I stayed here for the Twin-Cities Marathon, and could not have been happier with my choice. Not only was it a few blocks walk to the start line, but all the amenities allowed me to completely relax and get a full night's rest before the race (sound machine in the bedroom, dishes/pots/pans to cook my prerace pasta, comfy bed, nice shower, ect.) I am used to city living (Chicago) so the area seemed safe enough to me, and had a nice location/walking distance to downtown, the train, a Starbucks, Trader Joe's, farmer's market and much more. If I come back to the Twin-Cities, I would defintely stay here again.