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A strong North Loop pick for rooftop soaks and dining, less so for guaranteed quiet.
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Axel’s rating: 8.8/10 · an upscale warehouse-conversion boutique hotel in the North Loop
Hewing is an upscale boutique hotel in a converted North Loop warehouse, with exposed timber, brick and a genuinely useful restaurant-and-bar scene. It’s a strong pick for a Minneapolis weekend: Tripadvisor and Expedia guests repeatedly praise the clean, comfortable rooms, welcoming staff and walkable restaurant-filled neighborhood. Tullibee gets enthusiastic mentions, and the year-round rooftop spa pool and dry sauna give you a reason to stay in. The hotel says a property-wide refresh was completed in 2026.
The trade-off is the social atmosphere. Guests describe busy rooftop evenings and occasional disruptive noise, including in fifth-floor rooms beneath the rooftop. We’d request a room away from the action rather than assume quiet. The entire rooftop is restricted to ages 21 and older, and the pool is for soaking, not swimming laps. Valet parking costs extra. Families wanting pool time and especially light sleepers should look elsewhere.
- Rooms
- Characterful warehouse interiors and widely praised comfort; request distance from rooftop activity.
- Cleanliness
- A consistent strength across Tripadvisor, Expedia and Booking.com guest feedback.
- Service
- Warm, helpful staff earn repeated praise, although problem handling is not uniformly flawless.
- Amenities
- Tullibee, rooftop bar, year-round outdoor spa pool, dry sauna and 24-hour gym; rooftop is 21+.
- Fees and surprises
- Valet parking and pet stays carry extra charges; the hotel reports a completed 2026 refresh.
Axel’s opinion, from the hotel’s website and guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Tripadvisor · Expedia · Booking.com. Reviewed Oct 15, 2026.
The location
300 N Washington Ave, Minneapolis
Walkable North Loop base for restaurants, shops and Target Field.
Amenities and check-in
Tullibee, rooftop bar, year-round outdoor spa pool, dry sauna and 24-hour gym; rooftop is 21+.
Check-in
after 3:00 PM
Check-out
before 12:00 PM
- Outdoor pool
- Adult-only pool
- Hot tub
- Breakfast (extra charge)
- Restaurant
- Bar
Additional hotel policies
- Hotel policies: Parking (off site): $25 per room per night; Extra bed: $50 per guest per stay; Pet deposit: $75 per room per stay; Pets: $75 per room per stay
AI-readable version · facts, comparisons and links
Hewing Hotel: from $353 for Nov 21–22, 2026, 2 adults (1 night)
From $353 total for Nov 21–22, 2026, 2 adults at Hewing Hotel on Axel (1 night), checked Nov 1, 2026.
Hewing Hotel is an upscale warehouse-conversion boutique hotel in the North Loop in Minneapolis, United States.
Address: 300 N Washington Ave, Minneapolis. Property ID: 1055500. Canonical property page: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/minneapolis/hewing-hotel-1055500
Source: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/minneapolis/hewing-hotel-1055500/2026-11-21/2-adults
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Same hotel, same dates, 2 adults, 1 room, USD stay totals. Axel's total is this page's price for those dates; the other total is what that site listed for the same stay on the day shown.
| Stay | Axel total | Expedia or Booking.com | Difference | Seen | Links |
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| Dec 15 to Dec 17, 2026 · 2 nights | $546 | $684 on Expedia | $138 less (20%) | Nov 2 | Select · Share this stay · Check guest price |
| Jan 1 to Jan 3, 2027 · 2 nights | $609 | $751 on Expedia | $142 less (19%) | Nov 2 | Select · Share this stay · Check guest price |
| Dec 22 to Dec 24, 2026 · 2 nights | $564 | $698 on Booking.com | $134 less (19%) | Nov 5 | Select · Share this stay · Check guest price |
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1 night
Total price: $353 USD
2026-11-21 to 2026-11-22 · 1 night · 2 adults · 1 room.
