IDS ConnectionPoint 2010

Hotel Information

Crowne Plaza

Crowne Plaza Northstar

Newly Renovated!
CPN Suite 721.jpg Skygarden round table.jpg Cafe Northstar (name on glass).jpg CPN Meeting Room.jpg

618 Second Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55402
Phone: 612-338-2288

Winner 2007 Quality
of Excellence Award

For existing reservations please call (888) 233-9527.

For new reservations please contact Colleen Lattery, Sr. Sales Manager, (612) 436-9375 (direct) or (800) 556-7827 (main number).

The ConnectionPoint Conference Rate ($119.00 per night plus tax) expired as of May 22, 2010.

The discount group rate is now based on availability.

Crowne Plaza® is The Place to Meet. Whether you're holding a sales convention, board meeting or informal get-together with associates, your comfort and success are paramount. Crowne Plaza provides meeting services that include a 2-Hour Response Guarantee, Crowne Meetings Director and Daily Meeting Debrief.

We understand that you work better when you are more relaxed, so here are some of the amenities we offer to enhance your stay:

  • Comfortably appointed guest room with high speed internet access & voicemail
  • Crowne Plaza Sleep Advantage® Program, which includes:
    Crowne Plaza® is The Place to Meet
    • Comfortable New Beds - available for purchase at the Crowne Plaza Online Store
    • Quiet Zones
    • Sleep Amenities – 7 levels of comfort
    • Guaranteed Wake-Up Call
  • 24-hour business center – staffed Mon-Fri during business hours
  • Wireless high-speed Internet access in public space and lobby
  • Well-equipped fitness center
  • Fine dining – 2 restaurants to select from. Café Northstar and Krona Lounge
  • Over 50 dining options within 3 blocks of the hotel
  • Priority Club® Rewards hotel loyalty program
  • Concierge service
Minneapolis Crowne Plaza Hotel

Skygarden

The Minneapolis Crowne Plaza Hotel located in the heart of the downtown Minneapolis business and retail district and connected to the Skyway system for easy access to shopping, dining, sports, entertainment and any other downtown Minneapolis event. Deluxe guestrooms include 2 phones with data-port and voice-mail, wireless high speed Internet access for a fee, On-Demand movies, iron/ironing board, coffee/coffeemaker and USA Today paper delivered daily.

Our Cafe Northstar restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. In addition, our Krona lounge overlooking 2nd Avenue in downtown Minneapolis, features light meals, a connoisseur's collection of spirits, complete wine bar and more than thirty beers & ales in a comfortable atmosphere complete with fireplace. Take advantage of our free Fitness Center and the services of our Business Center.

*The ConnectionPoint conference rate is available 3 days prior to the conference and 3 days after the conference for attendees, based on availability.


Transportation Options to/from Minneapolis St. Paul Lindberg Terminal

Metro Transit Light Rail
Local fares are $1.75 non-rush hour and $2.25 during rush hours*.
Rush hour: Monday-Friday 6:00-9:00 am & 3:00-6:30 pm
http://www.metrotransit.org/rail/index.asp

Metro Transit Bus Service
Local fares are $1.75 non-rush hour and $2.25 during rush hours*.
Express fares are $2.25 non-rush hour and $3.00 during rush hours*.
Rush hour: Monday-Friday 6:00-9:00 am & 3:00-6:30 pm
http://transit.metc.state.mn.us/Schedules/

Taxi
Average fare estimated at $35.00 one way from Minneapolis/St. Paul Lindberg Terminal.

Super Shuttle
Average fare estimated around $18.00 (one way). To make reservations call (612) 827-7777 ext.2
(800) BLUE VAN (800-258-3826).
http://www.supershuttle.com/

Map of Downtown Minneapolis