The Minneapolis Marriott City Center is a 379-foot (116 m) tall, 32-floor skyscraper located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The building contains 585 hotel rooms and features a triangular shape, with the westernmost corner forming a knife's edge. It is the tallest hotel on the list of tallest buildings in Minneapolis.
Location and Design
The hotel is situated in the downtown Minneapolis business district, with coordinates at 44°58′40″N 93°16′24″W. It is connected to the Minneapolis Skyway System, providing climate-controlled pedestrian access to nearby attractions including Target Center, Target Field, the Hennepin Theatre District, and U.S. Bank Stadium.
History
The building was completed in 1983 and originally opened as the Amfac Hotel Minneapolis City Center. In 2012, the ground lease on the building was sold by Brookfield Properties to Shorenstein Properties. The hotel underwent a comprehensive renovation in 2020.
Notable Events
On November 13, 2005, professional wrestler Eddie Guerrero died in his hotel room at the property of acute heart failure at the age of 38.
Amenities
The hotel offers a fitness center, launderette facilities, a gift shop, and an on-site restaurant. It is rated as a four-star property and is positioned for both business and leisure travelers, with direct access to the city's skyway system.
