Hotel Ivy, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Minneapolis

This is one of the nicer hotels in downtown Minneapolis; close enough to site seeing and restaurants and not too far into the “questionable” parts of town to make feel unsafe. The spa is a waste of money and so is their gift sundry shop next to the spa. The gym is amazing and their on site hotel restaurant is really good surprisingly. Parking is expensive and inconvenient everywhere in downtown Minneapolis but you can use the sky bridge to walk from parking deck to convenient hotel entrance by parking directly across the street (costs much less).

Daniel and Amber made our stay amazing. They were so welcoming and accommodating. The room was beautiful, and it was well kept. The atmosphere in the building was very comfortable. The spa also provided amazing service, so we will definitely return.

My biggest complaint was that they never cleaned the room in the time we were there. We checked in Saturday afternoon and left Monday morning. I was also surprised that there were no real drawers to put clothes in. They were just the drawers next to the bedside table. Finally, the valet kept forgetting to us our ticket, so when we needed to retrieve our car, we would have to just call down and it took a lot longer.

The king suite is was HUGE with all the best amenities you can expect. The bed was very comfortable and the upscale look and feel just added a different charm. Highly recommended!!

The Hotel Ivy was an amazing experience. I choose to book one of the packages listed on the hotel’s website. There are lots of options that include things like dining credit, parking, or spa experiences. I booked the Ivy Escape which included a dining credit and a spa credit. These credits were enough to cover dinner and a 50 min massage with the spa, not including tax or tips. The hotel was easy to get to in downtown Minneapolis and included valet parking for an additional cost. There are other parking ramps near by as well. The staff at Hotel Ivy were all very helpful, professional, and welcoming. I specifically want to shout out the front office manager, Patricia. While checking in, I had casually mentioned I was treating myself for my birthday, and later Patricia had sent up some sparkling wine and chocolate mouse cake with a lively handwritten note. I really appreciated the extra care and it made my stay all the more special. There were numerous dining options, but I went with in-room dining for both dinner and breakfast the following morning. Ordering was simple and the food arrived quickly. I had the steak frites with a glass of the house red wine and they were both delicious. In the morning, I had the American style breakfast, with coffee and juice- also very good. The room was beautifully styled, with nice views over the city. I had a great view of Central Lutheran Church, which is lit up beautifully at night. All of the linens were so soft and the bed was very comfortable. My favorite was the bathrobes included in the room. Very plush and cozy. The only issue I had in the room was one of the streaming apps was not working, likely due to any data clearing upon check out. Probably an easy fix by calling the front desk, but I personally didn’t bother as there were plenty of entertainment options. The spa was also a wonderful experience. Beautiful lounges and a variety of experiences to try along with your service. I would only warn that the water spouts over the hot tub do run cold water so use them after your hot tub soak so you don’t end up with a cooler tub. The sauna and steam room were also beautifully designed. Each space was great to explore after my massage. I had Brittney as my technician and she was wonderful. My only complaint was that it ended lol. I also appreciated that the robes were generously sized, which was very reassuring as a larger person. Overall I had such a relaxing time and I am very eager to come back soon. This place makes for an ideal staycation or special occasion treat!