New Commons Hotel will Launch in Minneapolis on 10-11-12
July 30, 2012 - This industrial schoolhouse chic property will embody a sense of inner geek in a chic setting, embracing diverse people, culture and communities who share the common desire to discover, with an uncommon hotel experience.
Commons Hotel on-site geek chic brand extensions include in-room art gallery, alchemist mixology lessons, beakers of local brew, tech “time out,” Harlequin Happy Hour, Sudoku sleep-ins and scholarly shopping shuttle for museum shop hopping.
Additionally, the Commons Hotel will curate surprising destination diversions to enlighten mind, body and soul in Minneapolis -- one of the country's most underrated travel spots -- such as geek to chic makeover at the Aveda Institute headquarters, Science Buzz "meeting of the minds" at the Science Museum of Minnesota and personal story and book creation at Loft Literary Center.
To view sneak peeks, please visit www.commonshotel.com. Booking opportunities will be available mid-August.




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