W MINNEAPOLIS - THE FOSHAY AND LE MÉRIDIEN CHAMBERS MINNEAPOLIS APPOINT DAVID CRONIN AS GENERAL MANAGER

Iconic Starwood sister properties welcome experienced hospitality leader

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. October 16, 2015

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - October 2015 - Starwood's Twin City sister properties, W Minneapolis - The Foshay and Le Meridien Chambers Minneapolis are pleased to announce the recent appointment of David Cronin as complex General Manager of both historic hotels.

With more than 20 years of industry experience and a detail-oriented, results-driven work ethic, Cronin brings creativity, innovative thinking and a guest-centric attitude to the historic landmark Minneapolis properties, where his responsibilities include maintain premier positioning of hotels, achieving financial results, and ensuring a consistently positive guest experience.

Having previously worked at top Marriott resorts across the United States, Cronin most recently served as the General Manager of Miami's Stanton South Beach, where he led a $20 million renovation and rebranding project that helped position the beachfront resort as a can't-miss South Beach staple.

Cronin's outgoing personality, charisma and unrelenting perseverance combined with his expertise in hospitality, food & beverage operations, catering sales, and events management, have garnered a myriad of prestigious awards and nationally recognized honors. In 2010, Cronin received the Marriott General Manager Mustang Award for outstanding business leadership during his time as General Manager of the Houston Marriott Westloop by the Galleria. He also helped the property team earn Marriott's Most Improved Hotel in the Americas Award during his two-year tenure there.

“I couldn't be more excited to start this new chapter in my career and join the Starwood family,” said Cronin. “I'm looking forward to bringing innovative ideas and a strong customer-oriented approach to these incredible historic properties. It's an honor to be working in a city that has so much to offer today's modern day traveler and I can't wait to share these iconic Minneapolis hotels with the world.”

Prior to living in Houston, Cronin spent four years in Florida as Food & Beverage Director of Fort Lauderdale Marriott Harbor Beach Resort & Spa, honing his skills in food & beverage operations, inventory management, and quality control. Cronin's wealth of event management experience stems from positions held at Marriott hotels and resorts from San Antonio to Salt Lake City to Chicago, where he received an award for Regional & Global Director of Event Management of the Year.

In his spare time, David is an avid cycling fanatic and enjoys attending fashion events hosted by W Minneapolis - The Foshay.

ABOUT W MINNEAPOLIS - THE FOSHAY

Modeled after the Washington Monument, W Minneapolis - 'The Foshay' was named for the 1920's iconic landmark building it occupies. Striking the perfect balance between historic chic and modern design, the resort boasts 229 glamorous rooms, including 18 luxurious suites. The property features a speakeasy-style Prohibition bar on the 27th floor, where guests can sip inventive craft cocktails while taking in sweeping skyline views. The hotel also features a 30th floor open-air observation deck with 360° city views (the only one of its kind in the city), award-winning cuisine at Manny's Steakhouse, The Living Room lounge with resident DJ Lenka Paris, state-of-the-art fitness center, full-service WIRED business center, and 6,700 square feet of meeting and event space. For more information, visit wminneapolishotel.com.

ABOUT LE MÉRIDIEN CHAMBERS MINNEAPOLIS

Situated in the heart of the city's arts district, Le Meridien Chambers Minneapolis is within walking distance from the Orpheum Theater, the Walker Art Center and the Guthrie Theater. Bringing art in, the 60-room boutique hotel also features the Burnet Gallery, which houses more than 200 pieces of original contemporary artwork from the private collection of Ralph Burnet. Guests can enjoy fresh, creative cuisine at MARIN Restaurant and Bar, a 24-hour fully equipped Fitness Centre, and in-room massage services performed by skilled therapists. For more information, visit: lemeridienchambers.com.