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Hewing Hotel vs Renaissance Minneapolis Hotel, The Depot

Hewing Hotel is a 124-room boutique conversion of an 1897 North Loop warehouse with a year-round rooftop spa pool and Nordic-influenced dining; read this if you want a smaller, design-forward Minneapolis stay with an adults-only rooftop. Renaissance Minneapolis Hotel, The Depot is a larger, full-service historic hotel in the Depot complex downtown with extensive meeting space and on-site American dining; read this if you need meeting facilities, more rooms, or a central downtown base.

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Hewing Hotel

Boutique · Rooftop spa pool · North Loop

Best for chill city breaks and couples who want a rooftop spa, sauna and skyline drinks in a compact, design-forward setting.

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Renaissance Minneapolis Hotel, The Depot, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Renaissance Minneapolis Hotel, The Depot

Full-service · Large meetings capacity · Depot landmark

Best for business travelers, groups, and events who need lots of meeting space, a large room inventory, and a central downtown address near Minneapolis attractions.

Quick Verdict: Hewing Hotel vs Renaissance Minneapolis Hotel, The Depot

When Hewing Hotel wins: choose Hewing if you want a smaller, characterful hotel with a year-round rooftop spa pool and a strong food-and-drink focus in Minneapolis’ North Loop. The rooftop wellness area (pool + sauna) is a defining, adults-only perk.

When Renaissance Minneapolis Hotel, The Depot wins: choose the Renaissance Depot if you need large meeting and event space, a bigger selection of accessible room types, or a classic downtown location near Nicollet Mall and riverfront attractions.

Bottom line: Hewing is the choice for a compact, lifestyle stay where the rooftop experience and Nordic dining matter; Renaissance Depot is the practical pick for scale — more rooms, meeting rooms, and full-service hotel amenities.

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Hewing Hotel vs Renaissance Minneapolis Hotel, The Depot – At a Glance

Side-by-side facts for Hewing Hotel and Renaissance Minneapolis Hotel, The Depot
CategoryHewing HotelRenaissance Minneapolis Hotel, The Depot
Overall vibeBoutique, historic-warehouse conversion, design-forwardLarge, full-service historic depot hotel
LocationNorth Loop (300 Washington Ave N), steps from Target Field and riverfrontDowntown Depot complex (225 South 3rd Avenue), near Nicollet Mall and riverwalk
Size (rooms)124 rooms (+ ~13–14 suites)335 guestrooms
Meeting & event spaceOver 7,500 sq ft with multiple boardrooms and Andrews Ballroom71124 sq ft conference space and 23 meeting rooms
PoolsHeated, year‑round rooftop spa pool (registered guests 21+)Indoor pool (public access hours published)
Restaurants & barsTullibee (Nordic-inspired) + The Rooftop bar + lobby Bar & LoungeMilwaukee Road (American cuisine) + 1 bar/lounge + room service (limited hours)
Spa & wellnessSauna (Nordic dry sauna) + fitness center 24/7; partner massage services (Darling Den)Not published
Accessibility & family policyFamily-friendly property; rooftop pool/sauna/lounge restricted to registered guests 21+All-ages property; accessible rooms and meeting spaces; not adults-only
Signature featuresRooftop spa pool + largest commercial sauna in Minneapolis (local reporting)Depot landmark building with large ballroom and extensive meeting facilities

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Location: North Loop vs Depot (downtown)

Hewing Hotel – Location

Hewing sits in the North Loop warehouse district, within easy walking distance of Target Field and the Mississippi River.

  • Address: 300 Washington Avenue North.
  • Walkable neighborhood with restaurants, nightlife and transit links at Target Field Station.
  • Stone Arch Bridge and Mill City Museum are a short walk or quick ride away.

Choose Hewing if you want a neighborhood feel and quick access to the riverfront and Target Field.

Renaissance Minneapolis Hotel, The Depot – Location

Renaissance Minneapolis Hotel, The Depot is in the Depot historic complex close to Nicollet Mall and many downtown theaters and offices.

  • Address: 225 South 3rd Avenue in central downtown Minneapolis.
  • Near Nicollet Mall, Mill Ruins Park, Guthrie Theater and the Stone Arch Bridge.
  • Preferred airport is Minneapolis–St. Paul Intl. (MSP) and downtown transit is nearby.

Pick Renaissance Depot for a central downtown base near major theaters, restaurants and corporate destinations.

Rooms: compact character vs large inventory

Hewing Hotel – Rooms

Hewing is a smaller hotel focused on design and suites in a converted warehouse.

  • 124 guest rooms with an additional 13–14 suites.
  • Room types include Room, Loft, Room City View, Junior Suite (Atrium), Suite (Hennepin), Suite (George Henry).
  • Free Wi‑Fi and typical boutique-hotel in-room amenities; no complimentary breakfast included.

Hewing suits guests who prefer fewer rooms, historic character and distinctive suites.

Renaissance Minneapolis Hotel, The Depot – Rooms

Renaissance Depot is a full-service hotel with a large room inventory and many accessible room options.

