Minnesota Hotel Joins Ascend Collection

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. November 02, 2009

October 29, 2009 - Le Bourget Aero Suites hotel in Bloomington, Minn., joins Ascend Collection from Choice Hotels International, an elite network of Historic, Boutique and Unique hotels across the USA and Caribbean. Now, guests can enjoy the engaging amenities of a small boutique hotel, while also earning points towards free nights and other rewards from a world hospitality leader.

For business travelers and family vacationers, Le Bourget mixes high-end amenities with affordable rates, starting from $99 - $129 per night.

Located in the heart of Bloomington, the hotel is five miles from the Mall of America® and minutes from the Minneapolis-St. Paul international Airport. The hotel's central location puts guests close to downtown Minneapolis-St. Paul businesses and attractions and Bloomington's myriad corporate headquarters and office parks.

The all-suite hotel welcomes travelers with modern luxuries in a charming, European setting. Stepping into the lobby, guests find an open, airy space with fireplace and plush custom furnishings. The look is contemporary and chic, thanks to a French-inspired design with elaborate decorative metalwork and hand-made, stained-glass artistic lighting.

French Flare

Each of Le Bourget's 160 suites is spacious and elegantly appointed with rich dark-wood furnishings. Custom beds promise a peaceful night's sleep with pillow-top mattresses, soft French-blue-and-white duvets and mountains of fluffy pillows. There's an oversized desk and separate sitting area with comfy couch. Bathrooms are soothing retreats with Spanish granite vanities. Among the high-tech comforts: free Wi-Fi and large flat-screen televisions.

Located just off the lobby, Le Bourget Bistro serves up savory breakfasts and dinners daily, specializing in French-inspired fare. For mixing and mingling, the lively Lobby Bar is a Bloomington hotspot drawing travelers and locals. Guests also enjoy a European-style espresso bar; heated indoor pool; fitness center; and 24-hour business center. Complimentary amenities include Wi-Fi throughout the hotel and shuttle service to and from the airport and area shopping, restaurants and businesses.

For meetings, receptions and private gatherings, Le Bourget houses more than 1,000 square-feet of meeting and event space. The hotel accommodates up to 40 people in its Lindbergh Room and Paris Boardroom. Guests find plush seating and full-service, in-house catering with custom menus for memorable meetings and events.

Le Bourget draws its inspiration from Charles A. Lindbergh's historic transatlantic flight. Thousands of Parisians gathered at Le Bourget Aeroport that night in 1927 to shine a light for a safe landing and give an enthusiastic hero's welcome after his long flight. The hotel strives to provide extraordinary hospitality in the spirit of Lindbergh's arrival at Le Bourget.

Global Resources, Local Charm

Ascend Collection answers the call from a growing number of consumers looking for unique and authentic travel experiences. A small boutique hotel, with unusual atmosphere and decor, appeals to nearly one in five travelers (17 percent) according to the Ypartnership/Yankelovich 2009 National Travel MONITORSM

As a member of the elite Ascend Collection, Le Bourget boasts vast resources, while also maintaining its one-of-a-kind charm. Backed by powerhouse Choice Hotels, the hotel now offers:

• The Choice Hotels award-winning rewards program, Choice Privileges. Membership is free, and guests can earn points towards free nights, airline miles, retail gift certificates and more while staying at any Choice brand hotel throughout the U.S. (including Hawaii), Canada, Europe*, Mexico, the Caribbean and Australasia.

• Easy booking through the robust reservations and distribution system of Choice Hotels, which has more than 6,000 hotels worldwide.

• A commanding online presence through Choicehotels.com, one of the most visited sites in the lodging industry.

Le Bourget Aero Suites is managed professionally by the Madison Hospitality Group (http://www.madisonhospitalitygroup.com/) and Empirical Hotel Investments (http://www.ehimn.com/).