Directions and Lodging
directions
The address for Macalester College is:
1600 Grand Avenue
St. Paul, MN 55105
Suggestions for getting here... (pdf)
By car from the airport
Follow the signs for St. Paul/Hwy 5 East. Cross the Mississippi River and exit right on to Edgecumbe Road (keep left as you exit) and follow for one mile. When the road splits, veer left onto Fairview Avenue. Follow Fairview for 2 miles. Turn right (east) on to Grand Avenue and go three blocks.
By plane, bus and train
If you are arriving in town by plane, bus or train, we recommend that you come to campus by taxi. We are approximately 15 minutes from all terminals. The fare should be $15-20. If you would prefer to use the metro transit bus system, the easiest way is to take the Hiawatha Light Rail Line (Route #55) from the airport to the 46th Street Station. From there, take the 84 bus to Snelling Avenue (the bus should say that it is traveling to Rosedale Mall on the front). For schedule info you can look online at www.metrotransit.org. This method is suggested only if you are carrying minimal luggage.
On Interstate 94
Exit on Snelling Avenue and go south on Snelling Avenue to Grand Avenue. Turn right (west) on Grand Avenue and go one block. Watch for our signs to direct you further.
From the north on Interstate 35
Take 35E into St. Paul. Exit to Interstate 94 westbound, and follow the directions above.
From the south on Interstate 35
Take I-35E into St. Paul. Exit at Ayd Mill Road (exit #104B). At second light, take a left onto Grand Avenue (westbound). One block after crossing Snelling Avenue, turn left (south) onto Macalester Street.
Or, click here for driving directions to campus
lodging
Macalester College is a part of the Associated Colleges of the Twin Cities school system, otherwise known as ACTC. Several hotels in the area have worked out lodging deals with ACTC.
Macalester has worked out group rates with the following three hotels in the area:
(*special rates subject to availability)
*Minneapolis Airport Marriott (+)
2020 East 79th Street
Bloomington, MN 55425
952-854-7441/800-228-9290
(Room rates available:
September 3-5 2009)
Ramada Inn Airport at MOA (++)
2300 East American Boulevard
Bloomington, MN 55425
952-854-3411
*Holiday Inn St. Paul Downtown (++)
175 West 7th Street
Saint Paul, MN 55102
651-225-1616
(Room rates available:
September 3-5 2009)
Minneapolis Airport Marriott (+)
2020 East American Blvd
Bloomington, MN 55425
952-854-7441
*Embassy Suites - Downtown Saint Paul (+++)
175 East 10th Street
Saint Paul, MN 55101
651-224-5400
(Room rates available: September 3-6, 2009)
Area Hotels/Motels
(+=under $100; ++= $100-$150; +++= $150-$200; ++++=over $200)
(*special rates subject to availability)
Saint Paul Area
Courtyard by Marriott/Roseville (++)
2905 Centre Pointe Drive
Roseville, MN 55113
651-746-8000
Days Inn Midway (+)
1964 University Avenue West
St. Paul, MN 55104
651-645-8681
Days Inn Roseville (+)
2550 Cleveland Avenue North
Roseville, MN 55113
651-636-6730
*Embassy Suites St. Paul (++)
175 East 10th Street
St. Paul, MN 55101
651-224-5400/651-379-5060
*Holiday Inn Express (++)
1010 Bandana Boulevard West
St. Paul, MN 55108
651-647-1637/800-465-4329
*Holiday Inn River Centre (+)
175 West 7th Street
St. Paul, MN 55102
651-225-1515
Holiday Inn – St. Paul North (+)
1201 West County Road E
Arden Hills, MN 55112
800-465-4329
City Center-St. Paul (++)
411 Minnesota Street (at 6th)
St. Paul, MN 55101
651-291-8800/800-333-3333
Crowne Plaza Hotel-St. Paul (++)
11 East Kellogg Boulevard
St. Paul, MN 55101
651-292-1900/800-333-3333
*Radisson Hotel-Roseville (+)
2540 Cleveland Avenue North
Roseville, MN 55113
651-636-4567/800-333-3333
Super 8 Motel (+) The St. Paul Hotel (+++)
2401 Prior Avenue North 350 Market Street
Roseville, MN 55113 St. Paul, MN 55102
651-636-8888 651-292-9292/800-292-9292
Minneapolis Area
Courtyard by Marriott at the Depot (+++)
225 Third Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55401
612-375-1700
*Days Inn University (+)
2407 University Avenue SE
Minneapolis, MN 55414
612-623-9303
DoubleTree Guest Suites (++)
1101 LaSalle Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55403
612-332-6800/80-222-TREE
www.minneapolisdoubletree.com
The Grand Hotel-Minneapolis (++++)
615 Second Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55402
612-288-8888/866-843-4726
Hyatt Regency (++)
1300 Nicollet Mall
Minneapolis, MN 55403
8000-233-1234
*The Marquette Hotel (+++)
710 Marquette Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55402
612-376-7400/800-328-4782
www.marquettehotel.com
Minneapolis Marriott City Center (+++)
30 South 7th Street
Minneapolis, MN 55402
612-349-4000
Millennium Hotel Minneapolis (+)
1313 Nicollet Mall
Minneapolis, MN 55403
612-332-6000/800-522-8856
Radisson University Hotel-Minneapolis (++)
615 Washington Avenue SE
Minneapolis, MN 55414
612-379-8888/800-333-3333
Radisson Plaza Hotel Minneapolis (++)
35 South Seventh Street
Minneapolis, MN 55402
612-339-4900/800-333-3333
Airport/Mall of America Area
*Comfort Inn Airport (+)
1321 East 78th Street
Bloomington, MN 55425
952-876-6605
*Crowne Plaza Mpls Airport (+)
5401 Green Valley Drive
Bloomington, MN 55437
952-345-1244
Hilton Minneapolis/St. Paul Airport (++)
3800 East 80th Street
Bloomington, MN 55425
952-854-2100/800-637-7453
Holiday Inn Select Intl Airport (++)
3 Appletree Square (I494/34th Ave)
Bloomington, MN 55425
952-854-9000/800-465-4329
*Minneapolis Airport Marriott (+)
2020 East 79th Street
Bloomington, MN 55425
952-854-7441/800-228-9290
Ramada Inn Airport at MOA (++)
2300 East American Boulevard
Bloomington, MN 55425
952-854-3411