IHG Opens Hotel Indigo in Downtown Minneapolis, USA

Dark/Light Mode (10/05/23)  IHG has expanded its portfolio of Hotel Indigo properties in the United States of America with the opening of a hotel in the heart of Downtown Minneapolis.

Owned by Great Lakes Management Group, the Hotel Indigo Minneapolis Downtown is centrally located, providing convenient access to the area’s trendy shops, innovative dining scene and celebrated venues like the Orpheum Theatre and First Avenue.

The 218-room hotel is housed in the original Northstar Center, which was built in the 1960s nearby a Greyhound bus station and united some of the most vibrant downtown blocks to form a “city within a city” – central to the revitalization of Minneapolis’ downtown.

Room at Hotel Indigo Minneapolis Downtown

“We’re excited to open Hotel Indigo’s first-ever property in downtown Minneapolis, Great Lake Management Group’s third Hotel Indigo in the USA,” said Neil Densmore, President of Great Lakes Management. “We love this brand because we are able to create unique and inspiring atmospheres through design that gives guests a flavor of the surrounding neighborhood. The spirit of Minneapolis is one of individuality and resilience, and we look forward to being guests’ home base as they explore the culture of this revitalized city for themselves.”

Dishes at the hotel's Star Bar & Bistro, an American bistro with French flair by local restaurateur Kim Bartmann, are prepared with ingredients from local purveyors, including Peterson Craftsman Meat, Larry Schultz Organic Farm and DragSmith Farms. Cocktails enhance the cuisine and feature local spirits from Tattersall Distilling Company and Norsemen Distillery.

Additional hotel amenities include a fitness center overlooking the city with cardio and weight-training equipment as well as a business center and marketplace in the lobby.

Beyond the hotel’s doors, guests can discover the neighborhood’s iconic theaters and music venues, such as State Theatre or The Armory, as well as attractions like Loring Park, the Sculpture Garden at The Walker and U.S. Bank Stadium.

“The Hotel Indigo brand has experienced strong global growth momentum over the last year, and this opening marks another exciting milestone for the fast-growing brand,” said Carol Hoeller, Vice President of Hotel Indigo. “Minneapolis has been beckoning visitors for decades with its community of vibrant music, entertainment and culinary scenes, all of which have been thoughtfully woven into the experience at Hotel Indigo Minneapolis Downtown.”

The Hotel Indigo brand is expanding rapidly and, as of 31 March 2023, had 143 hotels open globally, with another 127 in the pipeline.

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