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Housing Options for IMA Visitors

Please note that in order to receive the rates listed here unless otherwise noted, reservations must be made through the IMA Housing Coordinator at .

Some of the Longterm Options listed here are also available for Short term stays. Rates for both are indicated where applicable.

For additional helpful information on housing, please view the University of Minnesota Relocation Assistance Program website at: http://www1.umn.edu/ohr/rap/.

Shortterm
Summer Guest Housing
Longterm (no minimum lease required)
Longterm (1-3 month minimum lease required)
Furnished/Unfurnished Private Homes/Apartments
Temporary Housing

Hotels

Radisson University Hotel-Minneapolis

Address: 615 Washington Avenue S.E., Minneapolis, MN 55415
Phone: 800-822-6757 or 612-379-8888
Fax: 612-379-8682
Price: IMA negotiated special rate of $85 + 13.15% tax
Location/Transportation: The Radisson University Hotel-Minneapolis is 1/2 block from the IMA conference site
Note: To receive the special rate, all Radisson reservations must be made through the IMA housing coordinator at .

Longterm Options
(no minimum lease required)

Wales Victorian House

Click here to view some images of Wales Victorian House

Address: 1115 5th Street S.E., Minneapolis, MN 55414
Phone: 612-331-3931    Fax: 612-331-8054
Lease Term: daily, weekly, or monthly.
Furnished

Rates Information. Contact the IMA Housing Coordinator at with any questions, or assistance.

10 guest rooms, 5 with private bath, 5 which share two baths. The house has several living room areas available to guests, including an outdoor patio, attractive 4-season porch with cable TV, fireplace room and parlor. A dining room, TV lounge, fully furnished kitchen and laundry facilities comprise the other spaces available to guests.

Other amenities include:
* Free continental breakfast
* Free Wireless Highspeed Internet
* Private telephones in each room with free local calls
* Furnished guest kitchen & on-site laundry
* Central Air-conditioning
* Cleaning service
* Guest parking on-site (limited)
* National/local newspapers, magazines, Cable TV
* Owners on-site
* Secured building and rooms
* Smoke-free environment
* 1/2 block from U of M and Minneapolis buses
* Easy walk to the IMA (about 1 mile)

Location/Transportation: 10-15 minute walk from the IMA; Located on MTC bus line.

The Wales House Cancellation Policy:
Cancellations must be made 10 days in advance of arrival or entire reservation will be charged in full to credit card, unless the Wales House can resell any or all of the nights you have reserved. Sorry, no exceptions.

For visitors receiving the monthly rate, there is a $300 non-refundable deposit for cancellations occurring less than 30 days from the first night of the reservation.

For All Reservations: You will be responsible for full payment on early departures unless the Wales House can resell any or all of the nights you have reserved. Sorry, no exceptions.

The Historic Faculty House

Address: 316 10th Avenue S.E., Minneapolis, MN 55414
Phone: 612-378-6060
Fax: 612-331-3308
URL: http://www.facultyhouse.net
Lease Term: daily, weekly, or monthly. Furnished
Furnished

Rates Information (Daily and weekly rates subject to 10% tax). In order to receive the special rate please contact the IMA Housing Coordinator at and please make a note in the "Additional Comment" section while booking your reservation.

We offer 12 guest rooms, while you're here you're at home. This beautiful, three-story stucco structure houses over 6,000 square feet of living space. Inside, the furnishings, decor and amenities are designed to offer the privacy you want balanced with a comfortable sense of community. Each bedroom offers high-speed Internet access, cable TV, and telephone. Plus, a free continental breakfast is offered daily. And our fully equipped kitchen is also available for your own home-cooked meals or culinary exploration.

The large living area is furnished with oversized sofas and a large fireplace. You'll also find sitting areas for quiet reflection and study, or stimulating conversation with fellow guests.

