Proposals and weddings at Hewing Hotel
Hewing Hotel hosts full wedding services on-site with flexible event spaces from intimate private dining to the Andrews Ballroom (up to 176 seated) and over 7,500 sq ft of total event space. The hotel can combine venue rental, catering from Tullibee, room blocks across its Room types and suites, and rooftop access (the Rooftop spa pool and sauna are restricted to registered guests 21+).
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Event venues and capacities
Hewing Hotel offers multiple indoor event spaces that suit engagement parties, rehearsal dinners, ceremonies, and receptions. The property lists more than 7,500 square feet of flexible meeting and event space across boardrooms, private dining, and a large ballroom.
The Andrews Ballroom is the hotel's largest event room and is often used for wedding ceremonies and seated receptions.
- Andrews Ballroom — 2,556 sq ft; dimensions 35' x 60'; ceiling height 14'; seated rounds of 8: 176; reception 225 (max listed 176 seated).
- Private Dining Room — vault-accessed private dining space with a private restroom and ADA access (max capacity cited at 50 in some listings).
- The Library / Library Lounge — historic, four-story-atrium space with original wood beams and exposed brick; capacity 75.
- Jackson Boardroom — small boardroom, max capacity 10, suitable for planning meetings or small ceremonies.
- Northwoods Room — 770 sq ft; suitable for micro weddings and receptions under 48–50 guests.
| Venue | Square feet / Dimensions | Typical max (seated) |
|---|---|---|
| Andrews Ballroom | 2,556 sq ft / 35' x 60' | 176 |
| Northwoods Room | 770 sq ft | up to 48–50 (banquet-style) |
| Private Dining Room | Vault-accessed, 23' x 28' footprint noted | Up to 50 (source lists 50 max) |
Ceremony, reception and catering notes
Catering for wedding events is provided from the hotel's on-site restaurant, Tullibee, which focuses on Nordic-inspired, farm-to-table cuisine and accepts reservations for dining. Tullibee serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch and can provide plated or family-style service for private events when included in a contract.
The hotel states cocktails and small-plate service are available from The Rooftop bar and The Bar & Lounge; The Library and Private Dining Room can receive beverage and small-plate service from the restaurant team during events.
- Tullibee hours: breakfast daily 7:00–11:00 AM; lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 AM–2:00 PM; dinner 5:00–10:00 PM; weekend brunch Sat–Sun 8:00 AM–2:00 PM.
- The Rooftop serves handcrafted cocktails and small plates (hours vary by day).
- Discuss menu options and service style (buffet, plated, family-style) directly with the hotel’s events team; the hotel provides in-house catering support.
| Dining outlet | Notes / typical service |
|---|---|
| Tullibee | Nordic-inspired, farm-to-table restaurant for breakfasts, lunches, dinners and private-event catering |
| The Rooftop | Cocktails and seasonal small plates; used for cocktail receptions and poolside service (21+ access rules apply) |
Rooftop, wellness and adults-only access
Hewing's Rooftop includes a year-round heated spa pool, a custom-built dry sauna in the Nordic tradition, fire pits, loungers and skyline views. The Rooftop bar and poolside food/drink service operate on published hours.
Access to the Rooftop spa pool, sauna and bar/lounge is restricted to registered guests 21 years and older; the hotel sells limited day passes for non-overnight visitors on specific days and hours.
- Rooftop spa pool and sauna hours for registered guests: 7:00 AM–midnight daily (hotel notes a routine maintenance closure one morning weekly; published source days differ).
- Public day passes: limited; sold Thursdays–Sundays 11:00 AM–5:00 PM per hotel listings.
- Poolside food and drink service available during lounge hours; when bar is closed registered guests 21+ may bring non-glass refreshments.
| Rooftop amenity | Access rules |
|---|---|
| Spa pool | Registered guests 21+; limited public day passes available |
| Dry sauna | Registered guests 21+; Nordic-style with cedar benches and skyline windows |
Accommodations and room blocks for wedding parties
Hewing Hotel has 124 guest rooms and roughly 13–14 suites; couples often block rooms for wedding guests and reserve suites for the couple and immediate family. The property offers several room and suite types you can request when planning a room block.
Room types listed on the hotel's site include standard Room types and named suites — use the exact room names when requesting blocks so the hotel can match inventory and bedding configurations.
- Room — available with 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.
- Suite (George Henry) — 1 King Bed.
| Room name | Typical bed setup |
|---|---|
| Room | 1 King Bed or 2 Queen Beds |
| Loft | 1 King Bed |
| Suite (George Henry) | 1 King Bed |
Logistics, planning and hotel services
Hewing Hotel operates a 24-hour front desk, porter service, luggage storage, and dedicated wedding services; valet parking is available on-site for a nightly fee while off-site self-parking is available nearby. The hotel does not operate an airport shuttle.
Standard check-in begins at 3:00 PM and check-out is by 12:00 PM (noon). Guests must present photo ID and a credit card at check-in; the person checking in must be at least 21 years old. Confirm arrival times and any vendor loading needs with the events team in advance.
- On-site valet parking only (self-parking nearby); valet carries a nightly fee per venue listings.
- Book room blocks and event space through the hotel's events team; confirm setup timelines and vendor access ahead of the event.
- Hotel provides in-house event support and coordinates with Tullibee for catering and beverage service.
| Planning item | Hotel fact / note |
|---|---|
| Check-in / Check-out | Check-in 3:00 PM; check-out by 12:00 PM |
| Minimum age to check in | 21 years old |
| Parking | On-site valet (fee); nearby self-parking options |
Neighborhood and guest activities
Hewing Hotel sits at 300 Washington Avenue North in Minneapolis' North Loop, a walkable warehouse-district neighborhood. Guests can walk to Target Field and the Mississippi River in about ten minutes and access downtown transit from nearby stations.
If you or your guests plan multi-day celebrations, downtown attractions, riverfront walks, the Stone Arch Bridge, and local music venues and theaters are within easy reach.
- Target Field — roughly a 5–10 minute walk (home of the Minnesota Twins).
- Mississippi Riverfront and Mill Ruins Park — within about a 10-minute walk or short ride.
- Public transit access nearby at Target Field Station (Blue Line, Green Line, commuter rail connections).
- Chain of Lakes and Stone Arch Bridge reachable by bike or a longer walk.
| Nearby | Approximate walk time |
|---|---|
| Target Field | About 5–10 minutes |
| Mississippi River | About 5–10 minutes |
| Stone Arch Bridge | Roughly 20 minutes on foot |
