Best Western Welcomes Bandana Square
SAINT PAUL, MN, August 30, 2006. Best Western International announces the addition of the Best Western Bandana Square located at 1010 Bandana Boulevard W in Saint Paul, Minnesota. The hotel, owned by Hotel Capital Partners, boasts 110 guest rooms including three suites. Built in the 1880s, as a foundry for the Northern Pacific Railroad, guests will enjoy the historic train tracks around the lobby.
The hotel features an indoor swimming pool with a kiddie pool, sauna and hot tub along with the convenience of a fitness facility equipped with a universal gym. A complimentary continental breakfast is offered each morning featuring cereal, hard boiled eggs, donuts, muffins, bagels, yogurts and a variety of beverages. The hotel offers 2,500 square feet of meeting space and accommodates up to 150 people.
Shuttle service within a five mile radius is available at no charge. Rates start at $89 per night. Travelers can contact the property directly for special packages.
The Best Western Bandana Square offers a variety of amenities including complimentary wireless high-speed Internet access, free local phone calls (up to 30 minutes) and coffee/tea service in all rooms. In addition, microwaves and refrigerators are available upon request.
"Best Western is pleased to welcome the Bandana Square to our chain," said Mark Williams, vice president, North American Development for Best Western International. "Location and amenities makes this a perfect lodging choice and a great venue for hosting a variety of events."
Guests will enjoy plenty of shopping and entertainment at Rosedale Mall, just minutes from the Bandana Square. The hotel is also located near a variety of attractions including: the Como Park and Zoo, a large park surrounded with walking trails, a glass-structured conservatory and scenic lake; Midway Stadium, home of the St. Paul Saints and other entertainment events; James J. Hill House, a 45-room mansion offering tours; Minnesota State Fairgrounds and the Science Museum of Minnesota.
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