Monday, March 25, 2013

The Best Happy Hour in St. Paul - Revamped!



The BEST Happy Hour in St. Paul just got a little bit better, as we've revamped our offerings!

Every Monday through Friday, join us for the Happiest Hour in Lowertown. From 4pm - 6pm, take HALF OFF all House Wines, Rail Drinks, and  Domestic Taps. Plus, get Premium Taps for just $3.



Did we mention that any of our delicious appetizers are HALF OFF as well? That's right get all of your favorite apps for Half Price.

Scotch Eggs

Reuben Rolls

Chicken Wings

This week, head on over to Cork's and get happy! 

Sláinte!

Monday, March 18, 2013

Embassy Suites St. Paul - Downtown Room Renovation - UPDATE!

A few weeks ago, we let you in on our little secret - We're renovating! As we don those hardhats and continue swinging those hammers, we're making good on our promise to keep you updated along the way.

Here are the first glimpses of what a BRAND NEW suite at the Embassy Suites St. Paul - Downtown looks like.

New Living Room Area
Other end of Living Area with Bureau and Flatscreen, Dining Table, and Wet Bar complete with Mini Refrigerator and Microwave

Workspace with Dresser and Flatscreen TV in Bedroom

Brand new Beds and Linens!

Here's to our anticipated completion in July of 2013! We can't wait and hope you're just as excited as we are.

Friday, March 15, 2013

St. Patty's Day Weekend at Cork's Irish Pub

Without further ado, here are the final details for tomorrow's festivities! A Special Menu + Live Music + Drink Specials + Shot Girls + Beer Tub = The Best St. Patrick's Day (Eve) ever! The luck of the Irish will definitely be with you when you spend your day at Cork's.

The annual St. Paul St. Patrick's Day Parade starts at noon tomorrow, so make sure you have your spot for the festivities. Afterward, warm up at Cork's with your favorite Irish nibbles and imbibements. 



Additionally, as you already well know, the musical acts will be Will Harrison, followed by the Black Belt of Celt. Not only will there be Corned Beef & Cabbage as promised, but Shot Girls and the much lauded Beer Tub! 


'Twil be a St. Patty's Day you won't soon forget! See you tomorrow. 

Sláinte!




Friday, March 8, 2013

St. Patrick's Day 2013 at Cork's


The happiest day of the year is just around the corner, and we're hard at work finalizing our plans, so that you can enjoy the best St. Patty's Day yet.

Just like last year, we'll be running our famous Corned Beef & Cabbage Special ALL weekend long. From Friday, March 15 through Sunday, March 17 (St. Patty's Day), enjoy our famous Corned Beef Dinner with traditional accompaniments.

Then, on Saturday, March 16, we'll be offering a limited food menu with special entertainment from 3 to 7pm. Will Harrison, who's played the pub before, will perform first, followed by the 3-piece Black Belt of Celt.

Also, expect shot specials and for the first-time-ever, the Cork's Beer Tub.

So, make plans to join Cork's for the best day of the year, and you won't be disappointed!


Sláinte!

Saturday, March 2, 2013

It's Coming - Big Changes Ahead!



This is an especially exciting time around here as we celebrate new beginnings. With our ownership change of last year, we promised great things in store for you, our loyal patrons. As such, we are so excited to announce that our hotel room renovation is officially underway with an expected completion of mid-July.

St. Paul's only all-suite hotel is about to get that much better! We just can't wait to show off the beautiful new guest suites to all of our friends and fans.

Plus, to minimize any guest inconvenience, we're completing the renovation in phases. This way, you won't be bothered by any noise or dust while you stay with us during this process.

Just one more reason we can't wait until summer, a gorgeous "new" hotel to show off to you (and for you to enjoy)!

We'll make sure to share our progress, in the form of updates, pictures, and more, with you along the way, so you can get in on the excitement too.

Here's to a gorgeous summer, friends!




Tuesday, February 19, 2013

The Embassy Suites St. Paul - Your Hotel for Downtown Events


Embassy Suites St. Paul - Downtown Hotel, MN  - Hotel Exterior

It's exciting to be in St. Paul lately. Lots going on from excitement over the new St. Paul Saints' Stadium and all of the energy that goes with that to the return of the Wild (without the vengeance we'd hoped for unfortunately). Plus, Tournament Season is just around the corner.

Here at Embassy Suites St. Paul - Downtown, you always have a home away from home no matter what adventure brings you to St. Paul.

Situated in the heart of downtown, the Embassy Suites St. Paul - Downtown is an all-suite hotel conveniently located near some of the area’s most popular attractions. Spacious two-room suites provide the amenities needed for working, vacationing with family and feeling comfortable.

