
Hyatt Regency Minneapolis
Best for conference groups, large weddings, and travelers who need direct skyway access to the Minneapolis Convention Center.
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Hyatt Regency Minneapolis is a large, convention-focused downtown hotel on Nicollet Mall; read this if you need big meeting space, skyway access, or family-friendly city-center lodging. Hewing Hotel is a design-forward boutique in the North Loop; read this if you want a smaller, locally flavored stay near Target Field and the river.
Updated · about 0.4 mi (≈0.6 km) apart

Best for conference groups, large weddings, and travelers who need direct skyway access to the Minneapolis Convention Center.

Best for travelers who want a boutique stay with North Loop dining and nightlife within easy walking distance.
When Hyatt Regency Minneapolis wins: pick Hyatt for large meetings, ballroom options, expansive fitness facilities (StayFit 24/7) and a family-friendly downtown base with direct skyway access to the Convention Center.
When Hewing Hotel wins: choose Hewing if you prefer a smaller, design-focused hotel with local character in the North Loop near Target Field, an outdoor pool, sauna and two on-site bars/restaurants.
Bottom line: both are central Minneapolis options; Hyatt is the practical choice for scale, meetings and families, while Hewing is the boutique pick for atmosphere and neighborhood personality.
| Category | Hyatt Regency Minneapolis | Hewing Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Large, business- and event-oriented downtown hotel | Design-forward boutique with local North Loop character |
| Location | 1300 Nicollet Mall — downtown, direct skyway to Minneapolis Convention Center | 300 Washington Ave N — North Loop, ~0.3 mi from Target Field and close to the river |
| Size (rooms) | About 644 guestrooms (large property) | 124 guestrooms |
| Room types (examples) | Room; Room, City View; Executive Suite; Park, Suite; VIP Suite; Studio Suite; Room, Bathtub | Room, 1 King Bed; Room, 2 Queen Beds; Junior Suite (Atrium); Suite (Hennepin) |
| Pools | Indoor heated pool (6th floor), open daily 9 a.m.–9 p.m. | Outdoor pool (one outdoor pool listed); pool hours published as 7 a.m.–midnight (listing notes) |
| Restaurants & bars | Prairie Kitchen and Bar (full-service New American) + MPLS Market (grab-and-go/Starbucks) | Tullibee restaurant plus 2 bars/lounges (on-site dining and cocktails) |
| Meeting & event space | Extensive: ~132,000 sq ft (multiple ballrooms, exhibit hall for thousands) | Conference space ~5,620 sq ft with 5 meeting rooms |
| Wellness & fitness | StayFit 24/7 fitness center (32,000 sq ft) + spa services via Mend Massage/Mind Body | 24-hour fitness center and sauna; spa name Not published |
| Known for | Convention access, large events, family-friendly amenities | North Loop design, local dining, proximity to Target Field |
| Pets & family policy | Pet-friendly; family-friendly (children welcome; children 17 and under stay free in parent’s room) | Allows pets (pet fee listed); not adults-only |
| Distance between them | about 0.4 mi (≈0.6 km) to Hewing Hotel | |
Hyatt sits on Nicollet Mall with direct skyway access to the Minneapolis Convention Center and many downtown venues.
Choose Hyatt for maximum downtown accessibility and convention proximity.
Hewing Hotel is in the North Loop, a walkable neighborhood near Target Field and the Mississippi River.
Pick Hewing when you want neighborhood character and easy access to North Loop nightlife and ballgames.
Hyatt offers a wide range of rooms and suites aimed at business and family travelers.
Hyatt suits travelers who need many room options and consistent business-hotel conveniences.
Hewing’s 124 rooms prioritize design and neighborhood sensibility over scale.
Hewing is a better fit for travelers who prefer a smaller, design-led property with local flavor.
Hyatt provides on-site, full-service dining plus a grab-and-go market for convenience.
Hyatt covers both sit-down meals and quick coffee/snack needs for busy downtown schedules.
Hewing focuses on locally minded dining and has two bars/lounges for cocktails and socializing.
Choose Hewing if you want a boutique dining experience and easy access to neighborhood restaurants.
Hyatt’s primary water amenity is an indoor heated pool connected to the fitness center.
Hyatt’s indoor pool is convenient year-round for families and business travelers.
Hewing offers an outdoor pool plus sauna as part of its on-site recreation.
Hewing’s outdoor pool and sauna make it appealing in warmer months and for guests who value small-hotel leisure spaces.
Hyatt combines a large 24/7 fitness complex with partner spa services and business-hotel nightlife.
Hyatt is the pick for serious fitness options and in-house spa treatments plus convenient access to downtown nightlife.
Hewing blends fitness, a sauna, and bars with a neighborhood nightlife location.
Hewing is a strong choice for guests who want hotel wellness basics and a short walk to neighborhood nightlife.

Hyatt—vast meeting and ballroom inventory plus skyway access to the Convention Center.

Hewing—smaller, design-forward property in the North Loop with local dining and bars.

Hyatt—family-friendly policies, indoor pool, and large room inventory.

Hewing—about 0.3 mi to Target Field and close to the Mississippi River.
Hyatt Regency Minneapolis — it has roughly 132,000 sq ft of meeting space, multiple ballrooms and direct skyway access to the Convention Center.
Hewing Hotel — it’s about 0.3 mi from Target Field and sits in the North Loop neighborhood.
No. Both hotels welcome guests of all ages; Hyatt explicitly markets family-friendly policies.
Hewing Hotel lists one outdoor pool. Hyatt has an indoor heated pool (6th floor).
Both properties allow pets; each has a pet fee policy listed (fees vary by property and booking source).
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