The TownePlace Suites Minneapolis Downtown by Marriott is conveniently located near downtown, the Metrodome, the convention center, Target Center, University of Minnesota, and downtown theaters. It is approximately 12 miles from the Minneapolis Saint Paul International Airport. Perfect for the business traveler, Vikings and Timberwolves fans, theater buffs, or Mall of America shoppers, the hotel is also within walking distance from the Light Rail and the Mississippi River.<P>All Towneplace Suites by Marriott in the USA and Canada have a smoke-free policy that applies to guest rooms, restaurants, lounges, meeting rooms, public space and associate work areas. To accommodate the needs of smoking guests, hotels will have designated smoking areas outside of the property.