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I think one of the hardest things about the pandemic is making meaningful time for ourselves. I’ve always been really big on staycations (nearcation?) because you don’t have to spend money on a flight or plan anything. There’s something I love about pretending to be a tourist in the city you live in too. Thanks to Elliot Park Hotel, we were able to get away for a night at their boutique hotel in downtown Minneapolis.

Our room was a corner suite and I LOVED the amount of light (and people watching).

My most favorite feature of all was the bathtub. Maybe it’s because our tub is consistently filled with kid toys and generally the most unrelaxing experience ever. Despite only staying here one night, I took advantage of it. In my head, I also had this super relaxing wide angle shot of me sipping coffee with the steam of the bath and cup wavering in the air. Like a true Instagrammer, I tried to get my husband to carry out my vision. I couldn’t get it to work – there’s always a next time though.

At night, the lobby becomes a really cozy area. Not pictured is the most hygge lounge arrangement I’ve ever seen at a hotel. Despite the reception desk welcoming and checking out people a few meters away, somehow the way it is arrange removes you from all that noise. Another perk of this hotel is that, Finnegan’s tap room, is right next door and you don’t even need to step outside.

After our night, we had brunch at Tavola and essentially ordered every egg entree they offered.

Eggs benedict, avocado toast…and gnocchi. I can say that I’ve finally had gnocchi for breakfast and it makes complete sense.