
Hewing Hotel
Best for travelers who want a historic North Loop stay with a year-round heated rooftop spa pool, Nordic dining, and event spaces with character.
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Hewing Hotel is a 4.5‑star independent hotel in a restored 1897 brick-and-timber warehouse in the North Loop; read this if you want warm, historic design, a year-round rooftop spa pool (21+ area) and Nordic-inspired dining. W Minneapolis — The Foshay is a 4.5‑star luxury-lifestyle hotel set in the landmark Foshay Tower downtown; read this if you prefer glam, tower views, and a recognizable W brand address near Nicollet Mall.
Updated · about 1.2 km apart

Best for travelers who want a historic North Loop stay with a year-round heated rooftop spa pool, Nordic dining, and event spaces with character.

Best for visitors who want a sleek, design-forward hotel in an iconic downtown tower close to theaters, Nicollet Mall and business venues.
When Hewing Hotel wins: choose Hewing if you value historic character, a North Loop neighborhood base steps from Target Field and the river, a year‑round rooftop spa pool and sauna (for registered guests 21+), and Nordic, farm‑to‑table dining at Tullibee.
When W Minneapolis — The Foshay wins: choose the W Foshay if you want the visibility and lifestyle programming of the W brand in a landmark Art Deco tower close to Nicollet Mall, Target Center and downtown theaters, or if you need larger meeting/ballroom options in the core business district.
Bottom line: Hewing is the pick for neighborhood character, rooftop wellness and intimate event venues; W Minneapolis — The Foshay is the pick for landmark downtown location, recognized brand energy, and hotel scale near theater and convention areas.
| Category | Hewing Hotel | W Minneapolis The Foshay |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Historic brick-and-timber, Nordic-influenced, warm design | Stylish luxury-lifestyle in an Art Deco landmark tower |
| Location | North Loop (300 Washington Ave N), walkable to Target Field and river | Downtown Nicollet Mall / Foshay Tower (821 Marquette Ave), near theaters and convention center |
| Size (guest rooms) | 124 guest rooms (+ ~13–14 suites) | 229 guestrooms |
| Age policy | Hotel welcomes all ages; Rooftop spa pool/sauna/bar restricted to registered guests 21+ | All ages welcome (hotel minimum check-in age 21 per supplier listing) |
| Pools | Heated year‑round rooftop spa pool (reserved for registered guests 21+; limited day passes available) | Not published |
| Restaurants & bars | Tullibee (Nordic-inspired), The Rooftop bar, The Bar & Lounge | Manny's Steakhouse (on-site restaurant listed), coffee shop/cafe and 2 bars/lounges |
| Spa & wellness | No named full spa; onsite massage via The Darling Den, 24/7 fitness, yoga room and sauna on Rooftop (21+) | Not published |
| Event spaces | Over 7,500 sq ft of versatile event space including Andrews Ballroom (2,556 sq ft) and multiple boardrooms | Conference space ~3080 sq ft; 7 meeting rooms and ballroom options |
| Transport & access | Walkable North Loop; near Target Field transit hub and light rail access | Downtown location within easy walk of convention center, theaters and Target Center |
| Wi‑Fi & basics | Free Wi‑Fi included | |
Hewing sits in the North Loop neighborhood, a short walk to Target Field and the riverfront.
Choose Hewing for neighborhood character, river access and easy walkability to North Loop dining and sports.
W Minneapolis — The Foshay sits in downtown Minneapolis inside the landmark Foshay Tower.
Choose W Foshay for a central downtown base near theaters, business addresses and city-center attractions.
Hewing’s rooms mix exposed brick, timber details and Nordic touches across 124 rooms and several suites.
Hewing’s rooms emphasize historic character and localized design.
W Minneapolis — The Foshay offers 229 guestrooms with the W brand’s contemporary styling inside an Art Deco tower.
W Foshay offers larger total room inventory and streamlined, lifestyle-driven rooms in a landmark tower.
Hewing centers dining on Tullibee (Nordic-inspired) and The Rooftop bar with seasonal menus.
Hewing is a good pick for guests who prioritize regionally focused, Nordic-influenced dining and rooftop cocktails.
W Foshay lists Manny’s Steakhouse on-site, plus a coffee shop/cafe and two bars/lounges.
W Foshay works well for travelers wanting a downtown steakhouse option and multiple bar/lounge choices within the tower.
Hewing’s headline amenity is a heated, year‑round rooftop spa pool paired with a custom dry sauna and fire pits.
Hewing is the clear choice if a year-round rooftop spa pool and sauna matter to your stay.
W Foshay’s notable features are its landmark tower setting and downtown access; a rooftop or hotel pool is not published in supplier materials.
Choose W Foshay for landmark tower appeal and downtown proximity rather than for a published pool amenity.
Hewing combines a 24/7 fitness center and a Rooftop sauna with a lively rooftop bar schedule.
Hewing blends wellness programming and late-night rooftop energy (with 21+ restrictions on the rooftop facilities).
W Foshay lists 24‑hour fitness facilities and two bars/lounges for nightlife; spa services are not published in the supplier listing.
W Foshay suits travelers looking for downtown nightlife and fitness access but without a published rooftop wellness program.

Hewing Hotel — heated year-round rooftop spa pool, Nordic dry sauna and wellness programming (registered guests 21+).

W Minneapolis — The Foshay — stays inside the iconic Foshay Tower near Nicollet Mall, theaters and convention venues.

Hewing Hotel — multiple historic meeting rooms and the Andrews Ballroom with exposed brick and timber for weddings and private events.

W Minneapolis — The Foshay — bigger room inventory and the W brand’s luxury-lifestyle positioning close to the convention center and business district.
Hewing Hotel — it’s a short walk (about 5–10 minutes) to Target Field from the North Loop address.
Children may stay at Hewing Hotel, but the rooftop spa pool, sauna and bar/lounge are reserved for registered guests 21 and older; limited day passes for non-guests are sold on certain days.
The supplier listing does not publish a hotel pool or named spa; the property lists fitness facilities, restaurants and bars.
W Minneapolis — The Foshay is in the downtown theatre/convention corridor; Hewing is nearby but situated in the North Loop, a short ride or walk away.
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