Discover this picturesque hotel in St. Paul, Minnesota built inside a historic train repair shop! The BEST WESTERN Bandana Square is a unique, high-quality hotel located in St. Paul. Hotel guests will be conveniently situated near the Minnesota State Fairgrounds, the Minnesota State Capitol, the Xcel Energy Center, River Center Convention Center and the University of Minnesota. We are also close to Target Field and Metrodome, home of the Minnesota Twins and Vikings. Inquire about convenient transportation to Minnesota's great sporting events. Stylish and spaciously designed guest rooms feature cable television with HBO¨ and free high-speed Internet access. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily on a platform replicating train stops of days gone by. Come join us for a drink at our onsite "The Waiting Room "Lounge. Why brave the cold when you can walk down to the lobby have a few drinks, watch a good game and enjoy all the hotel has to offer. Other hotel amenities to take advantage of include an indoor heated swimming pool, Hot Tub, dry sauna, exercise facility, conference and meeting facilities. Wedding services and wedding reception facilities are available. Pets are welcome at this hotel with some restrictions. Experience the best in St. Paul! Make a reservation today at the BEST WESTERN Bandana Square.
Exterior

Amenities
· 24-hour front desk· Accessible facilities
· Air conditioning
· Air conditioning
· Alarm clock
· Bell staff/porter
· Business center
· Cable television
· Cocktail lounge
· Coffee/Tea maker
· Complimentary breakfast
· Complimentary continental breakfast
· Complimentary in-room coffee or tea
· Complimentary newspaper in lobby
· Concierge desk
· Concierge lounge
· Conference facilities
· Connecting rooms
· Data port
· Data port
· Desk
· Exercise gym
· Express check-out
· Fax service
· Free local calls
· Free newspaper
· Free parking
· Front desk
· Hair dryer
· Hair dryer
· Hairdryer
· High speed internet access
· High speed internet connection
· High speed wireless
· Ice machine
· Indoor pool
· Interior corridors
· Ironing board
· Late check-out available
· Meeting rooms
· Microwave
· Multilingual staff
· Non-smoking rooms (generic)
· Outdoor parking
· Photocopy center
· Pool
· Refrigerator
· Sauna
· Security
· Sofa bed
· Speaker phone
· Steam bath
· Vending machines
· Voice mail
· Wake-up calls
· Wedding services
· Whirlpool
Room Information
2 QUEEN BEDSQueen bed, Non-smoking, Internet access, Coffee/Tea maker, Hairdryer, Ironing board, Meal included - continental breakfast
2 QUEEN BEDS
Queen bed, Non-smoking, Internet access, Coffee/Tea maker, Hairdryer, Meal included - continental breakfast
2 QUEEN BEDS
Queen bed, Smoking, Internet access, Hairdryer, Coffee/Tea maker, Ironing board, Meal included - continental breakfast
2 QUEEN BEDS
Queen bed, Smoking, Internet access, Coffee/Tea maker, Hairdryer, Meal included - continental breakfast
1 KING BED
King bed, Non-smoking, Internet access, Coffee/Tea maker, Hairdryer, Ironing board, Meal included - continental breakfast
1 KING BED
King bed, Non-smoking, Internet access, Coffee/Tea maker, Hairdryer, Meal included - continental breakfast
1 KING BED
King bed, Smoking, Internet access, Hairdryer, Coffee/Tea maker, Ironing board, Meal included - continental breakfast
1 KING BED
King bed, Smoking, Internet access, Coffee/Tea maker, Hairdryer, Meal included - continental breakfast
1 KING BED
King bed, Non-smoking, Internet access, Coffee/Tea maker, Ironing board, Hairdryer, Meal included - continental breakfast
1 QUEEN BED
Queen bed, Non-smoking, Internet access, Coffee/Tea maker, Hairdryer, Ironing board, Meal included - continental breakfast
SUITE-1 KING BED
King bed, Non-smoking, Microwave, Refrigerator, Meal included - continental breakfast
SUITE-2 ROOMS 2 BEDS
Bedding type unknown or unspecified, Non-smoking, Full kitchen, Meal included - continental breakfast
Miscellaneous Information
· American Dollars is the native currency.
· Check in time is 3:00 PM
· Check out time is 12:00 PM
· Time Zone is CST
· Opened in 1985
· Renovated in 01/01/2010
· 110 rooms.
· 2 suites.
· 2 floors.
