The Commons Hotel in Minneapolis Introduces Frequent Traveler Program

Announcing the Launch of Club Alchemy

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. September 03, 2014

MINNEAPOLIS, M - September 3, 2014 - Conveniently located next to downtown Minneapolis on the University of Minnesota campus, The Commons Hotel - part of the Noble House Hotels & Resorts collection and a Rockbridge portfolio property - announces the launch of its new frequent traveler program, Club Alchemy, a membership-based program designed to better recognize and reward loyal guests with exclusive perks, privileges and benefits during their stay. Once enrolled, members enjoy access to full program benefits for an upgrade fee of $25/per night, including personalized assistance with business and travel needs, priority check-ins and late check-outs, seasonal welcome amenities, room upgrades based on availability, in-room fitness options and pre-reserved passes to the University Recreation & Wellness Center - to name a few.

Club Alchemy Membership Benefits Include:

• Personalized assistance with business, dining and transportation services
• Priority early check-in and access to private, members only check-in line
• Complimentary room upgrade Seasonal welcome amenity Pre-reserved passes to University Recreation & Wellness Center
• Customized running maps, preloaded iPods and in-room yoga equipment
• Complimentary upgrade to valet parking at self-parking price
• Priority shuttle reservations
• Priority reservations at The Beacon Public House Monthly Alchemist Social Events
• Premium high-speed internet service
• In-room access to 2,000+ magazines and newspapers via PressReader
• Touch of Home items available upon request, including curling irons, shoeshine, magnifying mirrors and upgraded razors
• STASH Hotel Rewards
• Priority late check-out

“We're thrilled to introduce Club Alchemy to our guests,” said Duane Rohrbaugh, general manager of The Commons Hotel. “The program allows us to take The Commons Hotel experience even further, while continuing to meet and exceed each of our guests' needs in a personalized way.”

Corporate and leisure travelers alike enjoy the benefits of membership prior to arrival, creating a personalized guest profile that allows for special requests with any dining, business or transportation needs during their stay. Additional conveniences include free upgrade to valet parking at the self-parking price, priority early check-in and access to a dedicated check-in line, in addition to room upgrades based on availability, personalized letter and welcome gift, premium, high-speed internet service - and access to more than 2,000 magazines and newspapers via PressReader.

In addition to priority shuttle reservation at The Beacon Public House, Club Alchemy members will have the ability to pre-reserve passes to the University Recreation & Wellness Center, in-room yoga equipment - featuring argyle yoga mats and dedicated yoga iPads, as well as customized running maps and preloaded iPods.

Recently selected as one of the Hippest Hotels of 2013 by Yahoo! Travel, The Commons Hotel is ideally positioned across from the East Bank station, providing guests with direct transportation to downtown Minneapolis and St. Paul, the Mall of America, Target Field and the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport via Metro Transit's new Green Line Light Rail Train.

The award-winning property, originally acquired and repositioned by Rockbridge, features 304 guestrooms and suites, 20,000 square feet of redesigned meeting space, an on-premise Starbucks, smoke-free outdoor patio and Farm to Table concept at The Beacon Public House. Under the direction of Executive Chef Bruno Oakman and his culinary team, The Beacon offers a fresh and innovative culinary experience, delighting guests with a seasonal blend of regional cuisine and local favorites.

With a philosophy that emphasizes “location, distinction and soul,” Noble House Hotels & Resorts reflects the importance of individuality. Identifying each property for its culture and appeal, Noble House is unwavering in its dedication to create and manage unique, quality properties that reflect and make profound contributions to their communities, staying true to the local history, culture and ambiance that defines each region. For more information about The Commons Hotel, call 1-800-822-6757 or visit www.commonshotel.com. The Commons Hotel is located at 615 Washington Avenue S.E., Minneapolis, Minn. 55414.

About Noble House Hotels & Resorts

Noble House Hotels & Resorts, Ltd., has been a privately held company for more than 30 years, originally founded in 1979 by owner Patrick R. Colee. This Seattle, Wash. based corporation owns and manages an upscale portfolio of 18 distinct and visually captivating properties spanning the four coastal corners of America with the newly refurbished Kona Kai Resort & Marina and Riviera Palm Springs in Calif., Little Palm Island Resort & Spa in the Florida Keys, and The Edgewater in Seattle, Wash., and recently entered the international segment with the May 2014 acquisition of Belize Ocean Club & Resort, located on Maya Beach, Placencia, Belize. With a philosophy that emphasizes “location, distinction and soul,” Noble House Hotels & Resorts exemplifies individuality, dedicating itself to creating and managing exceptional properties that contribute to their communities, stay true to local history, culture and ambiance. For more information, visit www.NobleHouseHotels.com or call Noble House Hotels & Resorts at 877.NOBLE.TRIP.

About Rockbridge

Rockbridge is a private equity firm that invests in hotels. Since 1992, Rockbridge's team has formed and managed ten institutional private equity funds and executed on more than 325 hotel investments in 45 states in transactions worth more than $5 billion. An integrated hospitality firm and the market leader in hotel investment for more than 20 years, Rockbridge's cycle-tested investment strategy has enabled the company to successfully manage risk while creating solutions that deliver current cash flow and create long-term value. For additional information about Rockbridge, visit www.RockbridgeCapital.com.