Hotel Information

Minicon 51 will be held at the DoubleTree by Hilton–Minneapolis South (affectionately dubbed the Radishtree due to our long association with this property — and the fact it changes owners every few years).

Room rates for traditional sleeping rooms and cabana rooms has remained the same at $92 if booked by February 26th. Suites are $139. After that date, you will get whatever the best rate the hotel offers (typically quite a bit higher). To book your room, go to the DoubleTree website, or call the DoubleTree at 800-222-8733. If calling, use the group name "Minicon" and group code "NIC".

Special Note If You Want A Cabana Or Suite: When you reserve your room you will only be able to reserve a standard double room. If you would like a poolside cabana room or a suite (possibly for a room party), please go ahead with your standard reservation, then contact Keith Malgren at hoREMOVEtel@miniconTHIS51.mnstf.org with your confirmation number and desired room type. As hotel coordinator, Keith will handle all suite requests.

Getting a room is the best way to experience Minicon! Filling our room block is how we pay the hotel for function space. If we fill enough, the space is free, which allows us to maintain our low registration rates.

The DoubleTree Bloomington

7800 Normandale Blvd
Bloomington, MN 55439

Getting There

Driving

The hotel is very visible from I-494 and MN-100. Parking is abundant, easy, and free!

From Duluth and the North

Take Interstate 35 to 35W South to Highway 62 West. Take Highway 100 South to Industrial Boulevard. The hotel will be on your right.

From Des Moines and the South

Take Interstate 35 to 35W North to Interstate 494 West, and then to Highway 100 North. Take the first exit at Industrial Boulevard, go west to Normandale Boulevard and turn South. The hotel will be on your right.

From Eau Claire and the East

Take 94 West to I-494 West and exit at Highway 100 North. Take the first exit at Industrial Boulevard, go west to Normandale Boulevard, turn South. The hotel will be on your right.

From St. Cloud and the West

Take 94 East to I-494 South, to Highway 100 North. Take the first exit at Industrial Boulevard, go west to Normandale Boulevard, turn South. The hotel will be on your right.

From the MSP Airport

Take Highway 494 west and merge onto Highway 100 north. Take the first exit, which will be Industrial Boulevard. From there, turn left onto Normandale Boulevard. The hotel will be on the right.

Public Transit

It's near bus routes 6K, 540, 542, 578, and 589. However, only the 6K and 540 run on the weekend and only at very limited times. See the Metro Transit website for schedules.

The Southdale Transit Center, 3 miles northeast of the hotel, is much better served by buses. Depending on where and when you start, the fastest option might be to take the bus to Southdale and then either walk or cab to us.

The hotel runs a shuttle from/to the airport and the Mall of America (direct link to schedule PDF).

Ride Share

For those interested in conserving energy through car pooling and ride sharing, Car Pool World offers a free matching service for clubs. Our account is set up as a user group for members of all our local conventions to connect for rides and riders. User name: "twin_cities_fandom", password: "mnstfrides". Check it out!