Other amenities include:
* King size beds available
* Free continental breakfast
* Guaranteed on-site guest parking
* Free high-speed Internet access & cable TV in each room
* Private telephones in each room with free local calls
* Fully equipped kitchen for guest use
* On-site laundry
* On-site live in management
* 24-hour building security system
* Air conditioned
* 1/2 block from U of M and Minneapolis buses
* Easy walk to the IMA (about 3/4 mile)
* Our staff caters to educators and those being educated
* Smoke-free environment

Location/Transportation: 3/4 mile to the IMA department; located on MTC bus line.

The Historic Faculty House Cancellation Policy:
For all Reservations, you will be responsible for full payment on cancellations or early departures unless we can resell any or all of the nights you have reserved. Sorry, no exceptions, except as noted below.

For single-night and weekly reservations, cancellations must be made 10 days in advance or arrival or entire reservation will be charged in full to credit card.

For monthly reservations, there is a $300 non-refundable deposit for cancellations occurring less than 30 days from the first night of the reservation.

University Inn Extended Stay Suites

Photos

Address: 925 4th Street SE, Minneapolis, MN 55414
Contact: Stacy Hinkemeyer
Email:
Phone: 612-746-1300
Website: http://www.universityinnmn.com/

Nightly rate: $70 and discounts for weekly and monthly visits

After a one million dollar renovation, this extedned stay hotel would like to introduce you to the convenience and comfort of apartment living. The University Inn is located within the University of Minnesota campus and just minutes from downtown Minneapolis. Easy access to route 6 busline. Approximately 10 blocks from the IMA,

Our 45 private rooms are available for nightly, weekly and monthly stays.

Each room includes:

    * Private bath
    * Private kitchenette
    * High speed Internet
    * Wireless Internet
    * Free parking
    * Private telephone and voicemail
    * Individual temperature controlled room
    * High security
    * Sound minimizing construction
    * Continental Breakfast
    * On site coin-operated laundry
    * On site vending machines
    * Private telephone and free local calls
    * Cable TV, including HBO
    * Easy access to local bus lines
    * Hair dryer
    * Coffee maker
    * Smoke-free environment

TownePlace Suites
Downtown Minneapolis

Address: 525 N. Second Street Minneapolis, MN 55401
Phone: 612-340-1000 or 1-800-257-3000
Fax: 612-340-1010
URL: http://marriott.com/property/propertyPage/mspts

Location: Located approximately 3.1 miles from the IMA. Hotel is located in the newly renovated warehouse district. Transportation: Complimentary shuttle service to the University of Minnesota by appointment. MTC Bus Service.

Rates
  1-5 nights 6-15 nights 16-29 nights 30+ nights
Studio Suite $75+13.15% tax $65+13.15% tax $60+13.15% tax $55+13.15% tax
Studio Executive Suite $89+13.15% tax $79+13.15% tax $69+13.15% tax $61+13.15% tax
Two Bedroom Suite $105+13.15% tax $95+13.15% tax $85+13.15% tax $79+13.15% tax

Shuttle Service: Complimentary to Mpls Campus East and Campus West.

Parking: $8.00 per day $70 per month

Phone Calls: Free local calls and credit card access. Free local faxes.

Amenities: Business center, modem/computer connection dataport, complimentary high speed internet access, voice mail, outdoor pool, gift shop, complimentary coffee and newspaper, 24-hour fitness/health center, 24-hour guestlaundry, valet service, full kitchen, fully furnished apartments, in-room coffee maker, refrigerator, cable TV, hair dryer, remote control color TV, washer/dryer or on-site laundry, safety deposit box, late check-out, wake-up calls, pets allowed with fee, billards room.

Hotel Features: 131 Studio, Executive and Two-bedroom suites, Business center with complimentary shipping supplies, Billiard Room, 24- hour quest laundry, Outdoor pool, 24-hour exercise room, Underground parking available/secured entrance, flexible meeting space for up to 40 people, Pets welcome.

