Two indoor pools free Wi-Fi and a hot breakfast buffet have our guests giving high marks to the non-smoking Country Inn & Suites by Carlson Minneapolis West. A fireside lobby with hardwood floors greets guests at the three-story inn. Its 135 bright rooms come with free Wi-Fi triple-sheeted bedding microwaves mini-fridges hairdryers and ironing facilities. Some rooms also have jetted tubs. Wake up and smell fresh waffles at each morning's breakfast. In the evening visit the on-site bar and restaurant for American favorites. Families and serious swimmers enjoy the two indoor pools with hot tubs. An on-site fitness room and guest laundry are available. Parking is free. The entire property is non-smoking. Off I-494 the Country Inn is 15 minutes from downtown Minneapolis where you'll find sporting arenas the Minneapolis Institute of Arts and Minneapolis Convention Center. Hit the sales at the Ridgedale Mall a mile-and-a-half away or go all out at the Mall of America 25 minutes away. Water sports and a nice day at the beach await at Lake Minnetonka 11 miles away. Minneapolis - St. Paul International Airport is 22 miles from the hotel.