Hyatt Centric Downtown MinneapolisvsThe Chambers Hotel
Both properties are praised by travel writers. On balance, Le Meridien Chambers Minneapolis is the choice of most reviewers compared to Kimpton Grand Hotel Minneapolis. Le Meridien Chambers Minneapolis comes in at 87 with approval from 10 reviews including Lonely Planet, Frommer's and DK Eyewitness.
Hyatt Centric Downtown Minneapolis
615 Second Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55402
From $85/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Travel + Leisure
"This 140-room hotel has been setting the standard for luxury in Minneapolis since it opened in 2000." Full review
Star Service
"The Grand Hotel continues to earn the honor of Minnesota's best boutique-hotel; no real surprise from California's Kimpton chain." Full review
Gayot
"The place to stay in Minneapolis if you're a rock star or simply a lover of luxury."
DK Eyewitness
"The Minneapolis Grand Hotel is just that - grand. This downtown hotel has 140 uniquely different rooms from which to choose."
On the Grid
"Named one of the 500 best hotels in the world by Travel Leisure, the Grand Hotel in Minneapolis excels at every level." Full review
Jetsetter
"Old-school on the outside, thoroughly modern on the inside, with wine happy hours and Midwestern and Asian fare." Full review
Fodor's
"This boutique hotel, in the heart of the Business District, offers traditional rooms with crown molding, an on-site spa, and complimentary access to a 58,000 square foot gym." Full review
Michelin Guide
"The décor is old-fashioned in the best sense of the word, not dusty or dated but full of sumptuous, classic materials...holds a fine restaurant and bar, plus all the business facilities you could need" Full review
The Chambers Hotel
901 Hennepin Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55403
From $111/night
- Pet Friendly
- Laundry Service
- Fitness Center
- Family Friendly
- Multilingual
- Meeting Rooms
Concierge
"With more than 200 works of modern art on display and just 60 rooms, Chambers is either a hotel acting as an art gallery or vice versa—you decide."
Frommer's
"As much a contemporary art museum as lodging, the luxury hotel's spare white walls and minimalist design showcase 250 original modern paintings, sculpture, and video installations." Full review
Lonely Planet
"Actually, it's both, with 200 artworks (including Damien Hirst's floating bull's head at the front desk) spread throughout, and 60 minimalist rooms with luxury touches, like heated bathroom floors." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"With more than 200 works of modern art on display and just 60 rooms, Chambers is either a hotel acting as an art gallery or vice versa—you decide." Full review
Gayot
"Housed in two landmark revival buildings... All rooms boast high ceilings, large windows and a David-Rockwell-designed, monochromatic design scheme."
DK Eyewitness
"This hotel combines art, design, and culinary skill in its presentation to guests and lives up to its name with luxury at every corner."
Not For Tourists
"Serious art collection and an ice bar in the winter."
Star Service
"This elegant, arty retreat retains its status as a genuine sophisticate, competing with Kimpton's Grand and the newer Hotel Ivy." Full review
Fodor's
"Eclectic art adorns the gleaming white walls of this ultrahip and trendy boutique hotel in the downtown Theatre District, giving off a cosmopolitan, mod feel." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"These minimalist digs put the spotlight where it belongs: on the 200-plus pieces of world-renowned contemporary art prominently displayed throughout the lobby of this 60-room boutique hotel." Full review