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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