W Minneapolis - The FoshayvsThe Chambers Hotel
Both properties are highly recommended by expert writers. On balance, Le Meridien Chambers Minneapolis is the choice of most reviewers compared to W Minneapolis - The Foshay. Le Meridien Chambers Minneapolis comes in at 87 with positive reviews from 10 sources like Not For Tourists, Frommer's and Star Service.
W Minneapolis - The Foshay
821 Marquette Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55402
From $117/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Travel + Leisure
"A sexy new hotel in an arguably unsexy city, the W Minneapolis is a stunning 2008 renovation of the 1920’s Art Deco Foshay Tower." Full review
Star Service
"A colorful, well-run funhouse with a credo that reads, "All work and no play make Jane and Jack dull folk, indeed."" Full review
Gayot
"Blends the roaring '20s and modern day with the Foshay, located in the hip arts and music district... The Mall of America and Minnesota Zoo are just a few miles down the highway."
Zagat
"Swanky hotel lounge with city views." Full review
Jetsetter
"Historic Art Deco on the outside, party palace on the inside with steaks and speakeasy cocktails." Full review
The Chambers Hotel
901 Hennepin Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55403
From $111/night
- Pet Friendly
- Laundry Service
- Fitness Center
- Family Friendly
- Multilingual
- Meeting Rooms
Concierge
"With more than 200 works of modern art on display and just 60 rooms, Chambers is either a hotel acting as an art gallery or vice versa—you decide."
Frommer's
"As much a contemporary art museum as lodging, the luxury hotel's spare white walls and minimalist design showcase 250 original modern paintings, sculpture, and video installations." Full review
Lonely Planet
"Actually, it's both, with 200 artworks (including Damien Hirst's floating bull's head at the front desk) spread throughout, and 60 minimalist rooms with luxury touches, like heated bathroom floors." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"With more than 200 works of modern art on display and just 60 rooms, Chambers is either a hotel acting as an art gallery or vice versa—you decide." Full review
Gayot
"Housed in two landmark revival buildings... All rooms boast high ceilings, large windows and a David-Rockwell-designed, monochromatic design scheme."
DK Eyewitness
"This hotel combines art, design, and culinary skill in its presentation to guests and lives up to its name with luxury at every corner."
Not For Tourists
"Serious art collection and an ice bar in the winter."
Star Service
"This elegant, arty retreat retains its status as a genuine sophisticate, competing with Kimpton's Grand and the newer Hotel Ivy." Full review
Fodor's
"Eclectic art adorns the gleaming white walls of this ultrahip and trendy boutique hotel in the downtown Theatre District, giving off a cosmopolitan, mod feel." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"These minimalist digs put the spotlight where it belongs: on the 200-plus pieces of world-renowned contemporary art prominently displayed throughout the lobby of this 60-room boutique hotel." Full review