Graves 601 Hotel
Downtown
COST: $
Geared toward the fashionable set, Graves 601 is within walking distance of all of Downtown’s restaurants, theaters, and bars, and just three light-rail stops from the Metrodome (home of the Minnesota Vikings and Twins). The atmospherically lit, high-ceilinged, and high-concept lobby is sleek with floor-to-ceiling wall installations, and permeated with electronica, which is piped into all public areas of the hotel. In the 255 rooms, all is quiet and modern; the beds are outfitted with Frette linens and backed by chic glass headboards etched with stylized Minneapolis landmarks like the Stone Arch Bridge. Pick up a complimentary bottle of Fiji water after your workout in the compact (but sufficient) fitness center.
Tip: Request a room above the 13th floor for a bathroom with a decadent full-body, five-head shower.
Room to Book: The Concert Suite on the top (21st) floor with full bar, dining area, Jacuzzi tub, and a grand piano once played by Billy Joel.
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From Food & Wine, Jun 2006
“This minimalist hotel is home to Cosmos, the restaurant run by Seth Bixby Daugherty, an F&W Best New Chef 2005....” MORE>>
From Travel + Leisure, Jan 2006
“The design boom is at the heart of a wider revitalization of the city, as seen in booming neighborhoods like the Mill District (home to the Guthrie, as well as new condos, shops, and restaurants), and hotels catering to style-driven travelers. The sleek Graves 601 Hotel (no connection to the architect) began the trend in 2003....” MORE>>
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