Living up to its reputation as one of the Hippest Hotels of 2013 by Yahoo! Travel, and winner of the 2013 Fodors 100 Hotel Award, this industrial schoolhouse chic styled property embraces its sentiment of geek chic, culminating the perfect setting of beauty and brains for couples that embrace diversity through the common desire to discover, through an uncommon experience. The lobbys warm and inviting fireplace welcomes lovebirds and prepares them for a decadent dinner for two at The Beacon Public House, showcasing a refined menu with regional-influenced fare with a strong sense of local identity. Guests have the choice between an assortment of locally-sourced entrees, such as Roast Chicken with Mashed Winter Squash and Cranberries, Pork Tenderloin with Thyme-Roasted New Potatoes and Apple Sauce or Bucatini Putanesca with Lamb Meatballs and Garlic Bruschetta. These dishes make it even harder to leave room for a selection of irresistible desserts including a Banana Split with Oreo Cookies, DIY Smores and Passion Fruit Panna Cotta.

Celebrating both the intellectual and the artist, The Commons Hotel incorporates a theme of contrasts inspired by its collegiate ties to the university and industrial history of the Twin Cities. Newly transformed, the 304-room property gives nod to the geek-chic persona with playful experiences fancied around literary, art and science, from beakers of local brew and alchemist mixology lessons at The Beacon Public House, to Sudoku Sleep-Ins and complimentary in-room book deliveries from the resident Book Butler.

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.

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.

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.