Hotel Ivy is a historic landmark hotel

The Hotel Ivy is a historic landmark in downtown Minneapolis, the hotel has a Ziggurat style and is connected to the skyway, which connects guests to shopping, dining and entertainment. The hotel has an onsite spa - the Ivy Spa Club, a fitness center, fine dining at Port & Fry and over 6,000 square feet of event space. There are 136 rooms at the hotel, which includes 21 suites with 10 foot floating ceiling and art work by local artists, Italian linens and flat panel televisions.

The Superior rooms at the hotel are 583 square foot rooms with one king or two queen beds, a chaise lounge, custom refreshment center, flat screen television, a limestone bathroom with signature Ivy Spa Club soaps and lotions, waffle-weave bathrobes and slippers and city views.

The Junior Suite is a 506 square foot suite with hardwood floors that lead to a studio that can be used for work or relaxation. A Luxury Collection king bed is available with luxurious linens, a sitting chair, custom armoire and television. This suite is designed for the business traveler and includes a work desk with wireless internet and LAN ports. This suite features a soaking tub and separate shower with connecting rooms available.

The Ivy suites include the three 733 square foot Superior room with a foyer that leads to a living area and separate work area. Eight-foot double doors add a dramatic entrance to the bedroom with a large king bed and luxurious linens, two flat screen televisions, custom built armoire and chaise lounge. The 796 square foot Deluxe Suite can host intimate cocktail parties allowing guests to enter through the foyer area or the 920 square foot Executive Suite fuses past and present, work and play.

The Grand Suite is 1173 square feet of elegance and comfort, featuring an expansive foyer, butler pantry and powder room. Deep leather couches and accent chairs are located in the living room along with a wet bar. The Penthouse Suite is 1,900 square feet of luxury spanning two floors with a large, wrap around foyer and city views. Extra privacy is added with stairs in the living area to climb the loft-like retreat in the lounge area on the second floor. A half bathroom is located in Foyer along with a dining table for six.

Other features of the hotel include the 24-hour Business Center, which features notary services along with photocopying and scanning. Each workstation is equipped with internet access, printer, photocopier and fax along with a laptop dock station.

The Spa Club Fitness Facility is designed to motivate guests on the Matrix cardio and strength training equipment, which includes an individual television monitor or with the help of a personal trainer. After training guests can jump into the cold plunge pools or Water Tile showers. The Spa Club has 14 treatment rooms where guests can receive a massage or facials. Packages are available for couples, newlyweds, and bridal parties or even parents-to-be.

Other special services offered at the hotel include a Luggage Liaison who will unpack/pack luggage and storage, The Luxury Collection Concierge who is a bilingual, destination expert who is able to assist guest with every aspect of their visit such as providing recommendations for activities and assist with transportation or dinner reservations.

Dining at the hotel is available at Porter & Frye, which serves American cuisine served in a modern space. Guests are able to view the kitchen to see their customized menu item being prepared. In room dining is available from Porter & Frye. Casual, light afternoon tea is available at Tea at Ivy, where premium teas are served with sweet and savory selections from Porter & Fry.

The hotel is able to host meetings and weddings in one of their six meeting spaces, which total 6,000 square feet of space from a large ballroom to small boardrooms. Professional staff is available to help with any request for the event such as crafting menus for a wedding or providing administration services for working guests.