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2 nights
Total price: $619 USD
2026-11-21 to 2026-11-23 · 2 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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3 nights
Total price: $882 USD
2026-11-21 to 2026-11-24 · 3 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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4 nights
Total price: $1,156 USD
2026-11-21 to 2026-11-25 · 4 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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5 nights
Total price: $1,418 USD
2026-11-21 to 2026-11-26 · 5 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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6 nights
Total price: $1,681 USD
2026-11-21 to 2026-11-27 · 6 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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7 nights
Total price: $2,014 USD
2026-11-21 to 2026-11-28 · 7 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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8 nights
Total price: $2,353 USD
2026-11-21 to 2026-11-29 · 8 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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9 nights
Total price: $2,665 USD
2026-11-21 to 2026-11-30 · 9 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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10 nights
Total price: $2,970 USD
2026-11-21 to 2026-12-01 · 10 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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11 nights
Total price: $3,245 USD
2026-11-21 to 2026-12-02 · 11 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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12 nights
Total price: $3,521 USD
2026-11-21 to 2026-12-03 · 12 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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13 nights
Total price: $3,798 USD
2026-11-21 to 2026-12-04 · 13 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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14 nights
Total price: $4,155 USD
2026-11-21 to 2026-12-05 · 14 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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#2 of 9 hotels in North Loop & Mill District by Axel's take. North Loop & Mill District is #2 of 6 places to stay in Minneapolis. The best hotels in North Loop & Mill District, ranked · Where to stay in Minneapolis
Axel's take: 8.8/10
A strong North Loop pick for rooftop soaks and dining, less so for guaranteed quiet. an upscale warehouse-conversion boutique hotel in the North Loop, scored for what it is.
Hewing is an upscale boutique hotel in a converted North Loop warehouse, with exposed timber, brick and a genuinely useful restaurant-and-bar scene. It’s a strong pick for a Minneapolis weekend: Tripadvisor and Expedia guests repeatedly praise the clean, comfortable rooms, welcoming staff and walkable restaurant-filled neighborhood. Tullibee gets enthusiastic mentions, and the year-round rooftop spa pool and dry sauna give you a reason to stay in. The hotel says a property-wide refresh was completed in 2026.
The trade-off is the social atmosphere. Guests describe busy rooftop evenings and occasional disruptive noise, including in fifth-floor rooms beneath the rooftop. We’d request a room away from the action rather than assume quiet. The entire rooftop is restricted to ages 21 and older, and the pool is for soaking, not swimming laps. Valet parking costs extra. Families wanting pool time and especially light sleepers should look elsewhere.
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Best for: couples on a city weekend; restaurant and cocktail enthusiasts; travelers who like lively boutique hotels
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Watch out for: rooftop activity and occasional room noise; entire rooftop restricted to ages 21+; paid valet-only hotel parking
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Location: Walkable North Loop base for restaurants, shops and Target Field.
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Rooms: Characterful warehouse interiors and widely praised comfort; request distance from rooftop activity.
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Cleanliness: A consistent strength across Tripadvisor, Expedia and Booking.com guest feedback.
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Service: Warm, helpful staff earn repeated praise, although problem handling is not uniformly flawless.
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Amenities: Tullibee, rooftop bar, year-round outdoor spa pool, dry sauna and 24-hour gym; rooftop is 21+.
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Fees and surprises: Valet parking and pet stays carry extra charges; the hotel reports a completed 2026 refresh.
Axel's opinion of Hewing Hotel, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Tripadvisor · Expedia · Booking.com. Reviewed Oct 15, 2026.
About Hewing Hotel
- Property type: Hotel
- 4-star hotel
- 300 N Washington Ave, Minneapolis
- Guest rating: 4.4/5 on Google from 1,774 reviews (location 4.5/5)
- Getting around (travel times from Google's hotel listing): Hennepin & Gateway Station: 7 min walk · Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport: 23 min by taxi · Mill City Museum: 6 min by taxi · Historic Stone Arch Bridge: 6 min by taxi · Graze Food Hall by Travail: 7 min walk · Ramp B/5th St Transit Center: 8 min walk
- Hotel policies: Parking (off site): $25 per room per night; Extra bed: $50 per guest per stay; Pet deposit: $75 per room per stay; Pets: $75 per room per stay
- Amenities: Outdoor pool, Adult-only pool, Hot tub, Breakfast (extra charge), Restaurant, Bar, Fitness center (free), Sauna, Spa, Valet parking (extra charge), Pet-friendly (extra charge), Dogs allowed, Accessible parking, Accessible elevator, Wi-Fi (free), Wi-Fi in public areas, Business center, Meeting rooms
- Check-in from: 15:00
- Check-out by: 12:00
- City page: Hotels in Minneapolis
Room types
Room types and selected features reported for this hotel. Check your dates for availability.
Source: ETG room descriptions.
