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Old Aug 16, 2020 | 10:39 am
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IIRC they have three suite types (something like Superior, Deluxe, and Executive in that order) that are a subcategory of their standard suites and you can select one or more of them for SNA usage. I suspect that then hotel only has once of each. I've also been upgraded to a suite above their Executive Suite that had an impressive entry and separate office and I've had a junior suite here too, although I don't remember what it was called, but it had an entry with a powder room.

There's also a two story presidential suite with a balcony in the historic portion of the hotel that's designed for entertaining. Recently the Ivy has been marketing it for small COVID-19 weddings and private parties, etc. rather than overnight stays. I think the specialty suite that I had is better except for the balcony area.

BTW, there's a nice but small patio area at the Ivy (bar and Montello food menu I believe) on street level, but more private that a sidewalk cafe. Unfortunately it just looks toward a parking garage and is located on a fairly busy city street (actually avenue) that doesn't see a lot of pedestrians. This might be one of the best downtown options for outdoor dining overall, although the HR has a small area with fire pits, Brits (English sports bar) has a huge upper deck, the LM (legacy Starwood if it's open now) has a very nice enclosed patio area with a big fire pit, but unfortunately smokers hang out here, and there are restaurants/bars/burger joints along Nicollet Mall (pedestrian main shopping zone with buses) with outdoor sidewalk tables. All of this would be longish walkable from the Ivy.

Minneapolis supposedly allows restaurants to put tables in parking lots etc. to create outdoor dining space but I can't think of any nearby restaurant that has done this. Indoor seating is capped at 25-50% and reservations are required for restaurants (governor's order). Customers are not allowed (according to the mayor's order) to sit or stand in indoor bar areas in the city of Minneapolis, but bars are open for indoor (limited to 25-50%) or outdoor table service. With grab and go or curbside food orders, you can also buy one bottle of wine or a six-pack of beer "to go" from the restaurant, but alcohol cannot be delivered to you by restaurants, only liquor stores (statewide).
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