Hotel Ivy Parties Like It’s 1999 With A Prince-Inspired Package

Two years ago, the world lost one of its greatest artists – the ridiculously talented singer/songwriter/musician/record producer/actor/director known as Prince. He left behind a deep catalog of incredible music that seems to just get better and better as the years go by.

Prince may be gone but he’s certainly not forgotten – especially in his hometown of Minneapolis, where his legacy is stronger than ever. Minneapolis was a big part of who Prince was, and in turn Prince is a big part of Minneapolis’ identity. That’s why Hotel Ivy, a Luxury Collection Hotel, has created a personalized, luxury experience to give guests insight into the famous singer’s life, and the vibrant musical scene that currently exists in the Twin Cities. Hotel Ivy’s Party Like It’s 1999 experience includes the use of a Tesla for the weekend, with a private Prince guide who takes guests on a tour of Prince’s Minneapolis. 

The experience kicks off with an exclusive journey available only to Hotel Ivy guests: a VIP after-hours tour of Paisley Park, Prince’s recording studio, where countless masterpieces were created.

Another exclusive is the happy hour and retrospective tour at Bunkers Music Bar & Grill, where Prince regularly dropped in to jam the night away. Hotel Ivy guests will also enjoy an insider tour of Electric Fetus, the Purple One’s preferred record store. (Cool bonus: book a Hotel Ivy suite or a stay at the penthouse — pictured above — and you’ll enjoy a collection of LPs curated by Electric Fetus’ staff).

Other stops include Glam Slam (Prince’s personal nightclub), First Avenue (for an exclusive backstage tour of the club where Purple Rain was filmed), 7^th Street Entry, and Calhoun Square, all of which figure heavily into the Prince saga. The tour ends with a show at the famous Dakota Jazz Club, where a private table and bottle of champagne will be waiting. 

Hotel guests can also look forward to Prince-themed amenities and personalized touches along the way, including an in-room record player with plenty of Prince vinyl, a “Purple Rain” spa treatment in the Ivy Spa Vichy room, and more. In other words, if you’re a Prince fan, this experience is a necessary one. Book it now at  thehotelivy.com.