The Hotel Minneapolis to Build Community Spirit at Aquatennial July 20 Sand Sculpture Competition

July 2008: On Sunday, July 20, one of the winning-est sand sculpture teams in Aquatennial history will wow on-lookers at the southwest corner of Lake Calhoun wih a sleek, stylish take on The Hotel Minneapolis, downtown Minneapols' newest hotel, opening August 1, 2008. The sculpture, which will combine The Hotel Minneapolis' new brand of casual, upscale, and sophisticated hopitliality with a fun, playful look at the hotel's place in the community, will be approximately 8 feet long by 6 feet wide by up to 3 feet tall. Scultping will begin at 10 am.

The Hotel Minneapolis Takes Its Lobby on the Road for a Hip, Comfy Tour of Summer Events and Festival

May 2008: Starting June 7, The Hotel Minneapolis, the new downtown hotel scheduled to open in the historic Midland Building on August 1, 2008, will offer Twin Citians a sneak-peek at its distinctive, living room-style lobby. A traveling version of the hotel’s lobby area will be set up at concerts, film festivals, and events during June, July, and August, inviting curious onlookers an opportunity to relax in comfort and style, meet hotel staff, and enter to great prizes such as a free stay and gift certificates. By sponsoring many community events, The Hotel Minneapolis hopes to demonstrate its commitment to the community and its excitement at being the newest hotel in the downtown neighborhood.

A Sweet Giveaway

May 15, 2008: New hotel wishes neighbors happy “National Chocolate Chip Day” with giveaway of 2,000 chocolate chip cookies.

History of The Hotel Minneapolis

April 7, 2008: The Hotel Minneapolis, located at 4th Street South and Second Avenue in downtown Minneapolis, occupies one of downtown Minneapolis’ most historic structures, a ten-story Richardsonian Romanesque building which opened in July 1906 to house the Security National Bank.

Morrissey Hospitality Companies Announces New General Manager

February 6, 2008: Twin Cities industry veteran Brian Schmechel takes new downtown hotel's to post.

Hempel Properties and Morrissey Hospitality First-Ever Partnership Creates Premier Hotel Concept

September 14, 2007: Minneapolis is renowned for valuing its classic Midwestern roots, but also admired for its progressive vision of the contemporary American city. Next summer, guests in Minneapolis can experience the functional and future-forward attitude of the city as part of their stay at The Hotel Minneapolis.

The Hotel Minneapolis Facts and Features

MINNEAPOLIS: The Hotel Minneapolis is in the Midland Building at 4th St. North and 2nd Ave. in downtown Minneapolis. The building is ideally located in the heart of downtown just off of a light rail stop and within walking distance to various destinations including sports venues, cultural amenities and many corporate headquarters.

Media Relations Contacts:

Maureen McDowall - VP of Marketing

651.221.0815

mmcdowall@morrisseyhospitality.com

Peg Roessler - Roessler Public Relations

952.949.6550

peg@pegroessler.com