Honeymoon at Hewing Hotel: what to expect
Hewing Hotel is a 124-room independent hotel in Minneapolis’ North Loop, housed in an 1897 brick-and-timber warehouse with exposed beams and a year-round heated rooftop spa pool and dry sauna reserved for registered guests 21 and older. Expect Nordic‑inspired dining at Tullibee, a lobby bar, 24/7 fitness, flexible event spaces, and free Wi‑Fi; standard check-in is 3:00 PM and check-out is noon.
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Where it is and what’s nearby
Hewing Hotel sits at 300 Washington Avenue North in Minneapolis’ North Loop neighborhood (also listed as 300 N Washington Ave). The address places you within easy walking distance of Target Field, the Mississippi Riverfront, and many restaurants, galleries, and nightlife spots.
Walkability and transit are strengths: Target Field is roughly a 5–10 minute walk, the Stone Arch Bridge and riverfront parks are within reasonable walking distance, and downtown light-rail and commuter connections are nearby at Target Field Station.
- Target Field: ~5–10 minute walk
- Mississippi River / riverfront parks: ~10 minute walk
- Stone Arch Bridge: ~20 minute walk
- Local transit hub at Target Field with light-rail connections
| Nearby Spot | Typical walk time |
|---|---|
| Target Field | 5–10 min |
| Mississippi Riverfront | ≈10 min |
| Stone Arch Bridge | ≈20 min |
Rooms and suites — what to pick for a honeymoon
Rooms combine exposed brick, timber details, and modern finishes. The hotel’s room types include Room (offering 1 King Bed or 2 Queen Beds), Loft (1 King Bed), Room, City View (Hewing) (1 King Bed), Junior Suite (Atrium) (1 King Bed), Suite (Hennepin) (1 King Bed), and Suite (George Henry) (1 King Bed).
For a honeymoon you may prefer a suite for extra living space: the Junior Suite (Atrium), Suite (Hennepin) or Suite (George Henry) provide separate sitting areas or larger footprints compared with standard Room types.
- Choose Loft or Room, City View (Hewing) for a cozy, characterful stay with exposed-beam ceilings.
- Choose Junior Suite (Atrium) for a room with a partial sitting area and atrium light.
- Choose Suite (Hennepin) or Suite (George Henry) for a full suite layout with additional living space.
| Room Type | Bed |
|---|---|
| Room | 1 King Bed or 2 Queen Beds |
| Loft | 1 King Bed |
| Junior Suite (Atrium) | 1 King Bed |
Dining and bars for romantic meals
On-site dining centers on Tullibee, a Nordic‑inspired, farm-to-table restaurant serving breakfast, lunch (weekdays), dinner nightly, and weekend brunch. Tullibee focuses on seasonal sourcing, house butchery, and techniques like smoking and pickling.
The Rooftop is the hotel’s rooftop bar and lounge with skyline views, handcrafted cocktails and seasonal small plates; it sits beside the heated spa pool and sauna. The Bar & Lounge just off the lobby serves coffee, casual bites, and cocktails by the fireplace.
- Tullibee hours: Breakfast daily 7:00–11:00 AM; Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 AM–2:00 PM; Dinner daily 5:00–10:00 PM; Brunch Sat–Sun 8:00 AM–2:00 PM.
- The Rooftop bar hours vary by day (open midday–late night on weekends; late-afternoon to midnight on weekdays).
- Reservations are accepted at Tullibee and recommended for busy times; The Rooftop does not take reservations.
| Venue | Focus |
|---|---|
| Tullibee | Nordic-inspired farm-to-table (breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner) |
| The Rooftop | Cocktails, small plates, skyline views (no reservations) |
Wellness, rooftop pool, and age rules
Hewing’s rooftop features a heated, year-round outdoor spa pool and a custom-built dry sauna with cedar benches and skyline views. The rooftop area (spa pool, sauna, bar/lounge) is restricted to registered guests 21 years and older.
Rooftop spa pool and sauna hours for registered guests are listed as 7:00 AM until midnight daily, with routine maintenance closures (the hotel’s published maintenance day varies by page). The hotel also sells limited day passes for non-overnight visitors on certain days and times.
- Rooftop access: reserved for registered guests 21+ (day passes available Thurs–Sun 11 AM–5 PM per hotel page).
- Typical rooftop hours for registered guests: 7 AM–midnight (check with the hotel for the current maintenance schedule).
- Onsite massages are available through a partner (The Darling Den); treatments take place near the Fitness/Yoga Room.
| Wellness Offer | Notes |
|---|---|
| Rooftop spa pool | Heated, open year-round; 21+ for registered guests |
| Dry sauna | Nordic-style cedar benches; 21+ for registered guests |
| In-room/onsite massage | Provided via partner (The Darling Den) |
Practical details: check-in, parking, pets
Standard check-in begins at 3:00 PM and check-out is by 12:00 PM (noon). Guests must present a photo ID and credit card at check-in; the person checking in must be at least 21 years old. Free Wi‑Fi is included for all guests.
Hewing provides on-site valet parking (no self-parking lot) and nearby off-site self-parking options; valet carries a nightly fee (amounts and in/out privileges vary by listing). The property does not offer an airport shuttle.
- Check-in: 3:00 PM; Check-out: 12:00 PM (noon).
- Minimum age to check in: 21 years old.
- Valet parking on-site for a nightly surcharge; nearby self-parking lots are available.
- Pets: the hotel is pet-friendly (dogs allowed); service animals are exempt from pet fees—pet fee amounts vary by source.
| Item | What to expect |
|---|---|
| Wi‑Fi | Complimentary |
| Fitness center | Lower level, open 24/7 (cardio, bikes, rowing, free weights, yoga room available) |
| Airport access | No shuttle; MSP is roughly a 20–25 minute drive (check local transit for rail options) |
Events and weddings at Hewing Hotel
Hewing Hotel offers over 7,500 square feet of event space across boardrooms, private dining rooms, and the large Andrews Ballroom. The Andrews Ballroom is the largest indoor event space and is commonly used for wedding receptions and larger gatherings.
Smaller venues include The Library (Library Lounge), the Private Dining Room (vault-turned-wine cellar), the Jackson Boardroom, the Commissioner Room, and the Northwoods Room — each has different capacities and layouts for meetings, rehearsal dinners, and intimate receptions.
- Andrews Ballroom: 2,556 sq ft; typical seated dinner capacity listed at 176 guests; cocktail receptions up to about 225.
- Private Dining Room: intimate, vault-accessed, ADA accessible with a private restroom.
- The Library (Library Lounge): historic character with exposed timber and natural light; capacity around 75.
| Event Space | Notable capacity |
|---|---|
| Andrews Ballroom | Seated dinners ≈176; receptions up to ≈225 |
| The Library (Library Lounge) | ≈75 |
| Jackson Boardroom | ≈10 |
