
Hewing Hotel
Best for city stays that center on dining, nightlife, and a memorable rooftop experience.
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Hewing Hotel is a historic North Loop boutique hotel with Nordic-inspired dining and a year-round rooftop spa pool; read this if you want a walkable Minneapolis stay focused on restaurants, bars, and skyline views. InterContinental Minneapolis St. Paul Airport is a five-star airport hotel geared toward travelers who need flight convenience, large meeting space, and traditional luxury — read this if you value easy access to MSP and big-event facilities.
Updated · about 11 miles apart

Best for city stays that center on dining, nightlife, and a memorable rooftop experience.

Best for travelers prioritizing quick access to MSP, large meetings, and full-service airport-side amenities.
When Hewing Hotel wins: choose Hewing if you want a downtown Minneapolis base within walking distance of Target Field and riverfront trails, a distinctive historic building, Nordic-focused dining at Tullibee, and an adults-only rooftop spa pool and sauna.
When InterContinental wins: choose InterContinental Minneapolis St. Paul Airport if your priority is proximity to MSP, plentiful meeting and ballroom space, a large room count with premium bedding, and a complimentary 24-hour airport shuttle.
Bottom line: pick Hewing for urban character, food-and-drink culture, and a rooftop wellness scene; pick the InterContinental if airport convenience, big-event space, and traditional five-star business amenities matter more to your trip.
| Category | Hewing Hotel | InterContinental Minneapolis St. Paul Airport |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Boutique, historic warehouse conversion with Nordic design and rooftop atmosphere | Large, five-star airport hotel focused on luxury and meeting services |
| Location | North Loop, walkable to Target Field, riverfront, theaters | On airport property near MSP terminals (Glumack Drive) |
| Size (rooms) | 124 guest rooms (+ about 13–14 suites) | 291 rooms |
| Family policy | Hotel welcomes children; rooftop spa pool/sauna and bar are reserved for registered guests 21+ | All ages welcome (not adults-only) |
| Pools | Heated, year-round rooftop spa pool (guest access 21+) | Not published |
| Restaurants & bars | Tullibee (Nordic-inspired restaurant); The Rooftop bar; The Bar & Lounge | LaVoya brasserie (French), 1 bar/lounge, room service available (limited hours) |
| Spa & wellness | Dry sauna (rooftop), partner massage services via The Darling Den, 24-hour fitness center | On-site fitness center and wellness features; no named standalone spa published |
| Known for | Dining and rooftop social scene in Minneapolis' North Loop | Luxury airport convenience and large conference/ballroom capacity |
| Event & meeting space | Over 7,500 sq ft of event space including Andrews Ballroom (2,556 sq ft) | About 29,999 sq ft (2,787 m²) of conference space and 19 meeting rooms |
| Airport access | No airport shuttle; ~10–14 miles to MSP (light-rail via Target Field is an option) | Complimentary roundtrip airport shuttle (24 hours) and on-site airport location |
Hewing Hotel sits in the North Loop, a compact, walkable neighborhood with restaurants, the riverfront, and Target Field nearby.
Choose Hewing for a downtown location that puts city attractions within walking distance.
InterContinental Minneapolis St. Paul Airport sits on airport grounds for direct access to MSP and driving routes.
Choose InterContinental for minimal airport transfer time and easy arrival/departure logistics.
Hewing’s 124 rooms and a small number of suites are styled to match the building’s historic character.
Choose Hewing if you prefer a boutique, characterful room inventory.
InterContinental offers a broad selection of room types and suites with premium bedding and in-room espresso makers.
Choose InterContinental if you need a variety of room options and standard five-star in-room amenities.
Hewing centers food and drink around Tullibee and rooftop social hours.
Hewing is better for food-focused stays and local dining experiences.
InterContinental has a single on-site brasserie and standard hotel dining services.
InterContinental works for predictable, full-service hotel dining close to the airport.
Hewing’s defining physical amenity is its year-round heated rooftop spa pool and sauna reserved for guests 21+.
Hewing’s rooftop spa pool and sauna are the hotel's signature amenities for adult guests.
InterContinental’s prominent features are its meeting/ballroom capacity and airport services rather than a published pool feature.
InterContinental is built around airport access and large-event logistics rather than a rooftop pool experience.
Hewing mixes regular wellness programming with an active rooftop nightlife scene.
Hewing is a better fit for guests who want programmed wellness and an adult rooftop nightlife vibe.
InterContinental provides standard five-star wellness support geared to business and transit travelers.
InterContinental suits travelers who need practical fitness and concierge services rather than curated wellness programming.

Hewing — heated year-round rooftop spa pool, large dry sauna, and skyline views (rooftop restricted to 21+ guests).

Hewing — Tullibee and multiple on-site bars with a strong focus on Nordic, farm-to-table cuisine and seasonal cocktails.

InterContinental — on airport property with a complimentary 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle and direct MSP access.

InterContinental — roughly 29,999 sq ft of conference space and 19 meeting rooms for major meetings and banquets.
InterContinental — it's on airport property and runs a complimentary 24-hour shuttle, so it's the easier choice for early departures.
Hewing welcomes families to the hotel, but the rooftop spa pool, sauna, and bar are reserved for registered guests aged 21 and older.
InterContinental has much larger meeting and ballroom capacity (19 meeting rooms, about 29,999 sq ft of space) compared with Hewing’s boutique event footprint.
Hewing does not include complimentary breakfast; InterContinental offers full breakfast for a fee per the supplier listing.
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