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Grand Northern Inn

604 Weber Avenue, Hinckley, MN 55037 (Formerly Holiday Inn Express)
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Grand Northern Inn
Ranked #3 of 6 hotels in Hinckley
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Forest Lake, Minnesota, United States
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8 reviews 8 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 April 2013

My bf and I stayed here last night Sunday April 14th/2013 . And had a very pleasant experience. The front desk staff, was warm and welcoming, right away, and greated you with a friendly smile. The rooms, were clean, and simple. The only compliant I have, is that i agree with other guest's who wrote, about the uncomfortable beds/pillows. Both... More

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Minneapolis, Minnesota
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32 reviews 32 reviews
11 hotel reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
29 helpful votes 29 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 December 2012

My son and I spent Saturday, December 1, 2012 at Hinckley, selecting the Grand Northern Inn as our lodging because it was the least expensive. I'd stayed there before, quite a few times and accepted it as adequate, although there have always been housekeeping issues. I wished we'd had a free room coupon, but for some reason as I've stated... More

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Fort Lauderdale, Florida
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33 helpful votes 33 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 September 2012

While in Minnesota; I was driving from Hasting to Duluth with my two pet rabbits in the rental car. I remember passing Hinckley. When I arrived in Duluth on late Saturday night; I found that there was not one vacant hotel room in the whole city...not one...because of a festival going on. This hotel in Hinckley was referred to me... More

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grey eagle
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258 helpful votes 258 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 August 2012

If you need a place to flop after gambling at the casino --this is your place. The room furnishings are sparce. This place really needs updating. The reception area is neat and clean and serves a small continental breakfast. The staff are nice and smile when they greet you. A newer movie theater is right across the street and runs... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 July 2012

After hearing mixed reviews regarding the Grand Northern Inn we were pleasantly surprised to find more than adequate accommodations. The front desk personnel were pleasant, professional, and helpful (even gave us extra shampoo and coffee). We were impressed with the cleanliness of the rooms and common areas. Having stayed at both of Grand Casino's other properties we can say that... More

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Saint Paul, Minnesota
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 July 2012

This is the least desireable of the "Grand Casino Hinckley" properties. If you get a free stay, it is worth it. If not, then I would suggest rescheduling your trip until you can stay at one of the other properties. On the plus side. It was reasonably clean, it was close to Tobies restaurant and bakery and the movie theater... More

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Plymouth, Minnesota
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 July 2012

We have stayed at the Grand Northern several times and we've never had any issues. The staff has been pelasant, our room is always very clean, the free breakfast is good and enough variety for us and we love the free shuttle to the casino. We always stay during the lower rates offered Sundays through Wednesdays and feel we get... More

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Minneapolis, Minnesota
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 March 2012

Bed not that soft. I had to turn up the fan to HIGH drowned out the noise from other people nearby. Generally clean but a bit overpriced based on comparable hotels. Continental breakfast had rolls that seemed still frozen or prior days rolls. Oranige juice was very watered down. It was overpriced is the bottom line.

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Minnesota
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Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 January 2012

We were put in the Grand Northern Inn because the regular hotel was unavailable. When we arrived there was a children's birthday party in the lobby and several people using their laptops in the other part of the room. As we were going to our room there seemed to be kids everywhere. I was pleasantly surprised that noise didn't keep... More

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Wisconsin
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6 reviews 6 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 October 2011

We stayed at this hotel at the end of September 2011. Do not believe the negative comments about the staff. We checked in around 8 p.m. and they were quite busy at the time. There were two people working behind the desk and they were very pleasant and very efficient. Check in was quick. The room was nice-clean and stocked... More

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Additional Information about Grand Northern Inn

Also Known As:
Grand Northern Hotel Hinckley
Address: 604 Weber Avenue, Hinckley, MN 55037 (Formerly Holiday Inn Express)
Region: United States > Minnesota > Hinckley
Amenities:
Free Parking
Hotel Style:
Ranked #3 of 6 hotels in Hinckley
Price range (per night): 51 AUD - 61 AUD

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