Four Seasons Hotel Minneapolis: Modern luxury skyscraper in downtown Minneapolis with Mara by Gavin Kaysen and rooftop pool oasis

Commanding a prominent position at the top of Nicollet Mall within the iconic 37-story RBC Gateway skyscraper in downtown Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States (overlooking the Mississippi River, Stone Arch Bridge, and the downtown skyline, just steps from the North Loop and Guthrie Theater), Four Seasons Hotel Minneapolis opened as the Twin Cities’ premier luxury landmark. Masterfully designed by Smallwood, Reynolds, Stewart, Stewart and AvroKO, the 222-room luxury skyscraper palace blends modern Scandinavian warmth with cosmopolitan luxury. Featuring the critically acclaimed Mediterranean restaurant Mara by James Beard Award-winning Chef Gavin Kaysen, the vibrant open-air fourth-floor poolside destination Riva Terrace, an outdoor heated resort swimming pool with cabanas and winter Nordic saunas, an indoor heated lap pool, and the serene The Spa at Four Seasons, this property is Minnesota’s ultimate luxury urban haven.

Arrival introduces travelers to unvarnished Midwestern warmth and contemporary Nordic elegance: doormen greet guests beneath the glass canopy on Nicollet Mall before entering the soaring timber-and-stone lobby with custom Nordic fireplaces, curated local art, and chilled Minnesota apple cider. Day-one logistics focus on coordinating bespoke Minneapolis cultural, riverfront, and culinary pursuits: walking directly onto the Mississippi Riverfront promenade and Stone Arch Bridge (5 minutes on foot), exploring the trendy boutiques and restaurants of the historic North Loop (5 minutes away), visiting the Guthrie Theater and Walker Art Center (10 minutes away), swimming in the fourth-floor outdoor heated pool or indoor lap pool, indulging in Nordic botanical therapies at the spa, enjoying craft cocktails by the fire at Socca Café, and reserving dinner at Mara by Gavin Kaysen.

Hotel living balances vibrant downtown energy with serene Nordic wellness: the spa features private treatment suites, eucalyptus steam rooms, saunas, the indoor and outdoor pools, and therapies utilizing organic Minnesota pine, wild berries, and hot river stones. Dining is an extraordinary Mediterranean-Midwestern culinary summit: coastal Mediterranean gastronomy at Mara by Chef Gavin Kaysen (featuring wood-fired flatbreads, whole roasted branzino, spiced lamb, and global Grand Crus), Italian coastal light bites and cocktails at Riva Terrace, and artisan coffee at Socca.

Accommodations comprise 222 rooms and luxury executive suites styled by AvroKO in soothing Nordic blushes, warm walnut, and floor-to-ceiling glass ranging from 48 to 220 square metres. Each residence features panoramic views of the Mississippi River or downtown Minneapolis skyline, plush king beds with custom linens, and marble bathrooms with deep soaking bathtubs, embedded TV mirrors, and custom amenities.

Food lovers, design purists, and luxury travelers seeking Gavin Kaysen dining, Mississippi River views, and fourth-floor pool oasis relaxation in Minneapolis should book Four Seasons Hotel Minneapolis without hesitation. Travelers seeking generic airport highway motel blocks should look elsewhere. Grounded review consensus confirms legendary standing with a 4.9 out of 5 on Tripadvisor across 1,600 reviews and a 4.8 out of 5 on Google across 2,200 reviews.