Minneapolis’s one and only five-star hotel is awarded to The Four Seasons Minneapolis. Beyond the stunning art-deco style lobby, the hotel has invested in decadent creature comforts like heated floors and deep soaking tubs. Patrons are treated to expansive views of the Minneapolis skyline and Mississippi River, award-winning restaurants, multiple pools, a spa, and more.

Stars: 5
Restaurants:

• Riva Terrace – This fourth-floor rooftop restaurant and bar also serves the outdoor pool with specialty drinks and fresh coastal and Italian cuisine.
• Mara Restaurant & Bar – Mara is known for its James Beard-award-winning chef Gavin Kaysen’s Mediterranean fare. Ideal for an elegant, luxurious dinner out, or enjoying cocktails at the bar.
• Socca Café – The Four Seasons Minneapolis’s street-level café serves up coffees and pastries in a gorgeously sunlit space.
• The Lodge at Nordic Village – A seasonal cocktail lounge, they serve up Minnesota winter in a very cozy way.

What’s Close:

• Target Field
• Target Center
• Warehouse District
• First Avenue
• The Fine Line
• North Loop Neighborhood

Amenities:

• The Spa at Four Seasons Minneapolis
• A beautiful indoor pool where you can get in your daily laps, or just enjoy a swim.
• An outdoor rooftop pool for soaking in the sun with a killer view. The pool is served by Riva Terrace, so enjoy a poolside cocktail, mocktail, or snack.
• The Fitness Center (with locker rooms) offers state-of-the-art equipment and more of that amazing view.
• Adjoining room option for families and larger groups.
• Specialty suites (one-, two-, and three-bedroom presidential suites).
• Pet-friendly
• Parking – Valet

An elegant boutique situated within Minneapolis’s landmark Ivy Tower, Hotel Ivy drips with style. Hotel Ivy is known for their exclusive personal service, indulgent experiences at Anda Spa, impressive array of spirits at Masa & Agave, and mouthwatering dishes at their onsite restaurants, Breva and Bar Edera.

Stars: 4

Restaurants:

• Breva Bar & Grill – Breva serves up elevated comfort foods, and keeps their mouthwatering menu seasonal. The eatery is quite popular with orchestra goers, so plan accordingly if you’re on a tight schedule.
• Masa & Agave – This street-level speakeasy leans into Mexican cuisine in a big way, and boasts over 300 agave spirits on their shelves.
• Bar Edera – Opened summer of 2025, Bar Edera is a European-inspired bistro that offers rare champagnes, exceptional mixed drinks, and more from their expert mixologists.

Amenities:

• Anda Spa
• Anda Fitness Center
• Thor Cigar Lounge
• Pet-friendly
• Parking – Valet, or self-park nearby (connected via skyway)

What’s Close:

• The skyway system
• Minneapolis Convention Center
• Orchestra Hall
• Nicollet Mall

If you like things posh, but also a touch Northwoodsy, you’ll love Minneapolis’s Hewing Hotel. Raw materials like pine and stone paired with luxe leather furniture draw you into the lobby and set the mood for a decidedly Nordic stay in the city’s trendy and highly walkable North Loop neighborhood.

Stars: 4
Restaurants:

• Tullibee – The Hewing Hotel’s onsite restaurant, Tullibee, prides itself on two unexpected signature tools: fire and smoke. The woodfire hearth is both charmingly aesthetic, and deliciously effective.
• The Bar & Lounge – Situated on the sixth-floor rooftop, the bar is designed for lively gatherings, specialty drinks, and a gorgeous skyline view.

Amenities:

• Heated rooftop pool and dry sauna
• The Gym Fitness Center
  The Yoga Studio
• Pet-friendly
• Parking – Valet

What’s Close:

• Target Field
• Target Center
• Nicollet Island
• Dozens of notable restaurants, bars, and breweries in the North Loop Neighborhood

The iconic Foshay Tower has punctuated the Minneapolis skyline since 1929, but it’s been home to the W Minneapolis since 2008. A celebrated art deco building and local hotspot for gathering, the Foshay is a chic and swanky choice to give your luxury getaway a gilded age vibe.

Stars: 4-4.5
Restaurants:

• Manny’s Steakhouse – Nationally ranked steakhouse, Manny’s, is an iconic restaurant well suited to its locale. Dine on expertly prepared heritage beef, and sip a perfectly mixed cocktail.
• The Living Room – The W’s lobby bar is ideal to see and be seen, and the energy here is unmatched. Stop for a bold cocktail or mocktail, and order a small plate (or something to share).
• Prohibition Bar – Perched atop the Foshay Tower on the 27th floor, Prohibition Bar is unmatched. Take in the stunning panoramic view, while the bartender stirs up something special.

Amenities:

• The SWEAT Fitness Center
• Pet-friendly
• Parking – Valet

What’s Close:

• Orchestra Hall
• Minneapolis Convention Center
• IDS Center
• The Armory
• Theater District

This sweet boutique in downtown’s historic Elliot Park is contemporary and modern, but has a cozy sensibility. Elliot Park Hotel is one of the oldest neighborhoods in Minneapolis, and the hotel embraces community and connection. The staff here is exceptionally well versed in Minneapolis events and locales, and will gladly guide you toward a unique experience.

Stars: 4
Restaurants:

• Tavola – Elliot Park Hotel’s onsite restaurant is warmly inviting, and leans heavily into local, seasonal fare. Tavola also boasts an award-winning wine list. Enjoy small plates or sharable spreads, and don’t skip on the ever-popular Sunday brunch.

Amenities:

• Fitness Center
• Pet-friendly
• Parking – Valet

What’s Close:

• U.S. Bank Stadium
• Minneapolis Convention Center
• The Armory

The Emery in Downtown Minneapolis has a classically cool midcentury vibe, and each suite has a unique personality. But for the ultimate in luxury, you’ll want the top-floor Marble Suite with its decadent, deep soaking tub, and floor-to-ceiling windows.

Stars: 4-4.5
Restaurants:

• Giulia – The north Italian-inspired restaurant might just satisfy the most compelling case of wanderlust. Brought to you by an award-winning chef, you’re sure to have a memorable meal.
• Spyhouse Coffee – Veer off the lobby and into Spyhouse Coffee for a classically brewed cuppa, or choose something a little more fanciful. Either way, you’ll want to round it out with a flaky pastry to start your day.

Amenities:

• Fitness Center
• Banker’s Hour – Complimentary craft beer tastings in the lobby daily from 4 to 5 pm. (Weekdays)
• Pet-friendly
• Parking – Valet, or self-park nearby

What’s Close:

• U.S. Bank Stadium
• The Armory
• The Guthrie Theater
• Mill City Museum
• Gold Medal Park

From the moment you into its art deco foyer, Rand Tower Hotel will take your breath away. This dramatic, nearly century-old building in Downtown Minneapolis is the perfect home for a luxury hotel, and Rand Tower Hotel meets the moment.

Stars: 4
Restaurants:

• Blondette – For weekend brunch, you can’t beat the atmosphere at Blondette. With a retractable glass roof, you’ll have the best of patio dining no matter the weather.
• Bar Rufus – Rand Tower’s modern American gastropub is a lively place to grab a bite or sip something special.
• Miaou Miaou – The Rand Tower Hotel’s fifth floor cocktail lounge fuses French with the tropics for a deliciously unique experience.

Amenities:

• Pet-friendly
• Parking – Valet, or self-park nearby

What’s Close:

• City Center
• Nicollet Mall
• Target Center
• The Armory
• U.S. Bank Stadium