Graves Hospitality Opens Moxy Minneapolis Uptown Marking Neighborhood's First New Hotel in Decades
The dynamic Uptown neighborhood of Minneapolis welcomed its first hotel in decades this week, Marriott International's playful Moxy Minneapolis Uptown. Owned by Minneapolis-based Graves Hospitality, the six-story, 125-bedroom hotel, situated on the corner of Lake Street and Emerson Avenue, fully embraces modern fun-hunting travelers with its spirit, style and affordable price point.
“At Moxy, we believe in the transformative power of play, and we're excited to bring this vibrant spirit to Minneapolis Uptown as we invite our guests to come play with us,” said Vicki Poulos, Senior Global Brand Director, Moxy Hotels. “Designed for both the young and the young at heart, Moxy doesn't take life too seriously, and is a perfect spot for both visitors to the city and locals to hang out, meet new friends and have some fun.”
Moxy offers a new way of traveling which is smaller in concentration, yet not a reduction in experience. The brand caters to today's free-spirited traveler who is looking for a hotel with friendly service and premium comforts in an environment that allows them to connect with relevant and authentic local experiences. Moxy's creative brand identity aims to engage business and leisure travelers with a warm, thoughtful and playful guest experience.
The 22nd Moxy Hotel to open globally and the fifth Moxy Hotel in the United States, Moxy Minneapolis Uptown is the second-ever Moxy built from the ground up in the states. In 2018 Moxy Hotels is expected to open in Chicago, Seattle, Washington DC, Memphis, Atlanta, Munich, etc.
For additional information visit www.moxyhotels.com or moxymplsuptown.com. Follow us at @MoxyMplsUptown #AtTheMoxy.
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About Graves Hospitality
Graves Hospitality (www.graveshospitality.com) is passionate about providing owners, guests and associates with an unparalleled level of development and management expertise. GH offers a comprehensive range of services adeptly tailored to answer the unique needs of independent and branded hotels, resorts and restaurants, as well as residential and commercial projects. Recognized as an industry leader for the past 35 years, GH has developed and managed more than 100 hotels, restaurants, and residential and commercial developments. GH takes great pride in identifying, developing, building and managing projects that create great profits for investors. Currently, GH has nearly $400M of construction under development, including five MOXY Marriot hotels and Benjamin Graves serves on Marriot's MOXY Board of Advisors.
About Moxy Hotels
Moxy Hotels is Marriott International's new millennial-focused brand that debuted in September 2014 with the opening of the Moxy Milan. A boutique-hotel concept for the next-Gen traveler, Moxy is a fresh and innovative brand combining stylish design and approachable service at an affordable price point. With tech-enabled rooms, vibrant lobby spaces and warm, modern service, Moxy aims to surprise travelers with a thoughtful, spirited and fun guest experience. Moxy Hotels is proud to participate in the industry's award-winning loyalty program, Marriott Rewards® which includes The Ritz-Carlton Rewards®. Members can now link accounts with Starwood Preferred Guest® at members.marriott.com for instant elite status matching and unlimited points transfer. To learn more about Moxy Hotels, visit www.MoxyHotels.com.
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Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) is a global leading lodging company based in Bethesda,Maryland, USA, with more than 4,200 properties in 80 countries and territories. Marriott International reported revenues of nearly $14 billion in fiscal year 2014. The company operates and franchises hotels and licenses vacation ownership resorts under 19 brands, including: The Ritz-Carlton®, BVlgari®, EDITION®, JW Marriott®, Autograph Collection® Hotels, Renaissance® Hotels, Marriott Hotels®, Delta Hotels and Resorts®, Marriott Executive Apartments®, Marriott Vacation Club®, Gaylord Hotels®, AC Hotels by Marriott®, Courtyard®, Residence Inn®, SpringHill Suites®, Fairfield Inn & Suites®, TownePlace Suites®, Protea Hotels® and MoxyHotels®. Marriott has been consistently recognized as a top employer and for its superior business ethics. The company also manages the award-winning guest loyalty program, Marriott Rewards® and The Ritz-Carlton Rewards® program, which together surpass 50 million members. For more information or reservations, please visit our website at 
