Renaissance Minneapolis Hotel, The DepotvsLoews Minneapolis Hotel
Both properties are rated highly by experts. Overall, Loews Minneapolis Hotel is preferred by most reviewers compared to Renaissance Minneapolis Hotel, The Depot. Loews Minneapolis Hotel has a TripExpert Score of 88 with praise from 9 reviews like Fodor's, Star Service and Condé Nast Traveler.
Renaissance Minneapolis Hotel, The Depot
225 S 3rd Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55401
From $95/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Travel + Leisure
"The Milwaukee Road Depot opened in 1899; today, this restored historic complex features 225 hotel rooms, an enclosed ice-skating rink, and a 15,000-square-foot indoor water park." Full review
Rough Guide
"The historic Depot building recently underwent massive renovations and now boasts an enormous indoor water park, luxury accommodation, dining and even an ice rink."
Gayot
"Exceeding expectations at a popular chain hotel."
Star Service
"This is a visually stimulating hotel, and the traditional tack is hit with commercial and leisure folk." Full review
Loews Minneapolis Hotel
601 1st Ave North, Minneapolis, MN 55403
From $101/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
Travel + Leisure
"In the 255 rooms, all is quiet and modern; the beds are outfitted with Frette linens and backed by chic glass headboards etched with stylized Minneapolis landmarks like the Stone Arch Bridge." Full review
Star Service
"This was the first Minneapolis hotel to shed tradition and go ultra-chic, spawning a trend of new, modern hotels with higher levels of service unseen before in the Twin Cities." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
81.9
"This 255-room downtown hotel blends ultramodern aesthetics (Indonesian Paldao–wood walls, Grecian marble floors) and local flavor (photographs by area artists)." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"In the heart of downtown Minneapolis, between the Target Center and Hennepin Ave...a sleek and modern, 251-room high-rise hotel that appeals to couples, tourists, and business travelers alike." Full review
Star Service
"This striking 20-story high-rise is part of the multipurpose Mayo Clinic Square, and the hotel's proximity to off-site dining and entertainment should not be overlooked." Full review
Not For Tourists
"Modern and fancy with a bar."
Gayot
"This visually stunning art hotel offers warm Midwest hospitality."
Jetsetter
"Arty minimalist glamazon for techies, oenophiles and cocktail lovers." Full review
Fodor's
"This fashionable boutique hotel, steps away from the bustling Warehouse District, is a sleek, serene environment." Full review