BLOOMINGTON, Minn. and MCLEAN, Va. – Hilton Garden Inn, Hilton Worldwide's (NYSE: HLT) upscale global brand of hotels, today announced the opening of Hilton Garden Inn Minneapolis Airport Mall of America. The property, which will be managed by First Hospitality Group, Inc., brings 200 new rooms to the Hilton Garden Inn brand of more than 675 hotels worldwide.

"Our new Hilton Garden Inn is conveniently located near Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport and the Mall of America, an official partner of our property," said Ryan Kidd, general manager. "The hotel offers a modern, open design with stunning natural light, value added amenities and unmatched service to provide the utmost comfort and convenience for travelers looking to relax or re-energize for business or leisure."

Bloomington's vibrant community has many local attractions for travelers to enjoy including the Mall of America, Bloomington Family Aquatic Center, Center for the Arts, and an Olympic-sized rink at the Bloomington Ice Garden. The new location is just a short, six-minute drive from Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport with a 24-hour complimentary shuttle. The hotel also offers complimentary shuttle service to the Mall of America, which is only a half mile away. Guests can rely on additional suggestions from community-oriented Hilton Garden Inn Team Members on things to do and places to eat.

Guests can dine on-property at The Garden Grille and Bar®, which offers a full cooked-to-order breakfast and dinner, cocktails*, and evening room service. The Pavilion Pantry® is open 24 hours and features a complete selection of salty snacks, sweet treats, cold beverages, and frozen, microwaveable packaged items.

The hotel also features two meeting rooms offering more than 1,600 square feet of flexible meeting space. Hilton Garden Inn guests will see why Life's Better at the GardenTM through amenities and services offered at each location, including complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the hotel, 24-hour business center with Print SpotsTM remote printing, a state-of-the-art fitness center and an indoor pool.

All 200 guest rooms boast the brand's signature bedding featuring fresh, white duvets and crisp linens; a spacious and clutter-free work desk with an ergonomic desk chair; and an in-room "hospitality center" with a mini fridge, microwave oven as well as a Keurig coffee maker.

Hilton Garden Inn Minneapolis Airport Mall of America participates in Hilton HHonors®, the only hotel loyalty program that allows members to earn Points & Miles® on the same stay and No Blackout Dates on reward stays. HHonors members always get our lowest price with our Best Price Guarantee, along with HHonors Points, digital check-in and no booking fees only when they book directly through Hilton.

For more information or to make reservations, please visit Hilton Garden Inn Minneapolis Airport Mall of America, or call +1 952 854 1687.

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*Service of alcohol subject to state and local laws. Must be of legal drinking age.