








The Lofton Hotel Minneapolis Tapestry Collection By Hilton
What We Think
What makes The Lofton work is its sense of placement. So many downtown hotels talk about being central, but this one is genuinely woven into the experience of the city. Target Center and First Avenue are across the street, Target Field is nearby, the theater district is a short walk away, and the Skyway makes getting around easier when Minneapolis weather does what it does. There’s also a Metro light rail stop one block away, which adds another layer of practicality. Inside, the tone feels comfortable and unfussy. You get rooms and suites with city views, reliable amenities like free Wi-Fi, streaming entertainment, room service, a fitness center, and pet-friendly options, but the hotel doesn’t overplay its hand. The emphasis is on ease rather than novelty. Dining helps round out the stay. Cosmos, the hotel’s fourth-floor restaurant and bar, serves modern American cuisine with Midwest influences and stays open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. It reads less like a signature scene-maker and more like a useful, well-placed extension of the hotel, which in this case feels like the right call. There’s also a practical versatility to the property that makes sense for Minneapolis. It can handle leisure stays, event weekends, and group travel with equal competence, thanks to sizable meeting and event spaces, including a ballroom with 17-foot ceilings and private dining rooms.
What It Is
The Lofton Hotel is a polished downtown stay that puts you in the middle of Minneapolis without feeling overly corporate about it.
What It Isn't
Not a hyper-designed boutique hotel trying too hard to prove a point. The Lofton is more straightforward than that. It’s city-facing, convenient, and built for people who want to be close to the action.
You're Here Because
You’re in town for a concert, a game, or a theater night and want to walk there. You like downtown hotels that feel polished but not stiff. You want something more elevated than a standard chain stay, without losing convenience. You care less about resort-style amenities and more about having the city right outside.
The Moment
It’s early evening in downtown Minneapolis. You’re back in your room for a minute before heading out, city lights starting to sharpen outside the windows. Somewhere below, the neighborhood is already in motion — people moving toward the arena, toward dinner, toward a show at First Avenue.
Restaurants & Bars
Cosmos restaurant & bar - Serves modern American cuisine inspired by Midwest favorites
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Location
The Lofton Hotel sits at 601 N 1st Ave in downtown Minneapolis, directly across from Target Center and First Avenue, with Target Field and the Hennepin Theatre District just steps away.
601 First Ave North
Minneapolis, 55403
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