Whether you’re a craft beer aficionado or not, you’ll find Minneapolis a city on the rise, perched at the top of the Mississippi River. There are numerous local restaurants, bars, and bistros, from fancy to just good food. Nearby Mall of America offers retail therapy. There’s a robust live music scene, and if you go before it gets really cold, it’s a great walking city, too, although its indoor walkways are the way to go in the Winter.
1. Four Seasons Hotel Minneapolis
2. Hotel Ivy
3. The Chambers Hotel
4. W Minneapolis
5. Loews Minneapolis Hotel
6. Hewing Hotel
1. Four Seasons Hotel Minneapolis
Travel+Leisure writes, “In a city where one season (winter) is so much longer than the others, it’s good to know there’s a Four Seasons to take refuge in. Weather outside is frightful? Delight in a Honey Haven Ritual in the hotel’s spa, lounge by the indoor pool as you watch snowflakes through the floor-to-ceiling windows, or partake in a seasonal pop-up dining experience at Riva Terrace restaurant, complete with curling and a private mini cabin. When warmer weather does come, the hotel can arrange for a personal training session along the riverbank or design a bar hopping tour through the trendy Warehouse District. It also opens up the rooftop pool, where you can tan or soak in the hot tub.”
Conde Nast Traveler adds, “As at some of its other recent urban offerings in the U.S., Four Seasons Hotel Minneapolis immediately became the premier place to stay in the more fun of the Twin Cities. The glassy, 36-story building offers an appealingly down-to-earth, accessible, community-minded style of luxury that’s right at home in a city renowned for its food, culture, and friendliness.”
Three Bedroom Presidential Suite
The 3,155-sq.ft. Three Bedroom Presidential Suite city has views in three directions (including three professional sports stadiums) from the highest hotel floor. Entertain in the expansive living area featuring two bars, a full kitchen and a fireplace beside the dining table.
More suites at Four Seasons Hotel Minneapolis.
2. Hotel Ivy
Forbes Travel Guide writes, “Located in historic downtown Minneapolis, Hotel Ivy, A Luxury Collection Hotel, originated from a 1930s high-rise that was once planned by a church as the first of four towers. Eventually turned into office space and then vacated, the building was transformed by Starwood Hotel and Resorts, which expanded the classic landmark into a luxury hotel. Today it has a warm and inviting contemporary design and looks like a boutique hotel, even though it functions with all the bells and whistles of the luxury Starwood chain. Hotel Ivy is connected to the city’s popular (and oh so necessary) skywalk system, and you can get to Orchestra Hall and other local attractions without stepping outside during one of those infamous midwestern blizzards. There are plenty of reasons to hole up here, though, from the plush rooms and intimate spa to Monello, a rustic Italian restaurant.”
Travel + Leisure reports, “Part of Marriott’s Luxury Collection, Hotel Ivy occupies a handsome ziggurat-style tower in Minneapolis’ Downtown West neighborhood. Just two blocks from the city’s convention center, and with eight event rooms, it’s a great option for anyone traveling to the Twin Cities on business. The 136 understated rooms and suites are decorated with original artwork and feature beds with leather headboards, Frette linens, limestone bathrooms, and freestanding soaking tubs. Guests seeking something truly elevated should look into the newly renovated, two-story Penthouse Suite, which provides some of the best views in town. Hotel Ivy’s restaurant, Monello, serves Italian cuisine and house-made limoncello, while the basement speakeasy, Constantine, has stained glass fixtures and curiosity-piquing offerings like Black Mission fig liqueur. There’s a fitness center with free weights, Peloton bikes, and Technogym equipment on-site, but the hotel’s health headliner is undoubtedly the Anda Spa.”
Penthouse Suite
This 1,900-sq.ft. Penthouse Suite offers a private rooftop balcony, as well as panoramic windows surrounding the indoor living space. Located at the top of the historic Ivy Tower, the two-story space includes a living area and a separate loft space.
More suites at Hotel Ivy.
