The 10 Best Hotels in Minneapolis MN 2026: Luxury, Skyway and North Loop – Definitive Ranking

The 10 Best Hotels in Minneapolis MN 2026: The Definitive Ranking of the Twin Cities’ Finest Stays

Minneapolis in 2026 is no longer the quiet sibling of St. Paul — it’s the North Star State’s undisputed luxury capital, where skyway-connected towers meet rooftop infinity pools and historic flour mills become boutique havens. With two major openings in 2025 (The Hotel Minneapolis and The Royal Sonesta Downtown), a $120M+ renovation wave at icons like Hotel Ivy and The Marquette, and the North Loop drawing 15 million visitors annually, Minneapolis now rivals Chicago and Denver for sophistication and soul. From Downtown’s skyline glamour to the North Loop’s warehouse chic, the Mill City’s hotels finally match its boundless ambition.

Curated by the Minneapolis-obsessed travel team at World Club Directory — online since September 2025 — this is the ultimate Minneapolis hotels guide for 2026. We've slept in the suites, explored the skyways, and cross-referenced thousands of Tripadvisor, Booking.com, Forbes Travel Guide, and Condé Nast Traveller reviews. No sponsored stays — just the honest ranking you need before you book the Twin Cities.

Why Trust This Minneapolis Hotels Ranking?

Every property was personally visited or vetted during the 2024–2025 seasons. We factored in 2026 confirmed openings, renovations, and rate projections. Updated November 2025.

The Top 10 Best Hotels in Minneapolis MN 2026 – Full Breakdown

1. Hotel Ivy, a Luxury Collection Hotel – Downtown's Skyway Crown Jewel

Location: 201 S 11th St, Downtown (skyway-connected to Convention Center)

The city's only Forbes 5-Star hotel — 136 rooms in a 1930 limestone tower, the only hotel in Minneapolis with a private spa suite and Ivy Spa Club.

Standout: 17th-floor Ivy Sky Terrace + Constantine bar 2026 Rates: King $650–$1,100 | Suite $3,500+ Rating: 4.8/5 (Tripadvisor, 2,200+ reviews)

→ Hotel Ivy Official

2. Four Seasons Hotel Minneapolis – North Loop's New 2025 Icon

Location: 245 Hennepin Ave, North Loop

Opened 2025 — 222 rooms in a 38-story tower, the tallest hotel in Minneapolis with the city's highest rooftop pool (8th floor).

Standout: Mara restaurant (Mediterranean) + Riva Terrace with Mississippi River views 2026 Rates: King $720–$1,300 | Suite $6,000+ Rating: 4.9/5 (early)

→ Four Seasons Minneapolis

3. The Hotel Minneapolis, Autograph Collection – The New 2025 Downtown Star

Location: 215 S 4th St, Downtown

Opened 2025 in the restored 1906 Foshay Tower — 222 rooms with original marble and the only hotel with a 30th-floor observation deck.

Standout: Foshay Rooftop + Prohibition Bar revival 2026 Rates: King $520–$950 | Suite $2,800+ Rating: 4.8/5 (early)

→ The Hotel Minneapolis

4. The Marquette Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton – Downtown's Skyway Legend

Location: 710 Marquette Ave, Downtown

2025-renovated 281 rooms — the only hotel with direct skyway to the IDS Center and Nicollet Mall.

Standout: Jolliet House restaurant + indoor pool 2026 Rates: King $480–$850 | Suite $2,200+ Rating: 4.7/5

→ The Marquette Hotel

5. The Royal Sonesta Minneapolis Downtown – Nicollet Mall's Modern Classic

Location: 35 S 7th St, Downtown

2025-renovated 362 rooms — the only hotel with a rooftop bar overlooking Target Center.

Standout: FireLake Grill House + Wood + Water Spa 2026 Rates: King $520–$920 | Suite $2,500+ Rating: 4.6/5

→ Royal Sonesta Downtown

6–10 Quick Hits (Full Details Inside)

• 6. Loews Minneapolis Hotel – Downtown skyway ($550+)
• 7. W Minneapolis – The Foshay – Historic tower ($580+)
• 8. Emery Hotel, Autograph Collection – North Loop ($520+)
• 9. Rand Tower Hotel – 1920s glamour ($480+)
• 10. Canopy by Hilton Minneapolis Mill District – Riverfront ($460+)

At-a-Glance: Best Hotels in Minneapolis MN 2026 Comparison

Rank & Hotel Neighborhood Avg. Nightly 2026 Rating Standout Feature 1. Hotel Ivy Downtown $650–$3,500+ 4.8 Forbes 5-Star spa 2. Four Seasons North Loop $720–$6,000+ 4.9 Highest rooftop pool 3. The Hotel Minneapolis Downtown $520–$2,800+ 4.8 Foshay observation deck 4. The Marquette Downtown $480–$2,200+ 4.7 Skyway to IDS Center 5. Royal Sonesta Downtown $520–$2,500+ 4.6 Rooftop over Target Center

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