolate alternatives will leave your guests talking. This venue can also provide several food and beverage items, including:

  • Barware
  • China
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens

Accommodations

The Royal Sonesta Minneapolis Downtown offers chic and fashion-inspired rooms that will impress all your wedding guests. Their rooms provide a calming atmosphere for your stay, with warm colors and clean lines. Each room includes Lavazza coffee and Rishi tea for you to enjoy. The accommodations available include:

  • Standard Room
  • Premium Room
  • Business Class Room
  • Business Class Suite
  • Premium One-Bedroom Suite

Other Services

With the option of a limited, cash, or open bar, The Royal Sonesta Minneapolis Downtown can provide full bartending services for your wedding. Indulge in a champagne toast, signature drinks, specialty wine, house beer, or premium liquor.

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Frequently asked questions

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during peak season?

$8,500

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?

$8,500

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during peak season?

$650

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during off-peak season?

$650

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Chairs
China
Clean Up
Event Planning
Flatware
Glassware
Lighting/Sound
Linens
Set Up
Tables

Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?

Cake Cutting
Server(s)

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$16

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Bartender(s)
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Open Bar

What is the minimum number of guests required to book your venue?

50

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

5

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Hotel

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Elopements
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Accommodations
Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Planner
Get Ready Rooms
Liability Insurance
Outside Vendors
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Family Style
Hors d'oeuvres
Outside Cake
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Cash Bar
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Limited Bar
Liquor License
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

What event items are available?

Audio Equipment
Centerpieces
Chairs
Dance Floor
Decor
Furniture
Lighting
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

August
September
October

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February

Reviews of The Royal Sonesta Minneapolis Downtown

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Kelly Sent on 08/30/2016
5 out of 5 rating
I have nothing, but absolutely wonderful things to say about having our wedding reception at the Radisson Blu and highly recommend to anyone. The hotel rooms were wonderfully updated and our guests all had easy reservations and check-ins. We initially worked with Amy when we booked the venue, who was wonderful and extremely responsive, but she was later promoted so we then worked with Rick. Not only was the transition flawless, but Rick was absolutely spectacular! He was very accommodating and concerned about making sure that all of our needs were met. He responded to emails immediately and paid attention to every little detail. We were very concerned about having the beef cooked medium rare for 370 guests and it could not have been more perfect the day of! We also got married on my parent’s wedding anniversary and he congratulated them with a sweet card and some bubbly/treats in their hotel room. Rick was onsite and available, checking in, all weekend. All of the food was cooked onsite and absolutely fantastic and significantly better than your standard “banquet” meal. The service throughout the cocktail hour and the dinner was wonderful. The hotel staff as a whole was extremely pleasant to work with. We are still receiving compliments from guests. After our wedding we realized the most important thing to look for in your vendors is good people. Rick and the staff at the Radisson Blu truly care about you and are wonderful people with big hearts. I cannot say enough positive things about our experience. They always say to be prepared for something to go wrong the day of your wedding, but nothing went wrong with the Radisson Blu and we are so grateful for all that they did for us! Thank you Rick, Amy and everyone at the Radisson Blu for making our big day so special and spectacular!
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Pam Sent on 11/04/2008
5 out of 5 rating
We loved, loved, loved working with Michael Foster at the Radisson Plaza. He was absolutely wonderful! He was very responsive to my questions and suggestions and was very professional, in addition to being lot of fun. We were the only wedding booked for the evening, so we had their undivided attention. The food was fabulous. The layout of the venue provides a separate area for cocktial hour before dinner. We were VERY pleased with the entire evening and would recommend this site/coordinator without any hesitation.
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Lindsay Sent on 04/04/2011
4.7 out of 5 rating
The catering manager, Gina was helpful from day one. We walked in without an appointment and was able to view the ceremony and wedding rooms right then and there. We booked right away! However, having a winter wedding right before the holidays was a bit challenging to find a date due to holiday business parties that were able to book before us so we did have to work around their schedule.

Gina constantly kept in touch with us and always answered our questions. There were a few times that answers would go unanswered for a few days. Gina did a great job of always clarifying what the packages entailed and letting us know who booked rooms and when they were full.

The day of our wedding was a bit of a challenge since it happened to be a major blizzard! Despite half of our guests not showing, Gina was flexible to allow us to start at a later time due to snow and extended the cocktail hour to guests for an hour longer. Each guest was allowed to have extra meals for the meals that were already paid for.

It was a bit alarming to know that we were stuck with 198 plates of food when 96 people attended. The Radisson definitely would not budge on us getting a refund.

Overall, it was a great experience and the staff was great. A lot of our guests said it was a nice place they would come back to.
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We don't know where to start with the compliments! The staffs were incredibly helpful and kind, they provided everything we needed. Radisson Blu was such a beautiful place to photograph, the layout and everything was very well done and layout. We had a wonderful experience there and would recommend this to our clients again!

Distinctive Designs Floral Distinctive Designs Floral Wedding Florists

The Radisson Plaza is a fabulous location for any wedding or event. The staff is wonderful to work with and the space is beautiful.

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The Royal Sonesta Minneapolis Downtown frequently asked questions

The Royal Sonesta Minneapolis Downtown includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planning
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Lighting/Sound
  • Linens
  • Set Up
  • Tables
The Royal Sonesta Minneapolis Downtown includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Server(s)
The bar service starting price at The Royal Sonesta Minneapolis Downtown includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • House Beer
  • House Liquor
  • House Wine
  • Open Bar
The space offered by The Royal Sonesta Minneapolis Downtown for wedding events is known for:
  • Ballroom
  • Hotel
The Royal Sonesta Minneapolis Downtown offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
The Royal Sonesta Minneapolis Downtown offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
The Royal Sonesta Minneapolis Downtown offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Accommodations
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Liability Insurance
  • Outside Vendors
  • Wifi
The Royal Sonesta Minneapolis Downtown offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Audio Equipment
  • Centerpieces
  • Chairs
  • Dance Floor
  • Decor
  • Furniture
  • Lighting
  • Tables
The Royal Sonesta Minneapolis Downtown is recommended by 81% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.1 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.2 in professionalism, 4.2 in value, 4 in average response time, 4 in flexibility and 3.9 in quality of service.

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