These days it’s a member of a medium-sized luxury-hotel brand, but the Lofton Hotel has independent roots — it was built as a one-off, and thanks to its unique pedigree, it’s avoided many of the missteps common to corporate boutique hotel ventures. In this case, that means it offers the kind of inspired, authentic contemporary luxury that’s hard to get right: design that’s stylish without being trendy, and the sort of atmosphere where a 42-inch plasma screen feels smart and functional rather than needlessly ostentatious. Bedrooms feature hardwood floors, Italian linens and white cotton duvets, and the bathrooms are state-of-the-art, with glass basins on limestone tables, freestanding rain showers and bars Hermès soap. Public spaces are outfitted with zebra-striped Japanese hardwood, futuristic furnishings and creative lighting effects. It’s rather the sort of experience you’d expect in New York or Los Angeles, yet the service is distinctly Midwestern: friendly, unpretentious and down-to-earth. The surrounding area is one of the hot spots of the new Minneapolis, with a dining and nightlife scene driven in large part by an urban renewal sparked by the Target Center sporting arena across the street. The Cosmos restaurant is one of the city’s most in-demand, as is the Cask Cookhouse, and the neighborhood offers a wealth of other options as well. Booking Details: The Lofton Hotel requires additional information from guests to ensure the best stay possible. As such, reservations can only be confirmed through our customer service team. Contact us for assistance. Rates begin at 200 USD per night.