
Hewing Hotel
Best for skyline rooftop time, Nordic-inspired dining, and compact boutique character close to Minneapolis sports and riverfront.
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Hewing Hotel is a converted 1897 North Loop warehouse in Minneapolis with industrial-chic rooms, a year‑round heated rooftop spa pool (age-restricted), and Nordic-influenced dining—read this if you want a modern, food-forward Minneapolis stay with nightlife access. The Saint Paul Hotel is a long-running, classic luxury hotel in downtown St. Paul with large meeting spaces and a signature on-site restaurant—read this if you prefer traditional downtown luxury, proximity to St. Paul's cultural venues, and a bigger hotel footprint.
Updated · about 10 km apart

Best for skyline rooftop time, Nordic-inspired dining, and compact boutique character close to Minneapolis sports and riverfront.

Best for classic downtown luxury, large groups or meetings, and being steps from St. Paul cultural venues and the Mississippi River.
When Hewing Hotel wins: pick Hewing if you want a smaller, design-forward stay with an all-season rooftop spa pool and a North Loop nightlife and food scene within easy walking distance.
When The Saint Paul Hotel wins: choose The Saint Paul Hotel if you need more rooms, large meeting or banquet spaces, a landmark downtown address near Ordway and Landmark Center, or a classic fine-dining option on-site.
Bottom line: both hotels are upscale and historic in different ways—Hewing skews contemporary and neighborhood-focused with a rooftop wellness focus, while The Saint Paul Hotel leans toward traditional downtown luxury and convention-friendly scale.
| Category | Hewing Hotel | The Saint Paul Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Industrial-chic, renovated warehouse with Nordic touches | Classic downtown luxury, long-established landmark |
| Location | North Loop, Minneapolis — walkable to Target Field and riverfront | Downtown St. Paul — steps from Mississippi River and cultural venues |
| Size (rooms) | 124 rooms + ~13–14 suites | 254 rooms (supplier listing) |
| Age / building character | Circa 1897 brick-and-timber warehouse, opened as hotel 2016 | Historic luxury hotel (long-standing downtown property) |
| Pools | Heated year-round rooftop spa pool (reserved for registered guests 21+) | Not published |
| Restaurants & bars | Tullibee (Nordic-inspired) + The Rooftop + The Bar & Lounge | 2 restaurants including The St Paul Grill, plus a bar/lounge |
| Spa / wellness | Rooftop dry sauna, year-round spa pool, 24/7 fitness, partner massage services (The Darling Den) | Not published |
| Events & meeting space | 7,500+ sq ft (Andrews Ballroom, multiple boardrooms, private dining) | Meeting rooms, banquet hall, business center (supplier listing) |
| Accessibility & family policy | Family-friendly hotel; Rooftop area restricted to 21+; minimum check-in age 21 | Welcomes all ages; property is wheelchair accessible in many areas; check-in min age 21 (supplier lists 21) |
| Connectivity & extras | Free Wi‑Fi, valet parking (surcharge), 24-hour fitness | Free WiFi/wired internet, valet parking (surcharge), business center |
Hewing sits in Minneapolis’ North Loop warehouse district, steps from Target Field and the riverfront.
Best if you want a central Minneapolis neighborhood base within walking distance of major attractions.
The Saint Paul Hotel occupies a central downtown St. Paul address close to theaters, the Ordway, and the Mississippi River.
Best if your plans center on St. Paul’s theater and civic districts or you need a downtown St. Paul base.
Hewing is a mid-sized boutique hotel with design-forward rooms and a set of named suites.
Choose Hewing for boutique character, distinctive suites, and a compact footprint.
The Saint Paul Hotel offers a larger inventory with many traditional room types and a few named suites.
Choose The Saint Paul Hotel when you want a wider selection of room types and more on-site capacity.
Hewing centers dining around Tullibee (Nordic-inspired) plus a rooftop bar and lobby lounge.
Better for diners wanting a contemporary Nordic-influenced menu and a lively rooftop scene.
The Saint Paul Hotel features two restaurants including The St Paul Grill and a bar/lounge with room service.
Better for travelers who want a traditional downtown steakhouse/fine-dining option and full room service.
Hewing’s signature amenity is its year‑round heated rooftop spa pool and Nordic dry sauna (Rooftop access 21+).
Pick Hewing if a heated rooftop pool and Nordic-style sauna are a priority.
The Saint Paul Hotel’s strengths are its downtown location and event/meeting facilities rather than a published rooftop wellness feature.
Pick The Saint Paul Hotel if proximity to St. Paul venues and meeting capacity matter more than a rooftop spa.
Hewing combines a 24/7 fitness center with rooftop sauna/events and a lively rooftop bar.
Strong for active guests who want late‑night drinks and structured wellness programming.
The Saint Paul Hotel provides fitness facilities and a bar/lounge; nightlife is focused on nearby downtown venues.
Better for travelers who will use St. Paul’s urban nightlife and cultural theaters rather than on-site wellness programming.

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

The Saint Paul Hotel — bigger room count and meeting/banquet facilities suited to conventions and large events.

Hewing Hotel — North Loop location, Tullibee restaurant, The Rooftop and local bars a short walk away.

The Saint Paul Hotel — steps from Landmark Center, Ordway, RiverCentre and downtown cultural attractions.
Hewing Hotel — its year-round rooftop spa pool and sauna (21+ access) plus a rooftop bar make it the clearer pick for rooftop-focused stays.
The Saint Paul Hotel has a larger room inventory and established meeting/banquet facilities; Hewing also offers ballrooms but is smaller overall.
Yes—both welcome families to stay in rooms. Note Hewing’s rooftop pool and sauna are reserved for registered guests 21+, while The Saint Paul Hotel’s family/restrictions are not age-limited in the supplier listing.
Neither property publishes a complimentary breakfast included with room rates; Hewing’s on-site Tullibee serves breakfast for a fee, and The Saint Paul Hotel lists cooked-to-order breakfasts available for a surcharge.
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