SEATTLE, Wash. - Noble House Hotels & Resorts – a collection of luxury hotels and resorts – has assumed management of the University Hotel Minneapolis, formerly Radisson University Hotel – Minneapolis. The hotel is the 16th addition to the Noble House Hotels & Resorts (NHHR) hospitality portfolio, which includes properties nationwide.

“Adding to our outstanding collection of hotels and resorts, NHHR’s goal is to enhance the guest experience and make this property one of the most distinctive hotels with a great location in the Twin Cities,” said Jake Donoghue, Noble House chief executive officer. “The hotel will undergo a significant renovation to upgrade guest rooms, public areas and meeting space, resulting in a first class experience for our guests.”

University Hotel Minneapolis is conveniently located in the heart of the Twin Cities and is the only full-service hotel on the University of Minnesota Campus. Hotel guests enjoy complimentary access to the on-campus state-of-the-art $30 million sports and recreation facility, featuring an Olympic-sized pool, basketball and racquetball courts and full fitness and weight equipment. Spacious guest rooms -- including exclusive Business Class and adults-only University Club Level suites -- feature views of downtown just 1.5 miles away. Additional hotel amenities include an on-site Applebee’s restaurant, Starbucks coffee shop and University Lounge, as well as 20,000 square-feet of meeting and event space.

Complimentary transportation within a five-mile radius allows University Hotel Minneapolis guests to explore the city hassle-free. Countless museums and cultural centers, exciting events at the TCF Bank Stadium, Target Center and Guthrie Theater and numerous lakes, golf courses and amusement parks provide unexpected adventures in one of the country’s most underrated travel destinations. The hotel is also in close proximity to the world-renowned Mall of America and to the other Twin City, St. Paul.

With a philosophy that emphasizes “location, distinction and soul,” Noble House Hotels & Resorts reflects the appearance of individuality.  Identifying each property for its culture and appeal, Noble House is unwavering in its dedication to create and manage unique, quality properties that reflect and make profound contributions to their communities, staying true to the local history, culture and ambiance that defines each region.

For more information visit Noble House Hotels & Resorts at www.noblehousehotels.com

About Noble House Hotels & Resorts
Noble House Hotels & Resorts, Ltd. is a privately held hotel ownership and management company in business for more than 30 years.  Founded in 1979 by Patrick R. Colee, Noble House began as a commercial property development group, but for the last 25 years, the company has concentrated exclusively on hotel ownership and management. The Seattle, Washington based company owns and manages boutique hotels and resorts spanning the four coastal corners of the U.S., including the newly refurbished Riviera Resort & Spa in Palm Springs, Little Palm Island Resort & Spa in the Florida Keys, The Edgewater in Seattle, Wash. and Hotel Viking in Newport, R.I.  For more information or to book reservations, visit www.NobleHouseHotels.com.