Reservation: The TownePlace Suites requires that you make your own reservation and to secure it with your own credit card within 48 hours. Please call the TownePlace Suites reservations at +1-612-340-1000 [press 0], to make your reservation and request the University of Minnesota rate. However, in case you are unable to make your own reservation, you can contact the IMA housing coordinator at .

You have until 4:00 p.m. on the first day of your reservation to cancel. If, you fail to cancel the reservation by 4:00 p.m. , the TownePlace Suites will assess a fee of one night (applicable nightly rate).

Longterm Options
(1-3 months minimum lease required)

One Ten Grant & Marquette Place
One Ten Grant
Address :
110 West Grant Street, Minneapolis, MN 55403
Phone: 612-342-0110
URL: www.fineassociates.com
Lease Term: 3 months or longer ($200 for 1 month stays, and $100 per month for 2 month stays)
Rates:
One Bedroom $2150/$2050(October-March)
Two Bedroom $2850/$2450(October-March)
Amenities: Fully furnished, housewares, complimentary continental breakfast M-F, heated indoor/outdoor pool, exercise spa, garage, business center with free highspeed internet access, copying and faxing, lobby desk staffed 24 hours a day, just steps to the Minneapolis Skyway system over 5 miles of indoor heated walkways, private balconies with spectacular views
Services: Laundry and dry-cleaning pickup and delivery, pet/plant sitting, parcel acceptance and delivery, directory of local services and restaurants, taxi and limo services, housekeeping service available
Location/Transportation:
MTC Bus Service
Contact person: Trudy Vansloun
Phone: 612-342-0110
E-mail:


Marquette Place
Address: 1314 Marquette Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55403
Phone: 612-339-9600
URL: www.fineassociates.com
Lease Term: 3 months or longer (add $200 for 1 month stays, and $100 per month for 2 month stays)
Rates: One Bedroom $2350/$2250(October-March)
Two Bedroom $2950/$2450(October-March)
Amenities: Fully furnished, housewares, complimentary continental breakfast M-F, heated indoor pool, exercise spa, tennis courts and billiard table, garage, business center with free highspeed internet access, copying and faxing, lobby desk staffed 24 hours a day, connected to the Minneapolis Skyway system over 5 miles of indoor heated walkways, private balconies with spectacular views
Services: Announcement of visitors, laundry and dry-cleaning pickup and delivery, pet/plant sitting, taxi and limo service, parcel acceptance and delivery, directory of local services and restaurants, housekeeping service available
Location/Transportation: MTC bus service

In order to receive the special rate please contact the IMA Housing Coordinator at .

Fully Furnished Private Home
Cheri's house is a great 3 bedroom furnished home located in NE Minneapolis, minutes to the University. $1700 monthly rent (utilities included in this rate). This beautiful home is located near to schools, shopping, and neighborhood parks. One block to the bus lines, and a 20 minute bus ride to the IMA. Many of our long term visitors have enjoyed their stay in this home. Year lease available beginning Fall 2009. Please contact .

URL: http://www.math.umn.edu/~olver/garfield.html

Diane's house     Photos

2 bedroom home on 23rd Avenue SE . She has been renting to visiting professors for several years. It is again available for the Fall 2008-Summer 2009. It is an all inclusive rental at $1200/month the renter has no bills but their long distance phone calls. It has cable TV, DSL hook-up, basic phone all utilities paid and monthly cleaning service. Yard care and snow shoveling are also provided. Near the #3 bus route, for easy access to the University.

For contact information and/or photos of the property upon request to the IMA Housing Coordinator at .

Furnished Apartments in Private Homes
Phyllis' Apartment      Photos
(612) 920-0762

Quiet area in Linden Hills near Lake Calhoun & bus line. Two completely furnished units in private home. Each includes private bath and TV, plus refrigerator, kitchen and laundry access. All linens/towels provided. Includes utilities, wireless internet access and continental breakfast. On street parking. No pets. 2-room suite w/queen bed, dresser, large desk and queen-sized hide-a-bed $600/ month for 1 person. Single room w/twin bed $500/month. Weekend/weekly rates available. E-mail for photos.

