North Loop’s unfinished West Hotel changes hands, future still uncertain

March 11, 2026 - 22:05

The long-stalled and prominent West Hotel project in Minneapolis's North Loop has been sold to a new owner with plans to finally see the building completed. The site, a concrete skeleton at the corner of Washington and 5th Avenues North, has sat untouched for years, becoming a symbol of pandemic-era construction delays.

The property has now been acquired by Onward Investors, a firm familiar with the downtown Minneapolis landscape. The group has previously been involved with other major developments in the city, signaling a serious intent to revitalize the dormant project. While specific new timelines or an updated design have not been immediately released, the company's stated goal is to finish the construction.

The original vision for the site included a hotel with over 150 rooms and ground-floor retail space. Its completion is eagerly anticipated by neighborhood advocates and city officials, as it would activate a key corner and contribute to the ongoing vitality of the bustling North Loop district. The sale marks a significant step toward resolving the future of one of the area's most visible unfinished projects.