Minneapolis
- At press time, Kimpton Hotels was slated to finish a renovation of the Grand Hotel Minneapolis (612.288.8888) in mid-May. The initiative includes enhancements to the hotel's 140 guest rooms, corridors, lobby and other areas.
- The Doubletree Guest Suites Minneapolis (612.332.6800) is nearing completion on a renovation that includes work on its rooms, lobby restaurant and entrance.
- In late June, the 821-room Hilton Minneapolis (612.376.1000) will begin a $350,000 renovation of its restaurant space to create a 3,500-square-foot ballroom. The property has also renovated its executive-level lounge and several meeting rooms.
- In Plymouth, just west of Minneapolis, the Crowne Plaza Minneapolis West (763.559.6600) recently converted from the Radisson flag and is undergoing a $3.5 million guest room renovation slated for completion in 2013.
Saint Paul
- The 470-room Crowne Plaza Saint Paul Riverfront (651.292.1900) is currently performing soft renovations, including a refurbishment of its lobby.
- The Saint Paul RiverCentre (651.265.4800) recently installed a solar-thermal heating system that will heat the majority of its water and pass any surplus energy to the rest of the building. The RiverCentre is also planning electric hookups in its parking garage for recharging electric vehicles.
Bloomington
- The $115 million Radisson Blu Mall of America (800.333.3333), which will connect directly to the mall via skyway, is slated to open in late 2012 with 501 guest rooms and 23,000 square feet of meeting space.
- The Crowne Plaza Hotel & Suites Minneapolis Airport-Mall of America (952.854.9000) recently debuted following conversion from the Holiday Inn flag. It features 300 guest rooms and 130 suites and 16,000 square feet of meeting space.
- The Best Western Plus Bloomington Hotel (952.854.8200) opened in February with 221 guest rooms and 4,500 square feet of meeting space.