Minneapolis Hotels With a Hot Tub
In a city where winter lasts for months, a hot tub is one of the most useful things a Minneapolis hotel can offer, and four hotels on this page have one. Hotel Ivy, a Luxury Collection Hotel, rated 9.1, pairs its hot tub with a steam room near Orchestra Hall and U.S. Bank Stadium. Best Western Plus The Normandy Inn & Suites adds an indoor pool and a sauna within walking distance of the stadiums and the Convention Center. Hampton Inn and Suites near the University of Minnesota and Delta Hotels Minneapolis Northeast off Interstate 35W complete the list.
Minneapolis is a river city shaped by long winters. The Mississippi, the Stone Arch Bridge and the old mill buildings give the riverfront its character, and the Skyway lets people cross much of downtown without going outside. Target Field, U.S. Bank Stadium, Orchestra Hall and the Guthrie Theater keep the center busy, while the University of Minnesota campus and the chain of lakes add a different pace. Indoor pools and hot tubs matter here more than in most American cities.
Downtown, campus or Interstate 35W
Minneapolis visitors spend a lot of time outdoors in the cold, whether walking to a Vikings game, crossing the Stone Arch Bridge or exploring the lakes. A hot tub, and ideally an indoor pool next to it, turns the end of that day into something to look forward to. The four hotels here cover the main reasons people come: downtown concerts and games, conventions, university visits, and road trips that pass through the city on Interstate 35W.
Hotel Ivy, a Luxury Collection Hotel, is the most comfortable choice on this page and the best rated, with a 9.1 score from 57 reviews. Its hot tub sits alongside a steam room and a fitness room, and rooms are air-conditioned with bathrobes provided. The hotel has a restaurant and a bar, accepts pets, and is located near Orchestra Hall, home of the Minnesota Orchestra, and U.S. Bank Stadium. I would book it for a concert or a game when you want a quieter, higher-end base and a warm soak after a cold walk back to the hotel at night.
Best Western Plus The Normandy Inn & Suites is the practical downtown option with the most complete water facilities: an indoor pool, a hot tub and a sauna. Rated 8.7 from 553 reviews, it is within walking distance of the major stadiums and the Minneapolis Convention Center, with easy access from Interstate 35W. Rooms have flat-screen TVs and coffee makers, and the hotel is pet-friendly and well suited to families. It is a good fit for a weekend that combines a game with time at the pool, especially when temperatures outside stay well below freezing.
Hampton Inn and Suites Minneapolis University Area serves travelers heading to the University of Minnesota. It has an indoor swimming pool, a hot tub and a fitness center, plus family rooms and free WiFi, and it holds an 8.5 score from 311 reviews. Its location near the campus and the university's football stadium suits parents visiting students, graduation weekends and college sports, and its listing mentions easy access to the airport. I would choose it over a downtown hotel only if most of your plans are on campus, since the theaters and the riverfront are a drive away.
Delta Hotels by Marriott Minneapolis Northeast is set up for travelers arriving by car. It sits just off Interstate 35W, with an indoor pool, a hot tub, a fitness center and a small guest market for snacks and essentials. Rated 8.8 from 201 reviews, it offers free wireless internet and provides easy access to the Minneapolis Convention Center and to the Mall of America. It is a sensible choice for a road trip or a shopping visit when you prefer to avoid downtown parking but still want a warm pool and hot tub waiting at the end of the day.
A traveler's perspectiveFor a winter weekend in Minneapolis with a Vikings game on the schedule, I would book Best Western Plus The Normandy Inn & Suites. U.S. Bank Stadium and the Convention Center are within walking distance, and the indoor pool, hot tub and sauna are a welcome finish after a cold evening outside. If the trip were built around a concert at Orchestra Hall instead, I would choose Hotel Ivy for its steam room and hot tub.
Hotel Ivy, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Minneapolis
Minneapolis
57 reviews
Luxury downtown hotel with a hot tub and pet-friendly amenities
Check availabilityWhy guests love itHotel Ivy is more of a grown-up base than a playground, but families with older children will appreciate its central position. Orchestra Hall, home of the Minnesota Orchestra, is about 200 metres away, and U.S. Bank Stadium is roughly a 17-minute walk for a Vikings game. The hot tub and steam room suit parents after a long day, bathrobes come as standard, and pets are welcome. A 9.1 score from 57 guests is a small but encouraging sample.
Delta Hotels by Marriott Minneapolis Northeast
Minneapolis
201 reviews
Comfortable rooms with an indoor pool and hot tub off I-35W
Check availabilityWhy guests love itMinnesota winters make an indoor pool a real asset for families, and Delta Hotels Minneapolis Northeast has one, along with a hot tub. The hotel sits just off Interstate 35W, which suits families arriving by car and planning a day at the Mall of America or an event at the Minneapolis Convention Center. A small guest market covers snacks and late needs, and there is a fitness centre. The 8.8 rating from 201 guests points to a reliable, well-kept property.
Best Western Plus The Normandy Inn & Suites
Minneapolis
553 reviews
Downtown Minneapolis hotel with indoor pool, hot tub, and pet-friendly policy
Check availabilityWhy guests love itThis downtown Best Western Plus gives families a lot for a mid-range price. The indoor pool, hot tub and sauna make winter weekends in Minneapolis far more bearable for children, and pets are accepted, so the whole household can travel. Major stadiums and the Convention Center are within walking distance, which removes parking stress on game days. Rooms are simple, with coffee makers and flat-screen TVs. A score of 8.7 from 553 guests shows it delivers.
Hampton Inn and Suites Minneapolis University Area, MN
Minneapolis
311 reviews
Family-friendly hotel with indoor pool and hot tub near University of Minnesota
Check availabilityWhy guests love itFamily rooms make this a comfortable choice for parents visiting the University of Minnesota with younger siblings in tow. The indoor pool and hot tub are a welcome treat during Minnesota winters, and the fitness center suits parents keeping a routine. The university campus and its football stadium are close by, handy for a game day, and the airport is easy to reach. Downtown and the Mississippi riverfront are a short drive away.
Local tips
- 1Coming for a Vikings game? Best Western Plus The Normandy Inn & Suites and Hotel Ivy are both near U.S. Bank Stadium, so you can walk back to a hot tub after the final whistle.
- 2Want a sauna as well as a hot tub? The Normandy Inn has both, next to its indoor pool, while Hotel Ivy offers a steam room.
- 3Visiting the University of Minnesota? Hampton Inn and Suites Minneapolis University Area sits near the campus and has an indoor pool and hot tub.
- 4Driving in on Interstate 35W? Delta Hotels Minneapolis Northeast sits just off the highway and has a guest market for late arrivals.
- 5Traveling with a dog? Hotel Ivy and Best Western Plus The Normandy Inn & Suites are listed as pet-friendly.
- 6Planning a trip to the Mall of America as well? Delta Hotels Minneapolis Northeast lists easy access to both the mall and the Minneapolis Convention Center.