The Commons Hotel Establishes Game-Day Tradition; Inviting Fans to GO-PHER-IT this Football Season

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. Conveniently located on the University of Minnesota campus and just steps away from TCF Bank Stadium, The Commons Hotel part of the Noble House Hotels & Resorts collection celebrates football season with the launch of GO-PHER-IT Tailgating Parties, a series of spirited events taking place at The Commons Hotel during Gopher home games this season. Kicking off Saturday, September 14, 2013, The Commons invites fans to start a new game-day tradition with live entertainment, signature food, cocktails, local brews and giveaways at the GO-PHER-IT Tailgating Parties.

GO-PHER-IT Tailgate Party Package

$30 per adult / $60 per couple

$25 per young fan (12-20 years old)

Local Brews, Wine and Cocktails

GO-PHER-IT Tailgate Menu

Pre-Post Game Coverage

Local Entertainment/DJ

High Octane Games by Red Bull and Johnson Brothers

Desserts

Exclusive Giveaways

Incorporating a theme of contrasts inspired by its collegiate ties to the university and industrial history of the Twin Cities, The Commons GO-PHER-IT Tailgating Parties provides the ultimate game-day experience, complete with live entertainment, pre and post game coverage, exclusive giveaways, Red Bull signature cocktails, local craft beer and wine. Adding to the excitement, Bob Ryan and Marty Tirrell from Yahoo! Sports Radio and Sirius XM will be broadcasting live from The Commons on Saturday, Sept. 28 and Saturday, Oct. 26, 2013, as the Gophers take on Big Ten Conference rivals Iowa Hawkeyes and Nebraska Cornhuskers, respectively. Serving tailgate favorites with a twist, the GO-PHER-IT Tailgate Menu provides fans with exclusive options from The Beacon Public House, such as Beer and Bourbon Chili, Not So Common Corn on the Cob, Farm Cheeseburgers and Big 10 Veggie Burgers in addition to Grilled Breakfast Burritos and Pig in Pastries for those early morning games.

Tailgate Party tickets are now available for presale at https://www.mygophersports.com/online/football-packages-tailgate-party.

As the closest full service hotel to TCF Bank Stadium, The Commons invites visiting fans to turn a Gopher Football game into a weekend getaway with the Tailgate Football Tradition. Starting at $399/night, guests enjoy a deluxe guest room, two tickets to the GO-PHER-IT Tailgating Party, overnight parking at The Commons Hotel and an official game-day souvenir.

With a philosophy that emphasizes location, distinction and soul, Noble House Hotels & Resorts reflects the importance 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.

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 America, including the newly refurbished Riviera Resort & Spa in Palm Springs, Little Palm Island Resort & Spa in the Florida Keys, The Edgewater in Seattle, Washington and Hotel Viking in Newport, R.I. For more information or to book reservations, visit www.NobleHouseHotels.com.

For more information about The Commons Hotel, call 1-800-822-6757 or visit www.commonshotel.com. The Commons Hotel is located at 615 Washington Avenue S.E., Minneapolis, Minn. 55414.

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