Don't worry, we still have availability for the following upcoming events:

HIGH SCHOOL TOURNAMENTS

February 20 - 23: Girls’ State High School Hockey
February 27 - March 2: Boys State High School Wrestling
March 7 - 9: Boys State High School Hockey

XCEL ENERGY CENTER CONCERTS
March 4: Maroon 5
March 15: Bob Seger and Kid Rock
March 19: Pink
March 24: Rihanna

No matter the reason that brings you to town, we're sure that with our complimentary cooked to order breakfast, evening manager's reception, pool, and whirlpool, you'll be able to unwind and enjoy your event to the fullest. We're even happy to shuttle you to and from your destination (within a five-mile radius for a nominal fee).

Plus, if you're a fan of the Embassy Suites St. Paul Downtown on Facebook or follow the Embassy Suites St. Paul - Downtown on Twitter you get an extra 10% off standard rates. To book using our special social media rate, simply Like us on Facebook and/or follow us on Twitter, then CLICK HERE to book through our special social media booking window.

Here's to an eventful Spring!

Sunday, February 17, 2013

Embassy Suites St. Paul - Downtown on Trip Advisor

After a wonderful Valentine's weekend, we always have to check on how we're doing. How better than with online reviews? We just love the candidly honest feedback we're able to glean from TripAdvisor reviewers. It's a great way for us to measure customer satisfaction and work to make your guest experience one of utmost satisfaction. 

As for TripAdvisor, we thought we'd take the time to share some of the most recent reviews that were left for Cork's as well as the Embassy Suites St. Paul - Downtown, as a way of acknowledging and thanking guests for both their patronage as well as for taking the time to follow up with a recommendation for their fellow travelers. 

“Nice pub in a hotel”
Reviewed December 31, 2012 via mobile
My wife and I were staying at the Embassy suites and didn't feel like going out to eat. Was happy to see the Cork located in the lobby area. Not a huge menu. We had the special for Sat night. 2 really good prime rib steaks and a bottle of wine for 50$. Great service and really nice staff. Nice place.

“Great Bloody Mar bar on Sundays”
Reviewed November 14, 2012
Cork's is located inside of the Embassy Suites in St. Paul. They had a great Bloody Mary bar for $5 on Sunday. The bartender mixed the drink and then you got t select as many different add-ons (celery, olives, cheese cubes, pepperoni, carrot sticks) as you wanted. Was a great deal!

“Good burgers”
Reviewed November 14, 2012
Ate here while traveling on business and the food was good and served quickly. I had the butternut squash soup and a cheeseburger. Both were very good. Would recommend for a quick bite/pub atmosphere.

“Excellent choice and extremely convenient to downtown activities - clean, friendly and helpful.”
Reviewed February 10, 2013 NEW
I stay here quite often - only 2 blocks from my son's apartment..Rooms are clean and quiet - especially on the upper floors. Business center, fitness center, and pool are all well appointed . The breakfast to order (omelets, bacon, etc.) along with quick breakfast items - fruits, yogurts, cereals, and the evening reception are well done...

“Great value”
Reviewed February 10, 2013 NEW
We booked this hotel for one night in January so that we didn't have to drive home after attending The Beer Dabbler. We got an excellent rate from hotwire and the room surpassed our expectations. The lobby and service is welcoming. I also enjoyed the atrium with the ducks. The rooms are spacious though outdated. The hotel is centrally located and we had no problem walking to the St. Paul Farmer's Market which was the location of our event.

“Great Hotel”
Reviewed January 30, 2013
Good food, quiet nights, friendly staff. Loved the ducks in the lobby. Breakfast was excellent. Staff was super friendly. Room service was fast and friendly. Food wasn't to my liking but it was my fault for trying something different. Pancakes and eggs were delicious. Always fully stocked and quick.

“Fantastic Hotel”
Reviewed January 23, 2013 via mobile
Great hotel. We arrived just after midnight and were booked in a smoking room. They changed it without any hassle. The room was spacious, clean and free breakfast was great. The lobby was really neat, ponds with ducks and old brick interior. Heard they are remodeling in next month. Really cool building, too bad they are changing it. Highly recommended!


So, a hearty thank you to all of our wonderful guests who go the extra mile to leave us a review. We just love hearing about everyone's experiences while in-town and on-property, so keep up the good work!

If you haven't yet left a review after dining or staying with us, we sincerely encourage you to hop online, head over to TripAdvisor.com and let us know what you thought of your meal, your room, your omelet, your whole experience!