
Hewing Hotel
Best for neighborhood character, a social rooftop scene, and a Nordic-influenced dining program.
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Hewing Hotel is an independent, warehouse-turned-boutique in the North Loop with a lively rooftop spa pool and Nordic-inspired dining; this guide is for travelers who want a neighborhood, design-forward Minneapolis stay. Four Seasons Hotel Minneapolis is a polished five-star downtown property with full-service spa and formal luxury — read on if you prefer traditional five-star service and amenities.
Updated · about 0.8 km apart

Best for neighborhood character, a social rooftop scene, and a Nordic-influenced dining program.

Best for classic five-star service, larger rooms/suites, and on-site full-service spa and fitness facilities.
When Hewing Hotel wins: choose Hewing if you want a compact, design-led stay in the historic North Loop with a prominent rooftop spa pool/sauna (reserved for guests 21+), and easy walking access to Target Field and the riverfront.
When Four Seasons Hotel Minneapolis wins: pick Four Seasons if you want a traditional five-star experience — larger inventory (222 rooms), full-service spa, concierge, valet, and both indoor and outdoor pool options with more in-hotel outlets.
Bottom line: Hewing delivers character and a neighborhood social scene; Four Seasons delivers polished luxury and more full-service facilities. Your preference for intimate local flavor vs. classic five-star amenities should decide it.
| Category | Hewing Hotel | Four Seasons Hotel Minneapolis |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Independent, historic warehouse converted to boutique hotel; Nordic touches | Formal five-star downtown luxury |
| Location (neighborhood) | North Loop (walkable to Target Field, riverfront, restaurants) | Downtown Minneapolis (close to Nicollet Mall, Target Center, river) |
| Size (rooms) | 124 rooms (+ ~13–14 suites) | 222 guestrooms |
| Rooms: typical categories | Room; Loft; Room, City View; Junior Suite (Atrium); Suite (Hennepin); Suite (George Henry) | Superior Room (Skyline View); Deluxe Room (River View); Premier Room; Executive Suite; One-Bedroom King Suite; Presidential Suite |
| Pools | Heated year-round rooftop spa pool (open to registered guests 21+) | Indoor pool plus an outdoor seasonal pool (seasonal outdoor pool) |
| Spa & wellness | Onsite massage via partner (The Darling Den), 24/7 fitness center, rooftop sauna (21+) | Full-service spa on property, health club/fitness facilities, steam room |
| Dining & bars | Tullibee (Nordic-inspired restaurant), The Rooftop bar, The Bar & Lounge | 2 restaurants and a coffee shop/cafe (names not published) |
| Service & extras | Valet parking (surcharge), free Wi‑Fi, 24-hour front desk, event spaces and ballroom | Valet parking (surcharge), concierge, business center, 24-hour front desk |
| Event & meeting space | Over 7,500 sq ft (Andrews Ballroom, Library, boardrooms) | Meeting rooms and banquet hall (specific total not published) |
| Family policy | Family-friendly hotel; rooftop pool/sauna/bar reserved for guests 21+ | All ages welcome (hotel not adults-only) |
| Nearby key spots | Target Field ~5-min walk; Mississippi River ~5-min walk | |
Hewing sits in the North Loop warehouse district — historic brick, close to Target Field and the riverfront.
Stay at Hewing for a North Loop neighborhood experience and quick access to local venues.
Four Seasons sits in downtown Minneapolis near Nicollet Mall and the city's major theaters and arenas.
Choose Four Seasons if you want front-and-center downtown access and traditional luxury service.
Hewing offers 124 rooms with several distinctive suites housed in the 1897 building.
Hewing’s rooms emphasize character and historic architecture over large-scale room variety.
Four Seasons has 222 guestrooms across standard rooms, river/skyline views and multiple suite tiers.
Four Seasons gives more room and suite variety and the consistent finishes expected at a five-star property.
Hewing centers dining around Tullibee and the Rooftop bar for a distinctly local, Nordic-influenced menu.
Hewing’s food-and-drink program focuses on local sourcing and a neighborhood dining identity.
Four Seasons lists two restaurants and a coffee shop/cafe as its in-house dining outlets.
Four Seasons offers multiple in-house dining options suited to guests who prefer on-property meals and service.
Hewing’s signature amenity is the heated, year-round rooftop spa pool and Nordic dry sauna — both restricted to registered guests 21+.
Hewing’s rooftop spa/sauna is the property’s central social and wellness feature but is restricted to adults 21+.
Four Seasons provides both an indoor pool and an outdoor seasonal pool, plus spa facilities.
Four Seasons gives more conventional pool options year-round via an indoor pool plus a seasonal outdoor pool alongside a full spa.
Hewing blends Nordic wellness programming with local nightlife and regular rooftop events.
Hewing emphasizes Nordic wellness experiences and a social rooftop calendar.
Four Seasons emphasizes spa treatments, fitness and quiet luxury rather than a local nightlife program.
Four Seasons suits travelers who prioritize a formal spa program and concierge-driven service over neighborhood programming.

Hewing — choose it for historic-warehouse character, walkable North Loop access and a lively rooftop scene.

Four Seasons — larger property with a full-service spa, indoor pool and the expectations of a global luxury brand.

Hewing — heated year-round rooftop spa pool, custom cedar dry sauna and Thermaculture programming focused on sauna culture.

Four Seasons — downtown location, concierge and business-center support plus multiple meeting rooms suited for corporate stays.
Both hotels welcome families, but Hewing restricts its rooftop pool, sauna and rooftop bar to registered guests 21 and older; Four Seasons' pools and facilities accommodate all ages (hotel not adults-only).
Pick Hewing for an explicitly Nordic sauna and sauna-centered programming (Thermaculture Thursdays) on the rooftop; Four Seasons offers spa treatments and a steam room but not the same dedicated rooftop sauna culture.
Four Seasons sits in central downtown and is closer to Nicollet Mall, Target Center and many downtown corporate addresses; Hewing is nearby but sits in the North Loop neighborhood.
Neither property is listed as including complimentary breakfast by default; Four Seasons offers cooked-to-order breakfast for a surcharge and Hewing does not include free breakfast with standard rates.
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