MINNEAPOLIS/BLOOMINGTON, Minn.
The JW Marriott Minneapolis Mall of America recently opened, bringing with it a new level of luxury as one of the most significant hotel developments to take place in the Twin Cities area.
The property, which was designed in collaboration with the architects in DLR Group and designers from Design Force, is the JW Marriott brand's first in Minneapolis and is part of Mall of America's expansion.
On Monday, November 23, executive leadership along with officials from the City of Bloomington, Mall of America, hotel developers Mortenson, and hotel ownership Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community (SMSC) hosted an intimate event as the hotel opened its doors to the public.
“Minneapolis-St. Paul is one of the fastest growing areas in the Midwest and the expansion of Mall of America, designed to showcase luxury retail and hospitality concepts, is in alignment with JW Marriott's brand ethos,” said Mitzi Gaskins, vice president, luxury brand management at Marriott International.
The JW Marriott Minneapolis Mall of America features 342 guest rooms. The hotel's architecture and design features clean, classic lines, natural light and highly stylized touches that begin in the dramatic, three-story lobby area and extend throughout the property.
The hotel's signature restaurant, Cedar + Stone, Urban Table is led by celebrated Executive Chef Everton Clarke and Executive Sous Chef Laura Bartholomew. All dishes at Cedar + Stone, Urban Table incorporate ingredients locally sourced within 200 miles. A private dining room accommodates up to 14 guests and the restaurant offers an extensive wine list with over 1,500 bottles prominently on display.
"We are thrilled to be a part of this community and to offer a truly luxurious experience to our guests," said General Manager Lars Danneberg. "Our associates are excited to have the opportunity to showcase the level of service that has made the JW Marriott name synonymous with excellence."
The hotel features nearly 20,000 square feet of event space, including a ballroom that accommodates more than 1,700 guests. One of the largest event spaces in the Twin Cities, the premier venue includes full audio/visual capabilities, staging, and jewelry-inspired crystal chandeliers.
The JW Marriott Minneapolis Mall of America is located in Bloomington, only minutes from Minneapolis - St. Paul International Airport and just a 15-minute drive from the Twin Cities themselves.
