W Minneapolis The Foshay is the flashiest hotel in the city, and it earns the attention. It is inspired by the Foshay Tower, the 1929 skyscraper modelled on the Washington Monument that dominated the Minneapolis skyline for decades, and it plays up the Art Deco heritage inside and out with gold, geometry and theatrical lighting. The hotel has three restaurants, including Manny’s Steakhouse, a lobby bar called The Living Room with a live DJ and a dance floor, and the Prohibition Bar on the 27th floor, while a 30th-floor observation deck gives views across the city. It is not a quiet, understated place, so it suits couples, groups of friends and travellers who want energy and a sense of occasion, and it is less suited to anyone who wants a hushed night. The address, 821 Marquette Avenue, puts you in the middle of downtown, with Target Field, U.S. Bank Stadium, Orchestra Hall and the Minneapolis Convention Center nearby and a light rail station at Nicollet Mall. Suites include soaking tubs and city views.
Location and getting around
The hotel is at 821 Marquette Avenue, in the downtown core, with bus stops and the Nicollet Mall light rail station nearby. The airport is about twelve miles away, and the hotel does not run an airport shuttle, so plan on light rail, a taxi or a rideshare. Downtown restaurants, the Nicollet Mall shopping street and the Skyway system are close, which matters in winter, and the Mill District and Stone Arch Bridge are a short ride or a longer walk.
Rooms and amenities
The hotel lists suites such as the Penthouse I King Suite and the Urban King Suite, each with city views and soaking tubs, along with accessible rooms. The fitness centre is complimentary and includes treadmills, machines, free weights and Peloton equipment, there is a business centre, and room service is available. The property lists nearly 7,000 square feet of meeting and event space, so you may share the lobby with a wedding or a corporate group.
Pets are welcome, with a cleaning fee and a nightly charge for up to two pets per room. The page does not mention a pool, spa or rooftop terrace, so look elsewhere if those matter to you.
Who it suits and what to know: couples celebrating something, friends on a weekend away and sports fans heading to a game will enjoy the atmosphere, particularly the lobby bar and the 27th-floor bar. Light sleepers should ask for a higher floor away from the lobby noise. Valet parking is charged by the day and is not cheap, and check-in is at 4pm with a minimum age of 21.
Book Manny’s ahead on busy nights, and check what is on at Target Center or the stadium, because event days push up rates and crowd the area. Ask at booking about the observation deck and bar opening times, since these can change with events and seasons.
Why stay here
- ✓Art Deco design
- ✓On-site steakhouse
- ✓Living Room lobby bar with DJ
- ✓27th-floor Prohibition Bar
- ✓30th-floor observation deck
- ✓Complimentary fitness centre with Peloton
- ✓Room service
- ✓Pet-friendly rooms
Good questions
What is the Foshay connection?+
The hotel is inspired by the Foshay Tower, the landmark 1929 skyscraper, and echoes its Art Deco style.
Does the hotel have a pool or spa?+
The hotel’s own information does not list a pool or spa. It does list a complimentary fitness centre and an observation deck.
Is there an airport shuttle?+
No. The airport is about twelve miles away and the hotel does not offer a shuttle, so use light rail, a taxi or a rideshare.
