Located in the Bloomington Central Station District, the hotel offers
guests contemporary amenities and connects them to the best Minneapolis
and St. Paul have to offer
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Hyatt
Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) and McGough
Development announced today the opening of Hyatt
Regency Bloomington-Minneapolis in McGough’s Bloomington Central
Station mixed-use development site near the Mall
of America. As part of the Hyatt Regency brand family, the
contemporary hotel offers 303 guestrooms, including 14 suites, and is
designed to foster connections and serve as a dynamic, energizing space
where guests can collaborate, share and find inspiration.
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“Located at the center of the Bloomington
Central Station District, Hyatt Regency Bloomington-Minneapolis is
thoughtfully designed to create effortless experiences that ensure
guests, meeting planners and visitors can confidently leave every detail
to us,” said General Manager Bently Kriewald. “Hyatt’s purpose of caring
for others so they can be their best is at the heart of everything we do
at this hotel, allowing us to deliver personal and meaningful
experiences to our guests.”
The hotel’s location also delivers on the contemporary expectations of
guests. Hyatt Regency Bloomington-Minneapolis is one of only a few
hotels in the city with access to a park and outdoor spaces for
entertaining, dining and celebrating, and the Blue Line Light Rail is a
quick walk through the park. “The hotel connects guests to what matters
to them the most with a range of amenities for work or play, as well as
spaces that make the hotel a preferred gathering space for any
occasion,” said Kriewald.
Guestrooms and Facilities
Hyatt Regency Bloomington-Minneapolis features 289 deluxe guestrooms.
Guestrooms are designed to connect guests to all the essentials, simply
and intuitively, and are equipped with the latest facilities and
amenities, including the signature Hyatt Grand Bed®, a 55-inch flat
screen HDTV with plug and play personal device capabilities and
complimentary Wi-Fi. Deluxe guestrooms vary from two queen-sized beds or
one king bed; deluxe king guestrooms offer a contemporary sitting area.
The hotel also features 14 Regency Club® suites, providing exclusive
access to the Regency Club lounge, which offers complimentary breakfast,
all-day coffee and tea service, and evening cocktails and canapés.
The hotel’s fitness facilities include the latest high-tech cardio,
strength training equipment and an indoor pool. To encourage wellness,
concierge services are able to provide forgotten workout gear as well as
maps of local and walking paths.
Dining
Urbana
Craeft Kitchen & Market features locally sourced
ingredients, beer and spirits. Chef Paul Lynch orchestrates a seasonal
menu showcasing sustainable, regionally influenced items.
The Market offers local diners, as well as guests, grab and go
items or al fresco style food for picnics in the park or on the patio.
The hotel’s versatility also extends to its catering service with
banquet, family-style or personalized menus.
Meeting and Event Venues
With more than 15,000 square feet of multi-purpose meeting
and event space, Hyatt Regency Bloomington-Minneapolis accommodates
a variety of configurations. From the stylish Central Station Grand
Ballroom to smaller breakout rooms, to high-tech executive boardrooms,
all spaces are equipped with the latest wired and wireless technology
and largest bandwidth of any hotel in the area. Whether a wedding,
conference for 200 guests or an executive board meeting for 10, the
hotel can accommodate the needs of any business, event planner or bride.
“With an ideal location appealing to both business and leisure
travelers, Hyatt Regency Bloomington-Minneapolis is an invaluable
addition to our growing portfolio,” said President and Chief Executive
Officer Dave Johnson, Aimbridge Hospitality. “We look forward to
continuing our successful relationships with Hyatt and McGough
Development.”
“The hotel is key to rounding out the vision for Bloomington Central
Station. We want visitors and residents to feel the sense of
contemporary generosity for which the Midwest is known,” said Mark
Fabel, Vice President of Development, McGough.
Hyatt Regency Bloomington-Minneapolis is owned by McGough and is managed
by Aimbridge
Hospitality. McGough was also the builder and its project financing
partners include a group of local trade union pension funds, advised by
WhiteStar Advisors, LLC and Bank of the Ozarks.
The term “Hyatt” is used in this release for convenience to refer to
Hyatt Hotels Corporation or one or more of its affiliates.
About McGough
McGough is a premier commercial construction and full-service real
estate firm headquartered in St. Paul, Minnesota with branch offices in
St. Cloud, Duluth, and Rochester, Minnesota; Cedar Rapids, Iowa; Fargo,
North Dakota; and Phoenix, Arizona. The company’s Bloomington Central
Station development occupies 50 acres east of the Mall of America and,
in addition to its existing projects and projects in progress, has a
master plan that calls for 420 more residential units and two million
square feet of office space in the years ahead. To learn more about
McGough, visit www.mcgough.com.
About Hyatt Regency
The Hyatt Regency brand prides itself on connecting travelers to who and
what matters most to them. More than 150 conveniently located Hyatt
Regency urban and resort locations in over 30 countries around the world
serve as the go-to gathering space for every occasion — from efficient
business meetings to memorable family vacations. The brand offers a
one-stop experience that puts everything guests need right at their
fingertips. Hyatt Regency hotels and resorts offer a full range of
services and amenities, including notable culinary experiences;
technology-enabled ways to collaborate; the space to work, engage or
relax; and expert planners who can take care of every detail. For more
information, visit hyattregency.com.
About Hyatt Hotels Corporation
Hyatt Hotels Corporation, headquartered in Chicago, is a leading global
hospitality company with a proud heritage of making guests feel more
than welcome. Thousands of members of the Hyatt family strive to make a
difference in the lives of the guests they encounter every day by
providing authentic hospitality. The Company's subsidiaries develop,
own, operate, manage, franchise, license or provide services to hotels,
resorts, branded residences and vacation ownership properties, including
under the Park Hyatt®, Grand Hyatt®, Andaz®, Hyatt Regency®,
Hyatt Centric™, Hyatt®, Hyatt Place®, Hyatt
House®, Hyatt Ziva™, Hyatt Zilara™, Hyatt
Residence Club® and Hyatt Residences® brand
names and have locations on six continents. As of December 31, 2015, the
Company's worldwide portfolio consisted of 638 properties in 52
countries. For more information, please visit www.hyatt.com.

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