NEW DOWNTOWN RADISSON BLU MINNEAPOLIS ANNOUNCES AUGUST PROGRAMMING

With the hottest month in Minnesota approaching, the downtown Radisson Blu Minneapolis announces August programming, ensuring that guests will make the best of the hot, hot heat. The new hotel, located in the heart of downtown Minneapolis is central to some of the citys most enjoyable activities including baseball at Target Field, sailing at Lake Calhoun and biking along Minneapoliss hundreds of biking paths. With accessibility to it all, Radisson Blu Minneapolis will be the one-stop-shop for visitors and locals to embrace the warm month ahead.

Location in the Heart of Downtown

From sports activities and shopping to accessibility to the theater district and beyond, Radisson Blu Minneapolis provides an unparalleled location. Situated two blocks from Target Field, the hotel serves as a convenient meeting place for baseball fans to stay during a Twins Game. For those looking to embrace some of the citys lauded theater culture, the hotel sits one block from the Pantages, Orpheum and State theaters, where Broadway productions tour the city each and every month. Locals know the City by Nature is best in the summer and with nearby access to one of Minneapoliss beautiful bike paths, the Chain of Lakes and the Mississippi River, opportunity to entertain the healthy lifestyle embraced by Minnesotans is abundant.

Refreshing Sips and Fresh Eats

Known for its undeniable commitment to Minnesotan cuisine, FireLake Grill House & Cocktail Bar, Radisson Blu Minneapolis signature restaurant, provides guests a sweet taste of the local produce, freshwater fishes and uniquely cut meats that shine in the summer. Perfect for barbecue season is Chef Jim Kyndbergs Blue Ox Burger developed in partnership with Peterson Farms and is comprised of Peterson Farms Limousin beef stuffed with AmaBlu cheese, bacon marmalade and topped with an ox tail ragu. Expertly prepared dishes, perfect for the warm month, also include the Minnesota Salad with cranberry-wild rice croutons, Montchevre, bacon, local tomatoes, corn, cucumber, onion and a balsamic vinaigrette as well as the Fish N Chips made with fresh Alaskan cod, Lift Bridge beer batter, pickled slaw, lemon-tarragon remoulade and hand cut frites. Complementing the delicious fare are a series of craft cocktails, perfect for sipping on the outdoor patio. Scandinavian Mule with Game Ode Celebration Aquavit and ginger beer and MN Sunset with Prairie vodka, balsamic syrup and strawberries round out the seasonal favorites.

Come and Stay the Night

With its idyllic location and enviable culinary offerings, the hotel at the heart is a perfect end of summer escape before fall. Packages such as the Shop, Shop, Shop! In Minneapolis feature an overnight accommodation, $50 gift card to Macys, 10% off discount to Macys and complimentary parking, and with tax-free shopping in Minnesota, it is the top place to start a fall wardrobe. For those looking to stay the night and explore the city at their own leisure, rates start at $199/per night during the month of August and can be booked here: http://bit.ly/1nBKJSw.

About Radisson Blu Minneapolis
Open in July 2014, the newest Radisson Blu hotel in North America is located in the former Radisson Plaza Seven building, home to the first Radisson Hotel. Situated in the heart of downtown Minneapolis, the hotel offers heartland-inspired cuisine at FireLake Grill House & Cocktail Bar, modernly appointed guestrooms for the leisure and business traveler as well as accessibility to Minneapolis most sought-after attractions.

http://www.radissonblu.com/hotel-minneapolis or call +1 (612) 339-4900.

About Radisson Blu^®

Radisson Blu^® is one of the worlds leading brands with more than 270 hotels in operation in 62 countries. The brands vibrant, contemporary and engaging hospitality is characterized by a unique Yes I Can!^SM service philosophy, and all of its first class hotels offer a range of signature features that are empathetic to the challenges of modern travel, including the 100% Guest Satisfaction Guarantee. Distinguished the world over as the HOTELS DESIGNED TO SAY YES!^TM, Radisson Blu offers a vivid visual celebration of leading-edge style where the delight is in the detail. Radisson Blu hotels are located in prime locations in major cities, airport gateways and leisure destinations across the world.

Radisson Blu is part of the Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group portfolio which also includes Quorvus Collection, Radisson^®, Radisson Red, Park Plaza^®, Park Inn^® by Radisson and Country Inns & Suites By Carlson^SM. For reservations and more information visit, www.radissonblu.com or the brands newsroom.

Contacts

Lauren Larson, Wagstaff Worldwide | +1 (312) 943-6900 | laurenlarson@wagstaffworldwide.com

Ben Gardeen, Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group | +1 (763) 212-8129 | bgardeen@carlsonrezidor.com