Hotel rating: 4 stars
Chain: Preferred Hotels; and Resorts Worldwide
Number of floors: 9
Number of rooms: 140
Year opened: This 85-year old landmark in downtown Minneapolis was the former Minneapolis Athletic Club. The Hotel and meeting facilities opened to the public in 1992.
Year renovated: The Wirth Companies purchased the property in May of 1998 and set into motion a comprehensive plan to completely renovate the building and turn it into Minnesota's premiere luxury hotel.

Minnesota's first premiere luxury hotel, the Minneapolis Grand offers guests beautifully appointed guest rooms and suites which feature residential finishes and state of the art technology. Meeting and Event space provides guests a unique venue for both social and business occacions. 50,000 square foot Lifetime Athletic Club in hotel features full fitness cardio-vascular workout systems,swimming pool, free weights, aerobics, squash courts, racquetball courts, steam rooms,running track,boxing ring, spa,massage,wellness programs,health and beauty treatments,life style counseling and curriculum. Access to athletic club included in guest room rate. Full service spa in hotel to include hair and nail stylist, massage, body wraps,skin treatments,life style counseling and wellness curriculum.