
Hewing Hotel
Best for travelers who want a locally focused, social hotel with a year‑round rooftop spa pool and Nordic‑influenced dining.
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Hewing Hotel is a 4.5-star independent, historic warehouse conversion in the North Loop with a social, locally crafted vibe and a year‑round rooftop spa pool. Hotel Ivy, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Minneapolis is a 4.5-star Marriott Luxury Collection property offering refined downtown elegance and full-service amenities for travelers seeking classic downtown comfort.
Updated · about 0.8 km apart

Best for travelers who want a locally focused, social hotel with a year‑round rooftop spa pool and Nordic‑influenced dining.

Best for travelers who prefer a polished downtown Luxury Collection property with multiple dining/lounges, meeting rooms, and a full-service spa.
When Hewing Hotel wins: pick Hewing if you want a neighborhood stay in the North Loop, a lively rooftop (21+), Tullibee's Nordic‑influenced food, and a smaller, characterful property that feels local.
When Hotel Ivy wins: choose Hotel Ivy if you need a downtown address steps from Nicollet Mall and the Convention Center, more meeting space, on-site spa services and multiple bars/lounges in a Luxury Collection setting.
Bottom line: both are 4.5‑star choices for upscale Minneapolis travel; Hewing leans local, social and neighborhood‑driven, while Hotel Ivy leans formal, downtown and full‑service. Your choice depends on whether you prioritize North Loop character and a rooftop wellness scene (Hewing) or downtown convention‑/business convenience and multiple on‑site facilities (Hotel Ivy).
| Category | Hewing Hotel | Hotel Ivy, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Minneapolis |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Historic warehouse, social and locally crafted | Refined downtown Luxury Collection elegance |
| Location | North Loop — steps from Target Field and riverfront | Downtown — on/near Nicollet Mall, close to Convention Center |
| Size (rooms) | 124 rooms + ~13–14 suites | 136 rooms |
| Guest age policy | Hotel welcomes all ages; rooftop spa pool/sauna/bar restricted to registered guests 21+ | All ages welcome |
| Pool | Heated year‑round rooftop spa pool (guest access 21+; limited day passes sold) | Not published |
| Restaurants & bars | Tullibee (Nordic‑influenced) + The Rooftop + lobby bar | 2 restaurants (including Breva) and 3 bars/lounges |
| Spa & wellness | Onsite wellness offerings: dry sauna (rooftop), partnered massage services (The Darling Den), 24/7 fitness, yoga room and signature sauna events | Full‑service spa, spa treatment rooms, steam room, 24‑hour fitness |
| Meeting & event space | Over 7,500 sq ft across multiple historic event rooms (Andrews Ballroom, boardrooms, private dining) | Conference space ~5,589 sq ft and 7 meeting rooms |
| Accessibility & services | Valet parking (surcharge), 24‑hour front desk, free Wi‑Fi, pet friendly | Valet parking (surcharge), concierge services, multilingual staff, wheelchair accessible, complimentary newspapers in lobby |
Hewing sits in the North Loop warehouse district with walkable bars, restaurants and Target Field nearby.
Hewing is for travelers who want neighborhood life and easy riverfront/walkable access.
Hotel Ivy is a downtown Luxury Collection property steps from Nicollet Mall, the Convention Center and theaters.
Hotel Ivy is better when you want central downtown access and proximity to business venues.
Hewing offers historic, timber‑accented rooms and a small set of suites with local design touches.
Hewing’s rooms emphasize local character and a smaller, boutique scale.
Hotel Ivy provides air‑conditioned rooms and suites that align with Luxury Collection standards.
Hotel Ivy is a conventional luxury downtown hotel with a broader set of room categories and full in‑room conveniences.
Hewing centers dining around Tullibee and a lively rooftop bar tied to the hotel's social scene.
Hewing is appealing if you want an emphasized local culinary identity and a social rooftop.
Hotel Ivy offers multiple on‑site dining and lounge options suitable for business and leisure guests.
Hotel Ivy is a fit for travelers who want multiple on‑site dining and lounge choices in a downtown setting.
Hewing’s signature amenity is its year‑round heated rooftop spa pool and adjacent Nordic sauna.
If the rooftop spa pool and sauna are must‑haves, Hewing is the clearer choice.
Hotel Ivy offers spa services and wellness facilities but specific on‑site pool details are not published in the supplier listing.
Hotel Ivy emphasizes a conventional downtown spa program and fitness; on‑site pool presence is not published.
Hewing combines programmed wellness events with an active rooftop nightlife mood.
Hewing blends programmed wellness with a social rooftop culture.
Hotel Ivy provides spa treatments and multiple bars/lounges for quieter, refined evenings.
Hotel Ivy suits travelers who want standard spa services and several indoor lounges in a downtown setting.

Hewing — heated year‑round rooftop spa pool and a large Nordic dry sauna with skyline views (21+ access).

Hotel Ivy — multiple meeting rooms (7) and about 5,589 sq ft of conference space close to the Convention Center.

Hewing — North Loop location, historic building, Tullibee’s local‑first menu and walkable neighborhood energy.

Hotel Ivy — Luxury Collection standard, on‑site full‑service spa, several dining and lounge venues.
No. Both welcome guests of all ages, but Hewing restricts its rooftop spa pool, sauna and rooftop bar to registered guests 21 and older.
Hotel Ivy is closer to Nicollet Mall and the Convention Center and lists more formal meeting rooms and conference space; choose it for downtown business convenience.
Hewing has a heated year‑round rooftop spa pool; access is limited to registered guests 21 and older (limited day passes are sold). Hotel Ivy’s supplier listing does not publish on‑site pool details.
Hewing — a North Loop warehouse conversion with locally focused dining (Tullibee) and neighborhood walkability.
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