We stayed there on the Busiest weekend, Vday, We actually had 2 rooms, it was for 2 different birthdays. We both requested early check in, I unfortu had to wait til 2pm to check in, I understand they were super busy. Anyways, we got all checked in, Emily was great. the kids had a blast in the pool, us adults had a blast in it too.

I asked for directions to something nearby and the manager just handed me a map and didn't offer to help me in any way. Room is ok but the carpeting needs work. The only thing nice is McDonald's, KFC and Taco Bell are near by and close to HWY 35. Stay accross the street at Americ Inn.

Stayed at Americinn week of Aug 3. After checking the hotel out on tripadvisor, I was concerned about the reported noise, so when I packed I was armed with sleeping pills and ear plugs. Happily I did not need them. The hotel is shaped like a "U" around the event tent, and I can see that on event night that "ALL would be invited to the party" weather you want to be or not. We stayed Sun - Thurs. night and it was quiet and peaceful, the beds and pillows were great and had very restful nights, though they were setting up for a wedding on the weekend when we left. The room was spacious with microwave and fridge. Breakfast is quite a ways from the rooms in the Mermaid bowling center restaurant and gets quite boring after 2nd day, never changes, but does the trick: Hot waffles that you make yourself, scrambled eggs w/a little meat, bagels, rolls, muffins, cold cereal, oatmeal, yogurt and fruit, coffee and juice. There are lots of restaurants close by; McDonalds, TacoBell/Long John Silvers, RJ Family Restaurant (all across the street) and plenty down Hwy 10 within minutes; Moes, Culver's, Best Steak house, Pink Flower.
Hotel staff was very helpful with directions. There is a coffee/tea station located in lobby with a vending machine with chips and candy and a pop machine. 2 ice machines 1st and 3rd floors. We had a great stay and would recommend it to anyone-good value.

Stayed here with a soccer team for the USA Cup for one week. Received helpful directions from the young man at the front desk for the route up 35W North, which is a nightmare to drive at night. The detour signs were not complete, and we spent 1-1/2 hours in downtown Minneapolis at night. We walked in really late, and tired, but the front desk clerk got us checked in very quickly, and we got an excellent rate on our room. The room was clean, and roomy. The only thing I didn't care for was the location of the "microwave/frige" area--which consisted of a microwave sitting on a shelf above the vanity, and a small refrigerator below the counter: both were located directly across from the bathroom door--not the most sanitary place to prepare a snack, and certainly the least appealing. However, we were able to receive wireless internet in our room, which was a huge convenience. The kids were thrilled that managenent was kind enough to turn on the water slide during the "off" hours stated at the pool entrance.
Overall, the front desk personnel made the hotel much better than the average Americinn. I have stayed at many of them. This particular staff was both friendly and extremely helpful and knowledgeable regarding places to go and how to get there. They had a wonderfully detailed map that made all the difference to a non-GPS-using, map-oriented traveler.
The hotel is attached to a banquet facility, and bowling alley/restaurant. Having read previous reviews, I was apprehensive about the amount of sleep we would all be getting. Because we were there during the week, there were no weddings, and therefore, no loud music or disturbances. The breakfast was basically waffles, bagels and doughnuts, with a juice machine. There were undercooked scrambled eggs, not appealing to the kids at all. This Americinn was extremely accommodating, especially because we were there with a group of youth soccer players. Would definitely stay there if we go back for the Cup next year. Thanks to the staff there!