The dynamic Uptown neighborhood of Minneapolis welcomed its first hotel in decades this week, Marriott International"s playful Moxy Minneapolis Uptown. Owned by Minneapolis-based Graves Hospitality, the six-story, 125-bedroom hotel, situated on the corner of Lake Street and Emerson Avenue, fully embraces modern fun-hunting travelers with its spirit, style and affordable price point.
Graduate Minneapolis, the brand"s milestone 10th hotel, is now open. The eight-story, 304-room hotel is located on Washington Avenue in the heart of the University of Minnesota"s campus and will be open just in time to book a room for the Super Bowl. Please find more information attached and below as well as a link to guest room images which I hope you can consider for Hospitality Net.
Davidson Hotels & Resorts expands its Pivot Hotels & Resorts portfolio with the addition of The Hotel Minneapolis, Autograph Collection, a historic 222-room property in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Known for its fusion of old city charm and contemporary flair, The Hotel Minneapolis, Autograph Collection, is conveniently located downtown where guests can easily access sensational attractions such as the Guthrie Theatre, Mill City Museum and the U.S. Bank Stadium, utilizing the pedestrian friendly skyway system or hopping on the nearby light rail.
Construction is commencing on the Elliot Park Hotel, a new Marriott® Autograph Collection® luxury full-service hospitality project in downtown Minneapolis, MN. Yakima, WA-based developer, Wilkinson Development, LLC, is proud to be spearheading the Elliot project. Wilkinson Development is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Wilkinson Corporation. A symbolic groundbreaking ceremony was held at the project site on Tuesday, August 1, commemorating the partnership of companies and joint venture investors involved in the Elliot"s design and start of construction. Over the last year, Wilkinson Development (WD) has formed partnerships with key industry leaders to bring the vision of the Elliot to fruition. The total hotel project cost is estimated at $50 million. On June 30, 2017, WD closed on the acquisition of the hotel development site and will continue to oversee project construction, with an anticipated opening date in late summer/early fall 2018. The Elliot Park Hotel will be a 168-room, eight-story, full-service hotel in one of Minneapolis" oldest downtown neighborhoods. It will offer over 2,300 square feet of high-end event space and boardrooms, a fireside lounge, fitness center, valet, concierge, and luxury guest rooms. Its central location will provide easy access to the Convention Center and other event venues, like the U.S. Bank Stadium. Tavola, the hotel"s farm-to-table Italian restaurant, will include the warm, inviting feeling and decidedly l ocal brand of hospitality echoed throughout the property. The hotel is part of a larger block redevelopment that includes: the new corporate headquarters of Kraus-Anderson, one of WD"s partners and the project site"s master developer and general contractor; a 17-story residential apartment tower currently underway; a microbrewery; and outdoor common areas and underground parking.
Loews Hotels & Co. today announces the appointment of Geneya Sauro as general manager, Loews Minneapolis Hotel. Sauro will oversee all day-to-day operations of the 251 guest room hotel including the hotel’s four food and beverage outlets, and the hotel’s full-service spa, Embury, as well as the overall guest experience while ensuring the implementation of strategic hotel initiatives.
Wischermann Partners, Inc. is thrilled to announce the appointment of Dana Orlando as General Manager of Hotel Ivy, a Luxury Collection Hotel. Combining her extensive background with luxury and lifestyle hotels, Orlando will bring over 19 years of hotel expertise to Minneapolis to spearhead the operation of the historic 136-room downtown property. With an extensive career in the hospitality industry, Michigan native Dana Orlando joins the Hotel Ivy team from previous executive roles at hotels including Director of Sales Group and Catering at The Ritz-Carlton in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and Hotel Manager at the Waldorf Astoria in Park City, Utah, where she started as the Director of Sales and Marketing. She has received numerous distinctions in her performance, including Circle of Excellence recipient for Director of Sales and Marketing of the Year with Hilton Luxury Brands in 2013, 2015 and 2016. Orlando and her team were awarded 2013 Most Improved RevPAR Growth for Hilton Luxury Brands. She received her Master of Business Administration from University of Utah, David Eccles School of Business in Salt Lake City, Utah.
The Marquette Hotel will soon complete a $25 million transformation and conversion to Curio Collection by Hilton, marking the collection"s first hotel in Minnesota. The Marquette Hotel will join Hilton"s global portfolio of hotels handpicked for their unique character and personality, appealing to curious travelers seeking authentic experiences. Owned by JMI Realty and managed by HEI Hotels and Resorts, the hotel is slated to complete its renovations and make the transition to Curio Collection in June 2017.
