Hotel Ivy, A Luxury Collection Hotel, Minneapolis

“Perfect staycation celebration”

The Hotel Ivy was an amazing experience. I choose to book one of the packages listed on the hotel’s website. There are lots of options that include things like dining credit, parking, or spa experiences. I booked the Ivy Escape which included a dining credit and a spa credit. These credits were eno… more

The Hotel Ivy was an amazing experience. I choose to book one of the packages listed on the hotel’s website. There are lots of options that include things like dining credit, parking, or spa experiences. I booked the Ivy Escape which included a dining credit and a spa credit. These credits were enough to cover dinner and a 50 min massage with the spa, not including tax or tips. The hotel was easy to get to in downtown Minneapolis and included valet parking for an additional cost. There are other parking ramps near by as well. The staff at Hotel Ivy were all very helpful, professional, and welcoming. I specifically want to shout out the front office manager, Patricia. While checking in, I had casually mentioned I was treating myself for my birthday, and later Patricia had sent up some sparkling wine and chocolate mouse cake with a lively handwritten note. I really appreciated the extra care and it made my stay all the more special. There were numerous dining options, but I went with in-room dining for both dinner and breakfast the following morning. Ordering was simple and the food arrived quickly. I had the steak frites with a glass of the house red wine and they were both delicious. In the morning, I had the American style breakfast, with coffee and juice- also very good. The room was beautifully styled, with nice views over the city. I had a great view of Central Lutheran Church, which is lit up beautifully at night. All of the linens were so soft and the bed was very comfortable. My favorite was the bathrobes included in the room. Very plush and cozy. The only issue I had in the room was one of the streaming apps was not working, likely due to any data clearing upon check out. Probably an easy fix by calling the front desk, but I personally didn’t bother as there were plenty of entertainment options. The spa was also a wonderful experience. Beautiful lounges and a variety of experiences to try along with your service. I would only warn that the water spouts over the hot tub do run cold water so use them after your hot tub soak so you don’t end up with a cooler tub. The sauna and steam room were also beautifully designed. Each space was great to explore after my massage. I had Brittney as my technician and she was wonderful. My only complaint was that it ended lol. I also appreciated that the robes were generously sized, which was very reassuring as a larger person. Overall I had such a relaxing time and I am very eager to come back soon. This place makes for an ideal staycation or special occasion treat!

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