JW Marriott Minneapolis Mall of America Debuts

Global Hospitality Brand’s New Minneapolis Hotel Redefines Luxury in the Twin City Market 

Bloomington, MN, November 23, 2015 – The highly anticipated JW Marriott Minneapolis Mall of America opened its doors today, 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 award-winning architects DLR Group and acclaimed hospitality industry leader Design Force, is the JW Marriott brand’s first in Minneapolis and is part of Mall of America’s recent luxury expansion.

This morning, executive leadership from the property 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 for the first time.

"The Twin Cities region is particularly well-suited for our continued growth in the U.S.,” said Mitzi Gaskins, Vice President, Luxury Brand Management & Guest Experience at Marriott International.  "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." 

The JW Marriott Minneapolis Mall of America features 342 beautifully appointed guestrooms styled with elegant sophistication and enhanced with the residential comforts of home. Purposeful details such as dimensional artwork and textured fabrics provide a refreshing sensory appeal.  The hotel’s impressive 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. Innovative and engaging spaces can be found throughout the hotel offering visitors a new perspective on an unfolding journey.

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