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), one of the world's leading hotel companies, today announces a milestone in the construction of a new InterContinental® Hotels & Resorts property at the Minneapolis-St. Paul Airport. The project, made possible by a partnership led by Graves Hospitality and Intercontinental Real Estate Corporation, a Boston-based real estate investment firm, broke ground in October 2016, and the concrete foundation was recently completed. The hotel is on track to open summer of 2018.
The former site of one of the nation's largest noodle factories has a distinctly different look today - as a newly-constructed, upscale hotel from DoubleTree by Hilton, one of Hilton's (NYSE: HLT) 14 market-leading brands.
W Minneapolis – The Foshay and Le Méridien Chambers Minneapolis, two iconic sister properties located in the heart of Minneapolis’ downtown area, are pleased to welcome Matthew Galaviz- Reed as Complex Marketing Manager. In his new position, Galaviz-Reed will oversee marketing strategy for the award-winning Twin City hotels.
Hewing Hotel, set to open late Fall 2016, announces the appointment of Jenai Sele as Director of Sales for the Minneapolis boutique and lifestyle hotel. In this position, Sele leads the sales efforts for the hotel located in the historic North Loop Jackson building.
Aparium Hotel Group announces a November open for Hewing Hotel (300 N Washington Ave) in Minneapolis's North Loop neighborhood, transforming the century-old brick and timber warehouse Jackson Building into a Nordic-inspired retreat in the spirit of Minnesota's northern woods and lakes. With the debut of the upscale, independent hotel, Aparium Hotel Group introduces Hewing as a cultural destination, complete with an onsite restaurant helmed by award-winning chef, as well as a rooftop experience with spa-pool, sauna and cocktail lounge that features spectacular views of the Minneapolis skyline.
Embassy Suites by Hilton, a global brand of upscale, all-suite hotels from Hilton (NYSE: HLT), announced today the opening of its fifth property in the Twin Cities - and first in downtown Minneapolis.
Noble House Hotels & Resorts a collection of luxury hotels and resorts is excited to announce the promotion of Angela Pospichal-Heublein to Individual Business Transient Sales Manager at The Commons Hotel, located close to downtown Minneapolis on the University of Minnesota campus. In her new position, Pospichal-Heublein will oversee the corporate-preferred market segment and manage all transient market segment accounts.
Radisson Blu Minneapolis Downtown announces the appointment of Duygu Andrews as Guest Experience Manager. In this newly created position, Andrews will oversee the guest experience from pre-arrival through post-stay. Hailing from Turkey, Andrews has spent her career in the hospitality business and brings an international perspective to ensuring the guest experience is prioritized.
Noble House Hotels & Resorts a collection of luxury hotels and resorts is pleased to announce the promotion of Thomas Hansen to Group Sales Manager at The Commons Hotel, located close to downtown Minneapolis on the University of Minnesota campus. In his role, Hansen will oversee the university and corporate group market segments for The Commons Hotel.
Noble House Hotels & Resorts – a collection of luxury hotels and resorts – is pleased to announce the appointment Christopher Preston as Director of Catering to The Commons Hotel, located close to downtown Minneapolis on the University of Minnesota campus. Preston will oversee the day-to-day operations of the events and catering departments, while maintaining focus on the strategic goals of The Commons Hotel.
Radisson Blu Minneapolis Downtown announces the appointment of Mark Naber as Hotel Manager, effective immediately. With nearly 20 years of hospitality industry experience, Naber will oversee the guest experience at the hotel including overseeing the hotel’s operations, guest services department, and restaurant, FireLake Grill House & Cocktail Bar. With his appointment, Radisson Blu Minneapolis Downtown is poised to strengthen its presence in the Midwest as a must-visit hotel for both business and leisure travelers through excellent service and innovative, memorable experiences.
Noble House Hotels & Resorts - a collection of luxury hotels and resorts – is pleased to announce the appointment of Frederic Bermond as Executive Chef to The Commons Hotel, located close to downtown Minneapolis on the University of Minnesota campus. Bermond’s focus in this position will be overseeing all culinary operations for the hotel and its signature gastropub restaurant, The Beacon Public House, which combines great mixology, good times and superior regional cooking in an industrial schoolhouse chic setting.
Jim Waldvogel has been named managing director for the Hilton Minneapolis/Bloomington hotel and Crowne Plaza Minneapolis Northstar Downtown. Waldvogel previously served as area vice president and general manager of the Hilton Milwaukee City Center. Waldvogel joined Marcus Hotels & Resorts in 1997 as general manager of the Crowne Plaza Northstar Downtown and served as general manager of the Hilton Minneapolis/Bloomington from 2007 to 2014.