TL;DR

Fun-loving stay: ideal for travelers looking for beer hall and entertainment vibes
Steely, colorful decor: with post-industrial style and graffiti murals
Mixed-use concept: front desk has limited hours, common areas open to public
High-ceiling warehouse: vibe gives a spacious, urban feel
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Easily the most unique of Fargo’s boutique hotels, this beer hall/entertainment center/hotel is the spot for a more fun-loving traveler.

It’s definitely not for the historically-minded, Victorian-charm-loving tourist who wants a full breakfast upon waking, but there’s something to it for sure.

It’s the brainchild of next door neighbor Drekker Brewing Company. They’re pretty dedicated to being weird, or cool, or edgy, or whatever mix of those things comes up with names like Brewhalla.

Thus, you’re unlikely to be shocked by the decidedly steely post-industrial style or the colorful, graffiti-esque murals.

The mixed-use concept definitely limits the service on the hotel side. The front desk has limited hours, and all common areas are open to the public.

We personally love the high-ceiling warehouse thing. It’s a nice vibe if you’re into it, but if you’re not, there are places that will better serve your needs.

Even for us, the decor is flirting with the idea of trying too hard.

But hey, if they’re gonna give us a room in a warehouse full of local makers and shakers, they can try as much as they want.

What are the rooms like?

Number of rooms: 40
Industrial style: gray steel and neon murals inspired by different beers
Variety: Double Queens, King Studios, and One-bedroom Suites with dining areas
Full amenities: kitchenettes, coffee, mini-fridges, TVs, microwaves, earplugs, and sound machines
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Rooms are basically the entirety of the hotel, if you don’t count the market on the first floor.

They are gray steel and neon graffiti murals, all inspired by different beers. You can enjoy all the various names when finding your room.

The proximity to the train tracks might bother our more sensitive friends, though the Drekker boys do a pretty good job of making up for it.

You’ll get all the earplugs a girl could want, sound machines, and if you kick up a fuss, they’ll scoot you to the north side of the hotel.

Rooms have a lot of variety, from Double Queens to King Studios to One-bedroom Suites with dining areas.

The bigger rooms have a few more wooden touches as well, which makes the space feel a tad more livable and less like your younger brother’s Sims creation.

All rooms have kitchenettes, perfect for the independent traveler.

They’re set to make it easy for you to explore the city at your own speed, with coffee provided, mini fridges, TVs, and microwaves.

What are prices like?

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And what’s the food like? Any facilities we should know about?

Onsite market & dining: pizza, cheesemonger, boutiques, and a 200-strong local maker market
Work-friendly: nearby co-working spaces and free parking for vehicles
Optional underground parking: available for a fee

If you like, you’ll be able to cook every meal yourself.

But, in our opinion, it might be a bit of a waste, considering the local restaurants lurking just downstairs.

A room named after a beer is just never going to be as good as the beer itself.

So, we say head downstairs and see what the complex has to offer. Take your wallet, though, there’s plenty to eat, and plenty to buy.

We’re talking pizza, your friendly neighborhood cheesemonger, waste-free lifestyle boutiques, and a 200-strong local maker market where you can get all the souvenirs you’ve ever dreamed of.

Those traveling for work will be happy to know that there are nearby co-working spaces to take advantage of, and those on four wheels can park for free.

Underground parking is available for a fee, though we’d say you’re probably fine parking outside unless you’ve killed any state troopers recently.

How is the neighborhood? Anything interesting nearby?

Close to Brewhalla: and the hotel’s entertainment complex
Downtown reachable: within 30 minutes walk to Broadway and main attractions
Cultural highlights: Fargo Theatre, Plains Art Museum, Hjemkomst Center, and Rourke Art Museum

The location is best if you’re interested in Brewhalla, but nothing will be too far away.

It’s a fairly boring walk into the center of Fargo, but it shouldn’t take you more than half an hour to get to Broadway, the city’s main fun zone.

Here you’ll find all sorts of other eateries, a cute café or two, and plenty of cultural fun.

Our favorite near Broadway would be the Fargo Theatre, a gorgeous cinema originating in 1926.

The Plains Art Museum is on the way downtown, just 20 minutes from the hotel.

Other spots are a bit more of a trek, like the Hjemkomst Center and the Rourke Art Museum.

If you’re not a trekker, these might be ones for the car.

There’s plenty on site to keep you occupied, however, and you might find yourself trapped with the other beer warriors til it’s time to turn in.

And what about the reviews? What did other guests think?

Some things guests liked:

“The hotel was great with the market and brewery on site. Fun atmosphere….”

“This is an all new industrial look hotel and retail/dining and events facility. The rooms are huge, clean, and have great beds. The main floor has several casual restaurants. The second floor is an open pub….”

Some things guests didn’t like:

”Check-in is a little unusual because you won’t see a person after 10 pm. The staff accommodate this just fine, and very graciously, if you have to call after hours to get entry codes….”

”Friday nights’ incessant trains. But, it could’ve been worse….”

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