Not every good hotel is downtown, and the Westin Edina Galleria makes the case for the suburbs. It sits in Edina, one of the Twin Cities' most affluent suburbs, physically connected to the upscale Galleria and directly across from Southdale Center, the mall widely credited as America's first. For a certain kind of trip, shopping, a comfortable base near the airport, a family visit, or a suburban business meeting, that location beats a downtown tower, and the hotel backs it up with full-service Westin amenities.
Is The Westin Edina Galleria worth it?
If your trip fits the suburbs, yes, and comfortably. This is a well-run, four-star full-service Westin with an indoor pool, a 24-hour gym, two on-site places to eat and drink, and a location connected to upscale shopping. For a shopping weekend, a family stay, an airport-adjacent night, or a meeting at Edina's largest hotel ballroom, it is a genuinely strong choice. The honest limitation is geography: you are in Edina, not downtown Minneapolis, so a car or rideshare is part of the plan if your days are built around downtown attractions and nightlife. Judge it as a top suburban hotel rather than a downtown one and it delivers.
Where is The Westin Edina Galleria?
The address is 3201 Galleria, in Edina, about fifteen minutes southwest of downtown Minneapolis in normal traffic and less than ten miles from MSP Airport. The defining feature is that the hotel is connected to the Galleria, a district of upscale shops and restaurants, with Southdale Center directly across the street, so a shopping trip does not require getting in the car. The Mall of America is a short drive away, and Minnehaha Park and the chain of lakes are close for green space. Downtown Minneapolis and its sports and entertainment venues are the one thing that is not walkable, which is the trade-off of the suburban setting.
What are the rooms like?
Consistent, comfortable, and true to the Westin standard. The hotel has 225 rooms and six suites, with the brand's signature Heavenly beds, contemporary furnishings, work-friendly layouts, and good bathrooms. This is the dependable end of the market rather than the boutique or design end: you know broadly what a Westin room will give you, and this one delivers it in a well-maintained, upscale package. For more space or a better outlook, the suites and higher floors are worth the step up, and families will appreciate the room sizes and the indoor pool at the end of the day.
Where should you eat, drink, and swim?
The hotel keeps you covered without leaving the building, then hands you a whole shopping district for more. On site, McCormick & Schmick's is the full-service restaurant, a reliable seafood-and-steaks name that also does breakfast and brunch, and Prelude is the bar for a craft cocktail and a deep spirits list at the end of the day. The indoor pool, 24-hour fitness center, terrace, and firepit round out the amenities, which matter in a Minnesota climate where an indoor pool is a real asset. Step into the connected Galleria and you add a full slate of restaurants and cafes without ever crossing a parking lot.
Who is it best for?
The Westin Edina Galleria is a specialist, and it is good at what it specializes in. It is one of the best hotels in the Twin Cities for a shopping-focused trip, given the connected Galleria and Southdale across the street. It is a strong pick for meetings and events thanks to more than 9,000 square feet of function space anchored by Edina's largest hotel ballroom. And it works well for families and for airport-adjacent stays, with the indoor pool, room sizes, and easy MSP access. If your priorities are downtown energy, walkable nightlife, or boutique character, a downtown hotel is the better fit, and that is the honest dividing line.
Best for a shopping weekend
Few Twin Cities hotels are better placed for retail. You are attached to the upscale Galleria and across from Southdale, with the Mall of America a short drive away. Add the indoor pool and on-site dining, and you can build a whole weekend without moving the car much.
Best for meetings and family stays
Edina's largest hotel ballroom and 9,000-plus square feet of function space make it a practical event and conference choice, while the indoor pool, comfortable rooms, and suburban parking suit families. Confirm your room type and any event rates when you book.
When should you book, and what will it cost?
As an upscale suburban Westin, it prices in the reasonable four-star range and tends to be steadier than downtown hotels, which spike hard around big events. Rates here rise mainly around holiday shopping, graduations, large conventions in the metro, and peak summer, so those are the windows to book early. Because it is suburban, weekend leisure rates can be good value compared with a comparable downtown room. Factor in that downtown outings mean a rideshare or the cost and time of driving and parking in the city, and if a Heavenly bed and an indoor pool near good shopping match your trip, it is easy to recommend. Marriott Bonvoy members should book through their account for points and perks.
Honest trade-offs
- It is suburban. Downtown Minneapolis is about fifteen minutes away by car, so this is not the pick if you want to walk to downtown nightlife and attractions.
- The setting is a shopping district and business suburb, so the vibe is upscale-corporate and convenient rather than characterful or design-led.
- Rooms are dependable Westin rather than distinctive. You get consistency and comfort, not a boutique sense of place.
- Getting into the city means driving and paying for downtown parking or taking a rideshare, which adds cost and time to city-centered days.
Practical information
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is The Westin Edina Galleria?
At 3201 Galleria in Edina, Minnesota, an upscale suburb about fifteen minutes southwest of downtown Minneapolis and less than ten miles from MSP Airport. It is attached to the Galleria shopping district, with Southdale Center across the street.
How many rooms does The Westin Edina Galleria have?
225 rooms and six suites. It is a full-service, four-star Westin with an indoor pool, a 24-hour gym, and Edina's largest hotel ballroom.
What are the restaurants at The Westin Edina Galleria?
McCormick & Schmick's serves seafood, steaks, and wine, and Prelude is the bar for craft cocktails and a large spirits selection. The shops and restaurants of the Galleria are also connected to the hotel.
Is The Westin Edina Galleria good for shopping?
Very. It is connected to the upscale Galleria and steps from Southdale Center, so it is one of the best-placed hotels in the Twin Cities for a shopping-focused stay, with easy access to the Mall of America a short drive away.
Does The Westin Edina Galleria have a pool?
Yes, there is an indoor pool along with a 24-hour fitness center, a terrace, and a firepit, which makes it a comfortable year-round base in Minnesota's climate.
How far is The Westin Edina Galleria from downtown Minneapolis?
About fifteen minutes by car in normal traffic. It is a suburban hotel, so a car or rideshare is the practical way to reach downtown Minneapolis attractions and nightlife.