Cheri's Apartment
This lovely 1bedroom, 1bathroom luxury apartment is a first floor walkout located in Coon Rapids. Fully furnished unit, complete with equip kitchen, and laundry room. Modern decor. Garage, and all utilities included for $700 per month (6 month plus leases), there will be an up charge for stays shorter than 6 months. This is a great deal. Must have a vehicle, as there is no direct bus route to this area. Available beginning July 1st or for visitors arriving Fall 08. Please email for photos.

Apartment Search by Cort
The IMA has had very good experiences working with Donna Mithun of Apartment Search by Cort. Donna can personally assist you in finding the best possible apartment, duplex, townhome or house to rent during your stay with the IMA. There is no charge for her services. Contact her as early as possible with the dates of your visit to the IMA.
Phone: 1-800-832-7476 or 612-870-0525
Fax: 612-870-0619
Email:

Fully Furnished One-Bedroom Apartment
Location: 515 4th Street S.E., Minneapolis, MN
Contact Information: Johan Huyen
Phone: 651-698-5604
E-mail:

This 12-unit building, located in the Dinkytown area, is about ten minutes walk from the University of Minnesota campus. This very quiet. smoke free and well maintained building has been housing of choice to visiting scholars and post-doctoral fellows at the University of Minnesota.

Rates: The monthly rent for each fully furnished one-bedroom apartments is $850.00 and the furnished studio is $695.00. The rent includes everything (heat, water, wireless internet service etc.), except electricity used in the unit.

Amenities: The apartments are fully furnished as follows:

Bedroom: Full bed; sheets; pillows and pillow cases; down comforter; bedspread; dressers; chairs; pole lamps; reading lights; cloth hangers; waste baskets; etc.

Bathroom: Bath towels; hand and wash towels; toilet soap; toilet paper; tissue paper; etc.

Living room: Sofa; chairs; end tables; coffee table; desk and chair;pole lamps; waste baskets; TV; bookshelves; etc.

Kitchen: Complete set of cooking utensils; cutlery; dinnerware; cutting boards; dish towels; microwave oven; etc.

Laundry: Laundry facilities and vacuum cleaners on the premises.

Parking: One designated parking space for each apartment.

One Bedroom Apartment Furnished or Unfurnished
This 1 br 1 bath apartment is located in one of the most attractive areas of Minneapolis: Uptown, near Lake Calhoun. This 3rd (top) floor condo features hdwd floors, great closet space, granite counters, stainless steel appliances, balcony, It is 4 short blocks from Lake Calhoun, 5 blocks to Lake & Hennepin intersection (many restaurants, two grocery supermarkets, theaters, etc.), and on #114/115 express University busline (20 minute trip to the IMA). Perfect for incoming postdocs and year long visitors.

Rates:The monthly rent for the unfurnished unit is $1100, and $1300 furnished. Rent amount may be negotiable depending on length of stay. For more information and photos of the apartment: http://ima.umn.edu/~leykin/UPTOWN_CONDO/.

Unfurnished Apartment Building
St. Anthony Village Apartments
Address: 320 7th Street SE,Minneapolis, MN 55414
and
901 2nd St. NE, Minneapolis
Phone: 612-379-1060
Contact: Kelly
URL: http://www.athomeapartments.com/stanthony.htm

Minutes to the IMA. These cozy unfurnished apartments are great options for our incoming IMA post-docs, and year long IMA visitors. Studios $625-$650, 1brs $700-$750, 2brs $925-$1000 (prices subject to change). Near to shopping, entertainment, and on a bus line. Free off-street parking.

Temporary Housing
The University of Minnesota has a website with temporary off campus housing options, please see: http://www.housing.umn.edu/offcampus/temp.htm
Summer Guest Housing
Click here for detailed information

 

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