Economy room
Economy Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
Standard room
Standard Penthouse room
- Standard Penthouse room — room photo 1
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- Standard Penthouse room — room photo 3
Standard room with city view
- Standard room with city view — room photo 1
- Standard room with city view — room photo 2
- Standard room with city view — room photo 3
Standard Single room
- Standard Single room — room photo 1
- Standard Single room — room photo 2
- Standard Single room — room photo 3
Standard Quadruple room
- Standard Quadruple room — room photo 1
- Standard Quadruple room — room photo 2
- Standard Quadruple room — room photo 3
Standard Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Standard Double room (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Standard Double room (full double bed) — room photo 2
- Standard Double room (full double bed) — room photo 3
Standard Double Penthouse room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Standard Double Penthouse room (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Standard Double Penthouse room (full double bed) — room photo 2
- Standard Double Penthouse room (full double bed) — room photo 3
Standard Double room with bay view (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Standard Double room with bay view (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Standard Double room with bay view (full double bed) — room photo 2
- Standard Double room with bay view (full double bed) — room photo 3
Standard Double room with city view (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Standard Double room with city view (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Standard Double room with city view (full double bed) — room photo 2
- Standard Double room with city view (full double bed) — room photo 3
Standard Double room with pool view (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Standard Double room with pool view (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Standard Double room with pool view (full double bed) — room photo 2
- Standard Double room with pool view (full double bed) — room photo 3
Standard Double room with view (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Standard Double room with view (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Standard Double room with view (full double bed) — room photo 2
- Standard Double room with view (full double bed) — room photo 3
Standard Double room with balcony (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Room features: Balcony
- Standard Double room with balcony (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Standard Double room with balcony (full double bed) — room photo 2
- Standard Double room with balcony (full double bed) — room photo 3
Standard Twin room (twin beds)
- Beds: twin beds
- Standard Twin room (twin beds) — room photo 1
- Standard Twin room (twin beds) — room photo 2
- Standard Twin room (twin beds) — room photo 3
Standard Quadruple room
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
- Standard Quadruple room — room photo 1
- Standard Quadruple room — room photo 2
- Standard Quadruple room — room photo 3
Standard Quadruple room with bay view
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
- Standard Quadruple room with bay view — room photo 1
- Standard Quadruple room with bay view — room photo 2
- Standard Quadruple room with bay view — room photo 3
Standard Quadruple room with garden view
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
- Standard Quadruple room with garden view — room photo 1
- Standard Quadruple room with garden view — room photo 2
- Standard Quadruple room with garden view — room photo 3
Standard Quadruple room with partial ocean view
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
- Standard Quadruple room with partial ocean view — room photo 1
- Standard Quadruple room with partial ocean view — room photo 2
- Standard Quadruple room with partial ocean view — room photo 3
Standard Quadruple room with pool view
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
- Standard Quadruple room with pool view — room photo 1
- Standard Quadruple room with pool view — room photo 2
- Standard Quadruple room with pool view — room photo 3
Superior room
Deluxe room
Deluxe Single room
Deluxe Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Deluxe Double room (full double bed) — room photo 1
Executive room
Executive Double room with partial sea view (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
Classic room
Classic Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
Classic Quadruple room
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
Junior Suite
Club Junior Suite oceanfront
Single Junior Suite
Double Junior Suite (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Double Junior Suite (full double bed) — room photo 1
Quadruple Junior Suite
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
- Quadruple Junior Suite — room photo 1
Standard Junior Suite
Suite
Suite with ocean view
1 Bedroom Suite
- Bedrooms: 1
- 1 Bedroom Suite — room photo 1
Single Suite
Double Suite (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Double Suite (full double bed) — room photo 1
Double Suite with bay view (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Double Suite with bay view (full double bed) — room photo 1
Double Suite with garden view (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Double Suite with garden view (full double bed) — room photo 1
Double Suite with ocean view (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Double Suite with ocean view (full double bed) — room photo 1
Suite (sofa)
- Beds: sofa
- Suite (sofa) — room photo 1
Standard Suite
Premium Suite
Premium Double Suite with garden view (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
Premium Double Suite with ocean view (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
Apartment
Double Apartment (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
Standard Apartment
Studio
Studio with garden view
Studio with ocean view
Quadruple Studio
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
Quadruple Studio with bay view
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
Quadruple Studio with view
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
Premium Studio
Premium Studio with garden view
Premium Studio with ocean view
Bungalow
Double Bungalow (bunk bed)
- Beds: bunk bed
Double Bungalow (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
Premier Bungalow
Premier Quadruple Bungalow
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
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