Four Seasons Hotel Minneapolis.

Rising 36 stories above downtown, the Four Seasons Hotel Minneapolis is a polished addition to the city’s skyline that successfully bridges the gap between a sleek business hub and a resort-style retreat. Its defining feature is the fourth-floor plaza, home to a rare-for-the-region outdoor pool that transforms into a social anchor with skyline views and al fresco dining. Inside, the design is crisp and airy, with 222 rooms that lean into floor-to-ceiling vistas of the Mississippi River and the city. The culinary program is anchored by local heavyweight Gavin Kaysen, whose Mediterranean-influenced menus draw a steady crowd of locals. Beyond the Skyway connection and the state-of-the-art wellness floor—complete with Peloton-equipped gyms and a tranquil indoor pool—it is the sense of modern, unpretentious luxury that makes this the city’s most sophisticated home base.