Directions
áFrom: St. Paul Minnesota Airport. Take Highway 5 East towards St. Paul. Highway 5 will turn into West Seventh Street. Follow West Seventh Street to Lexington and veer to the left at a six way intersection. Take Lexington one mile north of I 94 to Energy Park Drive and turn left. Take Energy Park Drive to Bandana Boulevard West, turn right. The BEST WESTERN Bandana Square is on the right. áFrom: The south. Take I 35 East to Grand Avenue, go left on Grand Avenue. Take Grand Avenue to Lexington and turn right. Take Lexington to Energy Park Drive and turn left. Take Energy Park Drive to Bandana Boulevard West, turn right. The BEST WESTERN Bandana Square is on the right. áFrom: The north. Take I 35 East, south to Highway 36 West. Take Highway 36 West to Snelling South. Take Snelling South to the Energy Park Drive Exit. Take a left onto Energy Park Drive. Follow Energy Park Drive to Bandana Boulevard West and turn left. The BEST WESTERN Bandana Square is on the right. áFrom: The east. Take I 94 to Lexington
Restaurant Information
Davanni's Pizza & Hoagies4.03 mile(s) from Davanni's Pizza & Hoagies, full service, American, open for: lunch, dinner, offers delivery along with dine-in and carry out.
Olive Garden5.00 mile(s) from Olive Garden, full service, Italian, open for: lunch, dinner, variety of pasta dishes, soup, salad and bar.
Gabe's Roadhouse0.30 mile(s) from Gabe's Roadhouse, bar/lounge, American, open for: lunch, dinner, a sports bar and grill approximately three blocks away. A popular place where the Saint Paul Saints meet after home games. Featuring burgers, sandwiches and salads, full
Chianti4.00 mile(s) from Chianti, full service, Italian, open for: lunch, dinner, features a variety of pasta dishes, desserts and a bar.
The Waiting RoomThe Waiting Room, on premises, bar/lounge, American, open for: dinner, great place to grab a small burger and a few drinks. Why brave the cold when you can walk down to the lobby have a few drinks, watch a good game and enjoy all the hotel has to
Perkins3.44 mile(s) from Perkins, full service, American, open for: breakfast, lunch, dinner, 24-hr family style restaurant. Features everything from eggs, waffles, burgers, sandwiches, salads, pot roast and home style turkey.
Buffalo Wild Wings4.00 mile(s) from Buffalo Wild Wings, bar/lounge, American, open for: lunch, dinner, featuring wings, burgers, wraps and salad. Bar offers a variety of beer and mixed drinks. Perfect to watch a game.
Red Lobster4.45 mile(s) from Red Lobster, full service, seafood, open for: lunch, dinner, variety of seafood dishes: scampi, scallops, salmon and crab as well as pasta dishes. Fresh salads and soups also available.
Snuffy's2.04 mile(s) from Snuffy's, fast food, American, open for: lunch, dinner, local favorite featuring burgers, hot dogs, fries and malts.
New Asia3.00 mile(s) from New Asia, full service, Chinese, open for: lunch, dinner
Ol' Mexico2.00 mile(s) from Ol' Mexico, full service, Mexican, open for: lunch, dinner, features fajitas, carnitas, tacos and other Mexican cuisine. Full bar and televisions to watch games.
Wild Onion5.00 mile(s) from Wild Onion, full service, American, open for: breakfast, lunch, dinner, breakfast offered on weekends only. Lunch and dinner offer burgers, sandwiches, ribs as well as a variety of salads and desserts.
Outback Steakhouse2.97 mile(s) from Outback Steakhouse, full service, steak house, open for: lunch, dinner, featuring steaks, ribs and some chicken dishes, variety of salad and other sides. Bar has a variety of beers and mixed drinks available.
Meeting Facility
Accommodates up to: 100Accommodates up to: 100
Recreation Information
Cardiovascular exercise - EXCKOT
Indoor pool - INDOOR POOL
Steam bath - STEAM ROOM
Garden - 5.00 mile(s) from Olive Garden, full service, Italian, open for: lunch, dinner, variety of pasta dishes, soup, salad and bar.
