Jasper Hotel
Nordic-Midwestern boutique. Warm, locally grounded, with floor-to-ceiling windows, Red River Valley color palettes (blue, gold, red accents), local artwork throughout, and a lobby that feels like a community living room. Not stiff or overly formal — there's a pool table, a jazz brunch, and a coffee bar.
Request a high-floor outward-facing room (floors 9–14) for the floor-to-ceiling window views
Why It Matters
The best hotel downtown Fargo has ever had. Aparium's 'Translocal Hospitality' model means the food, design, and programming are genuinely local rather than chain-hotel generic. Rosewild restaurant functions as a real neighborhood spot, not just a hotel dining room. The 24/7 Nordic sauna is rare for the region. And the top-floor Gardner Suite has a record player stocked with vinyl.
The Jasper Hotel opened in June 2021 inside Fargo's 18-story RDO Tower — a new build that somehow doesn't feel new. The Nordic-inspired design tips a hat to the Norwegian settlers who shaped this part of the Great Plains, with a warm lobby full of locally curated art, Faribault Woolen Mill blankets on every bed, and blue-and-gold room accents meant to evoke prairie sunsets. It's named after Jasper B. Chapin — Fargo's third mayor and the city's original hotelier — and the hotel leans hard into that origin story. Part of Chicago's Aparium Hotel Group, which specializes in building genuine upscale hotels in cities the industry tends to ignore.
Where You'll Stay
7 room types available
ADA Studio Suite
Fully accessible studio suite with a roll-in shower, designed to meet ADA requirements without sacrificing the hotel's design sensibility. Same chaise lounge and minibar setup as the Jasper Studio.
1 King
Deluxe King
A step up from the standard King with additional seating area. The extra breathing room matters on longer stays. Same high-end detail package — minibar, safe, bathrobes — with more square footage to use.
1 KingGardner Suite
The top of the stack. Separate bedroom and a living area with a large sectional sofa, dining table, and a custom U-Turn Audio record player loaded with handpicked vinyl. The wet bar makes it function well as a gathering space. The GM's own pick for watching a storm roll in over the city. Complimentary for couples booking a hotel wedding package.
1 KingJasper Studio Suite
At 325–400 square feet, this is where the hotel really shows off. Decorated with local art and regional literature, chaise lounge, minibar, and the full amenity package. Big enough to stretch out but still feels curated rather than sprawling.
1 KingKing Guestroom
The entry-level room is tailored toward the business traveler but doesn't feel sterile. Compact layout with a private minibar, floor-to-ceiling windows on outward-facing floors, blackout drapes, 55-inch flat-screen TV, down comforters, and designer toiletries. It's smaller than some guests expect, but the views and details make up for it.
1 KingPanoramic Studio Suite
Same layout as the Jasper Studio but positioned for maximum city views. Floor-to-ceiling windows on multiple sides give you a sweeping look at downtown Fargo and the prairie beyond. On a clear day or when a storm is rolling in, this room earns its name.
1 KingTwo Queen Guestroom
Same suite of amenities as the King room but with two queen beds — a natural fit for families or friends traveling together. Spacious layout with natural light and the same locally curated details.
2 QueensThe Property
Eat & Drink
2 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
The hotel sits directly adjacent to Broadway Square, a four-season community plaza. Summer brings a splash pad, greenery area, and stage with regular live performances. Winter brings an ice skating rink. More than 270 annual events are programmed in the square.
The 5th-floor Continental Ballroom and sweeping outdoor terrace totals over 6,000 square feet and handles up to 250 guests. Named after Jasper Chapin's original Continental Hotel. The terrace has panoramic views of Broadway Street. Primarily for weddings, corporate events, and private functions. Also includes the Great Northern boardroom for smaller gatherings.
A pool table in the lobby lounge area adds to the comfortable, sociable feel of the ground floor. Multiple guests have called it out specifically as a highlight of the vibe.
Occasional ticketed special event dinners, such as multi-course beer pairing evenings with local breweries like Drekker Brewing. Ticketed via Eventbrite. Not a regular weekly event — check the hotel's social media for upcoming dates.
Local jazz musicians perform in the lobby bar area every Saturday during brunch service (10am–2pm). The music is live but not overpowering — people actually get up and dance. Reserve via OpenTable.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
Four meeting rooms supporting various table configurations. Plus the Great Northern boardroom on the event floor.
Available from Rosewild. $5 delivery charge plus 20% gratuity. Orders delivered in to-go boxes. Call (701) 532-5170 or dial 0 from your room phone.
6,000+ sq ft on the 5th floor. Up to 250 guests. Outdoor terrace with panoramic Broadway views.
Well-equipped gym with Peloton bikes, weights, and cardio machines. Consistently praised by guests.
Not automatically daily — must be requested. A few guests have been caught off guard by this policy.
Paid parking in the adjacent ramp — approximately $8–10/day on weekdays. Free on weekends. The ramp connects to the hotel via skyway; call after 8pm for after-hours access. Note: the ramp is described as narrow by some guests.
$50 one-time pet fee. Small pets allowed. The hotel has hosted what it calls its 'cutest guests' and is considered dog-friendly.
Available on request — subject to availability. Contact hotel directly.
Rare for hotels in the Fargo market. Open 24 hours a day. Wet sauna (steam). A few guest reviews have noted occasional cleanliness inconsistencies — worth confirming current condition.
There is no pool at the Jasper Hotel. Island Park Pool is approximately 0.7 km away as a public option.
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