Best Hotels in Minneapolis

Minneapolis hotel stock divides into two clear categories: downtown properties connected to the Skyway System (essential in winter) and smaller boutique hotels in the Warehouse District or near the arts institutions. The Skyway — 80 blocks of enclosed bridges linking hotels, offices, Target Field, Target Center, US Bank Stadium, and most downtown restaurants — is not a gimmick; in January it makes the difference between a comfortable city visit and a painful one. Most major hotels downtown connect directly.

Warehouse District

The Hewing Hotel — 300 N Washington Ave. The most design-considered hotel in Minneapolis, occupying a converted 1897 timber-frame warehouse. The 124 rooms and suites retain the original Douglas fir beams and brick, with Nordic-influenced furnishings. The rooftop pool deck (open seasonally) and ground-floor sauna are defining amenities. The Tullibee restaurant focuses on Minnesota-sourced ingredients. Located 3 blocks from First Avenue and connected to the Skyway. From approximately $200–$320 per night as of 2026.

Loews Minneapolis Hotel — 601 First Ave N. A 251-room full-service hotel in the former Farmers & Mechanics Bank building, physically attached to Target Center (Timberwolves arena). The location is the primary argument: Skyway-connected, walkable to every Warehouse District venue, and with direct arena access for Timberwolves or Lynx games. The Solera restaurant on the ground floor is a reliable choice for pre-game dining. From approximately $170–$280 per night.

Le Méridien Chambers Minneapolis — 901 Hennepin Ave, Downtown. A boutique hotel with one of the most distinctive art programs in any US hotel: 200+ original works by artists including Damien Hirst, Chuck Close, and Kehinde Wiley throughout the rooms and public spaces. 60 rooms; Skyway connected. From approximately $180–$300 per night.

Downtown and Nicollet Mall

Kimpton Grand Hotel Minneapolis — 615 Second Ave S. The 2020 renovation of a 1915 building on the Nicollet Mall corridor. The Parlour bar is a consistently busy after-work destination. 269 rooms; Skyway connected. From approximately $180–$300 per night.

The W Minneapolis — The Foshay — 821 Marquette Ave S. The Foshay Tower (1929) was the tallest building in Minneapolis for 44 years. The W conversion retains the 1920s Art Deco details — the observation deck on the 30th floor is accessible to hotel guests — while adding the brand’s signature nightlife programming. 229 rooms. From approximately $160–$280 per night.

Hilton Minneapolis — 1001 Marquette Ave S. The city’s largest hotel at 821 rooms. Functions primarily as a convention hotel — the Minneapolis Convention Center is directly connected — but offers competitive rates outside major events. Skyway connected. From approximately $140–$220 per night.

Hyatt Regency Minneapolis — 1300 Nicollet Mall. A 533-room convention hotel with the Skyway connection and a location at the southern end of Nicollet Mall. From approximately $150–$250 per night. Reliable choice for business travel or visits centred on the Minneapolis Convention Center.

Near Arts Institutions

Graduate Minneapolis — 615 Washington Ave SE, Dinkytown. A 90-room boutique hotel in the University of Minnesota campus neighbourhood, themed around university culture and local sports history. It is the closest hotel to the U of M campus and the Green Line LRT. About 1.5 miles from the Walker and Mia via the Midtown Greenway cycling path. From approximately $110–$180 per night.

Courtyard by Marriott Minneapolis Downtown — 1500 Washington Ave S, near US Bank Stadium. A standard-format Courtyard in a useful location for visitors primarily attending stadium events (Vikings games, major concerts at US Bank Stadium). From approximately $120–$190 per night.

Uptown and South Minneapolis

Uptown is not a hotel-dense neighbourhood — most properties here are extended-stay or apartment-style. The best option for visitors who want to be near the Chain of Lakes is:

Aloft Minneapolis — 900 Washington Ave S, Mill District. A 155-room Aloft located between downtown and Uptown, approximately 1 mile from the Walker and a 15-minute walk from Bde Maka Ska. More design-forward than a standard business hotel. From approximately $120–$190 per night.

Budget Options

HI Minneapolis Hostel — 2400 Stevens Ave S, Whittier. The most established budget option, a 55-room hostel in the Whittier neighbourhood, 2 miles south of downtown. Dormitory beds from approximately $40–$55 per night; private rooms approximately $90–$120 as of 2026. Walking distance from the Mia; bus to downtown approximately 20 minutes.

Choosing a Neighbourhood

Downtown/Warehouse District is the right base for most visits: Skyway access, proximity to sports venues, walkable to the best restaurants and First Avenue. The Hewing and Le Méridien Chambers are the design standouts; Loews is the best-positioned for sports.

Near the U of M (Dinkytown) makes sense if the itinerary is heavy on Northeast Minneapolis galleries, the East Bank arts scene, or travel east to Saint Paul on the Green Line.

South Minneapolis / Uptown area is the right choice only for visitors primarily focused on outdoor activities at the Chain of Lakes or the Midtown Greenway. Transit connections to downtown are reliable but add 20–30 minutes.

Booking Notes

The biggest demand spikes in Minneapolis are: the US Bank Stadium concert calendar (Taylor Swift and comparable acts bring in 40,000+ people who need rooms), Twins home openers in April, and the college football season September–November (U of M games at Huntington Bank Stadium). The city also fills during Pride (June) and Art-A-Whirl (May). Book 4–6 weeks ahead for these windows; other weekends often have same-week availability.