  • 335 guestrooms including Signature Room and multiple accessible room configurations.
  • Smart TVs and refrigerators in rooms; private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations.
  • Check‑in age and times follow standard hotel policies (3:00 PM check‑in; 12:00 PM check‑out).

Renaissance Depot works well when you need many rooms, accessible options or standard full-service hotel amenities.

Dining & drinks: Nordic-focused vs downtown American

Hewing Hotel – Dining & drinks

Hewing emphasizes Nordic-inspired, farm-to-table dining with an adjacent rooftop bar.

  • Tullibee: Nordic-inspired restaurant serving breakfast, lunch, dinner and weekend brunch.
  • The Rooftop: seasonal/ year-round bar with handcrafted cocktails, small plates and poolside service.
  • Lobby Bar & Lounge for coffee, cocktails and casual bites by the fireplace.

Choose Hewing for regionally focused menus and a rooftop dining/drinking scene.

Renaissance Minneapolis Hotel, The Depot – Dining & drinks

Renaissance Depot offers on-site American dining with a full breakfast service and room service options.

  • Milwaukee Road: American cuisine restaurant with a bar/lounge.
  • Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays and weekends.
  • Limited room service hours and an on-site bar/lounge.

Renaissance Depot is a reliable, full-service option for breakfasts and group dining downtown.

Pools & the hotel's signature amenity

Hewing Hotel – Pools & the hotel's signature amenity

Hewing’s rooftop spa pool and sauna are the property's standout amenities.

  • Heated, year-round rooftop spa pool with skyline views; access restricted to registered guests 21+.
  • Custom dry sauna with cedar benches and skyline windows; public day passes sold limited hours.
  • Poolside food and drink service during lounge hours; rooftop has routine weekly maintenance closures.

The rooftop spa pool/sauna is Hewing’s signature draw; it’s an adults-only experience for registered guests.

Renaissance Minneapolis Hotel, The Depot – Pools & the hotel's signature amenity

Renaissance Depot provides indoor pool access as part of its full-service amenity set.

  • Indoor pool available (hours published by property).
  • 24-hour fitness facilities on site.
  • Pool access details and policies are published by the hotel.

Renaissance’s indoor pool is convenient for families and all-ages guests; it’s part of a larger set of full-service amenities.

Wellness & nightlife

Hewing Hotel – Wellness & nightlife

Hewing combines on-site fitness, partner massage services and an adults-only rooftop nightlife vibe.

  • 24-hour lower-level fitness center with cardio and strength equipment; yoga room available by request.
  • Massage and bodywork offered via The Darling Den partnership in the Yoga Room.
  • Rooftop bar/sauna areas host events like Thermaculture Thursdays and live summer music.

Hewing blends wellness programming with a lively rooftop nightlife for guests 21+.

Renaissance Minneapolis Hotel, The Depot – Wellness & nightlife

Renaissance Depot provides standard full-service hotel fitness and leisure facilities.

  • 24-hour fitness facilities.
  • Concierge services, gift shop/newsstand and on-site business center.
  • Ballroom and event programming keep the hotel active into evenings for groups and events.

Renaissance Depot offers conventional wellness and evening options suited to business and group travelers.

Who Wins? Best Pick by Travel Style

Best for rooftop spa & sauna
Lounge seating area with sofas and wood columns in Hewing Hotel lobby.

Hewing Hotel

Hewing Hotel — heated, year-round rooftop spa pool plus a large Nordic dry sauna reserved for registered guests 21+.

Best for meetings & events
Renaissance Minneapolis Hotel, The Depot, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Renaissance Minneapolis Hotel, The Depot

Renaissance Minneapolis Hotel, The Depot — large conference footprint (71,124 sq ft) and 23 meeting rooms for big group needs.

Best for food-focused hotel dining
Minimal front desk and wood-paneled wall in Hewing Hotel lobby.

Hewing Hotel

Hewing Hotel — Tullibee offers a Nordic farm-to-table program and an active rooftop dining/drinks scene.

Best for big groups and accessibility options
Renaissance Minneapolis Hotel, The Depot, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Renaissance Minneapolis Hotel, The Depot

Renaissance Depot — many room types including several mobility/hearing-accessible options and more total guestrooms.

Frequently asked questions

Hewing Hotel vs Renaissance Minneapolis Hotel, The Depot: FAQs

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Which hotel is better for families with children?

Both accept children, but Hewing’s rooftop pool and sauna are restricted to registered guests 21+. For families who want a hotel pool that children can use, Renaissance Depot’s indoor pool is the more family-friendly option.

I’m traveling for business and need meeting space — which is best?

Renaissance Depot is the better choice for larger conferences and groups — it has far more meeting rooms and a much larger conference footprint. Hewing offers boutique meeting and event spaces suitable for smaller meetings and weddings.

Can non‑guests use Hewing’s rooftop pool?

Hewing sells limited day passes for rooftop pool and sauna access Thursday through Sunday (11 AM–5 PM); otherwise the rooftop amenities are reserved for registered guests 21+.

Do either hotel include breakfast in room rates?

Hewing does not include complimentary breakfast; Tullibee serves breakfast for a fee. Renaissance Depot offers breakfast for an additional fee (published range).

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