Crowne Plaza Downtown offers the comforts of home

The Crowne Plaza Downtown is located in the heart of Downtown Minneapolis and offers guests the comforts of home, convenience of an office, a Sleep Advantage Program, full amenities and access to the skyway, which links guests to shopping, dining and entertainment in downtown Minneapolis.

The Deluxe guest rooms at the Plaza have a sophisticated style offering guests upscale amenities such as the Sleep Advantage Program where guests will receive a kit that includes eye masks, ear plugs, lavender spray and a sleep CD. Quiet zone floors, pillow-top mattresses with luxurious linens and a guaranteed wake-up call are also available. Other packages include the Bed and Breakfast Package, Game Getaway, Drive-in Movie, Hassel free and New Year's Eve Packages.

Other amenities available in the 222 rooms at the hotel include, high-speed wireless internet, 32-inch flat screen television, complimentary daily newspaper, private marble bathroom with vanity, self-controlled digital heating and cooling system, coffee making facilities and a work desk with ergonomic chair.

Amenities of the hotel include secured floors, dry cleaning service, express check-in/out, Fitness center and business center, which are opened 24-hours, beauty salon, florist, bell staff on duty as well as multilingual staff and safety deposit boxes.

Guests have to option to upgrade to the Executive Club Level where they will receive extra amenities and benefits such as a turn down service, plush robes, complimentary deluxe continental breakfast along with cocktails and hors d'oeuvres.

The room types at the hotel include the Presidential suites with lavish, classic d,cor, a separate living room with a wet bar, a luxurious four-poster king size bed, along with amazing views of the city. The Vice Presidential suite has a large dining and living area along with a patio for outdoor entertaining. The North Star Suite features a two-person Jacuzzi whirlpool, two bathrooms along with a sleigh bed, granite-topped bar and mini-kitchen. The Ambassador Suite features a wet bar with refrigerator, microwave, separate living area.

The fitness center within the hotel is a state-of-the-art venue with aerobic and anaerobic exercise equipment along with cardiovascular equipment and free weights. There are three large televisions playing shows from the news to music videos.

The Business Center is open and staffed 24 hours a day to assist the business traveler with any business resource that they require. Staff is able to assist with copying, faxing, internet access, stationery supplies, printing, secretarial assistance and shipping services.

Business meetings and events are able to be held at the Plaza in the 10,000 square feet of flexible meeting and event space. There are twelve function rooms that include the Great Lakes Ballroom, which can host large events or the SkyGarden, which is located in the open-air on the 8th floor. Catering is available for all events held at the Plaza from a large 400 person business seminar to an intimate family only wedding. If a guests chooses to host their wedding at the Plaza they will receive benefits such as a complimentary room on their wedding night, a gift opening room, complimentary cake cutting and complimentary food tasting.

Dining is available at Caf, Northstar serving Breakfast, lunch and dinner - dinner on Monday to Thursday only, the caf, is located on the 7th floor. The Krona Lounge serves light meals and snacks, along with an extensive wine and beer selection seven days a week from 11am, with food service finishing at 11pm. Krona Lounge is located on the first floor. In room dining is available until 11pm each night allowing guests to order breakfast, lunch, dinner or snacks allowing guests to remain in their room if that is what they desire.