Hotel and Homestay

Hotel

MWLF has secured a room block at the DoubleTree in downtown Minneapolis.  It’s conveniently located a few miles from our workshop, Sunday night, and Late Nite venues and just a short cab ride to Friday and Saturday’s main dances are PNA Hall.  Click the logo to the left or the link above to place your reservation, give the page a minute — it’s sometimes slow to load. The discounted rate for MWLF is valid only through Wednesday April 18th!

Homestay

Want to stay with a Minnesotan? You Betcha! Here is what you need to know:

  • Homestay is limited with priority going to full weekend pass holders.
  • Homestay interest/request is available at registration time, please make your request there.
  • If you have traveling companions, each person in the group needs to submit a housing request. We will do our best to house you with your companions.
  • We can’t guarantee that you will be in a pet free, dust free, smoke free, zombie free environment…but we will do our best to arrange housing that meets your needs.
  •  If you find out later that you need housing or can host or just need to make a change, contact our housing coordinator at housing@midwestlindyfest.com.
  • Requests for housing closes April 2nd, you will receive your host contact information by April 16th.

Submit your information for Homestay assignment here!
Are you new to homestay? Included below are some basic etiquette points that should help things go smoothly.

Etiquette for Guests

  • Contact your host to introduce yourself as soon as you’ve been notified by the Housing Coordinator.
  • Hosts will provide a place to sleep and access to a bathroom. (Expect to provide your own toiletries.)
  • Expect to take care of your own meals, but some hosts may have some items or snacks on hand.
  • Let your host know the best way to keep in touch with you both before and during the event.
  • Let your host know what you can bring for yourself (linens, etc.).
  • Let your host know to what you’re planning for transportation. Check with your host(s) for transportation to and from the airport and around town.
  • Let them know your schedule for the weekend and where to find you.
  • Make your “getting ready” time as short and efficient as possible. You may not be the only guest in the house.
  • Do something for your host to express your gratitude. This isn’t necessary, but it’s nice and makes the overall hosting experience more positive.

Etiquette for Hosts

  • Contact your guest(s) to introduce yourself as soon as you’ve been notified by the Housing Coordinator.
  • All that your guests expect is a place to sleep and access to a bathroom. (They will provide their own toiletries.) Determine what linens your guests will need to bring for themselves.
  • Guests should expect to take care of their own meals. If you provide some food or snacks, notify your guests and ask about their eating habits/allergies to avoid conflict.
  • Let them know the best way to keep in touch with you both before and during the event. Your guests are strangers and will look to you for help.
  • Clarify what you’re providing in the areas of housing, linens, transportation and breakfast. Remind them what they’ll need to bring for themselves.
  • Let them know your schedule for the weekend and be specific about what a reasonable time in the bathroom will be. Don’t make assumptions about behavior.