Minneapolis, MinnesotaDowntown West
Hotel Ivy
Art Deco ziggurat tower
Downtown West Minneapolis, Minnesota
Renovated
2024
Price
$$$
Rated for
Design Heritage WellnessOutside the door
The house
MarriottArt Deco ziggurat tower
The stepped 1930 tower is a rare Art Deco ziggurat, housing historic suites above an underground spa and late-night agave bar.
“With soaking tubs and smart TVs in every room, Hotel Ivy is sleek and sophisticated.”
What it’s good at
Notable
Stepped profiles and clean architectural lines reflect the surrounding 1930s tower facade.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Also in Condé Nast Traveler and AFAR.
Hotel Ivy, A Luxury Collection Hotel, Minneapolis takes, as its starting point, the Ivy Tower, a ziggurat-style landmark reminiscent of some of New York’s early skyscrapers.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Nicollet Mall sits just around the corner, and the Minneapolis Convention Center is two blocks away.
1 of 4
The rooms
Marble bathrooms rival the bedrooms in size, each fitted with a deep soaking tub looking out across the city.
The spa
Cushioned daybeds sit beside a linear fireplace in the lounge, and therapists perform Biologique Recherche facials.
Soaking tub and gym
Stainless steel spouts fill the heated hydrotherapy tub, and the fitness center includes a mirrored movement studio.
Restaurant
Breva Bar & Grill
Globe chandeliers hang above marble tables and woven chairs, and the kitchen serves Upper Midwest comfort dishes.
The cavernous lobby is an elegant study in sharp edges, marble, glass, and winter-white fabrics, which lends it a mid-century modern air.
Bar
Masa & Agave
This subterranean cantina sits beneath pressed ceilings, serving Mexico City street tacos and over 300 agave spirits.
How it began
The ziggurat went up in 1930 as the first of four church towers, before the Great Depression halted construction.
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.