Hewing Hotel is the most Minneapolis of the city’s hotels. It occupies the Andrews Building, a handsome brick and timber warehouse built in 1897 to serve the region’s farming and milling trade, in the North Loop, the old warehouse district that has become the city’s best neighbourhood for restaurants, bars and independent shops. The building became a hotel in 2016 and received a property-wide refresh in 2026, and the design leans into the past, with exposed brick, heavy timber beams and a warm, lodge-like feel that suits a Minnesota winter perfectly. Downstairs, Tullibee is the signature restaurant, built around wood-fired cooking, hyper-local sourcing and northern traditions of foraging and butchery. Upstairs, the rooftop is the hotel’s calling card, with a sauna and spa pool open all year, a fireplace in winter and a view across the North Loop to the downtown skyline. Sitting in hot water under a cold, starry sky is a very Minnesotan pleasure. It suits couples and design-minded travellers who want character, good food and a lively neighbourhood on the doorstep rather than a corporate tower.
Location and getting around: the hotel is at 300 North Washington Avenue, in the heart of the North Loop. Target Field and First Avenue are an easy walk, the Stone Arch Bridge and Mill City Museum are around twenty minutes on foot along the riverfront, and the METRO light rail from Target Field station takes you to the airport and Mall of America. Dozens of the city’s best restaurants, bars and coffee shops are within a few blocks.
Rooms: the rooms keep the warehouse character, with exposed brick, timber and big windows, combined with modern comforts after the 2026 refresh. Room sizes and views vary because of the historic building, so check the room type carefully when booking, and ask for a quieter room if you are a light sleeper on a weekend.
Who it suits: couples, food lovers and travellers who want a stylish, characterful base in the city’s liveliest neighbourhood. It works for business travellers who prefer a boutique feel, too.
Good to know: the rooftop sauna and spa pool are open year-round, which is a real treat in November. Book Tullibee ahead at weekends. Ask the hotel about parking and breakfast when you book, as central North Loop parking is limited and charged.
Why stay here
- ✓Tullibee wood-fired restaurant
- ✓Rooftop sauna open year-round
- ✓Rooftop spa pool
- ✓Winter rooftop fireplace
- ✓Historic 1897 warehouse building
- ✓Property-wide refresh in 2026
- ✓Skyline views from the rooftop
- ✓Walk to Target Field and First Avenue
Good questions
Is the Hewing Hotel rooftop open in winter?+
Yes, the rooftop sauna and spa pool are open year-round. In winter a fireplace keeps the rooftop cosy.
What is the Hewing Hotel building?+
It is the Andrews Building, a warehouse built in 1897 to serve the region’s agricultural trade. It became a hotel in 2016 and was refreshed throughout in 2026.
What restaurant is at the Hewing Hotel?+
Tullibee is the signature restaurant, focused on wood-fired cooking and hyper-local northern ingredients. Booking ahead is wise at weekends.