Bird watching - 5 mile(s) from Harriett Island, walking, running, bird watching, picnicking, boating
River - 4 mile(s) from River Center, St. Paul's Convention Center
Theatre - 8 mile(s) from Ordway Center Performing Arts, theatre, plays, musicals and events
Golf - 10 mile(s) from Gold Medal Park, jobbing, picture taking, strolling
Gym - Universal gym
Sauna - Steam room, dry sauna
Pool - Indoor pool, heated
Hot tub - Eight person whirlpool
Boating
Area Attractions
- Woodbury13.00 mile(s) from Woodbury
- Roseville3.00 mile(s) from Roseville
- Maplewood10.00 mile(s) from Maplewood
- Shoreview6.00 mile(s) from Shoreview
- Bloomington8.00 mile(s) from Bloomington
- Minneapolis6.00 mile(s) from Minneapolis
- Moundsview6.00 mile(s) from Moundsview
- Arden Hills6.00 mile(s) from Arden Hills
- Vadnais Heights12.00 mile(s) from Vadnais Heights
- Stillwater35.00 mile(s) from Stillwater
- Schwans20.00 mile(s) from Schwans
- Home Depot4.00 mile(s) from Home Depot
- Lutheran Social Services6.00 mile(s) from Lutheran Social Services
- Health Partners,6.00 mile(s) from Health Partners, medical
- Dept. of Transportation1.00 mile(s) from Dept. of Transportation
- A'Viands,6.00 mile(s) from A'Viands, food service industry
- Merill Corporation,.44 mile(s) from Merill Corporation, marketing programs and services
- 3M,10.00 mile(s) from 3M, business
- Wells Fargo,5.00 mile(s) from Wells Fargo, banking
- Ford15.00 mile(s) from Ford
- Shriners Hospital10.00 mile(s) from Shriners Hospital
- FairView Hospital15.00 mile(s) from FairView Hospital
- US Bank Lock Box,.50 mile(s) from US Bank Lock Box, banking depository
- Department of Health.92 mile(s) from Department of Health
- Pepsico11.00 mile(s) from Pepsico
- Raytheon8.00 mile(s) from Raytheon
- GES,.50 mile(s) from GES, education
- Ecolab,5.00 mile(s) from Ecolab, pest control
- Cargill11.00 mile(s) from Cargill
- Caterpillar6.00 mile(s) from Caterpillar
- Department of Corrections,.59 mile(s) from Department of Corrections, state government correctional institution
- Koch3.00 mile(s) from Koch
- Thomson West,5.00 mile(s) from Thomson West, materials
- Bethel University8.30 mile(s) from Bethel University
- Augsburg5.00 mile(s) from Augsburg
- Macalester College3.07 mile(s) from Macalester College
- University of Minnesota4.03 mile(s) from University of Minnesota
- Kaplan College.50 mile(s) from Kaplan College
- Concordia University2.31 mile(s) from Concordia University
- William Mitchell Law Schools2.50 mile(s) from William Mitchell Law Schools
- Northwestern College8.00 mile(s) from Northwestern College
- St. Thomas2.50 mile(s) from St. Thomas
- Hamline University1.31 mile(s) from Hamline University
- Model Railroad Museum,1.00 mile(s) from Model Railroad Museum, railroad prints, art, model trains
- Minnesota State Fair,1.29 mile(s) from Minnesota State Fair, held annually 10 days before Labor day through Labor day. Other major events held throughout the year.
- Mystic Lake Casino35.00 mile(s) from Mystic Lake Casino
- Midway Stadium,0.75 mile(s) from Midway Stadium, the home of the Saint Paul Saints along with other entertainment
- Mall of America (MOA),12.60 mile(s) from Mall of America (MOA), largest mall and offers a Nickelodean theme park!
- Metrodome,7.20 mile(s) from Metrodome, located downtown Minneapolis, the Metrodome is home of the Twins, the Minnesota Gophers, and the Vikings.
- Underwater World,14.00 mile(s) from Underwater World, within the Mall of America, this underground aquarium houses many exotic salt-water fish as well as a huge tank with Minnesota species
- Ordway Theatre,4.34 mile(s) from Ordway Theatre, located downtown St. Paul, this theatre offers Broadway musical productions as well as the St. Paul Chamber Orchestra.
- TCF Stadium,7.00 mile(s) from TCF Stadium, new outdoor Gopher Football Stadium
- Minnesota State Capitol,3.33 mile(s) from Minnesota State Capitol, which boasts the largest unsupported dome in the world.
- Canterbury Race Track,35.00 mile(s) from Canterbury Race Track, horse racing
- Valley Fair,27.70 mile(s) from Valley Fair, an amusement park with over 70 rides, venues, attractions and also includes its own waterslide park.
- James J. Hill House,3.97 mile(s) from James J. Hill House, a 45-room mansion owned by railroad magnate James J. Hill. Tours are available Wednesday-Saturday
- Science Museum,4.39 mile(s) from Science Museum, features a two-story dinosaur and omnitheatre as well as many cultural and scientific exhibits
- Target Center,8.80 mile(s) from Target Center, offers many live concerts and also houses the Minnesota Timberwolves and the Minnesota Lynx
- Twin's Stadium,8.00 mile(s) from Twin's Stadium, Minnesota Twin's baseball outdoor stadium
- Historic Orpheum,8.40 mile(s) from Historic Orpheum, located downtown Minneapolis, this expanded proscenium stage offers many varieties of musical and classic theater
- Como Park and Zoo,1.34 mile(s) from Como Park and Zoo, large park surrounded with walking trails, a glass-structured conservatory, and a scenic lake

