The Lofton Hotel
Boutique-origin, design-forward urban hotel with a sleek, slightly theatrical aesthetic. Not flashy for the sake of it — the design has a coherent point of view, and the bones of the independent original still show through.
Ask the front desk about a complimentary day pass to Life Time Fitness across the street — the enormous facility has a 25-meter indoor lap pool, group classes, and far more equipment than the on-site gym
Why It Matters
One of the best-located hotels in Minneapolis — directly across from Target Center with a Skyway connection, steps from First Avenue and the Hennepin Theatre district, and a short walk to Target Field. Has a full-service spa (Embury Spa) on the 6th floor, which is rare for this price tier downtown. The Cosmos restaurant has been an in-demand neighborhood fixture for over 20 years.
Built as a one-off independent hotel in the Plymouth Building — a 22-story downtown tower with granite staircases and oversized windows — The Lofton has gone through a few brand chapters, from Graves 601 to Loews to its current life under Hilton's Tapestry Collection. It carries its independent DNA well. Public spaces run with zebra-striped Japanese hardwood, futuristic furnishings, and considered lighting. Rooms come with hardwood floors, Italian linens, limestone-topped bathroom vanities, and glass basins. The service skews Midwestern: friendly, unpretentious, and genuinely helpful — which is harder to find than it sounds.
Where You'll Stay
7 room types available
2 Queen Beds Deluxe Landmark View
Double queen configuration with landmark city views — a good option for families or friends sharing. Same premium bedding and bathroom finishes as other Deluxe rooms.
2 Queens
King 1 Bedroom Performer Suite
The top-of-house penthouse-level suite. Panoramic downtown Minneapolis views from upper floors, plus a baby grand piano — which tells you what kind of guest they're going for. Separate living area with lounge seating. This is the room that gets gifted to regulars who get upgraded. Multiple guests describe it as the best room in the building.
1 KingKing 1 Bedroom Poet Suite
One-bedroom suite with a separate living area. Named with a creative nod to the hotel's artistic identity. Larger footprint than standard rooms with a distinct seating area. Great for longer stays or when you want room to spread out.
1 KingKing 1 Bedroom Soiree Suite
One-bedroom suite option positioned for entertaining or special occasions, per the name. Separate bedroom and living space. Exact layout differs from the Poet and Performer suites.
1 KingKing Bed Corner Landmark View
Corner rooms with wraparound city views. These are the rooms that get consistently singled out in guest reviews for their views — especially striking at night. Frette Italian sheets, pillowtop bed, in-room safe, and the same limestone-and-glass bathrooms as standard kings.
1 KingKing Bed Room
Entry-level king rooms across the 22-story tower. Hardwood floors, Frette Italian linens, pillowtop mattress, flat-screen TV, mini-bar, in-room safe, and limestone bathroom vanities with glass basins. Rain showers in the bathrooms.
1 King
King Bed with Whirlpool Bathtub
King room with an in-room whirlpool bathtub. Popular for romantic stays. Same design finishes throughout, with the addition of the jetted tub as the star feature.
1 KingThe Property
Eat & Drink
3 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
On the 6th floor alongside the Embury Spa. Equipped with Peloton bikes and weight-training machines. Free for hotel guests. Fitness classes are available.
Across the street from the hotel. Huge facility with 5-lane x 25-meter indoor lap pool, extensive cardio and strength equipment, and group fitness classes. Day passes cost $30, but guests can sometimes get a complimentary pass from the front desk.
15,000 sq ft of flexible meeting and event space including the Stone Arch Ballroom (5,600 sq ft, 17-foot ceilings) and 12 breakout rooms. Private dining in Cosmos for up to 80 guests. In-house catering and AV services.
The hotel connects directly to the 11-mile Minneapolis Skyway System — climate-controlled indoor walkways linking Target Center, major offices, retailers, and entertainment venues. Particularly valuable in winter.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
With internet access, scanning, and printing capabilities.
Includes the Stone Arch Ballroom (5,600 sq ft, 17-foot ceilings), 12 rooms total.
$54 per day
On-site, $23 per day. Additional event pricing may apply.
Dogs and cats welcome. Non-refundable $100 pet fee.
The hotel does not have a swimming pool. Life Time Fitness across the street has a 25m indoor lap pool available via day pass.
Direct access to the 11-mile climate-controlled Skyway System.
Full-service spa with massages, facials, body treatments, nails, and blow-outs. Open to non-hotel guests with complimentary valet.
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