Hotel Ivy occupies a tower that was first commissioned by the Second Church of Christ, Scientist, listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1986 and now run as a Luxury Collection hotel. It has 136 rooms and suites, each with original artwork, fine linens and limestone bathrooms, and the penthouse suite offers about 1,900 square feet of indoor space with a private rooftop balcony. The hotel is quietly luxurious rather than loud: the Anda Spa has nine treatment rooms, a crystal sauna and hydrotherapy, the Anda Fitness Center has Technogym equipment, and dining is split across Breva Bar and Grill, Masa and Agave and Bar Edera, with the Thor Cigar Lounge open on an outdoor terrace from April to November. The location, at 201 South Eleventh Street, is connected to the skyway system, which makes a winter stay far more pleasant, because you can reach restaurants, shops and the Nicollet Mall light rail station without a coat. It suits couples, spa-goers and travellers who value architecture and calm service over scene and spectacle.
Location and getting around
The hotel stands at the southern end of downtown, with skyway access, and the Government Plaza and Nicollet Mall light rail stations nearby. It is about eight miles from the airport, with no shuttle, and parking is off site at a nearby garage, billed daily, so plan for the cost if you drive. The Walker Art Center, the Sculpture Garden and Mia are a short ride away, and the Guthrie Theater and Mill District are reachable by light rail or a rideshare.
Rooms and amenities
Rooms are designed around art and materials rather than gadgets, and the limestone bathrooms are a highlight. The spa is the draw for many guests, and it is worth booking treatments early at weekends. The fitness centre is well equipped, and the three restaurants and bars give you options without leaving the building. Pets are welcome up to a size limit, with a fee per stay. The hotel’s information does not list a swimming pool, so families who want one should look elsewhere. Electric vehicle charging is not offered on site.
Who it suits and what to know: couples, anniversary travellers and visitors who plan to spend an evening at a theatre or restaurant will find the Ivy comfortable and well placed. It is also a good choice for a cold-weather city break because of the skyway access. The hotel is smaller than the big downtown towers, so rooms can sell out for events at the convention centre and stadium.
Check the cigar terrace dates if that interests you, and ask about spa packages when booking. Ask the hotel about spa packages and about arrangements for parking at the nearby garage when you book, as both can affect the total cost of a stay.
Why stay here
- ✓Historic Art Deco tower
- ✓Anda Spa with crystal sauna
- ✓Anda Fitness Center
- ✓Breva Bar and Grill
- ✓Masa and Agave
- ✓Bar Edera
- ✓Skyway connection
- ✓Pet-friendly rooms
Good questions
Is Hotel Ivy connected to the skyways?+
Yes. The hotel is connected to the Minneapolis skyway system, which is useful in cold weather.
Does Hotel Ivy have a spa?+
Yes. Anda Spa has nine treatment rooms, a crystal sauna and hydrotherapy.
Is there a swimming pool?+
The hotel’s own information does not list a pool. It does list a spa and a fitness centre.