3. The Chambers Hotel
Travel + Leisure writes, “The Chambers blurs the line between hotel and gallery, with more than 200 works of art on display, including a bull’s head by Damien Hirst and video art by William Wegman. Many of the pieces are showcased inside the 60 guest rooms and suites, where guests can also expect indulgences like reading nooks, Frette bathrobes, and, in some suites, soaking tubs, terraces, and heated floors. The U-shaped hotel has a 6,120-square-foot courtyard with a fire pit and outdoor bar at its center, while up above, a glass rooftop lounge seems to float above the original 1908 brick structure. Art lovers will love the Chambers doubly for its location in Minneapolis’ theater district.”
U.S. News adds, “Part art gallery and part boutique hotel, The Chambers Hotel combines the trendiest elements of the contemporary art scene with sleek luxury. Visitors appreciate the property’s contemporary ambiance and eye-catching aesthetics. The decor in the guest rooms is a hit – simple white, gray, and black hues offset by vibrant pops of color.”
Spotlight Suite
The 1,100-sq.ft. Spotlight Suites offers a 555-sq.ft. wraparound terrace overlooking the Orpheum Theatre and Hennepin Avenue.
More suites at The Chambers Hotel.
4. W Minneapolis
Travel + Leisure writes, “Housed in a nearly century-old skyscraper, W Minneapolis — The Foshay exudes Art Deco class and provides the city’s best views from its observation deck. The hotel’s newly renovated rooms pay homage to the building’s heritage with carpet and headboards that display geometric Art Deco patterns in shades of deep blue and gold. All rooms feature luxurious pillowtop mattresses, while upgrading to the Wow Suite or Extreme Wow Suite will net you a Jacuzzi or a fireplace, respectively.”
U.S. News says, “Like most W hotels, The Foshay specializes in sleek, contemporary lodging. But this property is different: Housed in Foshay Tower (which was built in 1929 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places), the hotel blends vintage with modern in its decor. Common areas like the hotel lobby and the Living Room lounge feature W’s swanky style with a hint of art deco flavor (though some visitors complain that the dim lighting is hard on the eyes).
Extreme Wow Suite
The 1,654-sq.ft. Extreme Wow Suite offers an electric backdrop of modern art and design, panoramic cityscape views, and space for entertaining. There are two bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a fireplace.
More suites at W Minneapolis.
5. Loews Minneapolis Hotel
U.S. News reports, “The Loews Minneapolis Hotel draws a trendy, urban crowd that aims to be at the center of the city’s orbit. Recent visitors raved about the friendly and attentive staff, modern decor, and the on-site spa. Staying at this hotel – across from the Target Center – allows you to walk right out into the entertainment and commercial heart of Minneapolis.”
Travel + Leisure says, “Loews Minneapolis is a smooth operator. Throughout the hotel, the design is suave, understated — impressive but never ostentatious. The newly renovated guest rooms are decorated in a soothing palette of white, gray, and icy blues that seem to riff on the state’s winter landscape. Suites have a bit more color, along with eccentricities like private fitness centers, built-in hair, and makeup stations, and, why not, a baby grand piano. Even in some of the more basic guest rooms, you’ll still find jetted tubs and five-head massaging showers, though.”
Performer Suite
The 2,000-sq.ft. Performer Suite includes a baby grand piano and views from its 21st-floor location. There’s also your own private fitness room.
More suites at Loews Minneapolis Hotel.
6. Hewing Hotel
The Telegraph writes, “Once you know that ‘Hewing’ refers to cutting wood in Minnesota’s endless forests, the hotel’s low-key design theme makes sense – think wooden floors, furniture, and massive pillars. With its bar, large lounge, and Tullibee restaurant, this is a popular meeting spot in the North Loop, the hippest part of the city.”
George Henry Suite
The 680-sq.ft. George Henry Suite has separate living and bedroom spaces, coupled with spectacular views of the downtown Minneapolis skyline.
More suites at Hewing Hotel.
